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KwanzaaFest turns 25 Commissioner Price says come out for this family affair and celebrate, have fun, get tested and support
Saturday and Sunday December 12 - 13, 2015 Automobile Building in Fair Park, Dallas State Sen. Royce West, State Rep. Toni Rose, Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Erik Wilson, Dallas ISD School Board Trustee Lew Blackburn, and Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell recently hosted the First Annual African American Elected Officials Thanksgiving Brunch at Paul Quinn College’s Zale Library. More than 70 current and former African American elected officials were present at this historic event. Former State Representative and Pastor Emeritus of St. Luke Community United Methodist Church - Dallas, Rev. Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr., delivered a
powerful luncheon address that beckoned them to come together, stay together, and move forward together. He offered a number of examples that reiterated that “We either learn how to live together or perish separately as fools.� “Looking across the room there was a collection of influence, abilities and knowledge that we must take advantage of to form a common agenda that will address the needs of African Americans across Dallas County and the region,� said Sen. West. “We may not always have this opportunity, so the time to act is now. We can rally around issues such as obtaining
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Downtown Garland becomes Holiday Central Celebrate the holidays throughout December in historic Downtown Garland! The celebration begins with Christmas on the Square from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. It's free for the entire family! Garland will light up the crowd as well as the Christmas tree with glowing, color-changing LED wristbands. This feature will allow festival goers to enjoy an interactive "glow with the show" experience as part of the official treelighting at 7 p.m. Snow hills, snowman building, photos with Santa, holiday food, children's crafts and much more will be available during Christmas on the Square. Area choirs will take the stage following the tree-lighting ceremony. Event parking is free and will be available at the Central Library, First Baptist Church Garland and DART on Walnut Street. But this holiday spectacular isn't just for one night! The City of Garland light display will run each night from 4 to 10 p.m. through New Year's Day. The month of December will feature a variety of holiday events including movies, theatre and musical productions, a Christmas Market and Jingle Bell 5K. Visit Downtown Garland all month long for holiday events and activities. For a complete event schedule and information, go to ChristmasontheSquare.com .
GP&L Receives National Communications Award
Garland Power & Light's (GP&L) communications team was recently honored with a national award presented by the American Public Power Association (APPA). The GP&L 2014 Annual Report received an Award of Merit in the Print Category of the 2015 Excellence in Public Power Communications awards, presented at the APPA Customer Connections Conference in October.
Firefighter Pays Blessings Forward
Going Tarpless Could Result in Fines
In December 2012, Devon Colbert was a career firefighter for the Garland Fire Department and a volunteer firefighter in Rockwall. But a few weeks before Christmas, a car crash left Devon paralyzed from the chest down. Devon’s colleagues quickly organized fundraisers to help his family during his recovery. The Colbert family decided to pay the support forward and help other families in similar circumstances, which led to the creation of The Colbert Project and its mission: No Brother Battles Alone.
When planning a trip to the Garland Transfer Station or the Hinton Landfill to dispose of bulky waste, remember to secure your drop-off load with a tarp. Litter and waste escaping from vehicles may pose safety hazards to other drivers, are costly to clean up, and give an unsightly appearance to roads and green areas. Drop-off loads should be covered and secured from the beginning of the trip to the disposal site; an improperly secured load will result in a surcharge at the site. Learn more at GarlandEnvironmentalWaste.com.
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Challenging Life Issues tackled at Free Community Workshop Women’s Group teams with AARP to address security, health and finances, life planning first 100 people to register online Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., at https://.cvent.com/125Dallas North Dallas Suburban Alumnae or call toll-free 1-877-926-8300. Chapter (NDSA) is joining forces Lunch and workshop materials with AARP Texas to present a will be provided at no cost. A free, limited-capacity workshop “shredding truck” will be onto empower attendees to address site to dispose of unwanted modern life challenges. documents. On Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 the two organizations will conduct “This event is a continuation of interactive sessions on how to the work we are doing with AARP protect personal identity and assets to protect the community’s hard from fraudulent schemes; how to earned property and assets from con artistsPlus, we’re offering achieve personal goals; and how to the AARP’s signature programs make long-terms plans in the areas on achieving personal goals and of home, community, finances and long-term planning to create better health. futures in key areas of life,” said The event will be held at Hamilton Jada Burton, NDSA president. Jada Burton Park United Methodist Church, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. “We’re pleased to partner with Christian Life Center, located at this high-caliber organization to 11881 Schroeder Road, 75243. offer these programs free to the The half-day workshop begins community — members and members, and to all age at 9:30 a.m. and is free, but seating is limited to the groups.”
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The news (r)evolution: DCCCD student journalists learn more, earn awards The field of journalism is changing, and faculty members in the Dallas County Community College District are inventing ways to put students on the path to become news communicators in a constantly-evolving market. A new immersive, online media writing course at Richland College – one of those innovative approaches – is both mainstream and cutting edge. The goal is to attract students whose schedules may not allow them to sit for a traditional lecture or writing lab. Fifteen aspiring journalists, broadcasters and bloggers enrolled in Media Writing 2311 this fall for the inaugural semester. The class offers students the same quality instruction as the on-site lecture course, said Erica Edwards, lead journalism faculty member at Richland, who teaches the course.  Classwork includes writing assignments, lectures, discussions, readings and quizzes. Students can also watch brief video lectures at times that fit their schedules.  “I shoot out an email welcoming them to the course. I have everybody write an introduction, and I write my own introduction to let them know about me,� Edwards said. “I try to respond very quickly with email and also to have video recorded during the lecture.�The course, which will be offered again next spring, is interactive – it’s more than just reading all of the content, she added.  Many students work full time and juggle family and jobs, added Edwards, who also serves as advisor for Richland’s award-winning student media department, including the Richland Chronicle. “This course lets students work at their own pace,� she explained. “The challenge is making sure they keep up. You can go back and review a lecture or re-read the notes or the assignments or respond to changes and edits I make. We try to keep them engaged. These concerns aren’t new, but the format definitely is (new).�  Journalism is changing with the technology that reporters use. As a result, journalism students are learning a variety of skills, no matter which career path they choose – newspapers, magazines, television, radio or blogs, for example.  The basics are the same. The style guide used by the Associated Press as well as digital web writing all are part of solid journalism, and students learn to write for a variety of media and for public relations, too, Edwards said. “It’s a matter of making the students feel connected. The online venue can be very effective,� said Edwards, who is also program coordinator for student
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design, video editing and audio editing. They are learning to talk more, learn more, analyze content and feel capable and prepared. And they are finding success.  DCCCD students recently won a number of journalism awards at a conference hosted by the 2015 Texas Community College Journalism Association. TCCJA’s convention met in October in conjunction with the National College Media Convention, which brings together the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) and College Media Advisers (CMA). The Eastfield EtCetera was named a finalist for ACP’s prestigious “Pacemaker� award, its top honor. And the top editorial cartooning in CMA’s Pinnacle Awards went to Jonathan Wences from Eastfield, who currently attends the University of Texas at Arlington. He competed against students from two- and four-year colleges across the country, and the same cartoon won an honorable mention from ACP. KDUX Radio, Richland’s student-run station, was named national TwoYear Radio Station of the Year by CMA. The group presented the school with its prestigious “Pinnacle Award.� The Richland College Student Media Group received an ACP Photo Excellence Award in the Feature Photo Pacemaker category. The North Lake College literary magazine, Duck Soup, was a finalist for the ACP Pacemaker award. Grant Ziegler, who is also a writing coach for the North Lake News-Register student newspaper, designed and edited the magazine, said instructor Kathleen Stockmier. The Brookhaven Courier took home 24 honors in photography, nonphoto illustration, and layout and design, said Daniel Rodrigue, a journalism teacher at Brookhaven. “I am very proud of the work our editors and staff have accomplished this past year,� Rodrigue said.  Early hands-on experience and training in multimedia formats, along with innovative classes and faculty members who are former reporters, will help DCCCD students become tomorrow’s experienced journalists.  “Our students are showing confidence,� said Langton from Eastfield. “We’re trying to prepare these students. Some will get an associate degree and move on to a four-year college, and others will move straight to the job market.�
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Investigations into Sandra Bland death near conclusion
By Sen. Royce West (D- Dallas)
From the Senate
phase of her life. We were joined by Texas’ Lieutenant Governor and fellow legislators to hear reports from DPS, Waller County Sheriff Glenn Smith, Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis and Prairie View Police Chief Larry
Few can claim to be totally unaware of the events surrounding the untimely death of 28-year old Sandra Bland on July 13 this year. In fact, controversy By Royce West surrounding the case has garnered Texas Senate national and even international attention. But soon, the investigations will end and it will be up to a grand jury to decide whether the evidence Johnson. We reviewed footage of the stop by Trooper Brian presented warrants a criminal trial. Encinia; heard and viewed the confrontation and arrest. We Sandra Bland died in a Waller County jail cell three saw time-condensed footage of the morning’s events in the days after her much-debated area and hallway outside the cell where Bland detainment and arrest by a died. Few in the room of 40-50 participants Texas Department of Public would deny that mistakes were made. I am Safety (DPS) trooper. I decided comfortable in saying also that no one entered immediately (after being asked Ms. Bland’s cell on the morning that she expired to comment on this case just prior to her being discovered unresponsive. three days after her death) Several facts critical to current investigations that a bright light needed to quickly emerged. July 16, DPS released a be shone on the investigation statement saying that Encinia acted in violation that has civil rights advocates of department policy on several counts and soon demanding justice and critics afterwards, the video of the traffic stop was made saying the victim and even her public. The same day, the Texas Commission family were at fault. on Jail Standards reported that Waller County Jail officials On July 21, I convened a meeting of state and local law could not prove they met training standards for inmates enforcement officials, state and local elected officials and with mental health issues and had failed to properly monitor civil rights advocates on the campus of Prairie View A&M Bland within the hour before she was found unconscious. University, where Ms. Bland had returned to begin a new
Amid calls for transparency, several investigations were launched. There was an internal investigation initiated by the Waller County Sheriff’s Department. DPS announced that its Texas Rangers Division would investigate Bland’s case and also asked the FBI to take a look. District Attorney Mathis formed a five-member special prosecutor panel; none of whom practice in Waller County. I can report that DPS trooper Brian Encinia remains on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal investigation. Further disciplinary actions are contingent on its findings. An initial setting of the grand jury took place on Thursday, November 12. More information has been requested by prosecutors prior to another grand jury setting to be held before the end of 2015. This includes identifying the onlooker who recorded Bland’s arrest before being told to leave by Encinia. U.S. District Civil Court Judge David Hittner has ordered Prairie View police to produce any video recorded by the two units who arrived at the traffic stop, one of which transported Bland to jail. Prosecutors have also asked Prairie View police for records that indicate training received by those officers. Hittner will hear the lawsuit filed by the family of Sandra Bland. The Texas Attorney General’s Office has joined Waller County in asking for the suit to be dismissed. Both say Bland’s death by hanging “suicide� was partly due to her family not posting bond for her release. An early January 2016 civil court setting will allow time for the criminal investigations to be completed, say officials.
SMITH: Support Quality Businesses I was so excited to meet Chantel. During a recent visit to Southwest Center Mall to MOCCA Cosmetics inside the Paradise Salon, I had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful young lady who is also a nail technician. Actually she does it all, from head to toe. She can style your hair and give you a pedicure. Back in the 1990s I used to enjoy this full service salon for pedicures and manicures where the owner and technicians were African American. It was soothing and so enjoyable visiting Terri and the ladies at her salon on Kiest Blvd. in Oak Cliff. I was one sad customer when she said she was closing up shop. Then I heard about Ash Britt Jene in Duncanville. Now I have had pedicures across the country, but none like the ones I have received from Sherri Doll, the owner and operator. Your feet deserve a Sherri Doll pedicure! Now there are two places I can go to get manis and pedis in the Southern sector of Dallas County, TX. Chantel also operates inside the Paradise Salon and she is professional and quick; and her prices are reasonable.
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Go See Chi-Raq! to prove it he says. The woman’s name is Leymah Gbowee, and she shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her role, as leader of a mass women’s movement, bringing an end to the Liberian civil war in 2003. The tactics employed by the movement included at least three
Quit Playin’ Vincent Hall Vincent L. Hall is an author and award-winning columnist. Greece to discuss the plan to end the Peloponnesian War. Lysistrata plans to ask the women to refuse sex with their husbands until a treaty for peace has been signed.” In an interview with Trevor Noah of the Daily Show on Comedy Central (my personal favorite late night talk host), Spike Lee comments that a similar plot was actually hatched and succeeded in Liberia. And there is a Nobel Peace Prize winner
It has been embedded and imbued in the minds of my family, that the first weekend of a Black movie should take precedence and priority over everything. Now officially the first week is described in the industry as the period between opening Friday and the following Thursday. When it comes to me and Spike Lee movies that means I have to be there Friday at noon if it’s open. Chi-Raq will be no different. Chi-raq is based on a Greek dramatic play by Aristophanes called Lysistrata. This work is dear to me because it was the last essay required of me before I graduated college. According to SparkNotes; “Lysistrata has planned a meeting between all of the women of
that are strongly reminiscent of Aristophanes’ work, which included a sex strike, occupation of
the building in which peace talks were dragging on inconclusively, and a threat to strip off their clothes. At any rate, Chi-Raq is a play on that famed play and on the reality of living in Chicago where you can get killed more likely than an American soldier in Iraq during that conflict. Now you got it…Chi-Raq is a portmanteau of Chicago and Iraq!! The movie, as all of his works have been since “She’s Gotta Have It,” has created a firestorm of controversy around Director Spike Lee. Amy Ho, an emergency room physician penned an oped that criticized the use of nightly deaths as a purpose of “entertainment.” Some of the city leaders have gone as far as to request that Lee change the name of the movie. In his usual intemperate manner Lee declared that Mayor Rahm Emanuel was a “Bully” and that his fellow critics on the Chicago City Council were “Bootlickers.” Ahhh… It feels like old times. A
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year without some serious namecalling and tantrums from my man Spike just ain’t worth living! At every turn of his career, Lee has had to fight. Critics of School Daze felt like he went too far in his staged war between the Jigaboos and the Wannabees. Black intellectuals and radicals all but threatened his life if the Malcolm X biopic wasn’t right. In response, Lee created one of the greatest pieces of Black film artistry in our history. Lee’s leading man, Denzel Washington, was denied the Oscar after his portrayal of Malcolm X in three totally different phases of his life. Of course, and little did we know that the Academy was saving Washington’s Oscar for Training Day where he was a criminal and acted more like a Hollywood Negro should. Either way, go see this film. ChiRaq is chock full of great artists and even a cameo by Father Michael Pfleger, a White Roman Catholic Priest who fights harder for Black folks every day than most of us do. Gun violence is nothing to laugh about, but we treat it like a joke; maybe this film will help.
Thanks to the heroic officers who stood tall during the recent shooting rampage in California. We must end violence!
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P A M E L A J. D A Y E S is a Licensed & Certified Health Insurance Agency serving North Texas area. She is passionate about learning and gaining knowledge in the area of HealthCare reform. She is devoted to passing on that knowledge in particularly to the Senior Market. Her expertise is in making Medicare clear and understandable. I look forward to answering your questions. Email questions to askpam@med-supps.com Follow me: Twitter: pjdayes Facebook: askpamdayes
Mother made a mess -- AND I’M FED UP Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans over 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@ yahoo.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.
Dear Alma, I am the oldest of my mother’s children and have taken care of our family for most of my life. My mother started having children early, was married and divorced several times and has really made a mess of our family. Because of this, we haven’t had the best of relationships. She is often begging for something and constantly bringing me problems to fix. Because of my mother’s lifestyle, we were raised by different relatives at different times in our lives, but luckily we were always together. I have three brothers and a baby sister and everyone is very close for the most part. Fortunately, we all are doing well, a few with college degrees while the others have sound, reliable longtime employment. We all live fairly close to one another, and I just recently moved into a new condo that’s closest in proximity to my mother. I love my new place and I’m finally at a stage in my life that I’m relaxing into what I feel is a positive space to live and not be stressed out. I don’t mind helping my mother or my family but sometimes it can be overwhelming. My mother recently asked me about my new place and for my new address, but I didn’t give it to her. I just don’t want her to have it. I don’t want her to just drop by to visit whenever she pleases, bringing me her sad stories because I just don’t want to hear it anymore. My sister says that’s wrong. I’m tired of arguing with her and would be interested in advice from an outsider. What do you think? Fed up Dear Fed Up: Hmmm, I think, unless your mother is the cat burglar, she should have your address. I hear your reasoning and quite frankly it doesn’t matter if I agree or not, it’s the principle of the problem that prevails. She’s your mother, she should know exactly where you live. Mind you, if she comes over unexpectedly or uninvited, you are not obliged to answer the door. That goes for your mama and anyone else you may not want to
entertain on any given while carrying our hurts in our handbag. moment. But yes, you This is shameful, silliness, line dancing should, barring injury beside stupidity. Shake it off sister and or any unforeseen crisis, get a life. provide your address to Alma your mother. This bigger fish in this fountain-full-offoolishness, is why in the world would you just not want your mom to know where you live? What has happened that you don’t trust her knowing where you reside? Rewind those ties that bind and drop the drama at the door. Head over to your mom’s house, right now, with an index card including your new address and essential contact information. We all clench burdens, have made and continue to make mistakes T:5”
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Question I often get this question from Medicare beneficiaries on whether they should sign up for Obama Care insurance through the Federal Marketplace Exchange even though they’ve turned age 65, eligible and {or will be} receiving Medicare? Answer Under Title 1 of the Affordable Care Act aka Obama Care - Americans without insurance coverage are able to choose the insurance coverage that works best for them in a new open, competitive insurance market – the same insurance market that every member of Congress is required to use for their insurance. The insurance exchange will pool buying power and give Americans new affordable choices of private insurance plans that have to compete for their business based on cost and quality. If you have a Marketplace health plan, you can keep it until your Medicare coverage starts. Then, you can cancel the Marketplace plan without penalty. You have the option of keeping your Marketplace plan – but I don’t recommend doing this because if you’ve been getting premium tax credits or other savings on your health plan that you’ve bought through the Marketplace, these savings will end once your Medicare Part A coverage starts. So you’d have to pay full price for the Marketplace plan. If you believe your situation is unique or complex – or just need more information, I recommend consulting with a Licensed/ Certified Health Agent. Medicare Annual Open Enrollment: October 15th thru December 7th. 2016 ACA /Federal Marketplace Exchange Open Enrollment period:
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CALENDAR December 4 Santa has teamed up with Great American Cookies® – his favorite brand of cookies – to give away a free original chocolate chip cookie to customers in the greater Dallas area who stop by participating stores on National Cookie Day
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***** Plaza Theatre in Downtown Garland presents a FREE showing of Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn" on December 4 at 7 p.m., and "White Christmas" on December 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets: Admission is free and open to the public. Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street Downtown Garland
December 5 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter (NDSA) is joining forces with AARP Texas to present a free, limitedcapacity workshop to empower attendees to address modern life challenges. The event will be held at Hamilton Park United Methodist Church, Christian Life Center, located at 11881 Schroeder Road
Best selling author Rodney C. Flowers is coming to Dallas to discuss his new book, Get Up! I Can’t. I Will. I Did…Here’s How!, an inspiring book that teaches empowering life principles to transform your spirit and motivate you to awaken the amazing power within you to overcome any challenge. WHAT: The Author Connection powered by Tha AfterParty Radio and BLI Publishing WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. WHERE: 1111 W. Ledbetter Dr., Ste. 450, Dallas, TX (Tha AfterParty Studios)
The Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival will celebrate 21 years of holiday fun on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Earl G. Williamson Park in Oil City, Louisiana. Activities kick off at 3:30 p.m. with arts and crafts, food vendors, live music, carnival rides and more. The fireworks show by Durr’s Pyromania Fireworks of Bossier will begin at 6:30 p.m. This year’s firework show is dedicated in memory of Pat Allen, a longtime supporter of the Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival. Admission is free. A special carnival preview night will be held Friday, Dec. 4 where guests can be the first to enjoy carnival rides and games. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission is $20. **** Weaves Etc. Ribbon Cutting 3333 Camp Wisdom Rd. Dallas, Texas 75237 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. www.weavesetc.com ***** ***** Looking for an evening to relax after an exhausting week? Check out Spoken Word poets, Prudence the Auset and Rage Almighty. They're going to bring the word and some great jazz. It will be the perfect night cap to soothe the appetite. Friday and Saturday @ 9pm Clarence Muse Cafe Theater Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex
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******* CAAPCO’s Young Professional Division has joined forces with Two Wins Foundation for its 5th Annual “SOULFUL CHRISTMAS” Festivities. Guests will enjoy live music and dancing, along District 4 / “Deck the Halls” Christmas Celebration with complimentary light hors d’ oeuvres. Come 1st Floor Lobby Dallas City Hall ready to have a good time! Time: Starting @ 6pm – 6:55 (Mingle & Jingle) / 8:30 p.m. 7pm – 11pm (Christmas Celebration) Victory Tavern Sixth annual Black on Black Mingle and Jingle 2501 N. Houston St. Dallas, TX 75219 - A Holiday & Dance Experience on December 11-12, 2015. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. each night at the DBDT studios located at 2700 Ann Williams Way in the Dallas Arts District.
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******* Join the DallasFort Worth FAMU Alumni Chapter for a Christmas Party at Sasha’s (807 S. Central Freeway, Richardson, TX) from 6-9 pm for food, laughs, and a merry time! Please bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to children in the DFW area.
El Centro College has installed a new artwork piece near the Market Street entrance and will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. ****** Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce for the 2015 Membership Meeting & Luncheon “Building for Our Future: State of Oak Cliff” Update at Dallas Baptist University, featuring keynote speakers, Councilmen Scott Griggs of District 1, Casey Thomas of District 3, and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Erik Wilson of District 8.
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December 16 Tarrant County Mayor’s Luncheon, the Fort Worth Club, benefitting UNCF.
December 18 "Holiday Treasures!" and Carol Sing-Along Concert The Garland Symphony Orchestra presents the annual holiday hit, "Holiday Treasures!" and Christmas carol sing-along concert. Celebrate the holidays with music guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit! 8 p.m. Tickets: $17.50-37.50 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice. com or 972-205-2790. Granville Arts Center Brownlee Auditorium 300 N. Fifth Street Downtown Garland
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Candace Wicks hosted Dallas’ African American City Council members, Pictured with Candace and Coaches Corner owner Frank Jones, is Casey Thomas, Tiffinni A. Young and Carolyn King Arnold. Not pictured is Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Erik Wilson
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Being Saved, Acting Saved Spiritually Speaking by James A. Washington
Okay, so you’re saved. Now what? Most of you know I believe faith is a verb. I sincerely think it requires doing of some sort. This doing thing can be confusing, especially for a new Christian, one who is struggling to understand where he or she fits in God’s kingdom. One of my more knowledgeable friends always lets me know that God’s plan for us is never complicated. We bring complexity to it and the devil revels in our self imposed mental frustration. How often do we question our role, our mission, our duty to the Lord? For me, I sometimes wind up doing nothing in the name of the Lord because I have confused myself by merely questioning what I should be doing. Now y’all know the devil is loving this stuff. The questioning keeps me from doing anything and I’m the one asking me the questions. The answer to this self imposed inertia is clearly stated in Ephesians 2:10. “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” So the answer to your confusion is simple. Do good works. This is the playbook for every Christian. Ready set…Do good works. I think we can all distinguish between good and bad works or, no works at all. To top that, this scripture also reminds us that this work is indeed prepared in advance e for us. It is our spiritual destiny if we
accept the Word of God as the will of God. And the Word of God demands that we do good works particularly for each other. It’s that whole love your neighbor as yourself thing. “Be very careful, then, how you live, not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the lord’s will is.” Ephesians 5:15-17. So my job on a daily basis is to do good works. My mission as a Christian is to do good works. My destiny as a man of God is to do good works. Boy, this is becoming easier and easier. God is truly not a God of confusion. Now if I just stay out of my own way, I’ll be just fine. As complicated as I’ve made it seem, my Christian game plan starts to take shape when I get up in the morning and think do something good for somebody. That singular thought should produce a singular mindset to take advantage of the opportunities life presents. Hopefully, I am now programmed to do rather than not do. My steps are divinely ordered and even though I may fall short at times, I will not fall off. I can honestly say being recognized for what you do rather than what you say is seen on a spiritual level that suggests you never need a pat on the back from this world. Now if you’ve ever been confused about this like I was, take the will of God and march into the world armed with the Word of God and maybe all of your questions will be answered too. I know mine have. May God bless and keep you always.
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Money Run: Devil cashes in on streets of Berlin A review of the movie Victoria By Eva D. Coleman
“Fly away ‘Birdman’ – there’s a new one-shot wonder in town. EXHILARATING!” -Guy Lodge, Variety
From the flicker in the first frame, euphoric twists and turns encapsulate viewers on an epic one-take journey as Victoria takes risks that pay off. Victoria, played by Laia Costa, is a young woman from Spain who works in a cafe. She’s out on the town, partying solo. Upon exiting the basement party zone, she ascends to the street level where all hell breaks loose...perhaps a rise of the devil from the pit. Set in Germany, Victoria encounters four Berliners during her exit. They’ve made a few attempts, to no avail, to get into the club. They shout at the bouncers that they’ll one day own the club. While this may not eventually ring true, they’ll definitely own the night. Sonne, played by Frederick Lau, appears to be the most sane out of the troublesome four. His attraction to Victoria is magnetic. This forceful pull is somewhat envied by the rest of his crew. In addition, its magic lures Victoria to take part in an evening of drunkenness, drug-induced highs, mayhem and crime that proves fatal for the majority of the group.
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DCCCD experts offer advice on surviving holidays with less stress Family and friends can push the wrong buttons. They know you, and years of therapy can send the most emotionallystable holiday celebrant into a tailspin. Slow down. Smell the flowers. You don’t have to attend every family event, run to every sale or purchase gifts for everyone who buys for you, human behavior experts say. “The holidays have become an all too familiar hustle and bustle,” said Johnny Castro, a faculty member who specializes in family studies and human development at Brookhaven College. “Take a stance against overdoing and overspending during the holidays. I tell people all the time that less is more.” Castro sees holidays as a great time to see family and friends – but not all during the rush of the season. Sending regrets is not a social blunder. “You can’t make every event, and you shouldn’t,” Castro said. “Avoid the hype. Don’t create an environment of overstimulation.” Children come with their own set of unrealistic expectations. Oftentimes, their toys are not toys but “blow-up-the-budget”
electronics, Castro observed. “Take a stance against ‘more is more,’” he said. “It is important to make and stick to a holiday budget because all of those December sales will become bills in January.” In addition to monitoring children, keep tabs on the elderly, Castro said. Check for signs of fatigue and stress in older adults. Sometimes a short walk or a quick nap is in order. For people who are already overspent, overwrought and overindulged, experts suggest a self-imposed “time out” for the entire family, including children. Children are grand manipulators. They know how to get what they want. But parents have the power to set limits, Castro said. “If they have one or two really good gifts, that’s probably enough,” Castro said. “Parents feel the need to want to buy all of these things. A 2-year-old getting a phone is probably something you need to hold off on.” Instead, parents should concentrate on a child’s needs. Usually, one or two items are sufficient. “Parents feel validated if they buy something the child really needs,” Castro said. “Children get bored easily. Whatever gift you buy, they end up playing with the
box. It’s really easy to get into the trap of buying what’s popular rather than what the child needs or is interested in.” That is just some of the advice from human development specialists at Dallas County Community College District, and they remind us that the holidays can be difficult for people who have lost family members during the year, too. Expecting a perfect holiday is especially trying for those who have lost loved ones, said Steve Carter, who teaches human behavior and psychology at El Centro College. “Sometimes it’s hard to move completely away from a loss, so embrace the memories and share them,” Carter said. “And know that extended sadness may be a sign of season depression.” Write down a pleasant memory on a piece of colored paper, wrap ribbon around it and share that memory on Thanksgiving or Christmas, he suggested. Seek out professional help during profound periods of sadness. “Don’t suffer in silence,” Carter said. We can focus on other activities as we celebrate the holidays, Carter added. Volunteering is a healthy outlet that can make the holidays special. “If you find
yourself lonely, often the most important gift you can give is caring,” Carter said. “Volunteer opportunities abound. Find one that’s meaningful to you, and make helping a tradition. You may find yourself happier after giving your time.” Alcohol should be limited to an acceptable amount because drinking does not make holidays less stressful. Instead, it magnifies problems, Carter said. Here are some of the best coping tips for the holidays offered by experts: n Laugh, because it can carry way stress. n Sing or play music. n Breathe. n Eliminate early morning rush by getting up a few minutes earlier. n Sleep 7 to 8 hours a day. n Eat well-balanced meals. n Hydrate. n Exercise. n Smile, because January will soon be here.
Great American Cookies® to Kick Off Holiday Season with Free Cookies for Customers National Cookie Day – ‘Twas the holiday season, when all across the U.S., parents and children alike were busy getting in good deeds – within reason – in time to make Santa’s “nice” list. And to give folks a treat for their good behavior, Santa has teamed up with Great American Cookies® – his favorite brand of cookies – to give away a free original chocolate chip cookie to customers in the greater Dallas area who stop by participating stores on National Cookie Day on Friday, December 4. To further spread cheer, Great American Cookies is also giving away $1,000 in gift cards throughout December to parents who submit their funniest family photos with Santa. To enter the contest, parents can post photos of their not-so-happy campers sitting on Santa’s lap using the hashtag #keepsantajolly. Weekly winners will be chosen to receive a $250 Great American Cookies gift card to sweeten up this year’s holiday celebrations. “Great American Cookies knows that the holiday season can be a bit stressful, making it a challenge
sometimes for both children and parents to be on their best behavior. For the second year in a row, we’ve teamed up with Santa to give folks a little encouragement and a sweet treat to kick off the holiday rush,” said David Kaiser, vice president, Great American Cookies. “We hope people join us in celebrating the holidays and spreading cheer by stopping by Great American Cookies.” While children can make Santa’s nice list by cleaning their rooms, doing their homework or being kind to their siblings, Santa is also reminding parents that there are some key tasks they too can complete to ensure they won’t receive coal in their own stockings this year, including: Have faith that fruitcake is doing its best. DON’T EMAIL IN ALL CAPS. Tell the truth about Santa. He’s real. Be a more patient parent by counting to ten. Thousand. Re-gift cautiously. Give your kids the gift of not singing along to Drake.
Stop saying “in-laws” like it’s a swear word. Submit a holiday meltdown photo and #keepsantajolly. Don’t start arguments under the mistletoe. Restore everyone’s faith in the holidays with Great American Cookies’ Cookie Cakes. From holiday-themed Cookie Cakes to dozens of delicious cookies in a variety of flavors, it’s no wonder the holidays is one of the biggest times of the year for Great American Cookies. Cookie Cakes are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be personalized with an endless combination of designs, colors and unique messages. Customers may place their order online at www.greatamericancookies.com and pick it up at a nearby store location. For ease of shopping, customers may also customize and select a Cookie Cake in the days leading up to holidays, or on the actual holiday. Great American Cookies always makes sure there are enough Cookie Cakes to go around and they can be ready in
minutes. Customers are encouraged to visit one of the following store locations in Dallas on National Cookie Day: Collin Creek Mall 811 N Central Expressway Plano, TX 75075 Grand Prairie Premium Outlets 2950 W. I-20 Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Grapevine Mills (Entrance 5) 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway Grapevine, TX 76051 Golden Triangle Mall 2201 North I-35 Denton, TX 76205 Hulen Mall 4800 South Hulen Street Fort Worth, TX 76132 Irving Mall 2401 North Beltline Road Irving, TX 75062
North East Mall 1101 Melbourne Street Hurst, TX 76053 North Park Center 8687 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75225 Parks at Arlington Mall 3811 S. Cooper Street Arlington, TX 76015 Ridgmar Mall 2070 Green Oaks Road Fort Worth, TX 76116 Stonebriar Centre 2601 Preston Road Frisco, TX 75034 Town East Mall 1166 Towne East Mall Mesquite, TX 75150 The Shops at Willow Bend 6121 West Park Blvd Plano, TX 75093
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DAYSPRING FAMILY CHURCH OF IRVING, TEXAS EXCEEDS GOAL AND FEEDS 2200 FAMILIES FOR THANKSGIVING (Irving, TX) – Dayspring Family Church, located at 618 Beltline Rd., in Irving, Texas had expected to distribute food boxes to 2000 families on Saturday, November 21st. Instead they distributed boxes to 2200 families! There was enough food in each box to feed a family of seven for a week! In essence, more than 15,000 people will be fed this week for Thanksgiving, thanks to Dayspring Family Church, its, members, donors and prayers. The Thanksgiving Food Give Away was a vision that Pastor Sonjia B. Dickerson shared with her husband, the Bishop of the church, Keith Dickerson when they started the Church in 1994. That year, five families received food boxes. Most of the families who received boxes were pre-screened and referred by non-profit organizations and churches. They were either on government assistance or just struggling on incomes that are at or below the poverty
level. There were also families in need who heard about the give-a-way, and decided to come and see if they could get some
assistance. No one was turned away. Everyone who came received not only food, but clothing from the church's temporary on site clothing store, in its Family Life Center, Mother's Haven Boutique. Each family got to pick out two outfits per family member and that included shoes. Wellcare Medicare Advantage Health Care Plan was on hand to provide information and they supplied the participants with fixings for their stuffing. Dayspring Family Church is an Official North Texas Food Bank Facility, that provides food for those in need on a weekly basis. The church also has a Summer Feeding
Senator sleeps in streets to support homeless By Tiamoyo Harris Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – With city officials poised to demolish a makeshift homeless community of tents and with the imminent destruction a huge homeless shelter in southeast Washington, the Covenant House International’s annual “Sleep Out” demonstration and fundraiser took on a more poignant significance. The 50 people who awoke from their sleeping bags on the streets on 13th and Pennsylvania Street around Freedom Plaza on last Friday were not part of the estimated 11,000 homeless people in Washington. Instead, they were people with homes who were trying to help the homeless and disconnected youth during a national fundraiser in more than 16 U.S. cities. The event, now in its fourth year, urged people to register to be “sleepers” on the street, encouraging each sleeper to raise about $2,500. According to Covenant House, the point the
demonstration is to show youth that someone cares for them and that they care enough to see their struggle. Brandon Martinez, 18, a former homeless youth, participated in the effort. Martinez said seeing other people sleep out in support of the homeless gave him a lot confidence to speak on homelessness. He now has a home thanks to D.C. Covenant, he said, and plans to enroll in culinary school after getting his G.E.D. diploma. Martinez participated in a panel in the John A. Wilson building across from Freedom’s Plaza before the Sleep Out with four other participants in the D.C. Covenant program. “I feel like a lot of people are ignorant and blissful about teen homelessness,” Martinez said. ““D.C. Covenant has really been wonderful to me and everyone else. They accept everyone, no matter what.” During the event, sleepers and supporters heard the stories of other D.C. Covenant volunteers, and listened to local talent before finding a spot in the street to sleep.
Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska also participated. Sullivan came in support of the Alaska Covenant, which also had sleepers supporting the homeless Thursday night and Friday morning in Anchorage, Alaska. Sullivan said he was impressed by the stories he heard from the participants. “I was kind of blown away by listening to these young men and women,” he said. “They have wisdom way beyond their years.” “I’m very honored to be here, and just like I think a lot of people that you see here are sleepers, I just want to be able to give back.” The D.C. Covenant, which 20 years ago, has helped thousands since its inception, said Guy Brami, chair of the board of directors. Last year, the organization provided over 58,000 meals and placed over 351 people through its GED program, Brami said... Brami said the purpose of the organization’s annual event is to focus the city on the issue. “The upper side of the awareness is the awareness
to the business community,” he said. “This is focused on bringing sleepers here who are business community leaders so that they can come here and be sponsored. It’s just like a 10 k run.” Jasent Brown is director for D.C. ReEngagement Center, a governmentsponsored program that helps young high school reconnect with educational options and receive a high school diploma or GED. She and her staff of five raised over $5,000 for the Sleep Out in the past six weeks by asking friends and family to donate. “A lot of times especially since we’re all case manager as well, we get phone calls in the middle of the night saying ‘I’m sick and stuck at the park and have nowhere to go,’” Brown said. “In order for us to understand how they felt that night, how scared they were, how cold they were, we’re sleeping out. So when they call us and say it was cold, we can say, ‘Yes we know how cold it was for you.’”
Program, in which they deliver 350 meals per day (17,500 meals in a 10week period) to children in Irving and Hurst in low income areas. Other ministries under Sonjia B. Dickerson Ministries and Dayspring Family church include seven satellite women conferences (in and outside of Texas) and a leader development training program that includes a monetary scholarship for each graduate. For more information about Sonjia B. Dickerson Ministries, visit www. sonjiadickerson.com. For more information on Dayspring Family Church, visit www. dayspringfamilychurch.org.
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B.J. FULLYLOVE When Bennie James Fullylove joined the I messenger Enterprises team, little did anyone know how short-lived this latest marketing director sign. Born on October 2, 1951, to Bennie James and Zerlean Fullylove, he was the firstborn son of seven children and attended Julia C. Frazier Elementary
School. During his Lincoln High School days, he took up electronics, auto mechanics and drafting. He played Snare and Bass drums for the Lincoln High School Marching Band. After high school, he attended Rutherford College , majoring in business. Eager to learn, he also went to trade school for auto mechanics. Fresh out of college he went back to his love for drumming, playing for several Blues Bands and later starting his own musical group, “Motivation Unlimited Band,” where he was the lead singer and drummer. He went to work for the Elite News for several years before coming to Texas Metro News, The Garland Journal and I Messenger, where he worked until his health began to fail. Services were held for Bennie, who courageiously battled cancer, on December 2, 2015 at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. J. E. “Moses” Brown, Sr., performed the eulogy.
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