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So you say you can cook

In class one day there was a conversation about sweet potato pies. Now I have my opinion about pies because many who talk about how good they can bake a pie are just doing like the Godfather of Soul James Brown sang about, “talking loud and saying nothing.” Even one of the male students talked about how good he was at baking, as I gave him the side eye. I learned at a young age how to make a good sweet potato pie. I used to take them to school when I was in elementary, I think they call it junior high now, seventh and eighth grade. By the time I got to East Orange High School (NJ) my way around the kitchen was well known. There were friends who brought their special dishes to school for lunch. One liked bringing those Rice Krispy Treats, another would bring potato salad, loaded with black pepper. Some were relegated to bringing drinks, because everyone can’t cook. Which brings me to my truth. I never told my mother that I wanted to cook. But that didn’t stop her from calling me into the kitchen when she was cooking. Those were the times that I wished I was a boy because my brother got to stay outside playing with his friends. I can hear her voice, “This is how you clean a chicken,” “let me show you what you need to do to keep the rice from sticking to the pan,” or “we’re going to make sure there is not one string in these pies!” And if I thought it couldn’t get any worse, well have you ever cleaned chitterlings or the inside of a whole chicken? “You have to dig your fingers in there and pull out all that stuff,” she would instruct. I used to tell my friends that you might not find my cooking seasoned to your taste, but you can bet one thing, it was clean. My mother taught me how to clean, not to eat off the utensils I am cooking with, and how to clean up any pots, pans or dishes that I messed up while cooking. “Clean as you go,” she said. Today, those memories keep a smile on my face whenever I have moments that continue to come even today, four and a half years since she transitioned. So when I was talking to Hardy Bouy’er recently and he was telling me about how he cooks the meats and other dishes while his wife, Joann, does the baking, it was a real treat. They own Hardy and Joann’s Delicious Delights. Of course our conversation drifted to sweet potato pies and what we each did to make ours special. It was a great conversation for me because I love hearing someone discussing their passion. And I learned something from him while I shared one of my mother’s secrets. He stumped me with one tidbit and when I told him that I make my own crusts, well, he had to stand down a minute! Now we’re going to put our See MY TRUTH, page 6

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VOL XVIII ISSUE 9 DECEMBER 5, 2018

INDICTED

From Staff Reports

A Dallas grand jury returned a murder indictment against former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, 30, for the murder of businessman Botham Jean, 26. Ms. Guyger entered Mr. Jean’s apartment on September 6, 2018 and he was killed. Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson said that over 300 people were interviewed and after months of investigations and pouring over information, her office was ready to present the case to the grand jury. Adding that she had confidence that incoming district attorney and former judge John Creuzot would continue the work that her administration had begun, DA Johnson said that critics who thought the case should have been presented earlier did not alter her office's course because her team was working for justice and not for expediency or for political reasons. Mr. Jean’s relatives, including his mother, returned to Dallas from their home in Saint Lucia, for the proceedings. Speaking for her family about the case, Mr. Jean’s mother, Allison, said that justice is what they are seeking. "Give me justice for my son be-

Amber Guyger

Botham Jean

cause he does not deserve what he got," Allison Jean said, flanked by her attorneys and Dallas activists in the lobby of a downtown Dallas office building. "I will not sit back and see that justice does not prevail." An analyst at PricewatershouseCoopers, Mr. Jean was at home at SouthSide Flats Apartments when he was killed by Ms. Guyger, who also lived in the same apartments but on a different floor. Ms. Guyger's defense is that she went to the wrong apartment and killed him because she thought he was a burglar. The Dallas NAACP President Aubrey C. Hooper, released the following

statement on the murder indictment of Amber Guyger. "We are pleased with the decision of the grand jury to indict Amber Guyger for murder for the killing of Mr. Botham Shem Jean. "This is the next step in securing a verdict that will be favorable to the evidence that will be presented by the District Attorney’s Office. We would like to thank the District Attorney’s Office for the thorough investigation that they have conducted in gathering evidence in the pursuit of justice. We call on the community to remain calm and let the criminal proceedings take its due course. However, we ask that you join us in

pears to be a more bipartisan interest and commitment in the achievement of significant criminal justice reform in America. Earlier this year, the House of Representatives finally passed the First Step Act with bipartisan support. The legislation establishes the initial steps for criminal justice reform at the federal level. Just last week, even President Trump announced his support of the First Step Act. However, what the U.S. Senate will do is still an open question. The U.S. Congress should expedite passing the First Step Act as well as other criminal justice reform legislation. For Black America in particular, this remains an urgent and cru-

nal Justice Fact Sheet, African American women are imprisoned at twice the rate of White women. The Federal Bureau of Prisons reported in 2018 that 38 percent of prison inmates are African American. But we need to do more than merely stating the statistics of criminal justice that bear witness to the racial, social, and economic inequities and injustices. We need solutions. We need more research about the successful programs and projects that can prevent mass incarceration while we emphasize the urgency for criminal justice reform legislation at both the federal and state levels. We also need more effective programs

cial public policy objective. Of the current 2.2 million people incarcerated in the nation’s prisons and jails, a disproportionate number are African Americans and other people of color. According to a 2018 Pew Research Study, in 2016 African Americans represented 12 percent of the U.S. adult population but 33 percent of the sentenced prison population. The ACLU reports that African American men are six times more likely to be incarcerated as White men in the U.S. According to the NAACP’s Crimi-

for the hundreds of thousands of incarcerated people preparing to reenter society without the counterproductivity of recidivism. I have served on panel discussions amicably with Mark Holden, general counsel of Koch Industries, who also supports the First Step Act, a bill grounded in evidence-based and data-driven practices that we know keep communities safe and provide people with the second chances they need to lead productive lives. The bill specifically provides programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners

continued prayer and support for the family and friends of Mr. Botham Shem Jean. "The Dallas NAACP will remain vigilant in monitoring the proceedings of this case and look forward to justice being rendered.” Texas District Judge Tammy Kemp, was assigned Friday to preside over the murder trial of Ms. Guyger. Prior to her election, she was a prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney’s office. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma Law School, Judge Kemp is a Democrat. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Concord Baptist Church in Dallas, the judge was recently re-elected to a second term on the 204th Judicial District Court bench, where she began serving in 2015. Judge Kemp was a top prosecutor in the officer of Craig Watkins, who was Texas’ first elected African-American District Attorney. After Ms. Guyger was booked into Jail Friday afternoon but released on a $200,000 bond, the judge ordered her to surrender her passport and not to travel outside Texas without court approval. Nigel Roberts of TV One contributed to this report.

Criminal Justice Reform Long Overdue

NNPA SPEAKS By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.

President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association

As a member of the infamous Wilmington Ten case in North Carolina from 1972 to 2012, I witnessed firsthand why the criminal justice system in the United States needed to be thoroughly reformed. We had been unjustly sentenced in 1972 to a combined total of 282 years in prison for standing up for equal quality education for Black students in the public school system in Wilmington, NC in 1971. For 40 long years, until North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue signed “Pardons of Innocence” documents for each member of the Wilmington Ten, the issues of unjust and disproportionate mass incarceration, bail reform, racism in the judiciary, prosecutorial misconduct, and reentry challenges were not matters of partisanship, but were matters of fundamental civil and human rights. Thanks to the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the United Church of Christ (UCC), the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NAARP), Amnesty International and millions of people across the U.S. and throughout the world, we finally received a modicum of justice with the Pardons of Innocence being issued on December 31, 2012. In the wake of the recent 2018 Midterm Elections, there now ap-

will recidivate upon release from prison. Mark and I are on the same page on the issues of reentry and the need to reduce systemic reincarceration. In fact, Koch Industries has been funding criminal justice reform efforts for more than a decade and was one of the first major corporations in the U.S. to “ban the box” by removing questions about criminal history on its employment applications. Other corporate leaders should also “ban the box.” Earlier this year at the NNPA’s Mid-Winter Conference, we were pleased to welcome Brother Lamont Carey, a former prison inmate, noted author and founder of Contact Visits, a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization that he established to assist people preparing to reenter society from prison. It was reassuring to see how Lamont was able to break free of the stigma of incarceration and make a positive and productive contribution to help others transform their lives, families and communities. Lastly, on the related issue of bail reform: There are nearly a half million people, most of whom are people of color, who are sitting in jail today only because they cannot afford to post a monetary bail. Google and Koch have also teamed up to raise awareness about the necessity for bail reform in America. They believe that individuals accused of a crime should not be required to provide bail unless deemed a threat to public safety or a flight risk, because freedom should not hinge on a person’s financial worth. The time is now for action, not more partisan debate. No more postponements. No more excuses. The U.S. Congress should pass the First Step Act. We want equal justice. Criminal justice reform for Black America is long overdue. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and can be reached at dr.bchavis@nnpa.org

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Celebration of Praise at Dayspring Family Church 618 N. Belt Line Rd. Irving Feat: Ben & Jewel Tankard. 7pm. Free

Recurring Events Of Our Past: Exhibit at So. Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. 9am.-5pm Ends 1-5-19.

December 8-9

Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty at African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave. Dallas 10am-5pm. Ends 12-31-18. Tuesday Night Jazz: Composers Jam Session at Jazz Becuzz Art Center 9319 LBJ Fwy #120 8:30pm.Tickets: Eventbrite.com. Ends 12-19.

K WA N Z A A FEST at Auto Building in Fair Park Sat. 10am & Sun. 11am for more info. Website: https//. johnwileyprice. cm/kwanzaa-main.php.

Black Nativity the Holiday Gospel Celebration by Langston Hughes at Bishop Arts Theatre Center 215 S. Tyler St Dates & Times vary.

December 6 William S. Braithwaite, poet, editor, anthologist born in Boston, MA 1878

Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Holiday Reception at Hilton Garden Inn Las Colinas 7516 Las Colinas Blvd. 6:30pm-9pm. Prairie Lights Holiday Light Experience Prairie Lights at Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy. Grand Prairie 6pm. 12-30.

R.B.C.A. Christmas Party for the Vogel Alcove Toy Drive. Contact: Off. 214-565-8946 or Brenea Proctor bproctor@blackcontractors.org.

Thursday’s at Vinetti’s “Paul Cannon and Full Attention” 14833 Midway Rd. Suite 105 Addison 5pm-12am. Ends 12-21-18.

Chris Howell Foundation Holiday Fundraiser & Toy Drive at Renaissance Hotel 2222 N. 35 Fwy. Dallas 6pm-11pm Tickets: Eventbrite

Prairie Lights Trolley Tour! At Prairie Lights 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy. Grand Prairie. Ends 12-16.

REHAB Sundayz w/Chris Mitchell Live at Allure Jazz & Cigar Lounge 110 S. Cockrell Hill, DeSoto 7pm. Info: 972-325-6122

Health Ins. Marketplace Open Enrollment. The Marketplace will help you find coverage. Info: 1-800-318-2596 www.healthcare.gov. Unti12-15. Qualified Home- Builders for City of Dallas HIPP Contact: City’s Home Repair; 214670-3644 housinginspections@dallascityhall.com. Holiday Lights Trolley Ride at Big D. Fun Tours 5465 E. Mockingbird Ln. Dallas 6pm. www. bigfuntours.com Dec. 1-31, 2018 Cardio Hip Hop w/ Jessie Mae at J.C. Fitness L.L.C. 901 N. Polk St. #370, DeSoto12-31-18. Paws N’ Claws at Enchant Christmas at Globe Life Park 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington 5pm10pm. Ends 12-27-18.

December 5

December 7

1941 Navy messman Dorie Miller became WWII hero. He received the Navy Cross

Holiday on the Hill Featuring Polar Express 6pm-8pm Historic Downtown Cedar Hill. Info: sara.runkel@cedarhilltx.com Art Club For Teens Hosted by: Grand Prairie Libraries 901 Conover Dr. Meets twice a month at the Main Library, 5 p.m. Topic: Sculpting with Clay A Soulful Christmas at Christopher Martin Gallery 1533 Dragon St. Dallas 7:30pm-11:30pm.

Rosa Parks arrest stimulated the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora St. Dallas 7:30pm. Meet and Greet Your Newly Elected Officials at 7859 Walnut Hill Ln. Ste. 100, Dallas 5:30pm-7:30pm. Tickets: www.ncjwdallas.org. City of Dallas Sanitation Services Hiring for Truck Drivers at S.W. Workforce Center 7330 S. Westmoreland Rd., Ste. #200, 9am.

December 6-23

Sammy Davis, Jr., singer/actor DOB 1925 Nicki Minaj, singer DOB 1982

Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Surprise! At Winspear Opera House 2403 Flora St. Dallas. 4pm. Tickets: tickets.attpac.org. “ W h y W o m en Trip” stage play by: Snoop Robinson. At TBAAL 1309 Canton St. 4pm & 7pm.

D. B. D. T. Black on Black at DBDT Studios 2700 Ann Williams Way, 7:30pm.

Ahyonz Performs at Buttons Restaurant 4701 W. Fwy. Ft. Worth 9pm11:59pm.

Sticks & Laughs Comedy Show at Blazin Jazz Lounge 14223 Inwood Rd. Farmers Branch 9pm-12am. Info: 214-229-7034. You’re invited to the Ball! Princess Party at South Garland High School 600 Colonel Dr. 4pm-7pm. Call for appt. 972-926-2700 ext.60777 Princesses should come in Royal Attire. Dashing through the Snow at Grandville Arts Center 300 N. 5th St. Garland.

SDS Gents Annual Toy Drive “Western Style” at Forever Swing Dallas Event Venue 2021 N. Hampton Rd. Suite 175 DeSoto. 9pm-1am. 9th Annual Christmas with the Ques Eta Mu Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity at Hilton Garden Inn 785 Hwy 121, Lewisville 8pm-1am. Vitruvian Lights Special Event at Vitruvian Park 3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison 6pm-10pm. The Exchange DFW African American Market &Vendor Showcase at Martin Luther King, Jr. Rec. Center 2901 Pennsylvania Ave.12pm. 23rd Annual Bowl- A- Thon Host: AKA Sorority, Inc. Alpha Xi Omega Chapter at USA Bowl 10920 Composite Dr. Dallas 4pm. Brian Regan at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory 300 Las Colinas Blvd. Irving. 8pm. Pancakes with Santa Hosted by: Kiwanis Club of Garland & Citizens’ Fire Club of Garland. At the Central Fire Station 1019 Austin St. 7am-1pm. Henry’s Heritage Hike Historical Downtown Walking Tour 393 N. 6th St. Garland. Saturdays. Pickers Paradise at 915 Main St. Downtown Garland Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm 972-536-0044.

December 6 Open House Tour at The Greenhouse 1221 Springcreek Dr. 5:30pm-7:30pm Did you know that the City of Garland is one of the few local cities that operate their own greenhouse? Come join the Parks greenhouse staff for an informational tour of their facility and to hear about the work they do to keep our city looking great. We will also be soliciting your feedback on what you would like to see for the future of our parks, recreation and cultural arts. We will have staff available to discuss the

December 7-16

Strategic Master Plan process and, best of all, the first 50 people will receive a poinsettia just in time for holiday decorating!... How to Worm Compost at Texas Worm Ranch 2636 National Cir. Garland 10am-12pm. Tickets: www.txwormranch.com $50--includes a worm bin, complete with worms! Discover why you should consider vermicomposting, Where you can set up worm bins, How to setup and care for worm bins and How to utilize worm castings as a cheap and easy garden amendment to improve your chances for organic garden and landscaping success.

HER: I Used to know HER Tour at Bomb Factory 2713 Canton St. Dallas 8pm.

NAACP Fort Worth Tarrant County Branch Meeting at Pleasant Mount Gilead M.B.C. 5312 Houghton Ave. Ft. Worth 3pm-4pm Adopt A Hwy. Litter Cleanup Keep Garland Beautiful at McDonald’s 3205 S. Garland Ave. IMA New Officer Installation Service Elected President Dr. David E. Wilson at Mt Tabor Baptist Church 3700 Simpson Stuart Rd. 7pm-8pm.

December 10 Richard Pryor died 2005

Education Financiera (Money 101 in Spanish) at Sicilianos A Taste of Italy 2210 W. Buckingham Rd. Garland 7pm.

December 11 1964 Legendary singer/songwriter Sam Cooke died at the age of 33

Irving Hispanic C. C. Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Wood Spring Suites Signature Las Colinas 380 W. LBJ Fwy 12pm. Fiesta de Navidad Hosted by: Garland Association for Hispanic Affairs. At South Garland High School, 600 Colonel Dr. 6:30pm. Snacks with Santa at Fields Recreation Center 1701 Dairy Rd. Garland. Family Fun.

December 12-16 A Christmas Story The Musical at Winspear Opera House 2403 Flora St. Dallas. Matinée and evening shows

Dashing through the Snow at Grandville Arts Center 300 N. 5th St. Laugh and spend Christmas in Tinsel, TX at the Snowflake Inn with a parade of colorful characters. Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-205-2790 or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours before each performance.

December 7

December 14 1963 Dinah Washington “Queen of the Blues” died

Free Networking Event/Toy Drive at Bar Louie 4001 Bagpiper Way, Arlington 5pm. New Mount Zion Annual Christmas Gala at Hyatt Regency Hotel Dallas Downtown 300 Reunion Blvd. 7pm. www.nmzb.org

December 15 1984 Legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis was awarded the “Sonning Prize”

Diamond Black Ball: Speaker Marvin Sapp by Ft. Worth Alumni of Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity, Inc. at Cendera Center 3600 Benbrook Hwy Ft. Worth 6pm. “The Reason” Christmas Worship Experience at Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 Wheatland Rd. Dallas 6pm-9pm . Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church Presents: The Scandal That Saved Us. At M.H.M.B.C. 1233 Hwy 66, Garland. Sat. 2pm, Sun. 8am &11am.

December 16 2003 President G.W. Bush signed the law established the Nat’l Museum of African American History and Culture in the Smithsonian Institution

Legacy Reloaded Meet-Up @Becoming An Intimate Conversation w/ Michelle Host: Fit for Legacy Melissa West at Fairmount Hotel 1717 N. Akard St. 16th 3pm. 17th 5pm. Eventbrite. REHAB Sundayz w/Chris Mitchell Live at Allure Jazz & Cigar Lounge 110 S. Cockrell Hill, DeSoto 7pm. Info: 972-325-6122

December 12

December 17

Henry Armstrong prize fighter with 3 titles DOB 1912

2002 Robert Johnson founder of BET became owner of NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats.

Goodie Mob* Cure for Paranoia Feat: Ceelo Green at Canton Hall 2727 Canton St. Dallas. Tickets: www.ticketfly.com

Marketing 101 Workshop at Greater Arlington C.of C.505 E. Border St. 9:45am1pm

Historic Holiday Home Tour Downtown Rockwall, TX SH 205 & HWY 66. 10am and 3pm. Come join us for this 2 day event with total of 5 homes!! The event will take place December 7-8 from 10-3 pm. There will be a limited number of tickets available! There will only 300 tickets for Friday and 200 tickets for Saturday. The cost is $20 per ticket and tickets will be available for purchase at Bella’s House, Bunches, & Guys Haberdashery. Tickets are for sale for cash or check only. On Saturday the 8th, the event will end with snow flurries in the plaza and a dessert stroll from 12:00pm-4:00pm on the 8th. Participating stores will offer 20% off one item in your store if you bring your ticket!!!

½ off Wine Wednesdays at Razzoo’s Cajun Café- Firewheel 310 Coneflower Dr. Garland 11am-11pm

Irving Hispanic C. C.- State of Hispanic Bus. in N.TX at Irving Convention Center 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. 10am..

In Pursuit of our Children Christmas Gala at Lake Viridian 1200 Viridian Park Ln. Arlington 7:30pm-11:30pm. www.girl2girlfoundation.com

December 7 & 8

December 5

1944 Black women were admitted into the women’s Naval Corps

Dec. Luncheon Guest: Mayor Rawlins. At Hilton Garden Inn 800 N. Main St. Duncanville.11:30am. www.bestsouthwest.org

L.P. On the Scene Dallas XMAS Anniversary Happy Hour 2018. At Sherlock’s Addison 5100 Belt Line Dr. 6pm.

Ugly Sweater Party & Toy Drive at Woodcreek Brewing Company Rockwall 6pm. Join the Young Professionals of Rockwall as we team up with Rockwall Veteran Business Alliance helping to support their Toys For Tots campaign. Come enjoy Real Texas Beer. In your best ugly sweater and bring a toy that cost at least $10 to donate to Toys For Tots. For each toy you bring you'll get one raffle ticket for an AWESOME prize. We'll also have some representatives from the RVBA in attendance, our 2019 YPR Board will be announced and the KB's Brats food truck will be set up in the parking lot. This event is open to anyone between the ages of 21 & 45 (ish). Bring a friend, business cards and be ready for a good time!

Garland Fire Department Toy Drive The Garland Firefighters Association and Garland Fire Department are collecting new, unwrapped toys for their annual toy drive. Toys will be collected at all 11 Garland fire stations and at the Fire Administration and Training Facility, 1500 State Highway 66, through Dec. 16. Garland firefighters will deliver the toys to local children for the holidays. For more information, contact Jerry Click at 903-513-4393 or JClick@GarlandTX.gov.

December 13

Comedian Redd Foxx Born in St. Louis, MO DOB 1922

Holiday in the Park at Firewheel Town Center at 245 Cedar Sage Dr. 4pm-7pm.

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December 9

Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll Adult Skate Party at Aloha Roller Palace Mesquite 8pm.

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You’re invited to the Ball! Princess Party at South Garland High School 600 Colonel Dr. 4pm-7pm. You must call or email to reserve your Princess appointment. 972-926-2700 ext.60777 or cnajera@garlandisd.net All Princesses should come in Royal Attire. December 8-23 Candy Cane Hunts 2018 at The Gentle Zoo 12600 FM 2932, Forney 1pm-2pm The Gentle Zoo is starting a new tradition and hosting is first annual Candy Cane Hunt for 2018! The dates will be Dec 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd. The Candy Cane hunts will begin at 1pm sharp for ages 2 and under, 1:30pm sharp for ages 2 thru 4 and 2pm sharp for ages 5 and up. Admission is $6 to petting zoo, maze, play area, train ride. Additional optional activities include a jumping pillow, and photos with Santa. Picnics welcome. Bring a basket our bag for Candy canes!

December 8- February 2 Art Center of Plano: Announces the opening of the photography exhibition feat: David Downs and Barry Benton. The exhibition will extend from December 8, 2018, through February 2, 2019, at the ArtCentre 902 E. 16th St., Plano.

December 8 “Why Women Trip”the stage play Presented by: Snoop Robinson. At TBAAL 1309 Canton St. Dallas 4pm & 7pm. Pancakes with Santa Hosted by: Kiwanis Club of Garland & Citizens’Fire Club of Garland. At the Central Fire Station 1019 Austin St. 7am-1pm. Henry’s Heritage Hike Historical Downtown Walking Tour 393 N. 6th St. Open Every Saturday from 10am-2pm. FREE FAMILY FUN. Urban Flea Market Downtown Garland at 509 W. State St. 9am-4:30pm. The Urban Flea is Garland's Downtown market of stylish vintage finds and re-purposed goods. Dozens of vendors

showcase unique antiques, handmade items and simply pretty things. Live music completes this experience in a Historic district surrounded by "Mom & Pop" shops and restaurants. A percentage of the proceeds from the event go towards Church @ the Square local mission. http://squarechurch.net/ Pickers Paradise at 915 Main St. Downtown Garland Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm 972-536-0044 Come browse our Treasures! Facebook: PickersParadiseGarland.

Holiday in the Park at Firewheel Town Center at 245 Cedar Sage Dr. 4pm-7pm. Holiday in the Park: Families are invited to get in the holiday spirit in The Park. Activities will include a Disney Junior holiday play date, Hank FM Party Patrol, and more! A special appearance by Santa himself will happen near the end of the event and the mall will be handing out exclusive coupons for Santa Photos at the event as well. Shoppers can enjoy the delightful sounds of holiday music and caroling with live performances in the park near the fountain during December. Listen as school choirs, musicians, and church choirs perform your favorite holiday classics admired by all. Free Movies at The Plaza Theatre: White Christmas 7pm at The Plaza Theatre 521 W. State St. Art Center of Plano Feat: David Downs and Barry Benton. The exhibit’s artist's reception 6pm-8 p.m. at the ArtCentre 902 E. 16th St., Plano. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. The ArtCentre of Plano is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Chief of Police Community Input at Garland central Library 625 Austin St. 11:30am-1:30pm Spanish translation services will be available.

December 9 Adopt A Highway Litter Cleanup Hosted by: Keep Garland Beautiful at McDonalds 3205 S. Garland Ave.

Butterfly I emerge from this darkness changed. Leaving behind so much of what was me; whole but with missing parts. Pushing myself through a realization that does not include you, physically. Your transformation complete. Mine ... only beginning. La Juana and Patricia Barton authors of Faithful Remembrances - Volume I

A Conversation with Michelle Obama at American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave. Dallas 8pm-11pm.

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

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Remembering President George H.W. Bush From the Capitol By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

At the funeral tribute for his late wife, Barbara, who died last April, former President George H.W. Bush sat pensively in his wheelchair near her casket, patiently greeting those who had come to mourn the woman whom he had married seventy-three years earlier. It seemed improbable that they were no longer together. That he was now without her. He had once told an interviewer that if his wife passed before he did, she would be the first person that he wanted to see when he arrived in

heaven. On last Friday evening, the former Republican president, who voted in the 2016 presidential election for a Democrat, received his wish when his beloved Barbara asked an angel to play a harp, calling her husband home to her side. As the 41st supreme commander of our country, President Bush worked with legislators in both the Democratic and Republican parties. He made decisions that he believed were in the best interests of the country, even if

they cost him an election, as raising taxes to balance the budget did in the 1992 presidential contest when he was defeated by President Bill Clinton. The two later became close friends, and worked together on projects for the benefit of their fellow citizens. The privileged son of a United States Senator, President Bush, who was born in Massachusetts and raised on the east coast, rightly decided to

make Texas the place where he would raise his family, and pursue his destiny. He entered politics, running for office, serving his party. Though unsuccessful as a candidate a number of times in the beginning of his political life, he was not deterred. He continued on, and persevered, becoming vice-president, and then assuming the highest elected office in our land. It was not in him to quit! President Bush will be re-

membered in history for a plethora of accomplishments, among them being one of only two presidents to witness his son become the nation’s commander-in-chief when his eldest son, George W. Bush, became president in 2000. The elder Bush wept at the inauguration. And now, just six years short of living a full century, President George H.W. Bush has departed. Yet, the memories of what he stood for, and of what he accomplished shall remain with us, and shall guide us as we continue to enhance our democracy. Eddie Bernice Johnson represents Texas’s 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Serving as a representative since 1993, when she was the first registered nurse elected to Congress.

Time’s running out for ACA Marketplace 2019 enrollment Deadline is Dec. 15, 2018 Heads up to all consumers who plan to buy their own insurance on the federal health insurance marketplace – the sixth open enrollment period, which began on Nov. 1, ends on Saturday, Dec. 15. Through the Health Insurance Marketplace, individuals are able to go to one place to search for health coverage options and choose from the health plans available in their area. The best source for information about the Marketplace is the website www.healthcare. gov. The website is available 24/7 and provides information on how the Marketplace works, what the benefits are and key

deadlines. Individuals can also call 1-800-318-2596 to speak with trained customer service representatives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For individuals needing further assistance, Parkland Health & Hospital System has certified application counselors available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday in Parkland’s Business Office to answer questions about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and provide help enrolling in the Marketplace. The Business Office is located on the first floor of the old Parkland OPC, 5201 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, 75235. If an individual misses the 2019 open enrollment period and does not qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP),

they will have to wait until open enrollment begins for 2020. Additional information on exemptions is available at www. healthcare.gov. In addition, a special enrollment period (SEP) outside of the yearly open enrollment exists for those with certain life events including losing health coverage, moving, getting married, having a baby or adopting a child. If an individual qualifies for an SEP, they usually have up to 60 days following the event to enroll in a plan. If they miss that window, they have to wait until the next open enrollment period to apply. For more information about Parkland’s services, visit www. parklandhospital.com.

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QUIT PLAYINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; By Vincent L. Hall 281-330-800-FO! If Alex Trebek, the 78year old legendary voice of Jeopardy, posed that as a question, there could only be one answer to match the hint. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who is Mike Jones?â&#x20AC;? Well we know â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who Mike Jones isâ&#x20AC;? and you need to make your way to the 28th Annual KwanzaaFest to see him. We wanted Mike Jones at KwanzaaFest back in the day and he has pledged to be with us on Saturday, December 8. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe us, call the numberâ&#x20AC;Ś He still answers!!! KwanzaaFest 2018 is near and continues to bring the community an admis-

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This has always been a big hit with everyone attending and this year promises to continue to delight our youngest patrons. As always we are grateful to have Parrish McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurants as an annual sponsor, but the CEO will take the stage with his own band. Yep, we got local and National talent. Sunday afternoon, our mainstage will be OH-mazing! Recording artist Lenny Williams will bring his show, while locally-acclaimed, nationally recognized comedian D. Elli$ will bring the best-known medicine for the soulâ&#x20AC;Ślaughter! And Dallasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own Dorrough will take to the stage on Saturday. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget the many vendors who bring unique products that are showcased both days of KwanzaaFest. You can come do your holiday shopping while you enjoy all of the activities which are available in the backdrop of FREE entertainment provided by talented local en-

tertainers and our featured national entertainers! Forbes released an article last year that underscores our mission and our reason for sponsoring KwanzaaFest each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One reason the U.S. ranks so poorly globally is that health outcomes for certain racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups fare so poorly domestically. African-Americans, Latinos and the economically disadvantaged experience poorer health care access and lower quality of care than white Americans. And in most measures, that gap is growing.â&#x20AC;? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this opportunity to come out and get yourself checked out. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put your health or the health of your family in jeopardy. Come for your health but stay for the fun. Find ticket locations and E-Tickets on our Facebook page; KwanzaaFest Dallas! Be there! Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.

World AIDS Day Reflections By Congresswoman Maxine Waters WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As a congressional leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day, which is celebrated every year on December 1: â&#x20AC;&#x153;On World AIDS Day, we unite in solidarity worldwide in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We show support for people living with the disease and commemorate those who have died. We stand together to raise awareness about the epidemic so we can prevent further spread of the virus and give hope to the 1.1 million Americans[1] and

the 36.9 million[2] women, men and children worldwide who are living with HIV/AIDS. Throughout my career, I have been a strong advocate for HIV/ AIDS awareness, prevention and treatment. I worked with local organizations and community leaders to raise funds for local minority HIV/AIDS initiatives in Los Angeles and introduced legislation to address the HIV/ AIDS epidemic among African Americans in the California State Assembly. As a Member of the U.S. Congress, I spearheaded the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative, which has significant-

ly expanded HIV/AIDS prevention, screening, and treatment efforts among racial and ethnic minorities and reduced the tragic AIDS disparities affecting minority communities in the United States. I am pleased to report that funding for the Minority AIDS Initiative has increased from the initial appropriation of $156 million in fiscal year 1999 to more than $400 million per year today. However, we still face unprecedented challenges in our struggle against HIV/AIDS. For the past two years, Donald Trump and Congressional

Black Caucus needs to get to work on Western Sahara Speaking Truth to Power by Bill Fletcher, Jr.

The transition towards a new Congress is underway. Democrats are beginning to assume leadership positions as a result of their gaining a House majority. The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) should now have many issues to bring forward and one of them needs to be the Western Sahara. Once upon a time the CBC was one of the most significant so-called mainstream players in the realm of US foreign policy. In the 1970s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1980s the CBC was central to work against white minority rule in Southern Africa. Some of its members also pushed the envelope on the US blockade of Cuba. Yet, over the years the voice of the CBC on US foreign policy has become far more distant. Yes, they have paid attention to matters such as US trade policy with Africa, but they have shied away from addressing conflicts in Africa, let alone other major international issues. The question of the Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony illegally occupied by the Moroccan government, is one such conflict site that the CBC has spent precious little time addressing. It is not that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care, at least from what I

can tell. Former Congressman John Conyers, for instance, was the co-chair of a Congressional committee on the Western Sahara. Yet, what has been missing is the passion and engagement that should be associated with resolving Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last remain-

ing colonial question. The Western Sahara is not a matter on the tip of everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tongue. In part because there has been a long-term truce between the Moroccan occupation forces and the national liberation movement known as POLISARIO, Moroccoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s litany of human rights abuses and its denial of national self-determination to the Sahrawi population rarely gets into the headlines. Yet the potential for regional destabilization is ever present particularly as Morocco ignores United Nations and African Union calls for the respect of national self-determination. Quite obviously, the conflict in the Western Sahara is an

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inner-African struggle. This colonialism is carried out by one African country against another, rather than a struggle against European colonialism. Nevertheless, it represents a struggle over the future of Africa not only because it may explode once again but because it calls into question the terms under which peace and justice can truly emerge on a continent divided as it has been by boundaries originally established by European colonial powers. The CBC can take an active role. It needs to put the pressure on the USA to pull back from its nearly unqualified support for the Moroccan monarchy and its illegal occupation of the Western Sahara. This can begin by the CBC making the Western Sahara a very public issue and showing the world the manner in which the Moroccan government is permitting the people of the Western Sahara to be robbed by foreign corporations in search of cheap natural resources. The CBC truly needs its own foreign policy platform within which the Western Sahara should play a prominent role. Bill Fletcher, Jr. is the former president of TransAfrica Forum. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and www. billfletcherjr.com. He is the author of the new thriller The Man Who Fell From the Sky from Hardball Press. Bill Fletcher, Jr. is the former president of TransAfrica Forum. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and www.billfletcherjr.com. Read his new novel The Man Who Fell From the Sky from Hardball Press.

Republicans have debated proposals to slash funding for HIV/ AIDS prevention and treatment efforts and take health insurance away from millions of Americans, including those who are living with HIV/AIDS and other pre-existing conditions. Furthermore, after implementing an unconscionable policy of family separation, which snatched more than 2,500 children from the arms of their parents, the Trump administration shifted millions of dollars in funding from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program in order to fund housing and care for migrant children, many of whom

they have failed to reunite with their parents. The administration also announced further cuts to programs that benefit people living with HIV/AIDS, including: $3.8 million from HIV programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), $9.8 million from Medicare and Medicaid program operations, $2.2 million from maternal and child health programs, and $87.3 million overall from the National Institutes of Health. Americans living with HIV/ AIDS deserve better.[3] On World AIDS Day 2018, we must confront the challenges we face, and we must resist all

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Can a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coalition survive petulant white women?

The Last Word By Dr. Julianne Malveaux I have had about enough of some white women! First, 53 percent of them vote for an odious genital-grabber. Then, they organize a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s march with momentum from the #MeToo movement, founded by Tarana Burke, but co-opted by white women like the wanna-be activist Alyssa Milano who was a mediocre actress back in the day. Then, bunches of them support Roy Moore, an Alabama pedophile who would be Senator. Then the majority of them vote against progressive candidates like Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stacey Abrams and Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Andrew Gillum. Meanwhile, the four women who lead the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bob Bland, Tamika Mallory, Linda Sarsour, and Carmen Perez â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are organizing for a January 19 march, and the self-proclaimed â&#x20AC;&#x153;founderâ&#x20AC;? is demanding their resignation. Really? Theresa Shook is the Hawaii grandmother who put an idea on Facebook in the wake of the 2016 election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We should march,â&#x20AC;? she said. She did little else, and activist Bob Bland picked up the baton and ran with it. She recruited other women, seasoned activists in their own right. Tamika Mallory had led a march from New York to DC to stop gun violence. Carmen Perez has worked on criminal justice reform and has worked on Harry Belafonteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gathering for Justice, now serving as its

Executive Director. Linda Sarsour, a former executive director of the Arab American Association of New York, has worked with Black Lives Matter and on police brutality issues. The four co-chairs of the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March are the very picture of intersectionality and multicultural cooperation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; white, Black, Latina, and Palestinian, they are the rainbow! So where does Teresa Shook get off asking these women to step down from a movement they built? She, along with wannabe activist and has-been actress Alyssa Milano have demanded that the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s march leaders â&#x20AC;&#x153;denounceâ&#x20AC;? National of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan. Why? They object to his anti-Semitic rhetoric. They object to the fact that Tamika Mallory attended his annual Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day this year. They say that anti-Semitism is hateful and dangerous, and they are right. But it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the Nation of Islam that shot up the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh! White peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hatred for Minister Farrakhan is irrational and, might I say, racist. He is the only person, the only human being that Congress has censured. No David Duke, no Charlottesville murderers, none of the hatemongers that have caused the racist tension in our nation. Just Minister Farrakhan. But then our society is consistent with its double standards and its demands that Black people bend over backward to prove that we, too, sing America. With the fraught history between Black and white women, with their complicity in our rapes, and in the lynching of Black men, white women have no right to demand anything of Black women, let alone that leaders like Tamika Mallory â&#x20AC;&#x153;denounceâ&#x20AC;? Minister Farrakhan.

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Ben is Back looks at different sides of addiction By Eva D. Coleman Lifestyle Editor

Her love for her son is evident. Her defense of him, even at the detriment of others, is a habit she cannot shake. Ben Is Back exposes users in many forms when it comes to drug addiction. Academy Award-Winning actress Julia Roberts’ character, Holly Burns, is a wife and mother with a variety of family dynamics. She has two children, Ben and Ivy from a previous relationship, and is currently married to Neal Beeby, played by acclaimed and Tony Award-Winning actor Courtney B. Vance. Together, they have two bi-racial children. At onset, they appear to be a loving, blended family, until drug-addicted son Ben, played by Lucas Hedges, returns to the mix. Although it seems everyone is skeptical about the conditions of and their safety from Ben’s holiday visit from rehab, supposedly approved by his sponsor, they eventually let their guards down to welcome him back, which leads to major let downs, one after another. In EVERY instance Holly sides with Ben, proving the deterioration of her mindset. In one scene, as Ben attempts to take ownership for the harm he’s caused to

others, including someone’s drug-related death, Holly defends his actions in such a twisted way that Ben questions her thinking, asking out loud if she realized what she was saying. The film briefly touches on disparities in punishment for drug-related crimes when it comes to race. While Ben was the subject of several tense moments between husband and wife, Neal at one point says to Holly, “You know if Ben were Black, he’d be in jail.” Revelations are also made regarding drug-related actions and abuse by one of Ben’s former educators. Town secrets unbeknownst to Holly become clear as it seems so many had a history of interactions with her son. Holly’s attempts at saving Ben place her in a variety of situations, with many moments causing one to wonder, “Who is truly the user?” A mother’s love can manifest itself like addiction to a drug. In Ben Is Back, the highs and lows are more evident in the mom’s character. There’s longing for normalization of the situation. Also brought to light is self-blame for the waywardness of a child. Theft, mistrust, fear, violence and tears, even shed by the younger ones in the home who seem abandoned by their mom’s never-ending chase are all hard pills to swallow.

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California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris has never been known to pull-punches. Harris is viewed by those who know her as someone who’s “as tough as they come.” And, she knows that any bid for president in 2020 against the bombastic Donald Trump will take a bit of rhinoceros skin to deal with. “It’s a very serious decision,” Harris told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski during an onstage

conversation at the Know Your Value conference in San Francisco. “Over the holiday, I will make that decision with my family.” As she told NNPA Newswire in September during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, she’s keenly aware of the challenges a barrier-breaking campaign will entail. “Let’s be honest. It’s going to be ugly,” Harris said. “When you break things, it is pain-

Addiction causes an altered state of being. Perilous actions unfold throughout the film, weighing heavy for viewers as Holly neglects many to try and tame one. Ben Is Back will have you holding your breath, preparing for the travesty of what happens next.

ful. And you get cut. And you bleed.” Harris and her colleague from New Jersey, Sen. Cory

This movie shows how children not turning out as hoped for can have such a stronghold on a mother’s mind. When they’re not physically present, outward feelings lay dormant, however mental torment is real. It appears Ben actually never left.

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The bipartisan legislation would give the Department of Homeland Security responsibility for ensuring secure elections and shoring up election infrastructure against cyber-attacks and would establish an independent advisory panel of experts to develop guidelines on election cyber security. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, who currently serves as the leader of the Senate, has not yet brought the legislation to the floor for a vote. Harris said she has been told that is at the White House’s request. “First of all, let’s be clear about the fact Russia did interfere in the [2016] election of the president of the United States,” Harris told Brzezinski. “Flawed though it may be, we designed a beautiful system of democracy, and one symbol of that is that we have free and open elections. “When a foreign government chooses to manipulate our democracy knowing that would compromise our strength and our perception of our strength, you would think leaders would say ‘No, we are going to do everything we can to strengthen and to give ourselves the immunity we need to be free from that kind of manipulation.’ Yet, it’s not happening.”

I come to you as humbly as I know how, because I’m really at an interesting professional intersection. I currently work at a summer camp teaching kids how to cook and my co-teacher is tawdry. We will call this person “Calvin.” So, Calvin has been cooking for a while and has a lot of life experiences that add life and joy to our program. If something goes wrong, Calvin is normally the first to help find a solution to keep the integrity of the lesson going. My biggest issue with Calvin is that he is the “King of Change.” I feel like he’s changing things, just to be included. If we are doing an experiment and we hand the worksheets out first then go outside, Calvin will suggest we go outside first, then hand out the worksheets. It almost feels intentional. Just this week, we were making waffles and we had the students measuring the ingredients. After lunch Calvin starts pouring unmeasured ingredients in the bowl. I told him I wanted the kids to do that, so they get the chance to be included in the lesson. He said, “Oh, well we can have them do the cinnamon.” Then he asked me if he could lead the lesson. Now, this wouldn’t normally be a problem, but he had already led the majority of lessons during this camp. He was already in my face and the students are in the classroom, so there wasn’t really a chance to resolve the issue without it turning into something else, so, I decided to take break and come back at the end of the group’s class period. With every person you meet, Calvin tries to figure out if they know someone there and it feels disingenuous. Sometimes, Calvin talks loud on his cell phone during class lessons, and comes to work with a bonnet on his head; sometimes he’ll leave a roller in his hair for part of the day. Calvin just turned 50. What can I do or say to Calvin? He is a great person, but I’m not sure, if he’s open to constructive criticism. How do I go about telling him how I feel with love and tact? Sincerely, Can’t Wait ‘Til Friday Dear Friday, I was working this thing out in my brain and I thought I was on the right track, until I got to this sentence: Calvin just turned 50. Hit the brakes. Hol’ up, hol’ up, this changes everything. Your story about Calvin reminds of that overthe-top character from the “Martin” sitcom: “I said, Jerome’s in the house, watch yo’ mouth! Who you talking ‘bout, an old school playa from the Himalayas?” Calvin has been doing his thing for a long, long time. Take a seat young one, watch and unlearn. This is summer camp, so you’re only in it for a minute, on your way to bigger and better things. You say Calvin is tawdry, I say Calvin’s non-swag is none of your business. Okay, he likes to wear a roller or an earring every now and again. What if Beyoncé did it, you’d call it a trend. LOL. I have a feeling you are always slammed, glammed and got it going on—on the regular. That’s a wonderful thing, this world requires all kinds, but that’s not Calvin. Does that mean he can’t do his job? No. Does that mean he won’t ever be the boss? Yes and that’s all right with him. Calvin sounds like he won’t be wearing any skinny jeans any time soon. I ain’t mad at him and you’ve got bigger fish to fry, you are clearly passing through. On those tough “I don’t think I can make it days,” those kids, potential foodies, chefs, restaurant entrepreneurs will remember your directions, professionalism and ability to make it look good while you’re doing it. I commend you for that. On those “this is too hard, I’m gonna quit days,” they’ll think about Calvin and say to themselves, if he can do it, I can do it too, face washed, teeth brushed, without a roller in their hair. Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.

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Heart Healthy One (especially for diabetics/people with health issues). We’re going to have celebrity judges and then attendees at the Expo can purchase a slice. The winners will receive prizes, of course, and they will be featured in Messenger Media Publications. So much more is going on that day, in addition to the Sweet Potato Pie Competition. We want our community to get healthy: physically, spiritually, financially, mentally, socially and holistically. That’s right, we have to educate, enlighten, inform, inspire and also entertain, as we grow and build better, stronger families, communities and ultimately society. There will be seminars, health screenings, voter education, weight loss info, vegetarian/vegan info, financial literacy, and more. For more information, to enter or find out how you can be a vendor, call 214941-0110.

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father in the ring, Vikter Drago. Young Drago is played by Florian Munteanu, a fitness model who is known for his huge size and towering physique. Ivan Drago (Dolph Lungren) is also back and thirty years later he’s still living with the disgrace in Russia of losing to Rocky. Stallone has his hands all in this pie. He’s the producer of CREED 2 and he also gets a writing credit for the film, along with Ryan Coogler (who gets credit

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for writing for the characters in the movie). Coogler was the successful director of BLACK PANTHER. CREED 2 is rated PG-13 and lasts 2 hours and 10 minutes. It’s a great story that has a little bit of everything. Action, romance, and the boxing scenes will have you cheering and up on your feet. CREED 2 is a hit and I give it my highest rating on my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale.” I give it a JUMBO (with extra butter)!

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ties add joy to my job and my hopes they add joy to your perusal. Ernie Hudson has had a long and successful career on the big and small screen. He has appeared in dozens of film and television roles throughout his career. Now he stars in BET Networks Carl Weber’s The Family Business, he plays L.C. Duncan, the patriarch and CEO of the Duncan family business. Ernie Hudson is a character actor perhaps best known for his roles as Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters film series, Sergeant Darryl Albrecht in The Crow, and Warden Leo Glynn on HBO’s Oz. Hudson isT:5” currently

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Ernie Hudson

VBS: Ernie I saw your name on producing credit of Carl Weber’s The Family Business EH: Yes, Carl Weber

VBS: Ernie how did you overcome the residual stereotype of your worldwide fame role as Winston Zeddemore in Ghostbusters the films? EH: I’m an actor. Every role is different. The role that I play in BET’s Family Business is different from the role of Winston

Zeddemore. Every role is uniquely special. I try to find the roles that have the range…… Ernie Hudson’s complete interview can be viewed on ValderBeebeShow.com

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Malveaux, continued from page 4 race, and by the differential privilege that some women experience. Miss Ann knew that enslaved women were being raped. She didn’t care. Now the descendants of enslaved women are willing to work with them, not FOR them, but with them. And the descendants of enslaved women have had enough foot-stomping white woman privilege. No more. There will be no women’s coalition if there is no mutual respect. Alyssa Milano and Teresa Shook and the other white women making foot-stomping demands have shown the hard-working Co-Chairs of the Women’s March a corrosive disrespect. They set the notion of a women’s coalition back decades. But they have also moved us forward because they

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came to me. Carl Weber’s The Family Business is based on 8 books in a series of bestselling books. If you have not read the books, I suggest that you read them. It’s a wealth of material. We sat down and Carl said 'Ernie you are a partner on this. It was really a gift from Carl Weber that I am producing.'

have reminded us how important it is to consider history and context before we attempt to build a movement. White women, after all, are the mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives of the white men who practice oppression. Those who consider themselves “woke” need to check their sisters who are not. Meanwhile, Tamika Mallory, Linda Sarsour, Carmen Perez, and Bob Bland need to stand their ground. They built something powerful and beautiful, even though there were fissures beneath the surface.The struggle to dismantle patriarchy, racism, and predatory capitalism continues.

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via www.amazon.com for booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com

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