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MY TRUTH By Cheryl Smith Publisher
Spread the Love This is not the first time that I have written about a man I love. Hiawatha Williams is so special. I love his spirit, work ethic, sincerity, intelligence, and love for his wife. Mr. Williams, who is the owner of Williams Chicken, has a giving heart and Williams Chicken is a great corporate citizen. He supports his employees, the communities where the restaurants are located, educational institutions, and other businesses and organizations. Remember when he tried to address the food desert in Oak Cliff by opening a supermarket? You just gotta love this man! I believe he subscribes to one of my mantras, “don’t let anyone work harder for you than you are willing to work for yourself;� meaning he will go and pick up the same trash he expects you to pick up and he doesn’t mind getting covered in flour, mopping the floors or manning the drive-thru. He’s the kind of man any parent would want their daughter to bring home. Recently Mr. Williams was the speaker at the 10th anniversary of the Greater Southwest Black Chamber of Commerce’s 10th anniversary celebration. Anytime I can hear words of wisdom from someone as phenomenal as Mr. Williams, I savor the experience and thank Chamber President Linda Gray for inviting him. In his remarks, he was candid and inspiring as he discussed the state of Black businesses. He provided several teachable moments in a message that was challenging, faith-based and thought-provoking. Many nodded their heads in agreement as he talked about the benefits of teaching our children to be respectable, hardworking and spiritually-grounded.
Mother-Daughter entrepreneurs spread message of empowerment to girls, women By Dorothy J GentryÂŹ Sports Editor They look more like sisters than mother and daughter. Their bond is tight and that bond has spilled over from family into career. Shirley Walker-King and daughter Valencia are a successful mother-daughter duo in sports radio/ entertainment media and the art of empowering women. The King women, Garland residents since 2003, are forces to be reckoned with in a traditionally male-dominated industries. And they aren’t afraid to speak up and out and encourage women, young and old, to shoot for the stars in life. “It’s important to help our daughters find their voice at an early age,â€? said Shirley, a former professional basketball player overseas-turned entrepreneur and author. “My husband said I talked to and with her (Valencia) like she was an adult at age two. Each generation needs to do better than the one before it. I always wanted to give her more. “I made sure Valencia had a voice. We never gave her a restriction or punishment that she did not have a say so in. We taught her who she was as a woman; to be black, chocolate, a beautiful woman of color.â€? That upbringing helped Valencia grow into the 25-year-old dynamo she is today. “I realized at an early age that everyone was not raised like me. It helped me because I already had a world view with my dad being in the military and then she was here telling me how to know who I am,â€? Valencia said. “My woman’s instinct, intuition; she helped me grow into that as well.â€? Excelling in Entrepreneurship
Shirley Walker-King and daughter Valencia
The King women are entrepreneurs, motivational speakers, authors, producers, talk show hosts and more. Together they produce and host Real Talk Sports with Valencia King, a popular sports show which is featured on KKVI Radio (Dallas) and I95 Sports & Entertainment Network (New Jersey). Shirley is the CEO of SWK Management and Consulting Service, certified as a Family Wellness Instructor, Building Family Connections Instruc-
tor and a Franklin Covey’s 8 Habits of Highly Successful Marriage facilitator with her husband Vincent King. She serves on the Board of Directors for Summerfield of Garland, The North Texas Minority Chamber of Commerce and Alpha Charter School. She and her family founded Community Mom Community Dad a non-profit organization designed to help connect and mentor youth and young adults. In addition to hosting Real Talk
Sports, daughter Valencia is a motivational speaker, poet, actors and voice-over talent. She was a member of the Fort Worth Youth Poetry Slam Team and competed in the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam. The Garland NAACP Youth Image Award winner is currently working on her book, Confidently Speaking with Valencia King. The mother-daughter duo also conduct a Mother and Daughter Enrichment workshop called MADE, to “strengthen mother daughter relationships and inspire growth for young girls self-esteem while implementing positive reassurance for a woman’s self-worth.� The King women are not your average speakers. They are direct and to the point. This mother daughter duo does not sugar coat their message, they tell you like it is and how it needs to be said. Shirley is the connector who provides their audience with resources and results to help move them forward on their path to success. Valencia is the go-getter who connects with youth and young adults through poetry, music and relatable content. She motivates teens to “Dream, Believe, Achieve� and to take action now. Together this mother daughter duo brings a high degree of energy and passion to all their presentations helping women of all ages bridge the communication gap, treat each other with respect and love effectively. As they excel in two very public industries – sports and entertainment – the King women are all too aware of the challenges that accompany working in traditionally male-dominated industries and don’t hesitate to show they know they belong. See KINGS, page 5
TEXAS STAR CONTINUES TO RISE Ptosha Storey's latest movie premieres March 30 By Hollywood Hernandez Entertainment Criti
As you can see I am joyful spending time with Mr. Hiawatha Williams of Williams Chicken
The Paul Quinn College alum said he wanted to create at least 10 other Hiawatha Williams, but he has failed. His failure, however, is one that we all must be held accountable for because while there are so many young people who want to do well and who want to learn, be mentored and grow under stewardship before moving into a position of influence and responsibility; there are also those who don’t want to work for anyone else, if at all. And worse, there are those who think they came out of the womb knowing everything and therefore you can’t tell them anything. Sadly there are still the others who have no use for those who came beSee MY TRUTH, page 6
Ptosha Storey
Actress Ptosha Storey is a Dallas,Texas native who's making it big in Hollywood. She'll appear in Tyler Perry's feature film, ACRIMONY, alongside Oscar nominee, Taraji P. Henson. The movie opens March 30, 2018 in theaters nationwide. She can also be seen in the upcoming season of Fox's hit series EMPIRE starting
March 28, in her recurring role as Chyna. And she is also in Tyler Perry's popular television series "If Loving You is Wrong" on The OWN Network. So how did this young girl from the projects of Dallas make it to the big time? The answer is an inspiring story that actually reads more like a Hollywood movie script than real life. In high school Ptosha auditioned and was accepted to the Arts Magnet at Booker T. Washington, where she was classmates with Erykah Badu. She says her time at the Arts Magnet changed her life. At first she was hesitant to attend the school so she spent part of the school year at Kimball and went part-time to Booker T. Washington. However, by her second year she was
Ptosha Storey, appearing as Taraji P. Henson’s sister Brenda, in Tyler Perry’s “Acrimony. “ In Theaters March 30! See Ptosha Storey, page 6
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March 21 Debi Thomas became the first Black to win the Women’s World Figure Skating Championship in 1986.
13th Annual Career & Res. Fair at MLK Jr. Rec. Ctr. 2901 Pennsylvania Ave. Dallas 9am-1pm. All job seekers invited. **** “Hidden Figures” Celebrating Successful Women in Public Relations at the African American Museum of Dallas 3536 Grand Ave. from 6:30pm–8:30 pm
March 22 During WWII the Tuskegee Airmen, was activated in 1941.
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Grand Hall 1700 Veterans Memorial Park, Lancaster, 10 am – 6 pm Bunny Hop 2018 - The Social House 2708 Routh Street Dallas. How it works! – Registration is from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm - Crawl begins at 2 pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/2Fy4CaM ***** The Vintage Fashion Show at Zula B. Wyle Public Library 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill at 2 pm Light refreshments served. ***** Exposing the Enemy Women’s Conference Speaker Lady Tamara Williams-Franklin from10 am -1 pm at Comfort Suites at Lake Worth, 5825 Quebec St, Lake Worth ***** Black Excellence Night - American Airlines Center Hornets vs Mavs 4:30 pm
March 28 Jesse Owens, Olympic track & field legend, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by Pres. Bush in1990.
March 29 Famed attorney Johnnie Cochran died of a brain tumor at age 67 in 2005. ***** EASTER EGG HUNT 6 pm 1310 W. Ave.F Garland
Halle Berry became 1st Black Actress to win Best Actress Oscar in 2002.
Down for Count One-Act Play Festival atBishop Arts Theatre Center 215 S. Tyler St. Dallas 3-29 7:30 pm 3-30 7:30 3-31 7:30 pm through 4-15-18
March 30
March 31 An Evening With! Civil Rights Movement in Dallas with Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney at The Hall of State 3939 Grand Ave. from 6:30pm–8:30pm
March 23
2018 Jazz w/ Vincent Ingala & Julian Vaughn at Bishop Arts Theatre Ctr. 215 S. Tyler St. Dallas from 7pm-9:45pm ***** Exposing The Enemy Women’s Conference by Light Connection COGIC at Comfort Suites at Lake Worth 5828 Quebec St. 10am-1pm Free
March 25
Jazz BeCuzz Presents: off the Top of the Dome-Writer’s Forum & Poetry at the Art Center 9319 LBJ Fwy, Dallas from 8 pm – 11 pm. Free.
Aretha Franklin, singer Queen of Soul” born 1942
“Louisiana Red” (Iverson Minter). Blues guitarist/harmonica player/ singer born in 1932.
***** Gopel Dance Fitness w/ The Twinz on 3711 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. from 2:30 pm- 4 pm
March 24 Adult Easter Egg Hunt 2018 at Kiest Park 3080 S. Hampton Rd. Dallas from 3 – 7 pm ***** Easter Egg-Straveganza at Firewheel Town Center - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 245 Cedar Sage Dr. Garland 972-495-8085 ***** The 5K walk/run at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dallas 8 am - 1 pm Theme "End AIDS Together" ***** Women’s Empowerment Expo 2018 at Queenish Pro. Women’s Club, Lancaster
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March 26 Diana Ross, singer and actress born 1944
March 27 Free Legal Aid at MLK Community Center 2922 MLK Jr. Blvd. Dallas 214-670-8418 from 4 pm-7 pm ***** Mariah Carey, singer, born 1970
Miracle Weekend Easter Egg Hunt Virginia Weaver Park, 631 Somerset Dr. Cedar Hill FREE April 4 Miguel at House of Blues - House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, at 9 pm
April 6 - 8 Southwest Black Art Show - African American Museum - 3939 Grand Ave., Dallas
April 7
Tracy Chapman, singer and song writer, born in 1964. ***** “The Misconception of Love” Gospel Stage Play Plaza Theatre 521 W. State St., Garland at 7 pm ***** Community Easter Egg Hunt at MLK Jr. Community Center 2922 MLK Jr. Blvd. behind Bldg. A from 12 pm- 1 pm
The State of Black Dallas at Friendship-West BC 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas from 6:30–8:30 pm
Ty Dolla $ign - Don't Judge Me Tour House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar Street Dallas at 9 pm
Deep Ellum Arts Festival - 2900-3400 Main Street Dallas. April 6 - April 8 at 11 am
2018 Women’s History and Founder’s Day Celebration at UNT Dallas College of Law Office of Career and Professional Development 1901 Main St. Dallas from 10 am – 12 pm Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Zeiger Park 400 Eagle Dr. DeSoto Pre-register for Free at Desototexas.gov/register
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Rising Excellence Moody Performance Hall 2520 Flora St., Dallas April 6- April 7 at 7:30 pm Jennifer Archibald, Arch Dance Company. Tickets at: http://bit.ly/2y6yUwp Gigantic Gospel Concert - Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas - JSpivey Productions at 4 pm 7th Almost Annual Miles for Milson Charity 5K Run at Cedar Hill High School 1 Longhorn Blvd Cedar Hill. From 7am–10am Register: http://bit.ly/2rMPsqy Scarborough Renaissance Festival 2018 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie Apr. 7 at 10 am – Apr. 8 at 10 pm Ticket: www.srfestival.com The Market Place in Downtown Garland 150 N. 6th St., from 9am–2 pm DeSoto Living 18 at DeSoto East Middle School Sat. from 10am-4pm Food & Music Festival
April Fool’s Comedy Jam III - Smooth R&B 105.7 @ Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie - 8 pm-11 pm Starring Monique, Donnell Rawlings, Jess Hilarious, Tone X, D.C. Young Fly, & J.J. Williamson ***** SistaSista Conference 2018 Best Western Plus Forest Hill Inn & Suites 3230 Forest Hill Circle Fort Worth at10 am http://www.sistasistaconference.com ***** Free Movie “Easter Parade, 7 pm The Plaza Theatre 521 W. State St. Garland, ***** Taylor Bennett LIVE in Concert - House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, 8 pm 7th Annual Dallas Alumni Greek Show TBAAL Inc. 1309 Canton St. Dallas 7 pm – 10 pm Info: 214-9239790 or 972-998-3789
April 13 Free Movie “Detour” Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland, at 6 pm Free Movie “The Killers” Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland, at 7:30 pm April 14 Dallas/Ft. Worth Black Business Expo From11 am - 7 pm in Dallas, Texas For Vendor call: Lydia 469-740-1501 Booths Available Smooth R&B 105.7 Keith Sweat ft. SWV, Tank, Stokley, Vivian Green at The Pavilion at Toyota Factory 300W. Las Colinas Blvd. Irving at 6:45 pm Free Movie “The Stranger” Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland at 4 pm “You Can’t Raise A Man” at Friendship West Baptist Church, 2020 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas 972-228-5200 7:30 pm Ticket Info: www.snooprobinson.com
Garland Events March 24
Easter Egg-Straveganza at Firewheel Town Center from12 pm – 2 pm 245 Cedar Sage Dr Garland, 972-495-8085 The Easter Egg-Straveganza returns with family fun activities and the annual Firewheel Town Center Egg Hunt! We are hard at work with the Easter Bunny. The website www.FirewheelTownCenter.com For Vendor Opportunities please contact the Marketing Department at hconner@simon.com and stephen.richardson@simon. com
candy and toy filled eggs, bounce around in a jump house, go through the obstacle course, get their face painted, load up on recreation activity information, and much more.
of dancer if he wants her to reach her full potential. All are first-come, first-served general admission shows. No tickets are required. Popcorn, candy, soda and water are available for $2 each.
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“The Misconception of Love” Gospel Stage Play at Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St. Garland at 7 pm MGK Productions, Inc. invites you to experience the real passion of Easter in this gospel stage play. You will be moved to tears as this powerful story (based on the Passion of Christ) is told with compassion, insight, integrity and love visit www. mgkproductionsinc.org for more details.
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The Market Place in Downtown Garland 150 N. 6th Street from 9 am – 2 am Come down to Historic Downtown Garland for the Marketplace every 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month from April through October. The Marketplace is an outdoor market with fresh local produce, culinary items and artisan/craftsman vendors. A farmers & artisan market featuring: locally sourced produce grass fed beef pastured and NO GMO pork chicken & eggs fresh tamales, smoked jerky, pickles, locally sourced honey kettle corn, baked goods, tortilla chips, salsa & queso, sweet breads, jams & jellies, caricature artist. Local Author-Paul Himmelreich local artisans displaying their crafts, jewelry, pottery, wood home decor, wood carvings & MORE!! For more info, http://www.themarketplacedfw. com.
April 12
EASTER EGG HUNT AT 6 pm 1310 W. Avenue F Garland, The Easter Egg Hunt is just around the corner and we cannot wait to see everybody once again. Central Park will be the location for what is sure to be an awesome time. Children will get the chance to hunt for colorful
FREE Movie "Easter Parade" at the Plaza Theatre 7 pm 521 W. State Street Garland In this lavish musical, Broadway star Don Hewes' (Fred Astaire) dancing partner (Ann Miller) goes solo, and Don declares that he can make a hit performer out of the next dancer he sees. This turns out to be the inexperienced Hannah (Judy Garland), who bristles as Don tries to make her into his old partner. But as he realizes that he is falling in love with Hannah, Don knows that he must let her grow into her own kind
“The Fantasticks” Granville Arts Center Small Theatre, 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland at 8 pm “The Fantasticks” is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. The narrator, El Gallo, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. Tickets at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, “The Sound of Music” By Dallas Christian
School Theatre Department Granville Arts Center - Brownlee Auditorium, 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland at 7:30 p.m. “The Sound of Music,” a timeless story of faith, family and unexpected love. This spirited and romantic musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family, with its award-winning Best Score by Rodgers & Hammerstein, will bring joy and laughter to audiences young and old. https://dcssoundofmusic.brownpapertickets.com/ For more info, contact Christina Lang at 972-270-5495, ext. 439.
April 13 Free Movie “Detour” Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland at 6:00 p.m. The City of Garland presents several FREE movies throughout the year at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown Garland. All are first-come, first-served general admission shows. No tickets are required. Popcorn, candy, soda and water are available for $2 each. ******* Free Movie “The Killers” Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland at 7:30 pm The City of Garland presents several FREE movies throughout the year at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown Garland. All are first-come, first-served general admission shows. No tickets are required. Popcorn, candy, soda and water are available for $2 each. April 14 Free Movie “The Stranger” Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland at 4 pm
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Celebrating Cesar Chavez From the Hill by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
In a few days those among us who recognize the significance of the important contributions that various people have made to our country, will celebrate the birthday of an American hero, Cesar Chavez. While he is best known for his leadership of Hispanic, Asian and African American farmworkers, Chavez, like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt and Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, was a visionary whose moral and political leadership helped to shape the social fabric of our country Had he lived Chavez would celebrate his 91st birthday on March 31st. There are many who believe that Chavez was from Mexico. In fact, he was an American, born in Yuma, Arizona where he was raised in home that believed in assisting others who had little, and thanking God for the blessings that entered a family’s life. One of the early influences in his life was his grandmother, Mama Tella, who instructed her grandson that a moral life was a good life. Chavez
said at his grandmother’s table and eagerly listened as she philosophized during family meals. In the wake of the depression the Chavez family found itself nearly destitute in Arizona. They were evicted from the small property that they farmed, and moved to California to pursue a better life. When he was tenyears-old, Chavez journeyed each day by truck for more than an hour with other members of his family to work in the fields, picking grapes and lettuce. While working he learned the hardships that migrant workers faced, the paucity of their wages and the meanness of those that employed them. He witnessed souls that were empty at the end of long and grueling days. Chavez’s formal education ended when he had to leave school as an eighth grader so that he could work fulltime in the fields to earn money to help his family. Years later he would join the U.S.
Navy, serving in the Pacific in the war against Japan. He became his legendary life as a community organizer in 1952 in California as an organizer
for the Community Service Organization. He urged minorities to register to vote and he fought injustice wherever it reared its ugly head. Ten years later, Chavez and a fellow ac-
tivist, Dolores Huerta, launched the National Farm Workers Association which later became the United Farms Workers. By the mid-1960s the organization that Chavez founded has a membership in the thousands. A major strike, involving 5,000 farm workers was successful when Chavez appealed to people throughout America to boycott grapes produced by farmers that took advantage of farm workers. Victory did not come until 1970 when the powerful growers were brought to their knees by Chavez and his movement which had national and international appeal and support. Dr. King said that he and Chavez were “brothers” in the struggle for justice and equality Because of his work, California growers offered contracts, including healthcare and pension benefits to their workers, and a decent wage. Chavez did not pursue wealth. He did not live an extravagant life. He did not wish for material things. He
only pursed social change, holding on to the principles that his grandmother taught him. He died peacefully while sleeping on April 23rd, 1993. He was only sixty-six years of age and was in Arizona fighting for the men and women who he had served for most of his adult life Nearly 50,000 people marched behind a plain wooden coffin that contained his remains after his funeral. Among those who carried coffin was Reverend Jesse Jackson who had become Chavez’s friend and colleague many years earlier. In 2014 President Barack Obama, himself once a community organizer, issued a presidential proclamation proclaiming March 31st 2014 as Cesar Chavez Day. “I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate service, community and education programs to honor Cesar Chavez’s enduring legacy,” Obama said, calling him a great champion for social justice. In California, Chavez’s birthday is celebrated as a state holiday. Perhaps the rest of the nation will one day honor this great American patriot who led an exemplary and principled life.
Panel says increase diversity and understand different cultures By Dorothy J Gentry Contributing Editor
A perpetual lack of awareness of different cultures, letting “laziness creep in” when understanding and dealing with different ethnicities and the on-going absence of non-whites in the newsroom were all cited as reasons the media continues to have challenges with fair and balanced coverage of diverse communities. “There are huge misunderstandings of other people, other cultures, of people who are not like us,” said UNT Associate Journalism Professor Tracy Everbach, a former The Dallas Morning News reporter. “We need to open our minds and infuse this (other cultures) into the newsroom and this is still not happening. “Naturally we gravitate to people who are like us and fear those who are not. That’s why I think education is so important,” she said. “Understanding other people, being educated and knowing where other people are coming from is key.” Dr. Everbach, who has studied and compiled research on newsroom diversity across the country, was part of the “Let’s Talk Diversity” panel discussion recently at UTA. Also on the panel were Native American activist Yolanda Blue Horse; I Messenger Media and Texas Metro News publisher/editor Cheryl Smith; writer and producer for The Dallas Morning News Saad Yousuf; journalist, blogger and podcast host Yezmin Thomas,. The panel discussion, sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists Fort Worth Chapter and moderated by former broadcast journalist Rebecca Aguilar, dealt with the very real topic of lack of diversity in the media and our nation’s newsrooms and how this deficit affects news coverage and perceptions of those communities. Panelists all agreed that the media coverage not always fair and accurate when involving diverse communities but this comes more from a lack of understanding of these cultures. The media can improve by taking time to research, learn and get to know other cultures in order to advance more fair and balanced media coverage. Journalists of color must also be held responsible, the panel discussed, and be encouraged to speak up and out about potentially offensive
Panelists discuss diversity at Society of Professional Journalists - FW Forum at UTA. Moderated by veteran journalist Rebecca Aguilar coverage of minority communities, even if they are the only ones in their newsrooms. Everbach cited research that showed 87 percent of newspaper staffs across the country are white people and 38 percent of newspaper staffs across the country are made up of women. “The dominance of white males in newspapers is pretty well established. There’s nothing wrong with that, but when you compose an organization of people who are pretty similar and have a pretty similar mindset and come from a pretty similar background (college educated, middle class, etc.), when you stack the decks that way, then put them in a situation where everyone is working under deadline and trying to put out the news but also do social media, videos, multimedia, etc. something will fall through the cracks.” Smith agreed. “We have conversations about these types of things (different cultures).” Smith, who also teaches communications classes at El Centro College, continued, “You need to open up your heart and minds and get things from other folks perspective and try to understand why they are a certain way. You become a better person overall when you understand others.” The panelists all agreed that media members of color must speak out against biased and offensive coverage but understand the hesitations that this causes. Aguilar said it’s a role not often em-
braced but is still necessary. “We don’t have to be the activists in the newsroom all the time, but sometimes we do have to take on the role. Something is about to come out and you know it will be offensive, do you speak up or just let it go? “You don’t want to be thought of as difficult in newsroom so you don’t say
anything but there is a bigger obligation.” Everbach added, “Unfortunately, so many don’t want to speak up about it and it goes on for so many years. They don’t want to be looked at like ‘you’re a trouble maker, don’t you have a sense of humor? You’re difficult,’ but it takes large numbers of people speaking out about it to change it. “That’s what happened with #MeToo,” Everbach continued. “All of these women started speaking out and some men - and suddenly, oh my gosh, this has been going on in front of our faces for decades that no one said or did anything about, suddenly people are outraged about it. The
same thing can happen here.” Yousuf, the only male on the panel, and representing the Muslim community said speaking up is everyone’s job, not just media members of color. “There is an actual responsibility on everyone. I understand it’s important for me to go the editor and ask why aren’t we covering these things (events and news in other communities) but it also takes other groups to do it too. “Until a Christian feels as strongly about Musli, equality as a Muslim does, or a straight person feels a gay person should have rights, men standing up for women we all have to do it,” he said. “It also takes people who are willing to accept that they don’t know something or are not as knowledgeable about certain people or culture.” “You have to weigh it and balance both sides out,” he said, “I’d be willing to say, hey, this isn’t right, if necessary. But if it goes out, it can still create a spotlight and helps those issues come to light. “Right now, blacks have a spotlight but it’s negative. Muslims have a spotlight, but it’s negative. Native Americans don’t even have a spotlight at all,” he said. “Then when people are talking about the Washington Redskins and how that is offensive, now people are understanding and learning.” Thomas cited the recent controversy with national clothing retailer H&M. They created an ad with the image of a black child modeling a hooded sweatshirt that said “coolest monkey
in the jungle.” Two other sweatshirts that were also jungle-themed but did not mention monkeys were modeled by white children. It set off a national firestorm of negative publicity for the Swedish company. Thomas said, at first, “I did not get it. I had to get someone to explain it to me and why it was offensive,” she admitted. “I had to look at it differently and then I understood. Someone working on this PR/AD launching a global campaign without the proper diverse background, you can see how something like this would fall thru. “It makes you wonder; how many other ads have we seen that have been offensive to other groups?” Yolonda Blue Horse asked that the media and community “take the time to understand we (Native Americans) do exist. I ask you to remember that we have a culture, and if anything, learn about who my people are. “I ask that you learn about the different tribes of Native Americans - we don’t all have teepees - take the time to learn about the them,” she said. “Come experience and see our culture. We love to share it. We want to learn about you too. “We have a personal responsibility to get out and learn about each other’s culture.” Added Smith: “We need to get out of our boxes and understand and realize that we are on this earth for such a small amount of time. Our lives are further enriched by the people we bring into our lives.”
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QUIT PLAYIN’ - Politics begins with POLITE!
“To see a man beaten, not by a better opponent, but himself; is a tragedy.� – Cus D’Amato, trainer to Boxer Mike Tyson.
QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent L. Hall
Let me see. How can this be said with the degree of urgency it demands, while also being moderately respectful? Ok, here it is...Dallas County Democrats need to get their SHIT together. Please don’t let my impoliteness sway you against the thought of truthful self-examination. First things first, we have got to caucus religiously and be prudent in challenging incumbents and filling open seats; especially as it regards to the judiciary. What we saw this cycle was straight up cannibalization. Everyone has a right to run; but as a party we need to respect and retain effective officeholders, especially in the courts. The party needs
tenured politicians and new blood. We need talent on the bench and in the bleachers. Research A. Maceo Smith and Pastor Maynard Jackson Sr. and revive the Progressive Voter’s League concept, where potential leaders were trained from age 18 to 80. Secondly, Democrats need more comity; less comedy. Comity refers to courteous and considerate behavior toward others. Court dockets being closed because of politicking is the height of discourtesy and disrespect. Our courts, civil and criminal, are filled with economically-challenged litigants, whose lives are thrown out of socket with every rescheduling of a court case. Sadly, there were verifiable reports of sitting judges, male and female, demeaning or threatening opposition campaign workers. That makes all Democrats look bad. In two cases the reported misconduct victimized elderly Black women. As a side note and as a point of personal privilege, let me say that if you’re a White brother, you really have to be careful how you approach all women, but proceed even more cautiously when there are race and age differences. Professional pimps, or as they are
better known; campaign consultants, should operate behind the scenes. It was distasteful to receive emails complaining of a “Nigerian scam artist� or the publication of a document implying an impending lawsuit against a candidate for
come a major staple and has earned a permanent place. Unfortunately, the response often outgrows the space and a few times it looked like ringside at Madison Square Garden. Candidates must understand that hot lights and tight spaces can cre-
Facebook is valuable for extending your point of view, but slate cards produced by political novices lessen the seriousness placed on those institutions and individuals who actually interview and vet candidates. Stay in your lane or produce a disclaimer that admits your endorsements are based on personal opinion and not political science. non-payment. Insolvent campaigns are nothing new. Stand in line with the other vendors and pray you get paid. I got receipts too! Facebook is valuable for extending your point of view, but slate cards produced by political novices lessen the seriousness placed on those institutions and individuals who actually interview and vet candidates. Stay in your lane or produce a disclaimer that admits your endorsements are based on personal opinion and not political science. “Monday Night Politics� has be-
ate short fuses. Chaos is always possible when politicians veer off the road of issues onto the soft shoulder of insults. Money is another issue. Black politicians have never been able to depend solely on the Black community for financial support. Running for office is very expensive and the need for cash must be a part of the decision making process if you want to be elected. Aspiring politicians must commit to raise donations, borrow cash or ask Putin for a few hundred thousand of those Russian bots.
And finally, everybody your color ain’t your kind. Presidential candidate Jesse Jackson declared in 1988; “I know how to be Pro-Black without being anti-White!â€? Don’t expect that votes or endorsements should always be based on commonalities. Democrats should always demand justice in the courts and promote genuine consideration for “the least of theseâ€? in public policy. We must give millennials their place in this party and quit allowing the establishment to reign and rule. We have tenured politicians who have gotten our votes for decades and enriched few other than themselves. These establishment “leadersâ€? are good at platitudes and plaques, and little else. Who would I retire? You don’t want me to go there. We watched Mike Tyson get beat by the only person who could beat him‌Mike Tyson. Swallow your pride, be polite and win without whining! We can’t Resist Donald Trump if we don’t resist his brand of brash buffoonery. Learn how to win and enjoy it. Be proficient, but be polite! Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.
It’s a Life Death Life Thing After All, Now Isn’t It? Spiritually Speaking by James A. Washington
When you add the specter of death to faith, then as Christians we know the two are inextricably linked. Death holds a peculiar place in all this. Fundamental in this regard is that one must die spiritually and be reborn in the reality that Jesus overcame death, died on the cross and rose again in order for us to access eternal life as it was designed by the Father. You see this whole life death life thing can be confusing, which is exactly where faith comes in. Faith requires an understanding and then behavior that is consistent with that understanding. Physical life and death are but a part of a process, one element of spiritual eternity. To some believers this can be confusing enough. To the non believer, it can be an impossible barrier to overcome. For those who claim faith in the re-
ality of Christ, facts are based on faith and not necessarily sight. That’s why the events and happenings in the real world can be distorted by the events and happenings in the faith based existence of Christians. Death is one of those distortions. To the believer, death is life on many different levels. It is neither the beginning nor the end of anything but the continuation of an existence that has always been there. Now faith comes upon all of us at different times and in different ways. But it always demands action from us. If you have faith that when you turn on a light switch electricity will power the bulb and illuminate a room, then your expectation and actions (rooted in faith) are different from someone who has no faith in electricity. If you have faith in God, then your view of death by definition will be totally different from someone who doesn’t. It doesn’t make our anticipation of death any easier because
real physical death is still an unknown adventure. I’m only bringing this up because I’ve had to look again at my
of Christ. The achievement of salvation and eternal life requires faith and action today. Therefore, I must begin
completing the eternal life cycle. Faith therefore is tested everyday. Once established within you, then you operate by a different set of facts. Through faith, we actually believe all things a re possible because God is certainly capable of doing anything. That includes overcoming death. Death then is a step closer to God. In many cultures in the world, death is cause for a celebration and that is as it should be for all Christians. “Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life. He, who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death.� Revelation 2:10-11. For all things the answer never changes and the truth never waivers. Have faith in God, I can’t explain it any better than that. May God bless and keep you always.
Now faith comes upon all of us at different times and in different ways. But it always demands action from us. If you have faith that when you turn on a light switch electricity will power the bulb and illuminate a room, then your expectation and actions (rooted in faith) are different from someone who has no faith in electricity. faith as it relates to death. I’m at an age where I’m as likely to hear about someone younger than me who has passed as I am someone older. Older relatives don’t have as much time as they once did to be in my life. I must say it has given me pause to ponder my own mortality in the face of my faith that should embrace my own immortality. We are supposed to walk by faith and not by sight. To do so, demands a perspective, that recognizes a yet to be experienced consciousness that was the foundation for the teachings
my quest anew each and every day. I must accept my faith anew each and everyday. I must continue my journey anew each and everyday. I have no choice. Faith demands that the reality of my own physical death not deter me from the path of trying to live this life according to principles laid down in the teachings of Christ. Some of that starts with the knowledge that death is merely a by product of the process of gaining eternal life and physical life as we know it is but a temporary gig. What you and I go through everyday is essential to
Lifting up new leaders - Future of Black Women’s History The Last Word by Dr. Julianne Malveaux
All too often, our “history� month turns into a tribute to the past. And while the past is an important place to lift up it is, indeed, a tributary, a stream that flows into the larger stream of an unbounded future. The future must always be greater than the present, or there has been no progress. And, in the words of Frederick Douglas, “progress concedes nothing without a demand�. I spend much of Women’s History Month thinking of those who have come before me, the shoulders on whose I stand. I claim Women’s History Month for Black Women and love to call our roll of luminaries that, for me, includes Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, the first Black woman to get a Ph.D. in economics, Dr. Phyllis Ann Wallace, the first Black woman to get a Ph.D. in economics from Yale, and the first to attain tenure at MIT. And there are more, but I also want to speculate about the future role of luminaries and reflect on that fact that many Black women have made it possible for us to bask in a new generation of leadership. The past has laid a foun-
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via Drane, who led Black outreach for Hillary Clinton and is now chief of staff for Congresswoman Yvette Clark (D-NY) and Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, who is now running for Congress. These young women aren’t playing! They are calling out their elders, but also calling
out the rules. They aren’t trying to toe a line, they are trying to make a difference. Ayanna Pressley, as an example, is challenging an incumbent Democrat in a Congressional primary. Tired of being told to “wait her turn�, she has decided that now is her time. Even though she has always garnered support from Emily’s List,
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the fact that she is challenging a pro-choice Democratic man in Boston has not won her support from the political establishment. Yet the 42-year-old sister says she will not be constrained by rules. The Power Rising conference represented an example of that unfettered and passionate energy. One of the most promising young leaders is Tamika Mallory, one of the four co-leaders of the Women’s March. Tamika is a protĂŠgĂŠe of Rev. Al Sharpton (her parents were among the founders of the National Action Network, and she served as its Executive Director for several years). Because of her amazing work, Mallory earned a Phoenix Award from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation in 2017. With appropriate humility, she accepted her award “for the peopleâ€?, and the most important thing that one gets from Tamika Mallory is that she loves humanity, loves Black people, and especially Black women. She, like the others mentioned, is a leader for our future. She is the future of Black Women’s
History. Because she is a leader, she will attract negative energy. And still, she rises, walking through life with her shoulders back, head held high, an unapologetic lover of her people. The Akan (Ghanaian) word SANKOFA translates as “go back and get it�. It is associated with the proverb “Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi�, which means that “it is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten�. The Adinkra symbol for Sankofa is either that of a bird with its head turned backward carrying a precious egg in its mouth, or a stylized heart shape. The precious egg is the history of our leadership, the women like Mary McLeod Bethune and Dorothy Height and Sadie Alexander and Phyllis Wallace. Even while looking backward, though, the Sankofa bird is moving forward. Like Tamika Mallory, LaDavia Drane, Amanda Brown Lierman, and so many others. In the paraphrased words of the poet Mari Evans, “Look on them and be renewed.� Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, and Founder of Economic Education. Her podcast, “It’s Personal with Dr. J� is available on iTunes. Her latest book “Are We Better Off: Race, Obama and public policy is available via amazon.com
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And Justice For All - EAT. DRINK. Change Lives. EAT. DRINK. Change Lives. That’s the motto of a restaurant I am going to highly recommend you go visit, Café Momentum. The place itself is located just off the DART rail in the heart of downtown across from Thanksgiving Square, and you never know what famous person you may run into while you eat. Legendary Rangers Play by Play Man Eric Nadel even hosts a “Sunday Supper Concert Series.” Their food is renowned, celebrated, and award-winning. It’s the staff, though, that makes the place. They are respectful, courteous, and knowledgeable. And they just got out of, or are
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He treats them caught up in, the juas more than just venile system. dishwashers, prep A few years ago, an cookers, bussers, or up and coming chef servers. He is their named Chad Houser mentor, teacher and came up with an idea: coach. His place is all make the best food in about food, but has town, and hire talentnothing to do with ed young people who food all at the same need guidance and a time. second chance. I worked a shift “We provide a Judge transformative extheir last year, and Brandon Birmingham perience through a was amazed at 12-month post-rehow it felt more lease internship program for young like a family meal than it did a busimen and women coming out of ness. Hours before the restaurant juvenile facilities,” according to his opened, the case managers, staff website. and students all sit down for a big
meal. These case managers work directly with the young folks focusing on financial literacy, parenting classes, or anger management as the case may be. They eat, talk, go over lessons, and discuss the business for the night. They then go to their stations and get the place ready for the customers. Some serve, some cook, and some bus tables. All learn lessons they will have for the rest of their lives. They graduate with a full years-worth of restaurant business knowledge and skill, and with an impeccable recommendation from one of the best restau-
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rants in town. The entire trajectory of their life has changed in an extraordinarily positive way because of Mr. Houser. Do him, a young man or woman you’ve never met, and society a favor - go to cafemomentum.org, reserve a table, eat, drink, and change a life. And Justice For All - A Column by Judge Brandon Birmingham, Presiding over the 292nd Judicial District Court, and Presiding Judge of the Felony District Courts in Dallas County. Join him on his Facebook Page – Judge Brandon Birmingham - Every Friday LIVE at FIVE for “Fridays in Chambers,” a weekly video summary of what’s happening in the criminal justice system.
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Dear Alma, I’m not sure how to handle this problem. My sister in-law is a pastor of the church we, and our family attend. I often confide in her because we’re friends and she’s easy to talk to. She always gives me sound advice and I appreciate that. But the problem is, she’s always using my business in her sermons, and I don’t like that. What should I do? C.B., Milwaukee Hey now C.B: You emailed this to a PK (Preacher’s Kid), for God’s sake. My father, Rev. Ulysses Martin, was a Baptist preacher for more than 30 years. When it came to his sermons, he knew that we were off limits under any and all circumstances; my mother made that clear. I mentioned this to let you know that I have some familiarity with your circumstances. I’ll start by telling the truth and shaming the devil. LOL. My first reaction was:Whaaaat? Ohnoshedidn’t! But since we’re talking about a minister, I should ease up and give her the benefit of the doubt. Is there a possibility that she sees your discussions as casual conversations? She may not know she’s offending you. Where do these discussions take place? Are you at church in the pastor’s study or driving in the car to the mall? Depending on where you are would explain how she comprehends what’s said. Okay, I know I’m stretching it, but stay with me for a minute. She could easily be having a conversation with her SIL, while you’re having a conversation with your pastor. The roles need to be established. Either way, you’re entitled to your privacy, and you should not be exposed to “shout outs” from the pulpit. It’s time to nip this and bring your concerns to her attention. Don’t do it during the sermon, girl, while you’re sitting in the congregation. LOL. Here’s what you do: The next time yawl are caring and sharing, ask her specifically not to use your situation in her “say no to sins” parable. Tell her you expect her to keep your conversations confidential. Don’t tiptoe through this prickly conversation; be firm. She should understand exactly where you’re coming from. After your discussion, if things don’t change, I’d suggest you seek new pastoral counselor. Alma
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The “We are excited that the #MeToo movement is out tures several successful women co-authors, includin the forefront but as minorities and African Amer- mother-daughter bond the King women enjoy can ing Shirley King. ican women, that’s been our story for a while; our find its partial roots in Valencia’s childhood when “Valencia told me, don’t start something you’re not whole life lineage,” said Shirley. “You want to ap- her dad, a retired Navy veteran, was away on leave. going to finish. She has pulled me outside of my “I used to classify myself as a married single par- comfort zone. She has helped me to do more things plaud women for sharing their trials and stories but don’t want to ignore what has always taken place ent,” Shirley remembers. “He would literally be gone that I’ve wanted to do,” Shirley said as pride filled her six to eight months at a time and there wasn’t Face- voice. in our lives.” Entering the industry at just 19, Valencia remem- book or any social media then. I had to keep him Valencia said encouraging her mother is not hard. bers: “When I said I wanted to get into entertain- active and alive (for Valencia) while he was out.” “It is easy to see all the potential she has. She may The King women remember carrying a cassette re- roll her eyes on the inside sometimes though,” she ment, she always told me that this was a harsh industry, dog eat dog, She kept it real for me and let corder with them in the car, and Valencia would say said with a laugh. “I was excited the whole way for hi to her daddy and listen to his voice. me know what to expect. her. Proud is like an understatement. I wouldn’t my “We would do this throughout the day. We would voice if she didn’t have her voice. I knew she needed “It was a challenge sometimes proving myself as a woman, a minority woman and being young. send him this recorder. He would “write” back and to do this (co-author the book.)” I’ve had the conversation where oldValencia said she believes her biggest er white men have asked me ‘what success is just being able to stay true to What helps, Shirley says, is that they tend to baldo you know about sports?’ I’ve had myself. I am in the in between generathose interactions and they don’t have ance their emotions. “We are never too happy at tion that grew up with no computer but to open their mouth to show what now there is social media all around they feel.” the same time or angry at the same time. It’s a nice “But I am still able to stay true to me She continued, “I could already read and not let it mold me into what they them. I wasn’t shocked. Some of those I should be, especially in the sports balancing act,” she said. “The negativity is when we think same people see me now earning my industry.” stripes, working and they realize, oh bring it home and my husband has to get involved. she’s not just here for nothing. So I enHaving it All courage young girls to don’t stop and Or it’s a long, silent drive home. He knows he will “We all have a lot of something,” said don’t let anyone else stop you.” The King women cover local sports Shirley. “Going to school, working, it’s a for their radio talk show, including the have to mediate a situation and help one of us un- lot to balance especially with children. I Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Wings. balance being a voice for women, mom, Shirley said as women, ‘they don’t’ derstand the other. But it never lasts too long.” daughter, etc. by keeping God first and think we are here for work. They think staying centered,” she said, adding it we are there for a man or something helped “having a daughter who appreand you get put in that box. I love this sport. I grew people would say you get the best recordings. That ciated what we did for her.” was my way of keeping him active in her childup on this. I’ve been playing this sport since 14. She continued, “Once you see the world out there, “To handle it you look at them like I belong here, hood and upbringing,” Shirley said. “She (Valencia) you know you can inspire girls to let them know you couldn’t physically see her dad but she would hear can do this. Take what God has for you and learn too.” his voice.” Married Single Parenting, how to balance it. I am encouraged to encourage Once Valencia got older, Shirley, the daughter of an others.” Working Together and More entrepreneur herself, was already on that track. And The King women, while super busy, also underAs one could imagine, there can be pluses and she made sure to share that drive with her daughter. stand the importance as women to breathe and minuses to working with family members. But the “I told her that your education is mandatory but not relax. to lock you into a job. King women balance them both. “You have to figure out how to take time for your“So much was taken away from us black people self; find time for a selfish moment,” Shirley said. “There are some times when I think I may be too much for her,” Shirley admits. “I ask her, ‘do you want but education is something that can never be tak- “Figure out something you enjoy and take a momy input as a mother or as a manger? But there are en away from you. Your talent is your destination, ment. It’s okay.” definitely pluses. Said Valencia, “When I am falling I would tell her. For parents, I would say when you Valencia said for her generation, the best way into a shell, she reminds me I’m here for this. She see it in your kids, you have to pay attention to their to relax sounds simple but it’s not. “Put down the gift and light a fire for them. supports me and helps me keep going.” phone. That is the first step to look around and see “Have a vision for your child. Sometimes it can be what is going on. The phone gives us so much acSometimes there are days where I’m the mom,” said Valencia. “I take charge with work things. I’ll lost in the shuffle of life, but try to hold on to it and cess which is good, but it also keeps us from focussay, ‘These are the interviews, this is where we are help it become a reality.” ing on what is going on. When the King women look back on their successgoing,’ and she (Shirley) is okay with that.” “Be comfortable with what is going on where you What helps, Shirley says, is that they tend to bal- es and accomplishments, they reveal how each has are,” Valencia continued. “Once you put the phone ance their emotions. “We are never too happy at played a significant part in the other’s life. down, be okay with what’s around you.” “The more I push her, the more she pulls me. I the same time or angry at the same time. It’s a nice The King’s women MADE “Mother and Daughter balancing act,” she said. “The negativity is when we would have never written that book,” said Shirley Enrichment” Webinars can be seen on: YouTube: bring it home and my husband has to get involved. of Power Moms, a recently released book featuring ValenciaKingTV and ww.ValenciaKing.com. Follow Or it’s a long, silent drive home. He knows he will 12 stories of moms with advice for other moms to Valencia on all Social Media @IAmValenciaKing. have to mediate a situation and help one of us un- succeed in life. To order a copy of Power Moms visit www.powerThe book is authored by Sherrie Walton and fea- momsbook.com. derstand the other. But it never lasts too long.”
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hooked and started to attend the Arts Magnet School full time. She says, "I wouldn't be the woman I am today without the arts. A lot of the teachers saw the good in me that I didn't even see in myself." She went from being a girl who couldn't imagine going to college to an excellent student who had to turn down offers to attend colleges. She decided on SMU where she earned a double major in both Theatrical and African American Studies. A few years later, as the single mother of a seven-year-old son, she stepped out on faith to pursue her dream of being a Hollywood
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actress. She says she moved to Los Angeles without "knowing a soul" and having to hold down a job to take care of her son. She struggled for years and eventually decided to come home to Dallas, but it was her son who convinced her to tough it out. The actress says, “He told me, if you move back to Dallas I'll just be a regular kid." So she stayed and her son became much more than just a "regular kid." Her son Jordan L. Jones, a recent graduate of USC and a working film and TV actor in Los Angeles, is set to appear in the Fox TV series "REL" starting this fall. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she says she sacrificed her own career to be a "regular mom" for her son. She
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the movie. Her story about how she came to work with Perry on "If Loving You is Wrong" is an amazing tale of perseverance. After her son's graduation she decided she needed to meet Tyler Perry. She says she knew if he met her; they'd end up working together. She was planning a trip to Atlanta, with her mother, where she planned to camp out until she got her opportunity to audition for Perry. But before she could make the trek on her own her agent called with an offer to audition for Perry's production team. She says she got 10 pages of script and had to audition the following day. They taped the audition and she was asked to go "off script" for the taping that would be sent to Perry. However, she hadn't memorized the entire 10 pages of script. She says she almost cried while sitting in the car after the audition, thinking that she missed the biggest opportunity she'd ever have. But, she got the job. After taping her episode she says she thanked Perry for the opportunity to work on the project, when he asked her, "where you going?" He was so impressed with her
says her agent had a hard time understanding how she could miss a red carpet event to attend her son's school Christmas pagent, but her own beliefs and her faith drove her to raise her son the "right way." She says, "If you honor your children, God will take care of you." Soon she developed an impressive resume of acting credits including guest starring roles on Lifetime’s “Petals on the Wind,” “Key and Peele” and “The Soul Man.” She says also, early in her career, she met Taraji P. Henson; who she is starring with in Tyler Perry's new movie, ACRIMONY. It was Taraji who gave her the thumbs up with Perry when he mentioned he was considering her for the part of Taraji's sister in Denied Benefits? Unable To Work?
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work he wrote her into more episodes of the show! On working with Perry, she says he is very humble but there is no doubt that he is in charge. "He writes it, he directs it...I don't know when he ever sleeps" she says about Perry. With her degree in African American Studies I decided to ask Ms. Storey about how she expects the influence of the highly successful movie, Black Panther, to effect future movies featuring people of color? She answered, "If you do a black movie the world will come, but we've got to keep doing it...and supporting it. We have the attention of the movie industry. What happens next depends on us!" I found Ptosha Storey's story to be very inspiring and uplifting and I was equally impressed with her love for her hometown of Dallas, Texas. "Dallas is my foundation," says Ms. Storey, "Dallas keeps me humble. All of the influences that I got in Dallas are what sustain me. Home is Love. I'm grateful to have it. Every chance I get, I talk about Dallas." Look for her movie ACRIMONY, starting on March 30th so we can talk about her.
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fore them. There is a total lack of respect for elders and this is totally not the way our children should be. Now, why are there so many unemployed young black men and women when Williams Chicken needs hard-working individuals who will show up on time; perform all duties, be courteous to customers and co-workers; use idle time wisely; and, take ownership of the business by doing whatever is necessary to make the business flourish. What have we done to our children? Have we pampered them so much that they would rather have instant gratification in the form of things being given to them rather than working for the same? I get excited when I talk to young brothers and sisters, and there are many, who are laboring, researching, studying and learning how to do, become and excel. What’s wrong with building a foundation that is grounded in developing an impeccable work ethic? Still there are others who want the “glory” without putting in the time and effort. Forget asking questions or working internships where you really learn and grow, then move on to do your own thing. Why is there no regard whatsoever for those who have been there and done that? What’s
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Tomb Raider is pretty cool There's a new Tomb Raider and her name is Alicia Vikander. She replaces Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft in a reboot of the action/adventure movie, which started out as a video game. So far, movies made from video games have never done well at the box office. I don't think this movie will do anything to reverse that trend; even though Vikander is a 2016 Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actress in The Danish Girl. The new Tomb Raider is a hard driving, rock and roll version of the character and that could be attributed to the movie's director, Roar Uthaug. He began his directing career by making music videos to his own music in his home country of Norway. This Lara Croft rocks! In Tomb Raider, Lara Croft is an heiress, living the life of a commoner, after refusing to inherit the family fortune,
since her father's departure and assumed death. After discovering some clues that her father may still be alive, she travels to a mysterious island off the coast of Japan and discovers that her father, the adventurer, is still alive and that for the past seven years he has been trying to protect the world from an inherent evil being unleashed on the world. Overall however, Tomb Raider is an entertaining treasure hunt, adventure movie that is filled with plenty of green screen special effects and some pretty cool fight scenes. The movie is rated PG-13 and has a run time of 1 hour and 56 minutes. Alicia Vikander makes the movie watchable. She has a tenacious spirit and is easy to root for in the movie. There are
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PQC Tigers - Score Big On and Off the Court By Andrew Whigham, III
Sports Information Director
Great things are happening on the Paul Quinn College campus by leaps and bounds. The winter sports (Men’s and Women’s Basketball) have completed their seasons. The Men’s team (Tigers) finished with their future looking bright. The Women’s team (Lady Tigers) continued to grow on the court as they gained the #1 seed in this year’s – 2018 United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Women’s Division 1 National Tournament in Uniontown, PA. Coach Erica Henry in her second season as Head Coach of the Lady Tigers has compiled a 33-32 record. In her first season, Paul Quinn finished with a record of 10-20 and was awarded a #8 seed in the USCAA Women’s Division 1 National Tournament. This year, the Lady Tigers turned things around and finished 23-12. They were awarded the top seed in the USCAA Women’s Division 1 National Tournament. The Lady Tigers opened the tournament with a victory over St. Mary of the Woods, 78-91 on Wednesday - 2/28. With that victory, the Lady Tigers adCoach of the Year vanced to the second round where they defeated Silver Lake College, 62-85 on Thursday - 3/2. The Lady Tigers advanced to the Championship round to face Rochester College of Wisconsin. The championship game was full of excitement and suspense as the Lady Tigers fell short by the margin of 72-57 – 3/3. Te’Anna Washington and Amanda Cruz both had 14 points to lead the Lady Tigers in scoring against Rochester College. Although the Lady Tigers were disappointed with the outcome of the game, they represented their school, city and supporters well. All American Honors Their drive, determination and execution propelled them to higher ground. The Lady Tigers took care of their business on the court this season. The Lady Tigers and Tigers did exceptionally well off the court with numerous National USCAA Division 1
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2018 USCAA National All-Academic Team. Arteria McDowell, Te’Ana Washington, Courtney Carter, Destinee Medlock, Toriana President, and Kierra Clines.
Awards. Congratulations to Coach Erica Henry as she was awarded the Coach of the Year. Te’Anna Washington was selected as a Second Team All-American and Amanda Cruz was selected as an Honorable Mention All-American. Six Lady Tigers were selected to the 2018 USCAA National All-Academic Team. They were: Courtney Carter, Kierra Clines, Arteria McDowell, Destinee Medlock, Toriana President, and Te’Ana Washington. The Lone Tiger selected to the 2018 USCAA Men’s Division 1 National All-Academic Team was Marcel Holden. This season may not have had a storybook ending for the Lady Tigers, but their sticktoitiveness both on and off the court is a real indication of what it means to be a true student-athlete. I congratulate the administrators, faculty, staff, alumni and students of Paul Quinn College for a job well done.
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