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Alpha Merit Group awards scholarships This year the Alpha Merit Group is proud to present seven young men at its annual Beautillion. Some of these young men have been a part of the Alpha Merit group since they were in the seventh grade. Each of them are committed to furthering their education after high school and the Alpha Merit Group is committed to seeing that each of these young men are awarded scholarships for their efforts in school and with the Alpha Merit Program. These young men have competed all year for the scholarships that will be awarded. As part of their competition they chose to write an essay on the “How Do You Plan to Give Back to Your Community� or on “How Does the Media’s Portrayal of Black Males Affect You.�This year’s Beautillion will be held April 30th at the Hilton Garden Inn located at Market Center in Dallas, TX. The key note speaker will be Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Erik Wilson. The theme of this year’s event is “Motivating Young Men for Leadership, Service & Excellence. In 1964 Brother Earnest Wallace a teacher with DISD had a vision where he would seek out high school African American males who were the brightest and boldest among their peers and prepare them for leadership roles and higher education. These young men help form the basis of the Alpha Merit Group. With the cooperation of the Dallas school district, Brother Wallace began a program that consisted of counseling, guidance and scholarship assistance. To further enhance development, it set up a Non-Profit Education Corporation for promotion of activities and receiving of contributions for further development. This was the birth of the Alpha Merit Group Committee, Inc. It was noted that the success of the Alpha Merit Group Program was also the basis for the recommendation to the Board of Directors of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for the setting up of the Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation in 1965.
See ALPHA, page 16 ACT-SO winners recognized at Tri Cities NAACP Gala A Red Carpet Event will announce the winners of the 2016 ACT-SO competition on April 30, 2015 at the DeSoto Clarion Hotel, 1515 N I-35, DeSoto at 7 PM. The Image Award styled event will spotlight talent from the competition as well as announcing the winners. In addition to elected officials presenting many of the awards; there will be dinner and entertainment during this evening of excitement and recognition. The Tri-Cities NAACP representing Cedar Hill, Desoto, Duncanville and Lancaster was reactivated during the February 2015 Annual NAACP National Board Meeting in New York City. The mission is to ensure political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. On April 23, 2016 @ 10:00 AM, the Tri-Cities Unit will host its first ACT-SO Competition with students from DeSoto High, Cedar Hill High, Duncanville High, Lancaster High, Carter
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Aangela Oommen is the winner of the Viking Leadership Challenge, winning out over 1265 students at her school, Garland’s Jackson Technology Center, to be named Leader of the Year! Asst. Vice Principal Terri Osborne
beamed proudly as she on campus. Students are judged on watched the five finalists: the skills of communication, poise, six graders Oommen and good manners, leadership and Chamari Minnieweather, quick thinking.    and 7th graders Shahala There are five rounds of Fletcher, Jake Wilkins and competition to determine the Landon Grunwald tackle Jackson “Leader of the Year.�. issues from terrorism The Challenge summary: and gun control to Started with 1265 students the environment and Round 1 – Competition – 60 immigration. Aangela Oommen, Shahala Fletcher, Landon Grunwald, Jake WIlkins and advanced Dallas County Chamari Minnieweather at Dallas County Commissioners Court Round 2 – Competition – 20 Commissioner John Wiley advanced Price hosted the Challenge in Atlanta that began a year ago to fit their Round 3 – Competition – 10 advanced in the Allen Clemson Courtroom on April campus goals.  20, 2016.  The Garland Independent School Round 4 – Competition – 5 advanced ( This event was re-designed by the District has utilized strategies and ideas Finalist ) Jackson Technology Center for Math and learned from their connections with  Ron  Jackson Technology Center for Math and Science in Garland, for their 6th thru 8th Clark  Academy and implemented Science is located at 310 Bobbie Lane, grades students (60% is Math & Science something similar that has proven Garland, Texas 75042. The Principal is David Dunphy. Magnet and 40% is the Neighborhood successful. student population)  developed from their The Viking Leadership Challenge, is a Check out their responses on the Garland relationship with the Ron Clark Academy competition between all 1265 students Journal FaceBook Page.
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Singer, musician, actor, producer, songwriter, all-aroundentertainer, and philanthropist Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince) , was found dead in his home on Thursday, April 21, 2016. BET founder Robert Johnson said, “Purple Rain is falling all over the world today!�
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Garland Heritage Celebration Bankhead T-shirt Sale Commemorate the 2016 Heritage Celebration with a T-shirt featuring the historic Bankhead Highway. T-shirts are available in a light blue ladies cut or a sandcolored men’s cut. Cost is $12 through the end of March ($10 for Landmark members) and will increase to $15 during the Heritage Celebration on April 22-23. T-shirts are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, in the Granville Arts Center Box Office, 300 N. Fifth St. Contact Heritage@GarlandTx.gov to place your order today!
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The importance of the vote TO BE EQUAL By Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League
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“No right is more precious in a free country than that of having a voice in the election of those who make the laws under which, as good citizens, we must live. Other rights, even the most basic, are illusory if the right to vote is undermined.” - The Supreme Court of the United States, Wesberry v. Sanders, 1964
In 2013, the Supreme Court stripped the Voting Rights Act of its power to stop states from creating and enforcing laws that would prevent eligible voters from exercising their constitutional right to vote. Under the dark shadow of the newly crippled law, our nation celebrated the 50th year anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 2015. In 2016, our nation will observe its first presidential election since the court effectively paved the way for states to usher in new, legal obstacles to the polls that would largely affect low-income people, the elderly, people with disabilities, students and communities of color. Preclearance-which laid at the very heart of the VRArequired states with a history of discriminatory, race-based voter suppression to have any amendments in their voting laws “precleared” by the Justice Department. The Supreme Court, in all its wisdom, decided the preclearance provision was the stuff of a bygone era of racial injustice in American history. The court could not have been more flawed in its thinking. Since then, states have been hard at work introducing and passing countless laws that do what the VRA was created to stop: the calculated denial of the vote to targeted classes of Americans. In our first election since Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected this nation’s president, 17 new states-from Texas to Rhode Island-will have new voting restrictions in place. While it is true that the days of poll taxes, literacy tests and grandfather clauses exist in the pages of our history books. The old strategy of voter suppression is not sitting somewhere collecting dust on a shelf. Voter suppression is alive and well and dressed in a new suit of modern tactics, with states passing laws strict voter ID laws, cutting back on early voting, denying ex-felons the right to vote and even closing polling places in communities of color. In all, 22 states have new restrictive voting requirements in effect since the 2010 midterm election, according to the Brennan Center for Justice. That sobering number represents nearly half our nation’s states. It also represents hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions, of eligible voters being denied their protected right to a vote. We should not accept this current state of affairs as the last word on voting rights in our democracy. We certainly cannot rely on a change of heart from states bent on denying this fundamental right to its residents. We cannot allow political parties to hijack elections for shortterm political gain while they undermine a basic pillar of our democracy in the long-term. We need action, and we need action from our elected officials. When the Supreme Court stripped the preclearance provision from the VRA, it challenged Congress to create new legislationan updated set of protections that would help guarantee our right to vote and repair much of the damage caused by the Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling. The National Urban League will continue to work in coalition with the civil rights community and press members of Congress to restore the VRA. If we don’t stand for everyone’s right to vote-we stand to lose it and lose what makes living in this country special, and in many cases, unique. Millions of Americans should never have to fear barriers at the ballot box. Let’s #RestoretheVRA.
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A Forgotten Piece of History: Childhood Home of Late White House Correspondent Payne
By Erick Johnson Chicago Crusader via George Curry Media
CHICAGO - The roof is coming apart. The creaky wooden porch is aging with growing cracks. And the navy blue paint that once adorned the steps is peeling away. Nearly 100 years ago, this two-story white Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood on the city's South Side became the home of Ethel L. Payne. As a Black journalist, Payne broke racial barriers as a White House correspondent at a time when few Black newspapers had a bureau in the nation's capital. During her illustrious career with the Chicago Defender, Payne grilled five U.S. presidents and met Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. By the time she died in 1991 at 79, Payne had traveled the world, won numerous awards and earned the title, the "The First Lady of the Black Press." Not many people know that Payne was raised in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood, located on the city's South Side, where many famous Blacks who made their mark in American history grew up. The house Payne lived in is a forgotten relic of her past. For 123 years, it has stood in the 6200 block of Throop Street. Time and neglect have beset Payne's childhood home as crime and shootings continue to force resident to leave the neighborhood. It's where Blacks who were fortunate enough to afford a home in the area worked hard to live the American dream after fleeing racism in the South. But what was once a symbol of pride, Payne's childhood home is now a piece of history that's crumbling. It's decaying frame represents the struggle to preserve the legacy of America's Black trailblazers. Payne was born in Chicago in 1911. Her parents came from Memphis, Tenn. and were among a few Blacks who lived in the city before the population in the "Black Belt" exploded during the great Migration years later. Payne's father, William A. Payne, worked in the union Stockyards before he secured a job as a Pullman Porter. Payne's mother, Bessie, a Latin scholar from Indiana, was a housewife. Ethel was the second youngest of six children. She had four sisters and one brother. By the time they settled into Englewood, the neighborhood had become integrated, but racism was still rampant in other areas of the city. The Paynes lived in various homes in Englewood until they purchased a wooden house that was built in1893. It still sits among a row of small, four-room houses on Throop Street. The Payne family was among several people who lived on a street that was known as "the row." Across the street, the family attended Greater St. John AME Church, the oldest Black church in Englewood. In her neighborhood, Payne and her siblings was fortunate to attend schools that were better equipped and had a large White student population. She walked to Copernicus Elementary School (now Anna R.Langford Community Academy) just three blocks down the street. When she didn't have enough money for the streetcar, Payne walked to Lindblom Math and Science Academy (It was then called Robert Lindblom Technical High), a massive, neoclassical building at 6130 S.Wolcott Ave. All of these buildings remain beacons in the community, but Payne's home is fading into history. Payne's childhood home is 700-square feet. According to property records, it has two bedrooms and one bathroom. In comparing the house to an old photo of a very young Payne standing in front of it with her brother, one can see that the front porch was enclosed to enlarge the living room. The median home value for homes in Englewood is $75,600, according to zillow.com. Property records show that Payne's childhood home property is not up for sale and the home appeared occupied during a recent visit by a reporter from the Chicago Crusader. The reporter knocked on the door several times, but no one responded. On the outside, the house is in need of repairs. Years of rust cover the iron railings on the porch. Chunks of concrete have been chipped off the porch steps. The shingles on the roof appear loose and unsecured. The house sits between two other old homes that are in better shape. Their polished exteriors seem to have been renovated in recent years. Overall, the block where Payne played on the street has decaying homes and empty lots where garbage litters the over grown grass. Over the years, Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have placed crimson-colored markers in front of homes where prominent Blacks have stayed. There's one on Vincennes Avenue where Nat King Cole once lived. There are also ones marking the homes of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, Aviator Bessie Coleman, Journalist Ida B.Wells and Harold Washington, Chicago's first Black mayor. But there is no marker in front of Payne's childhood home.Tourists or history buffs are unlikely to visit the area. Among Chicago's neighborhoods, Englewood continues to have one of the highest rates of violent crimes. On March 31, a man was shot and stabbed in the area. On the same day, two men were shot in Englewood. On March 30, a 20-year-old man was shot in the stomach. Chicago's famous Bronzeville neighorhood traditionally has drawn the most attention from Chicago's most prominent Black historians. Because of scarce resources to preserve relics located outside the "Black Belt," there is little hope to preserve Payne's childhood home in Englewood as an important relic to her legacy. It's a concern that historians agree needs to be addressed.
TAG: #1 High School FROM THE CAPITOL By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
Eddie Bernice Johnson represents the state of Texas’ 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. She is the first registered nurse elected to the US Congress.
“I want to congratulate everyone at The School for the Talented and Gifted for this amazing recognition. This ranking is a testament to the hard work and dedication of teachers, the staff, the administrators, and especially the students. “I am honored to have such an incredible example to our nation right here in my district. The students, faculty and staff at TAG are modeling excellence in education, strategies for reducing opportunity gaps and improving student achievement and academic preparedness. I also want to congratulate another school on the Yvonne A. Ewell Magnet Center campus, the School of Science and Engineering, for being the second highest ranked high school in the
CBC speaks on Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee made the following statement after Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew announced plans to replace President Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill: “It brings me great joy to learn that the United States will honor abolitionist Harriet Tubman by placing her image on the $20 bill,” said Chairman Butterfield. “An African American woman, former slave, freedom fighter, and leader for women’s rights, Ms. Tubman was a true visionary who is most deserving of this recognition. Ms. Tubman was dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans until her death in 1913. Her legacy continues to impact all Americans to this day and will live on for generations to come. “Furthermore, the $5 and $10 bills will also feature new historic images that remind us of the activists
state. As a lifelong STEM advocate, I am especially proud to see how far STEM courses have taken this school and its students. I am looking forward to continuing our efforts to provide different and unique educational opportunities to the students. “On April 26th, I will be hosting a live downlink with NASA at Townview so that students can see and talk to astronauts on the space station live! These kinds of enrichment activities, coupled with the challenging STEM curriculum, are preparing these students to be tomorrow’s leaders. “Through their challenging and practical courses, the students at Townview Magnet Center are learning critical skills that will prepare them for hi-tech jobs and to create the innovative industries of the future.” that have made America a more perfect union,” said Chairman Butterfield. “These designs will represent a more inclusive America by finally representing women, many of whom have been absent in important historical accounts of American history. They made strides towards voting rights and more freedom for Americans. Brave leaders such as Lucretia Mott, Sojourner Truth, and Alice Paul are symbols of our democracy that deserve much needed recognition amongst many others.” “I applaud the Treasury Department’s decision to feature Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, women’s suffrage leaders including Sojourner Truth on the $10 bill, and civil rights leaders including Martin Luther King Jr. and Marian Anderson on the $5 bill,” said Rep. Maxine Waters. “These depictions on our nation’s currency are long overdue and will show the world the remarkable progress our country has made on the road to equality. The Secretary’s decision recognizes the important contributions of women and people of color to our society. I look forward to the circulation of these bills so that we can all feel the weight of history in our hands.”
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State Fair of Texas announces 2016 Theme – The countdown to fun has officially begun – only 200 days until the State Fair of TexasŽ begins its annual 24-day run. With agriculture, education and community involvement at the heart of every decision, the State Fair passionately pursues opportunities to expand and build upon its mission. This year the State Fair of Texas celebrates 130 years of history with the city of Dallas and the great Lone Star State. Originally established as a livestock exposition back in 1886, it is without question that the Fair has deep roots in agriculture. In honor of its history, the Fair constantly strives to promote agricultural education and aims to further support this initiative through its 2016 event, themed “Celebrating Texas Agriculture.� This year’s exposition will run Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 23 at historic Fair Park in Dallas. A combination of entertainment, art, agriculture, history and cuisine, the Fair provides guests with a unique way to experience every aspect of Texas culture, all in one place. “Every year we host millions of visitors, with the ultimate goal of bringing people together for a quality event that is unique to our great state,� says Mitchell Glieber, State Fair of Texas president. “Although agriculture plays a key role in our daily lives, it is not something we often stop and think about – especially those of us living in urban areas like Dallas,� explains Glieber. “With fairgoers coming from both urban and rural backgrounds, we strive to promote agriculture to all visitors through our educational opportunities that are as enjoyable as they are informative.� Acknowledging the significance of farming and ranching in Texas’ past, present and future, the Fair continues to promote agricultural growth through its large number of learning initiatives.
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Author signing event at Barnes & Noble in Plano WHAT: The public is invited to a free author event where Katrina McGhee will be signing copies of her new book, “Loving on Me!: Lessons Learned on the Journey from Mess to Message.� WHERE: 2201 Preston Rd, Suite E, Plano, TX 75093 WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00 PM For more information, visit http://lovingonme. com. In “Loving on Me!: Lessons Learned on the Journey from Mess to Message,� author Katrina McGhee chronicles her journey from life-interrupted to living a life of abundance. By sharing practical examples from her own life and the lives of other women, McGhee hopes to inspire, equip and ignite readers -- emboldening them to courageously pursue lives beyond what they could ever hope or
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MALVEAUX: Just imagine - that Corey Lewandowski was Black! nor that he has taken the “wuss� role by suggesting the reporter, who was attempting to get his attention, had “touched� him (and that maybe he should press charges). It is entirely consistent with his other campaign behavior. He has suggested that his supporters should “riot� if he does not get the Republican nomination. His amazing incivility adds to the vaudevillian atmosphere of this bizarre campaign. How different would it be if Corey Lewandowski were Black?
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Dr. Malveaux is an author, economist, lecturer, activist and President Emerita of Bennett College for Women.
It is probably not especially politically correct to bring more race matters into the debacle that is also known as the Donald Trump quest for the Presidency. He has called out and targeted racial and ethnic groups, as well as targeted individual women because of their appearance (or more, but we won’t go there). He has supported basic thuggery, offering to pay the legal fees for a man who sucker-punched an African American protester, and egging on others who beat up a protester. The latest goes from the amusing to the amazing. Although there is a video showing his campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski putting his hands on former Beibart reporter Michelle Fields, he and Trump have said that eyes can lie. Even in the face of video evidence, he denied touching Fields. He and Trump tried to dismiss her as “delusional�, essentially “blaming the victim.� Imagine that Corey Lewandowski were an African American man. Imagine that he nearly knocked down a white woman reporter. Can you hear the outrage? Can you hear the demands? Were Lewandowski African American, would he have been caricatured as a hoodlum or thug, pandering to the stereotypes? Or would Mr. Trump have had Black Lewandowski’s back as firmly? I am not surprised that Mr. Trump has condoned Lewandowski’s violence,
A black man could not have put his hand on a white woman with impunity. If he did, he probably would not have had to wait more than a week to be charged for his transgression. He might have apologized, whether he were asked to do so or not, both from civility and from cultural conditioning. Trump and Lewandowski assumed that Michelle Fields, a white woman, could be thrown under the bus by two powerful white men who called her a liar, delusional, and any other slur they could get away with. A black man would not have had the luxury – he would have had to rush into rapid CYA (cover your hind parts) mode. Those women who are supporting Trump need to be well aware of his propensity to disregard and disrespect women. Loyalty notwithstanding, Lewandowski’s untoward behavior deserves some reaction – maybe not a firing, but some form of suspension, or something that suggests that a “hands on� campaign need not be literally hands on, or that the “ground game� that
Lewandowski is often praised for does not mean that he should knock reporters down to the ground. Those African Americans (and there are a few), who are supporting Donald Trump need to ask themselves what the reaction would be if Corey Lewandowski were Black. Would Trump be as supportive? Would others? And just for the record, who are the senior African Americans on the Trump team? Just asking. Not complaining if there aren’t any. I am of the generation that used to play “what if� all the time. Knowing, but determined to imagine and speculate, what would happen if you flip the script. What if McKinney, Texas police corporal, the white Eric Casebolt had pulled a blonde white girl by the hair instead of pulling the braids of the black Dajerra Becton? Or, what if a black officer, not Casebolt, had pulled a white girl by her blonde locks? The very muted outrage that we heard when Becton was assaulted would have turned into a crescendo had a black police officer had the temerity to assault a white teen. Similarly, if a car full of black plainclothes NYPD police officers had chosen to hassle a white mailman because he hollered at them, would there have been the same arrest and cover-up that has taken place in the white police officers in Crown Heights arrested Glen Grays and forced him to abandon his mail truck?
JACKSON: Revive U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Speaking Truth to Power By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. President RainbowPUSH Coalition
This country has made remarkable progress on civil rights over our history. We’ve moved from slavery to segregation to equal rights under the law. AfricanAmericans have gained the right to vote, the right to equal employment opportunity. Open racism has become increasingly unacceptable. Gays and lesbians have progressed toward equal rights. Same-sex marriage is increasingly accepted in law and in practice. Yet, in the past years we’ve been presented with inescapable evidence of continuing systemic discrimination. Ferguson and many other abuses sparked the Black Lives Matter movement that exposed the systemic and too often deadly bias of our criminal justice system. Liberals and conservatives alike have criticized mass incarceration of nonviolent offenders, disproportionately people of color.
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The wealth gap between the races has increased dramatically, as African-Americans and Latinos were disproportionately targeted and victimized by the systemic fraud that led to the financial collapse. Muslim communities have come under brutal assault from political candidates looking to scare up votes. As we’ve already seen in Arizona and Wisconsin, voting rights have come under the worst attack since the days of Jim Crow. Governors across the country have refused to expand Medicaid, passing up on billions in federal money, with people of color disproportionately the victims. We need to revive a powerful, independent Civil Rights Commission to act as an independent watchdog, not partisan, to report on these and other fundamental civil rights concerns and make recommendations to the Congress and the president. The U.S. Civil Rights Commission was created in 1957 under Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower to provide a powerful, independent monitor of civil rights. Ike’s committee that recommended its formation concluded: “In a democratic
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society, the systematic, critical review of social needs and public policy is a fundamental necessity. This is especially true of a field like civil rights, where the problems are enduring and range widely (and where) ... a temporary, sporadic approach can never finally solve these problems.� The Civil Rights Commission’s early reports on voting rights and school integration had powerful effect. It played a major role in helping to define what became the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. In 2000, it released a powerful report on police practices and civil rights in America. The commission still exists but it has been weakened dramatically. Under Ronald Reagan, its budget was cut. Under George W. Bush, it became a partisan battleground, with conservatives seeking to turn it into a vehicle against affirmative action. It was stunningly absent from the debate on reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act in 2006. Now it is a shell of its former self. Its recent reports - on police relations, school bullying and immigration detention - have received little attention. Its staff has been
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cut by more than half from its 1996 level. Its authorization has expired; it exists on annual appropriations that have slowly starved it of funds. Progress on civil rights has always been contested. But leaders of both parties even in the 1950s and 1960s realized that a powerful, respected, objective monitor on civil rights could make a significant contribution in helping the country’s leaders and its people understand the challenges we faced and recommend reforms to address them. Now we are deprived of that powerful voice. Everything seems reduced to partisan argument. Even where there is consensus, there is no authoritative, independent voice able to challenge both Congress and the president when needed. America is a remarkably diverse nation. Diversity can be our strength. Handled badly, it can rip nations apart, as we’ve seen in the impoverished, isolated and resentful immigrant communities in France and Belgium. It is time to revive an authoritative Civil Rights Commission. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is founder and president of the Chicagobased Rainbow PUSH Coalition. You can keep up with his work at www.rainbowpush.org
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HALL: “Confirmation” Confirmed!
Just after church, a beautiful young woman approached me. Now let me say parenthetically that all women are beautiful. Some more strikingly apparent and obvious than others, but all women are beautiful. Anyway, this gorgeous woman rushed to tell me how much she appreciated my piece on Bernie Sanders last week. She said she liked it because I gave some historical context. No matter how grand or grandular you fancy yourself as a writer, it’s good to be confirmed. Confirmation is what you work to achieve, second only to being understood. I walked away realizing how much of American history goes unrehearsed. How one-sided it usually is. Two hours later I was emotionally embedded in the HBO special “Confirmed,” which historically reconstitutes the confounding confirmation of Supreme Court Injustice, Clarence Thomas. This travesty took place amid the public annihilation of another beautiful young woman, Anita Hill. Thomas’ confirmation proceedings were almost as captivating as the O. J. Simpson trial. It was a passioninfused kangaroo court whose menu
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By Vincent L. Hall Vincent L. Hall is an author and award-winning columnist.
featured sex, race, with a side order of official oppression. But in the end, the victims’ attorneys failed; they couldn’t lay a “glove” on O.J. and likewise Thomas left with a Coke and a smile. Puns intended!! The highly-charged Anita Hill v. GOP test of wills bore the markings of a landmark Supreme Court case without an official verdict. Rosa Parks started the Civil Rights movement by sitting down, but Anita Hill changed the way America prosecutes sexual harassment by standing up. She stood up against “Uncle Thomas” and his ilk who had been accustomed to objectifying, obstructing and overtly violating women and their rights in the workplace.
And for those of you who do not get why many voters claim feminism as their reason for voting for Hillary Clinton… Now you know. Sexism is as pervasive as racism; it’s harder to prove and often taken lightly. Women of every class, hue and physical make-up face harassment while making as much as 30% less than their male counterparts. “The Atlantic” recalled that Ms. Hill has continued to suffer for her bravery far past the 1991 showdown. “In 2010, it emerged that Thomas’s wife, Ginni, called and left her a voicemail asking her (Ms. Hill) to finally “consider an apology sometime and some full explanation of why you did what you did with my husband.” Ms. Hill wisely sidestepped the offer. But Ginni Thomas has someone else to play phone tag with, based on a New York Post article on April 17th. “A former girlfriend of controversial Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
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has claimed she had threesomes with him and some of his female colleagues. Retired federal prosecutor Lillian McEwen, who is now 70, dated Thomas for seven years before he married. She told Inside Edition that the Supreme Court Justice -- whose nomination in 1991 was plagued by allegations that he sexually harassed his assistant -- had threesomes with her and other women. “We had a relationship that included threesomes,” Ms. McEwen said. “He recruited women that he worked with for participation in those threesomes,” she added. The alleged threesomes took place before he joined the Supreme Court. Although Anita Hill passed a lie detector test, this testimony could have helped. Injustice Clearance Thomas was eventually confirmed by the Senate, but his service to the court has always been bastardized and marginalized because of his alleged mistreatment of Anita Hill. It is an accepted fact that Thomas was an illprepared, hand-picked token at best. My mama says, “God don’t like ugly and he ain’t too keen on cute.” Thomas’
CURRY: ‘Bill O’Racist’ at it Again TRUTH TO POWER
By George E. Curry
George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine and editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www. georgecurry.com. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/ currygeorge and George E. Curry Fan Page on Facebook.
I have written about Bill O’Reilly, a/k/a “Bill O’Racist,” in the past and his proclivity to distort the facts when discussing African Americans. Well, he’s at it again. On one of his recent shows on Fox News, he asked, “Don’t you think most African-Americans know there are super predators among their ethnic group? Don’t they know it?” Earlier in the year, he said, “Well, Sanders says he is a straight talker but not, not on this issue. Here’s the truth. African-Americans make up 13 percent of the total population in the U.S.A. but commit 37 percent of all murders. And 90 percent of black murder victims are killed by other blacks. You will never ever hear either Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton say that. Republican candidates will not likely point it out either because it’s politically incorrect. It’s much easier to decry racism than actually address the root causes of violent crime which are a corrosive culture and collapse of the traditional family.” For the record, every racial and ethnic group has predators among its ranks, just as they have members who are positive
forces. In his rush to blame everything on “corrosive culture” and “collapse of the traditional family”among African Americans, Bill O’Racist conveniently ignores some basic facts. He should have learned last November from Donald Trump’s re-tweeting an erroneous post that claimed that 81 percent of Whites are killed by Blacks. Not only was that fiction, the supposedly source for the figure --”Crime Statistics Bureau - San Francisco” - did not exist. As fact checkers pointed out at the time, only 15 percent of Whites are killed by Blacks. “Trump cast blacks as the primary killers of whites, but the exact opposite is true. By overwhelming percentages, whites tend to kill other whites. Similarly, blacks tend to kill other blacks. These trends have been observed for decades,” Politifact observed. Indeed, FBI stats show that few homicides are committed outside an assailant’s race. In fact, 8 percent of Blacks are killed by Whites and 90 percent of African Americans are killed by other African Americans. According to the FBI, 82 percent of Whites are killed by other Whites. Clearly, there is no “corrosive culture” factor among African Americans at play here. A report titled, “Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2013 Homicide Data” by the Washington, D.C.-based Violence Policy
Center, provides further insight into Black homicides. The typical Black homicide victim was 31 years old; 7 percent were younger than 18 years old and 2 percent were 65 years old or older. Most - 87 percent - were male and 13 percent were female. The report notes that 84 percent of all Black victims (4,960 out of 5,891) were killed with guns. Of those, 73 percent were killed with handguns. Significantly, 72 percent (2,002 out of 2,766) of Black victims were killed by someone they knew. Only 764 were killed by strangers. Moreover, 51 percent of the homicides grew out of an argument between the victim and the assailant. Approximately 15 percent were reported to be gangrelated. Instead of dwelling on Bill O’Reilly’s ignorant diatribe, the stats should point us in a different direction if we want to reduce homicides in Black America. First there is the larger issue of gun control. “Blacks in the United States are disproportionately affected by homicide. For the year 2013, blacks represented 13 percent of the nation’s population, yet accounted for 50 percent of all homicide victims,” the Violence Policy Center report stated. “... For black victims of homicide, like all victims of homicide, guns - usually handguns - are far and away the numberone murder tool. Successful efforts to reduce America’s black homicide toll, like America’s homicide toll as a whole,
must put a focus on reducing access and exposure to firearms.” Equally important, we most focus on young Black males. That’s not to say we should ignore Black females - we shouldn’t - but 87 percent of Black homicide victims are male. No other group is close. “The homicide rate for black male victims was 30.59 per 100,000. In comparison, the overall rate for male homicide victims was 6.87 per 100,000. For white male homicide victims it was 3.71 per 100,000. The homicide rate for female black victims was 4.36 per 100,000. In comparison, the overall rate for female homicide victims was 1.72 per 100,000. For white female homicide victims it was 1.39 per 100,000,” according to the report. Finally, we must discard the stereotype that most homicides are a result of random violence. As the figures show, 72 percent of Black victims were killed by someone they knew. And just more than half of those deaths began with an argument. With 15 percent of the deaths attributed to gangs, they also cannot be ignored. Teaching Black men to successfully resolve conflict nonviolently has to be a top priority, if we are going to be successful. And this must start early in the life of boys. There are many reasons to be concerned about homicide in Black America. But Bill O’Racist and other right-wing nuts totally miss the point.
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32nd ANNUAL SUMMER YOUTH ARTS INSTITUTE A Dallas Independent School District Cultural Enrichment Program Partnership
A Dallas Independent School District Cultural Enrichment Program Partnership Production: TINA - The Musical Monday, June 6, 2016 (Classes Starts) June 24 & 25, 2016 (Final Performances) Dear Parents|Guardians: Greetings and felicitations from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL)! This letter is being written to invite your child/ children to TBAAL's 32nd Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute. This program is an accelerated three-week intense training session designed specifically for 5th-12th grade students (ages 10-18). During the program, youth will be trained and exposed to Music, Dance, Theatre, Stage Management, Lighting, Costume, Photography, Film/Video, Sound and Make-Up. The program will culminate with a summer musical theatre production, Tina: The Musical. All classes will be held at TBAAL! For your child/children to, participate please: * Fill out the attached application and return to TBAAL either by mail, email, fax or in person. (NON-DISD STUDENTS MUST BRING IN PAYMENT WITH REGISTRATION APPLICATION. DO NOT FAX OR MAIL). * Attend a mandatory Student and Parent Orientation on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 7:00pm. Tickets for the performance and postcards
will be available during orientation. * Transport your child/children to and from TBAAL daily. The location is in the heart of downtown Dallas in the Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex (Physical Address: 1309 Canton Street, Dallas, TX 75201). All DISD Students will receive a full Summer Arts Enrichment Scholarship by submitting their DISD STUDENT ID NUMBER WITH APPLICATION. Summer Enrichment for ALL NON- DISD STUDENTS is a one-time fee of $150 CASH ONLY - space limited. Once fee is paid, there will be NO REFUND! Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily for Summer Enrichment Students. Also, TBAAL's concession stand will be open for students to purchase snacks. The program will begin Monday, June 6, 2016 for all students. The program ends with three final performances, Friday, June 24, 2016 at 8:00pm and Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm. A lite breakfast will be provided between 8:45am and 9:00am daily. Students must be present at 9:00am Monday through Friday. The day ends at 5:00pm. No early drop offs or late pickups. Late pickups after 5:30pm will be assessed a fee of $50 per hour. Students with featured roles/parts in the final production will be scheduled to rehearse on Saturdays. If you have any questions, call The Black Academy of Arts and Letters at 214-743-2440 or fax your child/children's application to 214.743.2451
NPOWER North Texas offers training and job placement for veterans NPower North Texas is accepting applications from veterans and active military reserve personnel for its Technology Service Corps (TSC), Cyber Security and TechCareer Accelerator (TCA) programs beginning June and July 2016. Classes will take place at our Dallas and Ft. Worth campuses. Offering an innovative, veteran-focused technology careers training program, NPower is concentrated on improving veteran lives and provides free tech career training services to help them achieve greater earning potential. Graduates from these programs are paired up with corporate partners such as Citi, JPMorgan Chase, KPMG, Deloitte, JC Penney and others for apprenticeships that may lead to permanent employment opportunities. NPower’s TSC will be accepting applications for its eighth class. Veterans will receive 22 weeks of classroom training and a paid apprenticeship; as well as professional skills, career development and employment services. This rigorous curriculum prepares program veterans for employment in a range of technology positions, including technical, business and project management. They are also prepared to receive an industry recognized CompTIA A+ certification. Classes begin July 18 at the Bill J. Priest Campus of Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD). NPower’s Cyber Security course begins June 13 at the El Centro West Dallas Campus. Veterans will receive industry certifications such as Network+,
Security+ and Linux+. This program requires a 26week commitment including classroom training (with a weekly stipend) and a paid apprenticeship. Veterans considered for this program must have technology experience or a college degree in IT. NPower’s TechCareer Accelerator program begins June 27 at our Tarrant County facility. This eight (8) week course allows veterans to gain a ServiceNow System Administrator/ITIL Certification. A technology background or college degree is preferred. To learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply, veterans should contact NPower’s Program Coordinators, Corey Mosley at corey.mosley@npower.org or (214) 4212300 or Tam Vu at tam.vu@npower.org or (972) 391-1443. A nonprofit 501 (c) (3), NPower mobilizes the tech community and provides individuals, nonprofits, and schools opportunities to build tech skills and achieve their potential. Technology Service Corps builds brighter futures for underserved young adults and veterans by providing free technology and professional skills training, mentoring, internships and employment services. While NPower North Texas serves 100+ veterans per year, the nonprofit organization also recently opened programs in the San Francisco Bay Area, Toronto, Canada and Jersey City, New Jersey to provide IT skills training and job placement support to both veterans and young adults.
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W E E K O F april 20, 2016
Lorraine Hood-Jack has earned your vote!
Presenting proclamations from the City of Duncanville at International Women’s Forum at the Duncanville International Museum of Culture
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Singing the National Anthem at the Juneteenth celebration hosted by Duncanville at Armstrong Park
IN AUSTIN
Volunteer Advisor to the Black Student Organization at Mountain View College-picture at Black student conference Texas A&M
SERVING IN THE COMMUNITY
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LORRAINE HOOD-JACK
is just what Duncanville needs!
Boasting a population of nearly 40,000 residents, according to 2013 records and the 2010 Census, Duncanville is part of the Best Southwest area, which includes Cedar Hill DeSoto and Lancaster. The best has to get better, and can, says some of the supporters of Lorraine Hood-Jack, who is on the May 7, 2016 ballot for Duncanville City Council District 4. No stranger to the area, the proud University of Texas at Austin graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government wants to bring her leadership, organizational, managerial and strategic thinking skills to the Duncanville City Council. Touting a lifelong commitment to service, as well as her love of and support for her community, Ms. Hood-Jack, who also holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Portland State University says she has volunteered for over 30 years, while amassing a very impressive portfolio in corporate America. “I am at a season in my life where I have the time to put both education and volunteer experience to positive use through serving a community that can only benefit from the diversity of that foundation,” said the Leadership Southwest alum. One issue that has been a source of contention for some voters, is having a representative who is accessible and responsive. According to records shared at political forums and on the Duncanville website up to January 2016, Ms. Hood-Jack’s opponent, who is the incumbent, has been late or absent for 30 of 71 meetings since taking office on July 1, 2014. Ms. Hood-Jack is retired and a bestselling author. Why seek public office? Many who know her know she is a servant leader, giving of herself, her resources and her experiences. “I have the skill, the expertise, the talent and training, and most importantly the TIME to be the most involved and effective advocate for District 4,” say Ms. Hood-Jack, to those inquiring minds. In response to a question for the Dallas Voter Guide 2016, she talked about her plans for Duncanville. “I would improve the corridor on highway 67 between Dallas and Cedar Hill to attract consumers to those businesses who reside on
either side of 67,” said Ms. HoodJack. “I would actively participate in expanding and drawing new business to the city and I would champion a strategic plan that would set measurable goals for capital improvements that need to be addressed and completed.” Ms. Hood-Jack also addressed economic development, street maintenance, payday loans, crime, poverty, challenges and obstacles. Always optimistic, Ms. Hood-Jack refers to Duncanville as “a best kept secret with untapped potential.” “There are areas that can be improved; there are communities that can be revitalized and there are people who can be sources... that can make Duncanville the ‘City of Champions’ that we hold it up to be,” she noted. During a recent Monday Night Politics forum at the African American Museum in Dallas, candidates talked about the future of Duncanville and responded to questions from citizens who were not pleased about the number of abandoned buildings that at one time housed businesses. Ms. Hood-Jack said that there are commercial areas that should be identified and marketed to businesses. “We have multiple commercial sites that are sitting empty and a few of those have the potential to be rehabilitated to bring major new business to this community.” The former senior investigator for the Civil Rights Division of the Oregon Bureau of Labor has been actively involved in numerous organ-izations and at various levels, locally, nationally and internationally, in-cluding: Portland Trailblazers Boys & Girls Club Advisory Board; Portland Rose Festival Foundation Executive Board Member; City of Duncanville Chairman-Multicultural Commission, Vice-President Daniel Farms HOA; Past President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Sigma Omega; Chapter, Past President-Portland Chapter of The Links, Incorporated; Member Trinity (Dallas) Chapter of The Links, Inc., Chairman-Strategic Planning; member Omicron Mu Omega Chapter and past International Member Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Strategic Planning and Standards Committees; Oregon Community FoundationGrant Re-view; Portland Urban League; Dress for Success-Dallas;
North Texas Food Bank-Volunteer; Member-Concord Church-Dallas. Author and vocalist. The Duncanville City Council “seven members, including the mayor elected at large, one council member elected at large, and five council members elected from single-member districts. City Council Members serve two-year terms, expiring on staggered years. The mayor, district two member, and district four member expire on even-numbered years. Council members and representatives from district one, district three, and district five have terms that expire on odd-numbered years. “ Ms. Hood-Jack, is hopeful that the spirit of activism she has displayed over her lifetime will inspire Dress for Success-Trinity Chapter of the Links Inc. citizens to take advantage of this
LORRAINE HOOD-JACK For District 4 - Duncanville City Council
Lorraine’s Priorities & Vision ! Targeted Economic Development ! HWY 67 Beautification Project ! Enhanced Communications & Outreach ! Citizens Governance Training ! A Strategic Plan outlining long and short-term objectives! Lorraine is a native Texan, born and raised in Taylor, Texas. She has lived in Duncanville since May, 2010 and brings with her over 25 years of professional leadership expertise. She has led award winning teams and been recognized for outstanding community service. Lorraine has a proven track record for working collaboratively with business, service, and youth organizations. Lorraine is an advocate for all and has given her life to serving others. Ms. Hood-Jack’s uncanny ability to resolve problems, her natural love of people, coupled with her extensive business and professional background, makes her the ideal candidate for the Duncanville City Council. The future is NOW! Vote HoodJack, District 4
Career and Service Highlights ! Bachelor of Arts – Government The University of Texas at Austin ! Master of Public Administration – Portland State University ! Leadership Southwest Graduate 2013 ! Corporate Sales Manager ! Regional Service Manager ! Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – International Strategic Planning Committee ! Duncanville Multicultural Commission – Chairman
! The Links, Incorporated – Chair Strategic Planning ! The Portland Rose Festival Foundation – Director ! Oregon Civil Rights Division – Senior Investigator ! Chairman - The Taskforce on Civil Rights ! Concord Church Dallas – Member ! Oregon Outstanding Women-March of Dimes ! Delta Sigma Theta Woman of Excellence Honoree ! Meadows at Daniel Farms – HOA Advisory Board, Vice-President ! 2011 Taylor’s Amazing Women
Paid for by the Campaign for Lorraine Hood-Jack-1502 Halsey Drive-Duncanville, TX 75137 – Charlotte Winters, Treasurer
Bachelor of Arts – Government The University of Texas at Austin
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Celebrating Marriage Dallas Black Marriage Day began with the passion to spread a positive message of marriage in the African American community. This special day is held in honor of National Black Marriage Day, which was founded by Nisa Muhammad, and was recognized in just 30 cities when it began in 2003, and it has now spread to more than 300 communities across the country!` Each year outstanding couples are nominated by family and friends. The winners are awarded with the title of “Dallas Couple of the Year” and inducted into the Dallas Black Marriage Day Hall of Fame at a gala affair. This year’s affair is Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Omni Hotel, Downtown Dallas. This event is hosted by Anthem Strong Families with its mission to be the champion for our community by educating, equipping and empowering men, women and youth to be the champion for their life, their marriage, their children and their family. We hope you enjoy reading about this year’s nominees. Next week we will feature the winners!
Mr. Adrian & Mrs. Janelle Alves – 9 years CHILDREN –2 children Benjamin 6 and Nicholas 3 They are honored to be nominated, and Janelle couldn’t wait to tell her mother-in-law! THEY MET in high school, and were inseparable until he went to college in New Jersey. Maintained a 7-year long distance relationship, and eloped shortly after college graduation. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS they love and accept each other unconditionally. Their marriage is a safe place for them to build and evolve as a couple as well as individually. They are best friends, always laughing and having fun together. And most importantly, their marriage is anchored by their faith. ADVICE: Strive to fully and totally accept each other. Work together towards a common goal bigger then yourself. Make your faith the cornerstone of your marriage.
Pastor Vincent & Lady Scefenia Dent – 6 years CHILDREN - They are a blended family with 9 children: Quitman Maurice 34, Andrea Danielle 32, Benjamin Howard 32, Ashley Fuller 31, Whitney Larae 28, Nikita 8, Allen Christopher 26, Shameca Danielle 13, Sania Leona-Omega Dent 2 They are honored to be nominated, for the 3rd year in a row! THEY MET each other online via Black Planet in November 2009 and knew in their hearts they were destined to be together. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS “the ability to allow what we love for Christ to be the foundation of how we view and treat each other as individuals and as Christians. We both believe that God is not only our heavenly Father but He is our heavenly Father-in-Law, and we must always be mindful of how we treat His sons and His daughters.” ADVICE/FAVORITE RELATIONSHIP QUOTE.Philippians 2:2-3 Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important yourselves.
Mr. Tezamasun & Mrs. Goody Howard – 3 years THEY MET through mutual Twitter followers, and began follow each other. They met at a local live music venue, at the end of the evening he walked her to her truck, and they laughed and talked until the sun came up. They have been together ever since. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS: They are kindred spirits. Tezama would rather be with Goody, even if it means doing something he doesn’t necessarily want to do. Goody says their self-confidence creates a safe place for them to be who themselves as a couple. ADVICE: be friends first, make sure there is much more than a physical attraction. Laugh a lot, go to bed at the same time, and take the TV out of your bedroom. It allows you to connect and unplug as a couple. Your bedroom is your sanctuary with your partner.
Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Sha’Ron James – 49 years CHILDREN: Valeicyia Houston age 52 THEY MET at James Madison High School but never spoke until
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Vincent and Lady Scefenia Dent
Kwame and Alana Watkins
Ricardo and Isha Miller
Ken and Regina Frazier
Kenneth and Sha’Ron James
Ned and Bertric Armstrong
Michael and Tonya Mosby
Jason and Heather Ross
they were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS: Recognizing that God has a plan for their life. They allowed God to take their bad choices and turn them into a piece of artwork for his Glory. ADVICE: Build a relationship with God because it is the only foundation for marriage. Don’t expect a great marriage if you are not willing to put in the hard work. Don’t take it personal!
Mr. Jeremiah & Mrs. Marguritte Johnson – 17 years CHILDREN: Jeremiah Johnson, Jr. 14, Mariah Serenity Johnson 11 They met at Walmart in April 1997. Jeremiah was hosting a youth fundraiser and one of the children asked Marguritte to purchase a candy bar, and then said this mentor wanted to meet her. Marguritte bought the candy bar, but ignored the request. After driving off, her sister grabbed the steering wheel, and made her go to the front of the store. They were married May 1998. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS: They are BFFS and their secret is K.I.S.S. keep it simple and sweet. They do their best not to complicate matters and they don’t sweat the small stuff. They remember that God united them on purpose for His greater purpose, and their union is to Glorify Him at ALL times. ADVICE: Never stop listening and never stop talking! Communication is the life of the marriage, don’t ever lose it. “We will come out together, as long as we go through it together!”
Mr. Taurus & Mrs. Lakendria King – 14 years CHILDREN: They have 3 daughters ages 12, 8 & 3 THEY MET the summer before their senior year in high school at a birthday party. He asked her to dance, and then they talked for hours. LaKendria says: It felt like we’d known each other forever. He was different from other guys, and had a certain confidence about him, and he knew what he wanted. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL: We have had our share of ups and downs, but it all comes back to the foundation of our faith in God. That coupled with a good sense of humor and our willingness to put in the work is how we get through the challenges marriage can sometimes bring. ADVICE: Remember that the covenant you make on your wedding day is sacred. It’s not between you and the person you’re marrying. It’s between you and God. Honor the commitment that you made to Him to love, honor and cherish your spouse through thick and thin. “Have the kind of marriage that makes your children want to be married.”
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Tonya Mosby – 10 years CHILDREN: Sandra -35, Michael – 32; Joshua – 26; Natalie – 20; grandchildren: William -5; Aniyah – 4 THEY MET in elementary school and church together as children. However, as adults who hadn’t see each other in several years, we saw each other at a funeral. He says it was love at first sight. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL Because they are long-time friends, that still remain friends. ADVICE & FAVORITE RELATIONSHIP QUOTE: always date each other. “As long as we are together, we are never lost”
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Mr. Jason & Mrs. Heather Ross – 1 year
Pastor Roger & Lady Yolanda Haley -25 years
CHILDREN: Jaxon Marcel Ross – Born April 2016 They met through a mutual friend in 2012 at a birthday dinner. Their first date was two months later at a drive in movie, they saw “Sparkle.” Heather says, she watched him “shine” most of the movie. She was smitten. They maintained a long distance relationship for a year and a half. They were engaged March 2014, on Heather’s birthday. THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they strive to keep God at the center and do not take themselves too seriously. They take every opportunity to laugh at and with each other.
They are a gifted illustration of strength in marriage, beauty in Blended Family, and lasting while in Love. Roger and Yolanda not only talk the marital talk as they serve as Leaders over the Marriage Ministry at The Potter’s House but they walk the walk in their daily lives by practicing what they preach. THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they are always on and relentless with the personal goal of stomping out broken families due to mindless divorces.
Mr. Norman & Mrs. Clara Trimble – 8 years CHILDREN: 3 children -- Shamorgan, Monica and Michelle They met when Norman lived across the street from Clara’s cousin Mary in Amarillo, TX. Clara was in town for a school reunion. Mary didn’t like the ladies he was dating, so she told Norman that Clara was in town. He left his number for Clara to call him, and she did after the reunion. The next year they were married. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS: They have lived in two houses and in two cities, Dallas & Amarillo during their marriage. Seeing each other 3 to 4 times a month on weekends or vacations. God and friendship have kept them together. ADVICE: Prayer, love for each other, communicating at all times about everything, friendship and family.
Mr. Kwame & Mrs. Alana Watkins – 7 years Children: Son Kadiri 4, son Zaid 2, daughter Yara 6 months THEY MET through the St. Louis chapter of the Urban League Young Professionals. They were both new to the organization and had to introduce themselves as guests. Later that week, ULYP hosted a networking even where they recognized each other from the previous meeting. They began talking, and felt a strong connection. The rest is history! WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS the early decision to form a true partnership for how they do everything: from finances to household chores, to vacation planning. This partnership has allowed them to leverage each other’s talents to create positive outcomes and deal with the challenges that life brings them. They also strive to listen and understand each other’s successes and challenges on a daily basis so they can constantly celebrate and support each other. ADVICE: Treat your partner like you would your most important business partner by embracing and celebrating all of their talents and successes!
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Connie Greer CHILDREN: Lauren Greer 31 and Krista Doubleday 27 THEY MET at church. However they began dating after Connie’s cousin stood Michael up. THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because God made them unique. The secret is remembering that they made a vow before the living God, and many times it really is not about you, and to never stoop dating your spouse.
Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Herdercine Nash – 56 years THEY MET as teenagers in Monroe, Louisiana in 1958. First date was a movie – Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, married on Valentine’s Day 1960. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL “because we have never stopped loving each other.” Favorite Quote: Herdercine’s father (married 65 years): “If she runs you out the front door, go around the house and come back in the back door”
Mr. Tyron & Mrs. Devona Smith – 21 years THEY MET in 1991 when Dee moved to Louisiana; they were introduced by her cousin. Ty asked if he could stop by to visit Dee sometime, his first visit turned into almost every day. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they have opposite personalities, that mesh together to form a loving bond. The secret without question is God. ADVICE: 1. Keep God first. 2. Keep the lines of communication open. 3. Remember to do because you want to, and not because you have to. 4. When times get hard, lean on God and each other to make it through.
Mr. David & Mrs. Tenna Kirk – 20 years HOW THEY MET: We were neighbors and would speak and chat occasionally. We became friends, and went on our first date, which did not go as smoothly as it should have. The next several dates were awesome, and we have been together since then. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they are friends, they respect, support, and believe in each other. During good times or bad times, when others left or failed them, they could always depend on each other. They don’t really think there is a secret to staying together, but trust and communication is a big key. They tell each other how they really feel with words only Favorite Quote: “I got you”
Mr. Ned & Mrs. Bertric Armstrong CHILDREN: They have 4 children; 1 daughter and 3 sons; and 15 foster children THEY MET at a gas station THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because of their faith in God ADVICE: Compromising, Consideration and Communication are the key for Closeness. Always forgive and never end a day mad. (Don’t sleep on the sofa) Favorite Quote: “Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and He will direct your action”
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Roger and Yolanda Haley
Andre and Deborah Vation
Bryan and Roslind Smith
Rodney and Jacqueline Moore
Michael and Connie Greer
Jeremiah and Marguritte Johnson
Chester and Regina Burns
Tyron and Devona Smith
Gordon and Rhonda Edwards
Edward and Barbara Lewis
Elton and Sheri Garrett
Willie and Lakesha Toliver
Steve and Andrea McPherson
Tezamasun and Goody Howard
David and Tenna Kirk
Leslie and Cozette Johnson
Adrian and Janelle Alves
Brandon and Jamila Thomas
Mr. Chester & Mrs. Regina Burns – 31 years CHILDREN: Lakiesha 42, Tameka 41, Michael 38,Seporia 39, Corrium 38 THEY MET in elementary school, 1st and 2nd grade. He knew she was going to be his wife one day, and his dreams came true. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they both became greater followers of Jesus Christ. The secret was to quit fighting each other and begin fighting together for their marriage. ADVICE: Hot heads and cold hearts never solved anything.
calls, because Elton was much too old for Sheri at that time. Sheri’s junior year Elton asked if he could come to the football game to see her perform. The next day Elton went to visit Sheri at her house, it was “Love at second sight.” THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they live a Christian life.
Mr. Vick & Mrs. Marilyn Holland – 27 years
CHILDREN: Two sons Boris 36, and Brent 33, and 16 grandchildren THEY MET at age 17, and moved together at 19. Their journey took separate paths at age 26 and came back together at age 50. Gordon’s journey took him through a very long incarceration, and Rhonda’s endured a long, hard road as a single working mother of two sons. Today, their union is one with love, respect, communication and commitment. ADVICE: Seek a relationship with GOD first, communicate, respect, and stay committed to each other. Don’t waste time searching for something you may already have.
CHILDREN: 5 children, ages 40, 38, 37, 33 and 27 THEY MET BC (before Christ) in a club, Vick did not have the courage to approach Marilyn. Ironically, months later, his roommate introduced him to the same lady he saw in the club and her roommate, by saying “that one is mine (Marilyn) you can have the other one.” Vick knew then that she was going to be his Queen. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL because their consistent, steadfast, unmovable relationship with God. It cements their commitment to one another. Love, respect, and consistent communication is how they’ve stayed together. ADVICE: Matthew 18:19-20 “Again I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven; for where two or three come together in my name, there I am in the midst.”
Mr. Ken & Mrs. Regina Frazier – 19 years
Mr. Steve & Mrs. Andrea McPherson – 38 years
Mr. Gordon & Mrs. Rhonda Edwards – 3 years
CHILDREN: 2 sons Martrel 28, Ken Jr. 24 ; 1 daughter Kendall 18 THEY MET as undergrads in the 90s. They shared a couple of classes while attending El Centro Community College. They worked together on a couple of class assignments and grew fond of each other from that point on. They shared several things in common: growing up in a rough neighborhood, having immediate and extended family in the Dallas area, having sons from previous relationships, having a true thirst for knowledge, and strong desires to become successful. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL partially because they are a “blended family.” No one even notices this fact unless they mention it. Shortly after marriage Ken adopted Regina’s son, to solidify their bond as a family unit.
Mr. Elton, Sr & Mrs. Sheri Garrett – 33 years CHILDREN: Marioe LaKeith Thompson 42, LaTasha Dvette Wilson 41, Crystal Lynne Garrett 28, Elton Dexter Garrett II 24. THEY MET in 1975 at Lincoln High School in Dallas, Sheri was a freshman, and Elton was a freshman in college. They were introduced by Sheri’s best friend, Dorothy, at band practice. Elton was a top recruited football player at SMU, and the coaches invited him to work with the players. They only had a few phone
CHILDREN: Steven McPherson age 39 THEY MET in high school THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they have been together so long that they know each other pretty well. Learning to communicate with each other has helped them stay together. ADVICE: when times get rough, hang in there, it will get better.
Mr. Rodney & Mrs. Jacqueline Moore – 19 years CHILDREN: Rodney Moore 19, Danielle Moore 16 They were introduced by Rodney’s cousin. THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL is how they are able to open up and be honest with each other through the good and the bad. Their secret to staying together is taking time to one another, and dating and romancing one another They are best friends, and most importantly they keep God at the center of their marriage. ADVICE: Respect, support, love and communicate with other. Be faithful and true. Love each other with all your heart. Favorite Quote: “Sexiness wears thin after a while and beauty fades, but to be married to a man who makes you laugh every day, ahhh, now that’s real love.”
Mr. Bryan & Mrs. Rosalyn Smith – 24 years CHILDREN: Jonathan 25 and Bryan 24 THEY MET in Austin, TX, at a restaurant with friends. Bryan and Rosalyn danced and conversed all night. They exchanged numbers and the rest is history! WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL is the ole adage “opposites attract”. They both have very different backgrounds, and were raised differently. Rosalyn was raised in a military household, and was exposed to various experiences as a youth and teenager. Bryan was raised in the projects of East Austin by a single parent in poverty.
Mr. Willie & Mrs. Lakesha Toliver – 23 years CHILDREN: Willie Jr 23, Dari’on 21 and Leondra 19 THEY MET on a bus ride, where he stepped in as one of his friends was being disrespectful. They have been together ever since. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL is learning that love hides a lot of stuff you don’t like and can’t stand. And it’s ok to disagree and still get along. ADVICE: As a wife: be your husbands help mate and friend. As a husband: take your family to church and be the man of the house.
Mr. Andre & Mrs. Deborah Vation – 38 years CHILDREN: Andre Jamir’s Vation 34, Ashley Sabridia Vation 29 THEY MET on March 19th 40 years ago through mutual friends. They arranged a blind date to see if they would like each other. They did, and give God the glory that they’re still together today! WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL is they have kept God in it and everyone else out of it. They have mutual respect, love, integrity, trust and a heart to forgive. ADVICE: First and foremost, Jesus must be the center of the marriage. Have no hidden agenda. Stick together as one, not allowing anything or anyone to get between you. Keep the romance sizzling til “death do you part”!
Mr. Russell & Mrs. Cheryl Williamson – 24 years YOUR FIRST THOUGHT WHEN YOU RECEIVED NOTIFICATION: Being nominated took us to a place of quiet reflection and gratitude for God keeping us as a couple. HOW THEY MET: We met in Durham, NC while out separately with friends. I thought he would be a great catch for my friend, I told her that she should introduce herself to him. Interestingly enough she was the stand in bride at our wedding rehearsal. “We have stayed together through many storms because of our
belief in God, and the knowledge that God honors the marriage. We also believe in forgiveness, and showing one another grace through the worst of times is a true reflection of our love for God.” ADVICE: “Keep God at the center of your marriage. You should be one another’s best friends. Don’t keep secrets from one another.”
Mr. Edward & Mrs. Barbara Lewis – 40 years CHILDREN: Edward Lewis III 39, Heather Lewis 37, Robin Lewis Rounds 34. Grandchildren: Kyler Minor 10 and Jaden Bailey 7 HOW THEY MET: They met when Edward went to Barbara’s place of employment to apply for a job WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL is because they have a mutual respect for one another and value each others opinions and interests, and they are committed to their marriage. ADVICE: Keep faith in God, and pray over your problems and important decisions. Favorite Quote: “Let’s Stay Together”
Mr. Leslie & Mrs. Cozette Johnson – 49 years CHILDREN: Delecia 47, Quindalyn 45, Leslie Jr. 29 THEY MET in elementary school at age 7, Leslie saw Cozette from across the portables. In the 4th grade Cozette’s family moved from South Dallas to Oak Cliff, and shortly after Leslie’s family did too, and Cozette was the first face he saw when he walked into his new classroom. ADVICE: Be genuinely in love with each other, have patience with each other, and marriage is what you make it, be willing to stick through it and it will work.
Mr. Ricardo & Mrs. Isha Miller -16 years THEY MET: Giving his testimony at church of his street gang life and how God transformed him to work with children, she was completely smitten. Yes I love Jesus, but in that moment, the man in the red jacket in from The Bahamas caught my eye and I knew he was the one I wanted. I was singing in a Gospel Group and we were on to share that night. He heard us sing and He invited our singing group of 23 to the Bahamas to host a concert for children. THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because after 16 years, 4 miscarriages, humble beginnings of him being an immigrant who worked odd jobs to make ends meet and holding our lives together through working as partners in ministry it was quite sobering. Knowing our story, both from single parent homes, him a child of a mother of 5 doing it alone and me a child whose family was ravished by the tragic kidnapping and murder of my mother...the fact that we overcome such odds everyday, I find encouragement.
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2016 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leader Awards. It is such a privilege to recognize these leaders who have made an impact on the lives of women and girls in North Texas. The award recipients will be honored at the Leadership Forum & Awards Dinner, presented by AT&T, and co-chaired by Margaret Jordan and Debbie Taylor.
Students interested in joining the band, including incoming freshmen for the upcoming school year, are also invited to attend. The daylong event called Super Saturday is designed to engage current and future band students. The day will conclude with a musical showcase for parents and other invited guests to attend. The music workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 23. The evening showcase for the Lincoln community begins at 7 p.m.
April 22
Maulana Dotch Golf Classic presented by Bishop Arts CrossFit. at Cedar Crest Golf Course, 1800 Southerland Avenue, Dallas, Texas. 75203. The tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start. The event includes breakfast, lunch, golf awards, and prizes. Last year the classic was for women only, but this year everyone is welcome to play - women, men, and juniors.
April 23
2016 Oak Cliff Chamber Gala - SOARING TO NEW HEIGHT from 6PM to 10PM CDT at the Hilton Anatole, Imperial Ballroom, 2201 N. Stemmons Fwy.Dallas, TX 75207
**** Dallas Black Marriage Day Celebration at 5pm at the Omni Hotel in downtown Dallas
******* The real Warrior hit maker Turbulence Live in Concert | at aldeez sports Bar & Grill 7879 Spring Valley Rd. Dallas TX ****** Lincoln High holds Super Saturday band workshop, showcase - Lincoln High School and Communications/Humanities Magnet will host a music workshop and introduction to the Wall of Sound band Saturday,
PCCenter’s 15th Anniversary Tea 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM DeSoto Campus 1229 East Pleasant Run Road DeSoto, TX 75115 HOST:PCCenter 972-224-9800
April 30
Garland Heritage Celebration 2016: Bankhead Highway 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Heritage Crossing, Downtown Garland
********** The Black Academy of Arts and Letters presents Ties and Tux IV, a night of Hollywood glamour and Dallas glitter saluting stages, screen and television actor Blair Underwood with special performances by TBAAL student artists at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, at 7p.m.
April 28
********** Southern Gateway Project Aesthetic Design Charrette The City of Dallas’ Planning and Urban Design Department will host a Southern Gateway Design Charrette. Stakeholders will be engaged and will have an opportunity to provide input on the look and feel of I-35E and US 67. The meeting will be held at: Beckley Saner Rec Center 114 W. Hobson Dallas, 75224 Large Meeting Room 6:00 PM—7:30 PM
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******* Sankofa Talks- Will be a powerful and unforgettable event! Speakers will include: Prof. Griff- Of the legendary Hip Hop Group Public Enemy Topic: Black Unified God Theory Dr. Mwalimu Baruti- Founder of Akoben House Afrikan Centered Publishing Company Topic: The Maafa: Damages Beyond Repair Prof. James Small- Pan-Afrikan activist scholar CEO of The Sanaa Lodge Hotel in Ghana Topic: Pan-Afrikan Culture & Spirituality David Banner- Rapper, record producer, actor & activist Topic: The Black Experience Hosted by: Comedian Cecil (Shuckey Duckey) Armstrong Food will be available 616 W. Kiest Blvd Dallas, TX 75232 469.297.6404 Log on to www.sankofaglobal.com Tickets also available@ Sankofa Arts Lounge- 205A E. Camp Wisdom * Duncanville, TX 75116 and The Dock Bookshop 6637 Meadowbrook Drive * Fort Worth, TX 76112
Taylor at vtaylor2@dcccd.edu or 214-860-2443.
**** American Broadcasting School will be hosting a HUGE sports symposium on April 30th at the Arlington campus! The event will be starting at 9am and lasting until 3pm
****** Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Theta Alpha Chapter presents its 14th annual Gumbo Cookoff & Festival LakeWest YMCA 3737 Goldman Street, Dallas
TRI Cities NAACP Red Carpet Gala, recognizing ACT-SO winners 7pm at Clarion Hotel in DeSoto
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson hosts The 16th Annual “A World of Women for World Peace” Conference 9.30-11.30 am at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora Street, Dallas RSVP at 214-922-8885 ***** Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Alpha Merit Group Beautillion Hilton Garden Inn located at Market Center in Dallas, TX. The key note speaker will be Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Erik Wilson. The theme of this year’s event is “Motivating Young Men for Leadership, Service & Excellence.
April 26 The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) will celebrate the 9th annual Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Brené Brown on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 12 p.m. at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 N. Olive Street. A VIP sponsor reception will be held following the luncheon in a private room at the Sheraton from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Proceeds support DCAC’s work in improving the lives of abused children in Dallas County and providing national leadership on child abuse issues.
Second Annual Hip Hop Festival at El Centro, Produced by El Centro College’s American Minorities Studies (HUMA 2319), is scheduled for April 26-27 in the student center and is FREE and open to the public. The event was created as a way for the community to celebrate hip hop, create opportunities for mentorship, open up the space for community building, and engaging in an intellectual discourse on issues and concepts surrounding Hip Hop culture. For more information, contact hip hop studies Professor Vanessa
****** National Council of Negro Women - Goodloe Section Inaugural Golf Classic , Country View Golf Club 240 W. Beltline Road, Lancaster, TX 75146
May 2 SAVE THE DATE for the unveiling of the third edition of Who’s Who In Black Dallas will be Monday, May 2nd at the Perot Museum beginning at 6:30 p.m.
May 5 Richard Sayles & Veronica Roth Sayles Invite you to attend a General Election Reception for JUDGE PHYLLIS LISTER BROWN, 162nd Civil District Court 6:00-8:00 p.m. at 3930 Shorecrest Drive Dallas, Texas 75209
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Balch Springs Chamber 5th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Waterview Golf Club 9509 Waterview Parkway Rowlett TX, 75089 Friday, May 6, 2016 - Tee off Time: 1:00pm Check-In and Lunch at 11:30 Partial Proceeds to Benefit Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation
May 7 Woman of Strength Ministry, Inc Mother’s Day Luncheon Back by Popular Demand! Ed Johnson, III “Will The Real Woman Please Stand Up?” (Part 2) Tommy Young West, Cheree Cooks Created2Worship YOU CAN RSVP NOW! email: gantt.donna@gmail.com or call: 214-538-7008 ***** Derrick L. Geter’s Kids’ Day in the Park @ Derrick L. Geter Park in Oak Cliff 11am - 3pm 2300 Scotland Drive | Dallas, TX 75216 *Open to the Public* | *Free Admission*
MAY 14 POETIC VISIONS WILL PRESENT “THE LOVE JONES EXPERIENCE @ 730PM at THE BLACK ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS IN THE NAOMI BRUTON THEATRE , FEATURING AN EVENING OF POETRY & LOVE SONGS WITH DFW FAVORITE RUDY VEE, MUSIQ SOULCHILD and GRAMMY WINNER LALAH HATHAWAY, WITH A LOVING TRIBUTE TO HER FATHER ,DONNY HATHAWAY ****** The Miss Black Texas US Ambassador Pageant is currently accepting applications and is open to any young ladies, 14-26. The pageant is August 6, 2016 in Dallas with the location tbd ****** Launch of the DFW Chapter - NAMC at Globe Life Park, Hosted by the Texas Rangers on May 19, 2016 from 6pm to 8pm.
May 27 The “All White” Multicultural Affair is a fundraiser for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center & its Social Services Program, which provides financial assistance to more than 29,000 families annually in the form of food, utility, & rental assistance. This event is from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Women’s museum, 3800 Parry Avenue. Guests can enjoy a fashion show sponsored by the Modeltude Agency, live performers, an art exhibit, vendors, food, drinks and music. White attire is required. Visit www.mlkculturalaffair.com for more information regarding tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
June 4 African American Museum Annual Gala, Omni Hotel, Downtown Dallas
June 6 Second Annual Fairways for Leaders Golf Tournament at Hackberry Creek Country Club, Las Colinas, TX Hosted by: Life School
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Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans over 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@yahoo.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.
Hi Alma. I’m divorcing my husband of 24 years. (The ink is just about dry) We have been apart for the last 3 years. I’m new to dating again. I’ve been with my new guy for 2 years. We met on eHarmony. He’s amazing inside & out and I love him. I’m 47. My guy is 46. He is divorced. He has been divorced for 2.5 years. He was apart from his ex for 3 years before the divorce was final. So he’s been single for 5.5 years. I believe in marriage and I do want to get married again. How long should I date him? What’s enough time to give a man to pop the question? – Elizabeth Hi Elizabeth – You’re not quite free! Until the ink dries you’re still legally married, pretty woman. TBT you have yet to
join the squad of single sisterhood and trust me when I say, there are huge differences between each stage of marriage, separation and divorce. All three phases has its own umbrella of uncertainties. Like me, you married young. You’ve spent a large part of your life with one fella, exercising the commonality of compromise. This explains your comfort in cohabitation, longing for togetherness, and an extended view for two. Ain’t nothing wrong with that – but wait, for goodness sake and let’s pull up for a minute to reevaluate. What if you take more time to center and focus on you? Figure out your likes and dislikes independently, without the consideration of another. Have you taken a vacation alone? Sign up for a class you’ve always
wanted to try or learn a new language. Use this time to be good to yourself. Your first marriage ended in divorce, that doesn’t mean you’re lacking, unlovable or incomplete. Okay, you’ve met a new guy, that’s cool. Allow him to come to the conclusion of marriage on his own, not meet a demand or ultimatum. I understand it’s been two years, but there’s no set limit to how long a great relationship should last before marriage, that’s a personal choice. You and I both know that marriage doesn’t make a relationship better nor does it complete who you are as a woman. You’ve had 25 years of practicing to be a good wife, live and love yourself unmarried for a few more years to come. You said dating’s still new to you, and if that’s the case, this isn’t the time to remarry. If and or when that time rolls around, you won’t need to Ask Alma, you and he will know, that you know that you know. And oh what a joy it will be!
Rebuilding Your Flood-Damaged Home As a result of the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred March 7-29, 2016, the state and FEMA are working to provide technical assistance to Texas communities about flood insurance and rebuilding issues. BEFORE Starting Repairs after ANY Damage to Your Home or Business, Contact Your Local Building Official and/or Floodplain Manager · Learn about National Flood Insurance Program regulations regarding substantial damage and improvement BEFORE starting to make repairs. · Ask for a Substantial Damage Determination from your local building official or floodplain manager. They will provide specific details regarding local ordinance requirements which will help you decide the best options for rebuilding. · Local Floodplain Management requirements for new construction will apply to substantial improvements. The building must be brought into compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This may include elevating the building, relocating the building to an area outside of the highrisk flood zone, or demolishing the building and rebuilding in compliance. · Learn specific re-building requirements for your community. Building Permits - Necessary after Any Natural Disaster · Consult local building officials for information and permits when considering new construction or repairs on property affected by recent flooding, tornados/high winds, fire, winter storms, and/or earthquake. · Obtaining building permits for homes or businesses located within a high-risk flood area is especially important, as additional permits may be required, such as a development permit, land use permit or zoning permit, depending on the property location.
· Local governments cannot reduce or ignore the floodplain requirements for building or repairs no matter what the cause of the damage. · Repair projects must meet community building codes and flood-damage prevention ordinances. · Residents are required to start construction and repair only after they have received permits from their local building department. Whether or not your community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program is a local decision. To participate in the program, communities establish and enforce standards to meet the minimum NFIP standards. The local standards are applied uniformly to all structures within their jurisdiction. For additional information on the NFIP program and flood insurance, see www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/. Substantial Damage Determinations · According to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards, if a structure – not including land value – has sustained damage by any source that is 50 percent or more of the pre-disaster market value, it is considered to be substantially damaged. · In Texas, local officials may request the Federal Emergency Management Agency provide technical assistance to collect information about damage to structures from the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred March 7- 29, 2016. From that information, local officials make a substantial damage determination based on their own local ordinances. · If your local officials have determined a residential structure in a special flood hazard area has been substantially damaged by any source, the owner generally has three options: o Elevate the building to the base flood elevation or a height determined by local officials if higher than base flood elevation; o Relocate the structure outside the floodplain; or o Demolish the structure. Non-residential structures may be made compliant by “floodproofing.” For guidance on floodproofing, see www.fema. gov/national-flood-insurance-program-2/floodproofing.
Black Wall Street Tour and Ceremony Tulsa, Oklahoma Sunday May 29, 2016 Charter Bus Departing Dallas to Tulsa at 7:30 am from The Act of Change 3200 Lancaster Rd Suite #623, Dallas, TX 75216 $60 per seat. Departing Tulsa to Dallas after Activities Late Sunday Evening Please bring your own food & drink as it will be a long day.
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There’s a Reason Life Happens I subscribe to a personal theory that our suffering is an integral part of God’s plan to ready us for the struggle of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Suffering in some ways is a prerequisite for strengthening one’s spiritual muscle. I look at Christ’s time in the desert as a toughening or cleansing that readied Him for the task ahead. Given my perspective I offer to you that for me it is difficult to respect the opinion of someone who has led the so called “charmed life” or, someone who was born with the proverbial silver spoon in a cavity free mouth. It’s hard, if not impossible, to listen to someone talk with certainty about things they’ve never seen or places they’ve never been. My belief is that God teaches in a manner few of us will ever truly understand. I honestly believe that when He chooses you, when it’s your time, He has a unique way of communicating who’s really in charge. And, if the truth be told, it ain’t us. When God is talking to you, you eventually come to know it. Take notes on this. “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but (rather) painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12:11.
As far as I’m concerned, we’re all in training, believe it or not,
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to fight in God’s war. Whether being forged in a fiery furnace or stuck in a tailspin of perceived despair and hopelessness, each one of us is being battle tested in anticipation that one day, we will be called to arms. This struggle, these experiences, they bring about wisdom; a spiritual wisdom from a spiritual perspective that I believe must be shared. It must be. Otherwise, God keeps you in a perpetual classroom where life constantly gives you a new place to go to the bathroom. You haven’t learned anything, so life keeps kicking your…well, you get the picture. When you finally realize the One trying to tell you something is God, then a wondrous thing begins to happen. You listen more intently and learn more eagerly. Like the child who discovers walking leads to the joy of running, or the baby who discovers his own hand, the possibilities seem endless. The mind says ‘tell me
more.’ The spirit says ‘Thank you Jesus.’ At that very moment, it is my belief that God let’s us know we’re able to withstand, overcome, rise above and win the battle of carrying the message of salvation. Christ is savior. At that moment, we also move from being in the classroom to being on the battlefield where Satan keeps score. You remember those days back in school when you actually studied and were prepared for the test? Confidence oozed from you. When God has been the lesson planner, the study partner, the instructor, it doesn’t matter how much Satan wants it to be a Net Flix Night. “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12. Our job then is to recognize and represent; recognize the hell we’re going through is not without purpose. The most important message of the day is to understand who (Jesus) has suffered the most and why. “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.” Luke 12:32. May God bless and keep you always.
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Continental Societies, Inc., Dallas Chapter holds conference for young men Continental Societies, Inc., Dallas Chapter presents An Affair for Him, a conference for boys and young men 12-18 years of age April 30, 2016. 8:00 am-5:00 pm Continental Societies, Inc., an international public service organization dedicated to the cultural welfare and socioeconomic
development of underprivileged children and youth. The organization was founded in June 1956 and incorporated nationally in 1972. Continental Societies Inc. celebrates sixty years of service to children and youth in 42 chapters in 19 states in the Continental USA, District of Columbia and Bermuda and is continuing to grow. The Dallas Chapter of Continentals is presenting a day-long program for
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under-served young men, entitled An Affair for Him. The conference is designed for students 12-18 years of age. The theme for this year's event is "The Dream is Possible". This free event will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 8:00 am-4:00 pm at the University of North Texas at Dallas, 7300 University Hills Blvd. Dallas, TX 75241. There will be approximately 50-75 young men attending the event.
GSU president visits Metroplex "If we're going to compete we have to have things to offer to students so they can make Grambling their first choice," University President Dr. Willie D. Larkin told the crowd that gathered in support of Grambling State University (GSU), recently. This particular event was four hours away from campus. Although stretched many miles, the Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Reception at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas was held to strengthen ties for student success. "We're here because we want to be collaborative with you," Interim Vice President of Advancement, Research & Development Otto O. Meyers, III said. The audience consisted of business leaders and concerned GSU alumni who wanted to know ways to help the well-known Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) institution. "I need you to communicate with your fellow graduates, I need you to get behind the new president and support him," Larkin said. His comments were poignant. His message was clear. As the fourth GSU president in the past 10 years, Larkin spoke to the heart of giving dollars. "People have to trust you. They have to trust the
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process," he said. "You have to be transparent." Although many GSU alumni networks are successfully raising money, it does little to benefit the school. "A lot of chapters raise money, but they keep it in the chapter," Larkin said. "If you keep it in chapter we can't count it towards money raised." Larkin shared that creative ideas are coming forward and stressed the importance of providing cutting-edge opportunities to meet societal demands. He stated that more than 1900 students have been accepted for the upcoming school year and spoke on the need to, "close the deal." "5500 students gives a great cushion to work with," he added. Larkin entertained many more questions, with answers proving his dedication to transparency. "When I first came to GSU, my promise was do no harm," Larkin said, emphasizing his desire to "keep to that promise." From academics to athletics to conditions of campus facilities, the audience was well-informed with a commitment from Larkin to address the issues. Larkin feels what GSU can accomplish requires the help of others.
The conference will include presentations by businessmen, medical professionals, educators, law enforcement professionals and sports professionals from around the metroplex. Presenters will provide workshops and skills development, focusing on the Continental Societies five-point programmatic thrust: Health, Education, Employment, Recreation and Arts & Humanities. Some of the presenters are Senator
Royce West, Dr. Jelani Ingram, and Skye Dawson (Detroit Pistons). According to Rita C. White, event coordinator, An Affair for Him has been a positive forum for the distribution of information to young men in the community. The Continentals are committed to this project and its success. We believe the information provided will aid these students in choosing and developing goals for the future.
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The NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics is a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. ACT-SO includes 29 competitions in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual and culinary arts. Almost 300,000 young people have participated from the
program since its inception. ACT-SO is rooted in the firm conviction that all students can succeed and compete at the same or superior levels as their counterparts in classrooms, boardrooms and laboratories across this nation and abroad. ACT-SO includes 29 competitions in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual and culinary arts. Almost 300,000 young people have participated in the program since its inception. Some notable alums of this competition include: Jada PinkettSmith, Lauryn Hill, Michael Beach, Tanarive Due, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Singleton, Mae Jemison, Kanye West, Anthony Anderson and many others. www.naacp.org
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The Committee, through promotion, developed an information brochure, secured contributing sponsors and presented 57 initial students at a luncheon attended by 300 persons and awarded $1,000 in scholarships and grants. Thus began the Alpha Merit Group activities. Over the past 50 years Alpha Merit Group has mentored and counseled over 1,000 young male students, awarded over $100,000.00 in scholarships and grants. Over the years the focus of Alpha Merit remains imbedded in the principle
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group with similar activities; parent/ child partnership development. Counseling, Career OrientationScholarship-School Selection: Activities include listings developed for quality part time employment as well as discussions and preparation for seeking part-time employment; special information on colleges including an annual college fair where over 30 colleges and universities are represented; annual Beautillion where seniors compete for scholarship awards; scholarship awards banquet recognition;
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