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By Cheryl Smith
Know messages you’re sending
During a recent visit to Virginia, I stopped in at a restaurant and the Black man behind the counter had on a nice looking tee shirt with the words blazing across his chest: “Make America Trap Again.� I asked him what it meant and he said, “nothing.� I told him that it meant something. So the rest of our conversation went like this: Him: No, it doesn’t mean anything at all. Me: Really. Him: Yes, I served in the military and I know it doesn’t mean anything. Me: Well, I’m a journalist and I know it does. Also thanks for your service. Him: I just like the shirt. The words mean nothing. Me: So if it said ‘all women are whores’ because you like the way it looks you would wear it? Him: Yes I would. Me: (thinking there’s nothing I can do here) Cool. End of discusMake sion but America not my Trap thought Again process. The scene took me back to when a female student came to my class in a tee shirt with the recycle symbol on it, accompanied by the words: I recycle men. I took up most of the entire class period explaining why that shirt was wrong on so many I RECYCLE fronts. The student, who was all of 18, MEN! had basically the same response as the ““grown-behind,“ ex-military guy who was definitely not 18 and should know better! She said that the shirt matched her belt and shoes and she saw absolutely nothing wrong with the words. “It’s just a shirt,� she proclaimed. She finally relented but it wasn’t until a few of the male students said they wouldn’t let their sister or their girlfriend leave out of the house in a shirt bearing those words. Which brings me to my truth! Too often I hear people, usually in response to a criticism or challenge, say, “Nobody’s perfect.� Well guess what, I know there is only one Cheryl Smith so my truth is that I strive for perfection in everything I do. And that is what everyone should do. Sure you are going to make mistakes but know the difference between a mistake and flat out use of poor judgment. Be the best YOU that you can be. Unfortunately many don’t see it that way. This thing we call a body should be cherished. We should begin teaching that message at a very young age. Some might find that task somewhat difficult because you aren’t ready to be an example for others to follow. Let’s be real. So many post stuSee MY TRUTH, page 6
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Celebration of love for a queen Waco Alumnae Chapters. She served in South Dallas Concert Choir, Dallas Metroplex Musicians Association, Dallas Metroplex Wiley College Alumni Association, Dallas Retired Teachers Association, Accompanist - Paul Quinn College Concert Choir, Pianist - Curator’s Forum - African American Museum “Tea at Three�, Pianist - Dallas Chapter - National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Awards Luncheon, Accompanist - Paul Robeson Concert Series, featuring Bobby Simmons, Baritone - African Ameri-
Mrs. Alyce Goff celebrates turning
100
Alyce Roberta Gay Goff was honored recently as she celebrated her 100th birthday in DeSoto. A long-time educator, she was initiated into the Alpha Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in 1942 at Wiley College. She is a member of Glen Oaks United Methodist Church and she has belonged to the Tyler Alumnae and
can Museum, Accompanist Townview High School band students in UIL competition, Faith-Based Caregiver Ministry - Crest Moore King UMC (now Community UMC), Pianist - Camp Wisdom, Crest Moore King and Glen Oaks United Methodist Churches. Mrs. Goff is an author, and she was named Musician of the Year – Dallas Metroplex Musicians Association, along with numerous other honors. Last year she was recognized for 75 years of membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
ArtCentre of Plano debuts the Harlem Renaissance Collection From July 26th - September 22nd, 2018, a selection of artworks and objects from The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection will be on view at the ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St., Plano, TX 75074. The exhibition focuses on the important cultural significance of the era that became known as the Harlem Renaissance (1918-37), and highlights the brilliant community of scholars, artists, writers, and activists that made it so. The exhibition is presented by Toyota NA. Bernard and Shirley Kinsey are guided by the principals of “to whom much is given, much is required,� and strive to live “a life of no regrets.� Brought together by activism and married more than five decades, the successful couple has
Khalil, Shirley and Bernard Kinsey
raised millions of dollars for numerous organizations and college programs, including their alma mater, Florida A&M University. Mrs. Kinsey is a member of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Mr. Kinsey is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. They have a passion for sharing the story of African American
achievement and contribution, and in one of the largest private collections of African American art and history, have amassed artifacts, ephemera and artwork spanning over 500 years. Together with their son Khalil (General Manager and Curator), and with education as the focus, the Kinsey family see themselves as caretakers, sharing what they’ve collected with museum visitors around the world. Click here for more information about the Kinseys and their collection. The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection has been on national tour since 2007, and has been seen by over 10 million visitors. See KINSEY, page 7
Jackson pushes for Federal Anti-Lynching Law By Jeffrey L. Boney
If history has proven one thing, it’s that when Reverend Jesse L. Jackson speaks, the nation tends to always listen. Rev. Jackson continues to use his voice to speak on an atrocity that has plagued Black people for decades—the horrific act of lynching. While in town to receive the 2018 Lifetime Legacy Award from the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) at their NNPA Awards National Leg-
Reverend Jesse L. Jackson
acy Awards Black Tie Gala and Annual Convention in Norfolk, Virginia, Rev. Jackson spoke to NNPA publish-
ers about the need to adopt legislation to address the despicable act of lynching. “Lynching should be a federal crime,� Rev. Jackson told the group of publishers at the NNPA Annual Convention. “Blacks are still being lynched today. Not just with a rope. Unarmed Blacks are being killed on a regular basis and it must be addressed. More people were killed after slavery than before slavery. Prior to the ending of slavery we were considered assets, but after slavery we were con-
sidered a threat, because we could vote. We need this legislation now.� Rev. Jackson believes that addressing the issue of lynching in this country is long overdue, and he has been aggressively pushing for members of Congress to step up to the plate and officially make lynching a federal crime. Rev. Jackson told NNPA publishers that he has spoken with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and many other top congressio-
nal lawmakers about this issue. As a result of Rev. Jackson’s targeted efforts, Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) recently introduced a bill to amend section 249 of title 18 in the United States Code, specifying lynching as a hate crime act. After Rep. Rush introduced his bill, the three African American lawmakers in the U.S. Senate followed suit by drafting bipartisan legislation to classify lynching as a hate crime that would carry a See JACKSON, page 7
Parquet-Taylor named VP & station manager
at CBS television stations’ Dallas-Fort Worth properties Andrea Parquet-Taylor has been promoted to Vice President and Station Manager at KTVT-TV (CBS 11) and KTXA-TV (TXA 21), the CBS-owned stations in Dallas-Fort Worth. The announcement was made Monday by Peter Dunn, President, CBS Television Stations, and Gary Schneider, President and General Manager, CBS 11 and TXA 21. Parquet-Taylor will report to Schneider and work closely with him on supervising all departments at the duopoly. She assumes this new role after spending most of
the past 18 years as a local news executive. Prior to joining CBS 11 and TXA 21 as Vice President and News Director in February 2017, Parquet-Taylor served as the News Director at WNCN-TV, the CBS affiliate in Raleigh-Durham; WXYZ-TV in Detroit; WRAL-TV and WRAZTV in Raleigh-Durham and WMAR-TV in Baltimore. Parquet-Taylor’s successor as News Director at CBS 11 and TXA 21 will be announced at a later date. “Since joining our CBS Television Stations family, it has become clear to us that Andrea is well-suited
Andrea Parquet-Taylor
to make the transition from being a news director to becoming a station manager who helps lead an entire local broadcast-digital or-
ganization,� Dunn said. “We look forward to seeing her make the most of this opportunity to take on a bigger role at CBS 11, TXA 21 and the stations’ digital platforms.� “Andrea has impressed us from Day One,� Schneider said. “As our news director, her poise, leadership and decision-making skills have been outstanding. It is clear that she has a lot more to offer as a leader, beyond the newsroom, and I am excited to see her take on this much bigger role at our stations.�
“I am grateful to Peter and Gary for their faith in me and providing this amazing opportunity to learn and grow,� Parquet-Taylor said. “I will miss being with my friends and colleagues in the newsroom on a fulltime basis, but I am really happy to continue to be under the same roof with them while venturing into new areas.� Parquet-Taylor holds a bachelor’s degree in communications arts and sciences from Michigan State University.