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It’s State Fair Time!

Winners of the 2015 Big Tex Choice Awards announced

It’s finally here, the moment you’ve all been waiting for – the highly-anticipated decision that denotes the ultimate achievement in fair food. Presenting guests with an ample assortment of tasty treats, this year’s finalists proved that there is no shortage of creativity when it comes to the Big Tex® Choice Awards.

After tasting all eight foods and carefully evaluating each item, the all-star panel of judges has made its tallies and cast its final votes. Drum roll please…and the winners are: Best Tasting goes to Christi Erpillo for Fernie’s Holy Moly Carrot Cake Roly, while Isaac Rousso takes the title of Most Creative for his Smoky Bacon Margarita. In addition to their winning titles, both champions received a set of Michelin Defender LTX tires as an added bonus.

A finalist in nine of the past 11 competitions, Christi Erpillo is no stranger to the Big Tex Choice Awards – or the State Fair of Texas for that matter. Serving as concessionaires at the Fair for 47 years now, Christi’s family is known for first introducing the funnel cake It was fun for all at the awards competition. Photo credit: Kelly Patino - Townview H.S. to the State Fair of Texas in the early 1980s. Taking a unique spin on adds a subtle smoky taste to a traditionally tangy drink. Undisputedly a a traditional dessert, Fernie’s Holy Moly Carrot Cake Roly turns carrot cake into a heaven-filled roll. Golden-baked bread swirled with cinnamon has frontrunner in the creative category, this drink takes the smokiness of freshlybeen flattened and filled with moist carrot cake, plump raisins and crunchy cooked bacon and infuses it into a frozen lime margarita. With just a hint julienned carrots. Rolled with a light coating of cream cheese and then of smoke, this creation still captures the zesty citrus flavor of a traditional breaded in a mixture of panko, graham crackers, cinnamon and nutmeg – margarita. Finished off with a pinch of bacon crumbles on top, this thirstquenching drink is served in a collectible souvenir cup for an added funky flair. holy moly this is far from your typical dessert!

With two finalists in the Big Tex Choice Awards this year, Isaac Rousso hit Fairgoers can sip on this refreshing beverage and cool off from the Texas heat! home with the Smoky Bacon Margarita. An unconventional pairing of flavors Contains alcohol – must be 21 years of age.

With such a solid list of contenders in the final eight, this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards posed quite a challenge for the judges, who were tasked with picking only two winners. Going up against these winners, and proving to be very worthy opponents, the other foods that made it to the final round include: Chicken Fried Lobster with Champagne Gravy by Abel Gonzales, Cowboy Corn Crunch by Isaac Rousso, Deep Fried Alligator’s Egg Nest

by Cassy Jones, Fried Beer-Battered Buffalo by James Barrera, Lone Star Pork Handle by Justin Martinez and Pretzel-Crusted Pollo Queso by Allan Weiss.

The annual event requires several judges to complete the ever-so-difficult job of taste-testing all eight finalists. This year’s judges were: Devin Harris, Dallas Mavericks point guard and member of the 2009 NBA All-Star Team; Drew Pearson, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and host of “Big Game Sunday”; Dan Rodo, YouTube phenomenon and host of new TV show “Let’s Go! DFW”; John Tesar, renowned chef and owner of local restaurants Knife, Oak and El Bolero; Tiffinni Young, Dallas native, community leader and Dallas City Councilwoman for District 7. Serving as the sixth judge, audience member Bridget Russell was lucky enough to get her name picked from the random drawing and fill the spot of special guest judge. Leading the awards ceremony as emcee was talk show host Donovan Lewis of Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket. Although all of the judges were crowd-favorites, the real show-stopper was a surprise celebrity guest who helped announce the winners while making his first-ever public debut – none other than Big Tex…the mascot.

Now it’s time to get your tickets for the State Fair Classic, featuring Grambling State and Prairie View A&M Universities on September 26. There’ s fun for hte entire family!

Cruise With a Purpose set for late September Alopecia Awareness Theme Song Sets Sail Music is a great way to connect with people and spread positive messages while raising an awareness about the issues affecting humans throughout various walks of life.

One Arlington doctor has boldly gone where no one has before, taking her message across the ocean and into the hearts of many.

Dr. Linda Amerson has officially released the “Cruise With a Purpose” theme song, a “sprightly and funky mix” that highlights her annual awareness cruise that travels to exotic islands & lakes while educating and enlightening attendees on the effects of Alopecia, a condition in which those affected suffer hair loss from the scalp.

The condition can present itself at any time and can affect people of all ages. Dr. Amerson has created a unique opportunity to

reach out to those affected “Cruise With a Purpose” by providing a meaningful is an amusing and moment of relaxation and ingenious way to rally reflection. awareness and support for a condition that touches Dr. Amerson, who has many individuals from all released the track under backgrounds. the moniker “Dr. A,” has been declared the “Singing World-renowned Dr. Hair Doctor” by industry Amerson is an expert in tastemakers after her song her field leading the way was performed at her as a doctor of Trichology inaugural Cruise With a and authority on hair and Purpose, leading her to scalp disorders.

Dr. Linda Amerson record it with the acclaimed Dr. Amerson is making producer Phazz Clark. history while providing valuable resources The track delivers a lively hip-hop beat to people all over the world. Having with a bouncy kick and catchy lyrics. Dr. garnered numerous awards and honors A sings positive words of encouragement throughout her career, Dr. Amerson has once with soulful vocals and drops several savvy again innovated a groundbreaking method to hip-hop bars while connecting with young enlighten and educate with the release of her listeners that have experienced difficulty in theme song “Cruise With a Purpose.” dealing with their peers due to the condition.

Colleagues and industry professionals

are eagerly awaiting to embark on the 2nd Annual Cruise With a Purpose, scheduled to get underway just in time for Alopecia Awareness Month, from Lake Grapevine on the beautiful ‘Tejas Yacht’ from 8-11pm.

The highly anticipated event provides educational scholarships to Mayaah Peppers and Sanah Jivani, a designer fashion showcase featuring Deidre Hardin of copper Signatures, Marquett Murphy-Smith, Andre Terry of IMT Designs, lip-licking catered food, entertainment by Lady Soul, Rich Vann, even Dr. Amerson herself performing the theme song, facts about alopecia, swag bags and dancing.

There are only a few remaining tickets at $99 per person.

Contact Host Dr. Amerson at 817 265 8854. Find out more about Dr. A and her upcoming event by visiting www. hairandscalpessentials.com.

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Garland NAACP Brunch 25th Annual Freedom Fund Brunch and Silent Auction – Garland, Texas The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Garland, Texas Unit- serving the Garland Community will host its 25th annual Freedom Fund brunch and silent auction.

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Silent Auction/10:00 A.M. Brunch Place: Hyatt Place Garland-5101 N President George Bush HwyGarland, TX 75040 2015 Theme “Pursing Liberty in the Face of Injustice” Keynote Speaker / Master of Ceremony Niambi Tillman, FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Timothy Robinson, NAACP Garland Unit Housing Chairman will serve as Master of Ceremony Youth Scholarship Recipients from GISD Elaine Bradley Scholarship – NAACP Garland Youth Council member to be announced GISD African American seniors with the highest GPA will be recognized for each of the seven high schools

Garland Hosts Healthy Living Expo 2015 When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd More Info: GoGreenGarland.org

Outdoor Fest will be bigger and better this year, hosted by the Garland Parks and Recreation Department and Bass Pro Shops.

Guests can learn about outdoor adventure activities including kayaking, archery, off-road biking, campsite cooking, fishing and more. Also outside of the Culwell Center, participate in toilet races and meet adoptable pets from the Garland Animal Shelter.

If you’re looking for tips for a healthy, safe and environmentallyfriendly lifestyle, mark your calendar for Garland’s free Healthy Living Expo. The event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd.

Registration is open for the Expo’s annual H2O 5K, sponsored by the City of Garland’s Water and Stormwater Management departments. This timed race raises awareness about conserving and protecting water resources while encouraging physical fitness.

Healthy You exhibitors will offer a variety of free health screenings, along with helpful insights for nutrition, exercise and more. Flu, pneumococcal and shingles vaccines also will be available for a cost.

“Whether your goals are to get fit, recycle or save money on your utilities, the Expo is the place to find useful information,” said Garland Mayor Douglas Athas. “We’re excited to work with the community to provide this opportunity.”

Healthy Earth exhibitors will feature a wealth of information for sustainable living, such as landscaping information, energysaving advice, and recycling information. Visitors can also find a wide variety of natural and alternative healthy lifestyle products and services at the Expo. Recycle Row will allow event patrons to properly dispose of unwanted household goods, electronics, medical equipment, medications, and much more.

Admission to the Expo and parking are free. To ensure guest safety and a quicker entry, the Curtis Culwell Center has implemented a clear bag policy, limiting the size and bag type for all events. Only clear and small clutch bags are allowed.

Stop & Learn sessions will be presented at various exhibitor booths throughout the event. These quick

Adult Award Recipients Educator of the Year – Francis Smith Volunteer of the Year– Theodis Lyons III Bridge Builder of the Year – Chief Mitch Bates Entrepreneur- Sharon Scaife

15-minute learning sessions will cover a variety of Healthy Earth and Healthy You topics.

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Other friends of the Expo include Bass Pro Shops and Batteries + Bulbs. For more details about Healthy Living Expo exhibitors and activities, visit GoGreenGarland.org.

Garland Fire Department Accepting Applications Garland Fire Department is looking for men and women interested in a career as a firefighter/paramedic. Applicants must be between ages 18-35, with a high school diploma or GED. Applications are available through 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, and will be accepted online only at GarlandFire.com . Informational sessions about the hiring process also are available throughout August.

The Healthy Living Expo is presented by the City of Garland Environmental Waste Services, Stormwater Management and Water Utilities, Garland Power & Light, Garland Independent School District, the Garland Chamber of Commerce, and Baylor Medical Center at Garland with Fox 4 as broadcast media sponsor.

Corporate Title Sponsor Award Recipient -- Massey Cadillac Contact Numbers Mr. Ricky McNeal, NAACP Garland Unit President - 972.381.5044, Press 1 Mrs. Ruby Adams, Freedom Fund Brunch Chairperson 972.381.5044, Press 5 Mrs. Carol Blakes, Freedom Fund Brunch Vice Chair- 972-3815044, Press 5 Mrs. Gwendolyn Daniels, Corporate Sponsorships - 972.381.5044, Press 5 Vice President Annie Dickson, Silent Auction Committee Chairperson - 972.381.5044, Press 4

Note: For more information on this event, please contact the NAACP Garland Unit at 972.381.5044, voice box #5, or visit the NAACP Garland Unit’s Web site at: www.garlandtxnaacp. org.

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JOHNSON: Happy Labor Day

IS MIKE HUCKABEE SERIOUS? LAST WORD

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

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Eddie Bernice Johnson represents the state of Texas’ 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

Traditionally, Labor Day is a time in our country when we acknowledge the contributions to our economy and our way of life made by the American worker. For some, it is a time of large parades, family picnics, football games and rest.

Congress recognized the necessity of having a holiday during which the activities of laborers were highlighted. In June of 1928, legislation was passed in Washington that signaled out the first Monday in September as a national holiday.

Labor Day has its origins in the late 1800s with the activities of union members and their leadership that demanded better working conditions, increased wages and union representation.

More than twenty states recognized a day to “honor labor� before the Congress acted.

During Labor Day forums and meetings, a number of issues are considered by members of organized labor. They include the unemployment rate, providing workers with a

“livable wage� and closing the gap between the wages paid to women and those paid to men.

As a member of Congress, I have fought for the American worker. I have proposed legislation designed to close the “gender gap� in wages and have backed legislation that would increase the number of jobs in our economy and job training.

This year, Labor Day comes at a time marked by significant progress.

According to the Department of Labor, there are approximately 138 million people who are employed in our country. In July of this year, our economy created 215,000 new jobs. The job growth in our economy has been steady. July marked the 58th consecutive month of job growth.

The economy, according to many experts, is as healthy as it has been during the last 15 years. Yet, we still face a number of challenges.

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We must do all that we can to work collectively address the problems that impede the ability of every American to secure jobs that offer a livable wage and make it possible for families to feed and provide schooling for their children.

We must also remember that we have an obligation to prepare our young people for a 21st century world of work, where an emphasis is placed on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM-related) academic disciplines. To do less would be to fail them, and ourselves.

I will continue the fight to secure funding for STEMrelated programs, just as I have done in the past.

I will continue to support legislation and policies that close the gender-based pay gap, support families and offer better training programs.

I will continue my efforts to secure a “livable wageâ€? for all American workers and honor the dignity and sacrifices of American workers.Â

It is vitally important that during our celebration, we

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By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

The 17-person race for the Republican nomination for President closely resembles a clown show, starring Donald Trump. The unfortunate contrast to Trump has been the tepid rhetoric of Jeb Bush, and the usual antics of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Surgeon Ben Carson offered some diversity in the “big debate� a few weeks ago, and former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina amplified her profile and earned kudos for her performance at a debate the “lesser� candidates had. After the debate, each of the candidates has had plenty to say, and maybe some of them might have been better off had they said less.

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, for example, said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would be “appalled� at the Black Lives Matter movement, saying it was wrong to “elevate� some lives above others.

The poor, misguided man doesn’t get it, nor does he appear to have read much more of Dr. King’s work than the “I Have a Dream� speech. King dealt with race matters directly. His 1967 Presidential address to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference explicitly deals with racial difference asking, “Where do we go from here�?

Said King, “When the Constitution was written, a strange formula to determine taxes and representation declared that the Negro was sixty percent of a person. Today another curious formula seems to declare that he is fifty percent of a person. Of the good things in life, the Negro has approximately one half those of whites. Of the bad things of life, he has twice those of whites. Thus half of all Negroes live in substandard housing. And Negroes have half the income of whites. When we view the negative experiences of life, the Negro has a double share. There are twice as many unemployed. The rate of infant mortality among Negroes is double that of whites and there were twice as many Negroes dying in Vietnam as whites in proportion to their size in the population.� Little has changed in the 48 years since King addressed his colleagues at SCLC. Dr. King’s words seem to support the Black Lives Matter movement. “Where do we go from here? First, we must massively assert our dignity and worth. We must stand up amidst a system that still oppresses us and develop an unassailable and majestic sense of values. We must no longer be ashamed of being black. The job of arousing manhood within a people that have been taught for so many centuries that they are nobody is not easy.�

Here is the Dr. King Mike Huckabee and the others who reject the Black Lives Matter movement, but quote Dr. King need to absorb his 1967 statement, “The tendency to ignore the Negro’s contribution to American life and to strip him of his personhood is as old as the earliest history books and as contemporary as the morning’s newspaper. To upset this cultural homicide, the Negro must rise up with an affirmation of his own Olympian manhood.� In other words, Mr. Huckabee, Dr. King said “Black Lives Matter�.

Too many have tried to make Dr. King nonracial, stuck on only parts of the “I Have A Dream� speech. They don’t even bother to read that speech in its entirety, ignoring King’s discussion of economic inequality.

Those whose very deficient knowledge of King’s work fail to understand that the “dream� spoke to a future vision, not a contemporary reality.

People like Huckabee would distort Dr. King’s words to serve their own purposes. It’s clear that Huckabee and others don’t understand the Black Lives Matter movement, or simply oppose it. Those who are open to learning, like Hilary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, have met with leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement and have expanded their knowledge base. Others, like Huckabee, prefer to ignore the reality of police violence.

As long as there is inequality, the Black Lives Matter movement makes a difference. If you don’t understand the reality of inequality in our nation, you have no business running for President of the United States. My advice to Mr. Huckabee – see if you can get your television show back. Your distortion of the King legacy won’t win you votes in some communities.

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Don’t mess with #BlackLivesMatter Quit Playin’ Vincent Hall

Vincent L. Hall is an author and award-winning columnist.

It is an honor to have a loyal fan base full of well meaning White brothers and sisters; the kind that would never watch Fox Noose. At first I thought I would write this for their sake. But I found that a large and vociferous contingency of Black folks who are good at heart but not always sound in logic. So let me address both groups at one time.

The term, expression or declaration if you will; #BlackLivesMatter is neither a condemnation nor slighting of any other race or category of people. #BlackLivesMatter is the product of a technologically advanced culture that has a front row seat to the violence that has been put upon Black people in back seats, back alleys and backrooms for centuries.

In fact, at this point, at this stage, and at this time in America, #BlackLivesMatter is the cultural equivalent to James Brown’s “Say it Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud.”

been treated bad, talked about as sure as you’re born” in the first verse of the song paraphrases the spiritual “I’ve Been ‘Buked”.”

was a historical remix of an old Negro spiritual that described the mistreatment of Black people in the seventeenth century.

So not only #BlackLivesMatter

Truth be told, we still have to remind America that we matter too, even though we were the original “Anchor babies” sanctioned by slaveholders and the Constitution of these here United States.

is the movement

Unfortunately, the need for a Black Power cry and anthem is necessary some 45 years after the song took the nation by storm.

Wikipedia puts the history of that song this way.

“In the song, Brown addresses the prejudice towards blacks in America, and the need for black empowerment.

He proclaims that “we demands a chance to do things for ourself/ we’re tired of beating our head against the wall/and workin’ for someone else”.

The song’s call-andresponse chorus is performed by a group of young children, who respond to Brown’s command of “Say it loud” with “I’m black and I’m proud!”[3] The song was recorded in a Los Angeles area suburb with about 30 young people from the Watts and Compton areas.[4] The lyrics “We’ve been ‘buked and we’ve been scorned/We’ve

akin to James Brown’s “Say it loud I’m black and I’m proud,” but James Brown’s version

And while we are delving into history, I think it’s important that we resurrect and reiterate the greatest words ever spoken (in my opinion) by the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson.

Jackson put America in its place by reminding her that the non-violent civil rights movement taught us how to be proBlack without being anti-White.

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There is no one in the leadership or the followship of the #BlackLivesMatter movement who is ignorant enough to argue with the notion that #AllLivesMatter.

Death is never a reason to cheer.

However, I am thankful that thousands of my non-Black brothers and sisters realize that as a race of people we bear a disproportionate share and burden of EVERYTHING bad in America.

If being rich were a crime, this criminal justice system would give us money in order to lock us up.

My heart dies every time I hear that a police officer or anyone else is killed senselessly. But the opportunities to grieve over the tragic loss of African American lives at the hands of police come far more often and with certain regularity.

Without regard to what you believe about the nomenclature and intent of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, it cannot be shamed into silence or compromise by those who despise its name without knowing is mission.

Anyone who seriously studies statistics and our plight understands that the name is meant to galvanize our communities in order to improve all communities.

A life worth celebrating ONE AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN’S OPINION

By Cheryl Smith

A century plus four years, that’s how long Amelia Boynton Robinson lived on this earth and this dynamic, focused woman did more than exist.

She probably logged in more airline frequent flier miles this year alone than people less than half her age.

Now I refer to her as “Amelia,” and please know that I mean no

disrespect at all. Her name is a term of endearment. It’s like calling her “dear,” “love,” “sweetheart,” “darling” or a number of other words that speak to the fondness you have for someone.

I saw her twice this year, once in Selma during the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and later when the Dallas Chapter of the National Black United Front hosted her at

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

It was 10 years ago when I first met her. She so impressed me as we talked during the 40th anniversary celebration of Bloody Sunday. Before we parted, I asked her to sign the petticoat of my doll, who I immediately named Amelia.

For the past decade anyone who would listen would hear the story of Amelia Boynton Robinson, the doll and what they both mean to me.

With three girls in the household, every doll has received a makeover from head-to-toe. Some didn’t survive their makeovers; losing limbs, all of their hair and their clothes.

This wasn’t the case with

Amelia.

I explained Amelia’s role in history and I never had any problem with the girls touching her. Instead, they came to love that doll and what she stood for, just as much as I did and still do.

When our Matriarch of the Voting Right’s Movement visited Dallas, I brought the doll with me and you should have seen Amelia’s eyes light up.

I reminded her of our meeting a decade earlier and I thanked her for her service.

I was saddened when I heard of her demise.

Here was a real heroine, a true champion and she was gone.

Then I smiled because I thought of the times I was in her presence

and I am eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to share in her life.

This beautiful, intelligent and resilient woman was also my sorority sister.

There will be many tributes for Amelia across the country. And rightfully so!

When I think about Amelia, I think about a life well-lived. She’s a shining example to follow, a person worth emulating. She is a woman with a story that should be shared in history books and in classrooms.

In the dictionary, under rolemodel, her picture should appear.

Now the million dollar question is, “what word should your picture appear under?

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DAYES: Ask Pam about healthcare

Question I often get this question from Medicare beneficiaries on whether they should sign up for Obama Care insurance through the Federal Marketplace Exchange even though they’ve turned age 65, eligible and {or will be} receiving Medicare?

Answer

Under Title 1 of the Affordable Care Act aka Obama Care - Americans without insurance coverage are able to choose the insurance coverage that works best for them in a new open, competitive insurance market – the same insurance market that every member of Congress is required to use for their insurance. The insurance exchange will pool buying power and give Americans new affordable choices of private insurance plans that have to compete for their business based on cost and quality.

If you have a Marketplace health plan, you can keep it until your Medicare coverage starts. Then, you can cancel the Marketplace plan without penalty.

You have the option of keeping your Marketplace plan – but I don’t recommend doing this because if you’ve been getting premium tax credits or other savings on your health plan that you’ve bought through the Marketplace, these savings will end once your Medicare Part A coverage starts. So you’d have to pay full price for the Marketplace plan.

If you believe your situation is unique or complex – or just need more information, I recommend consulting with a Licensed/Certified Health Agent.

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment: October 15th thru

December 7th.

2016 ACA /Federal Marketplace Exchange Open Enrollment period: November 1st 2015 thru January 31st 2016.

September 2015 – 1st Edition Question I am 22 years old and will be losing my health coverage this month. My mother was forced to drop me off her plan on her job because of the high cost. I’m in school full-time and work part-time. I still have another year of school to go and afterwards I’ll get full-time employment. I don’t want to go without health coverage but can’t afford it; what can I do?

Answer You still have several options. With you losing coverage in a qualified health plan, this is considered a life changing event and so it gives you a special enrollment period on the Federal Marketplace Exchange (Texas).

To be eligible for a premium tax credit (PTC) and use it to lower your monthly premium, your income would need to fall within certain levels based on household size per the

healthcare.gov website.

In addition, you would have to agree to file a Federal Income tax return for this year. I know you mentioned you work part-time and so you may not be eligible for at PTC. However, you can still select any eligible plan on the Exchange without trying to use a PTC; this means you’ll agree to pay the full stated premium.

There are other types of individual health policies available that may fit within your budget. I recommend you sitting down with a licensed health agent to discuss all possible options based on your unique situation.

P A M E L A J. D A Y E S is a Licensed & Certified Health Insurance Agency serving North Texas area. She is passionate about learning and gaining knowledge in the area of HealthCare reform. She is devoted to passing on that knowledge in particularly to the Senior Market. Her expertise is in making Medicare clear and understandable.

I look forward to answering your questions.

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JOIN THE CONVERSATION! How can parents, teachers, and the community work together to ensure student achievement in the classroom?

September 12th and October 10th, 2015 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Eastfield College 3737 Motley Drive Building G Rooms 101-102 Mesquite, TX 75150

Are you concerned about the current state of education in the city of Dallas?

DTEC Dallas Community Partners “Preparing Today’s Children for Tomorrow’s World.”

The Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign (DTEC) is an educational initiative geared toward enhancing teacher efficacy in the classroom and is sponsored in partnership with the Delta Research and Education Foundation (DREF), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In an effort to support the initiative and address the growing academic needs and concerns of teachers and students in the Dallas area, The DTEC Dallas Community Partners will host two of forty Town Hall sessions being held nationwide. Our goal is to ensure that 80% of students graduate from high school with the knowledge and academic preparedness needed to complete college by 2025.

Contact for More Information: Renaissance Community Development Corporation Phone: 972-392-3991 Email: cl.mayo@yahoo.com Hosted by: Friends of Pleasant Grove Library, St Philips School & Community Center, Renaissance Community Development Corporation, and Dodd Education and Support, Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 8 Coffee & Commerce Morning Networking Event at the Chamber This month’s free Networker will be held at The Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce.

Let us help you spotlight your business! Start your day by meeting Chamber members and making new business contacts.

Bring a friend and plenty of business cards! We’ll have free coffee and donuts for you and perhaps a special treat, so be sure to come check it out.

8:00-9:00 a.m.

Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce 1001 N. Bishop Ave.Dallas, TX 75208

SEPTEMBER 12 Congresswoman Johnson presents District 30 Community Appreciation Day 11 am- 2 pm Virginia Weaver Park, 631 Somerset Dr. Cedar Hill,

Hilton Garden Inn, 800 North Main Street, Duncanville, TX 75116 at 7p.m.

For info, call Wana Alwalee at 469-563-4574 ******** Garland Hosts Healthy Living Expo 2015 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd More Info: GoGreenGarland.org If you’re looking for tips for a healthy, safe and environmentally-friendly lifestyle, mark your calendar for Garland’s free Healthy Living Expo. The event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. ********* 23rd annual Jethro Pugh Memorial Golf Classic Invitational at Cowboys Golf Club, Grapevine, TX. ************* 25th Annual Freedom Fund Brunch and Silent Auction – Garland, Texas The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Garland, Texas Unit- serving the Garland Community will host its 25th annual Freedom Fund brunch and silent auction.

Time: 9:00 A.M. Silent Auction/10:00 A.M. Brunch Place: Hyatt Place Garland-5101 N President George Bush Hwy-Garland, 2015 Theme “Pursing Liberty in the Face of Injustice” Keynote Speaker / Master of Ceremony Niambi Tillman, FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Timothy Robinson, NAACP Garland Unit Housing Youth Scholarship Recipients from GISD Elaine Bradley Scholarship – NAACP Garland Youth Council member to be announced GISD African American seniors with the highest GPA will be recognized for each of the seven high schools Adult Award Recipients Educator of the Year – Francis Smith Volunteer of the Year– Theodis Lyons III Bridge Builder of the Year – Chief Mitch Bates Entrepreneur- Sharon Scaife Corporate Title Sponsor Award Recipient - Massey Cadillac Contact Numbers Mr. Ricky McNeal, NAACP Garland Unit President - 972.381.5044, Press 1 Mrs. Ruby Adams, Freedom Fund Brunch Chairperson - 972.381.5044, Press 5 Mrs. Carol Blakes, Freedom Fund Brunch Vice Chair- 972-381-5044, Press 5 Mrs. Gwendolyn Daniels, Corporate Sponsorships - 972.381.5044, Press 5 Vice President Annie Dickson, Silent Auction Committee Chairperson 972.381.5044, Press 4 Note: For more information on this event, please contact the NAACP Garland Unit at 972.381.5044, voice box #5, or visit the NAACP Garland Unit’s Web site at: www.garlandtxnaacp.org.

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Meet Boris & Nicole at 5:30pm in PDT Market at Cedar Hill, 241 E. FM 1382 Suite 307, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce Business Expo & Taste, 4PM-8PM, 12400 Elam Road, Balch Springs TX.Interested vendors hurry now! Space is limited, reserve your space today. Call 972-557-0988

Dr. Roscoe Smith Study Circle @10:00 AM at Spring Plaza (ICDC) 4907 Spring Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75210. The featured study book is “African American Heritage for Family & Friends” by Dr. Roscoe Smith, Ph.D.

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Rattler Generations Brunch, The Inaugural Terrance Hunt Scholarship Brunch, 11am-1p.m. at Blue Mesa, 14866 Montfort Driver, Addison, TC. The guest of honor is FAMU Alumna, The Honorable Tiffinni A. Young - Dallas City Councilwoman District 7. The Featured Honoree is FAMU Alumna, Publisher and Radio Personality Cheryl Smith - I Messenger Enterprises and Cheryl’s World. The Event Emcee is FAMU Alumna, Radio personality Indy Bee - Boom 94.5FM. : dfwfamualumni.org

Undermain Theatre presents the World Premiere of THE DROLL By Meg Miroshnik Tickets on Sale Now for this Groundbreaking Production To open its 32nd season the Undermain Theatre is thrilled to bring the World Premiere of Meg Miroshnik’s The Droll to their home in Deep Ellum at 3200 Main Street. The premiere will open on Saturday, September 26th, 2015 - curtain time 8:15 with the playwright in attendance. Preview performances will be on Sep. 23rd, 24th and 25th. The production will run through October 17th.

******* Perfect Health and Wealth God’s Way 2015 Conference will be held at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, 1500 Convention Center Drive, Arlington, TX Call tickethotline at817-690-4637 *******

Calling all Lincoln Tigers

Lincoln High School Class of 1970 45th School Reunion will be held at the

SEPTEMBER 24 Mountain View College Slated to Hold Second Annual TEDx Event

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This Year’s Theme Challenges Speakers & Attendees Alike to Dare to Bend TEDxMountainViewCollege will take place at the Mountain View College Performance Hall from 5- 8 p.m. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature local voices and TED Talks videos under the theme of Dare to Bend.

SEPTEMBER 26 State Fair Classic Grambling v Prairie View A&M Cotton Bowl We Can Do IT Positive Connection for Women Leadership Conference Dallas, TX, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT, Hilton Garden Inn & Suites, 2001 Valley View Lane, Irving, TX 75061

OCTOBER 10

Paul Lamar Hunter is receiving a Breakthrough Award at the 1st Annual Equanimity Awards Benefit Gala hosted by CNN’s Joe Sutton and Teen Celebrity Journalist Pavlina Osta, on Saturday, October 10, 2015, at the Westin DFW Hotel in Irving, TX.

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Fitzpatrick accepts gig and returns home to Carolina

Recently I attended an event for journalist Amanda Fitzpatrick.

As she shared information about her new job in North Carolina, she thanked me for my support since her arrival in Dallas to work for the NBC affiliate.

Well, I need to thank Amanda.

Yes, when I was contacted with requests for a journalist to emcee an event, moderate a panel, mentor students, speak at schools, or host a party; I did call on Amanda.

And like her, I will say, “no shade,” when I explain why. This isn’t about anyone else. This is about Amanda.

Amanda honors her commitments and I know that when I send her somewhere, she is going to show up. And showing up for Amanda translates into her being wellgroomed, well researched, well rested, beautifully and stylishly dressed, and most definitely, on time!

Amanda made me look good and that is so important. She doesn’t make excuses or lies to me. Instead she is grateful, very appreciative and gracious.

When someone calls me, I am putting my reputation on the line when I make a recommendation. I don’t play with my reputation. I rest comfortably knowing that Amanda is going to do her best every time. She is going to make me so very proud.

Amanda has a bright future ahead of her and I am so glad that a sometimes disloyal and finicky industry that could have easily frustrated her and drove her to another profession was not

Thanks for the memories Hollywood Hernandez

Michael Hollywood Hernandez was joined by friends and former co-workers recently at the Ten Eleven Grill as the veteran radio broadcaster anticipates that his next job in radio will be in another market after decades of entertaining and informing listeners from his home base in Dallas.

successful.

Amanda is a hustler, and I say that in the most positive way.

She’s like Jay-Z, Oprah Winfrey, Allen Iverson, Magic Johnson, and I can name so many others who work hard and perform at the highest level; with or without practice!

Like the aforementioned, Amanda’s work ethic is impeccable.

While there are some who do their best when the cameras are on or someone is watching; Amanda does her best all the time.

The consummate professional, Amanda gives her all, all the time. She has high morals and a genuine love of mankind. One of my most memorable moments with Amanda was standing in a banquet hall at a National Association of Black Journalists’ convention. She held me tightly as she prayed for me. Totally oblivious to anyone around us, Amanda was doing what she felt was right.

So that's why I never had reservations about presenting her to others. Amanda is such a joy to be around. She learns from experiences and she is open to life lessons, instead of being defensive and argumentative.

I know she will do well in North Carolina and I really don’t expect her to stay long, even though it is her home state. Amanda has a very bright future!

Remember her name, because we will hear from her again!

-Cheryl Smith

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Spirit or rule of law?

Spiritually Speaking

by James A. Washington This means more to me now than when it was written back in the day. Have you ever wondered how a lawyer feels, who knows his or her client is guilty of a crime, but is able to get that person off based on a legal technicality?

According to our legal system, the person is innocent.

But actually that person is as guilty as, shall we say, sin.

I’ve come to believe this must have been one of the most important issues being debated by the traditional Jew of Christ’s time and those early Christians who chose to follow Him. I think this is probably the focal point of what got Him crucified and the focal point of many a debate today.

You see Jesus was trying to get the Pharisees and the Sadducees to understand that the will of God was more important than the strict traditional interpretation of the Laws of Moses. They, the lawyers of the day, were more interested in being right than being moral. “…Thus you nullify the Word of God for the sake of your tradition. You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.” Matthew 15:6-9.

Over and over again throughout the New Testament Jesus tells us He is the fulfillment of the Law. He is the embodiment of God’s Word. He is the point, not the rule. The point of law is to protect the innocent, punish the guilty and thereby preserve the social and political order of man. Technicality or not, the law was never intended to let a murderer go free.

The point of God’s Word is that Christ is indeed His Son, raised from the dead, who died for our original sin

and through whom we have obtained everlasting life.

Out of love and compassion for our fellow man, out of service in God’s name, out of honoring Him will we, too, fulfill our purpose here on earth. Law or no law, the Word of God was never intended to punish the pure of heart when acting on behalf of the Almighty.

So Jesus was constantly at odds with the religious scholars of His times (you know, church folk) about the literal interpretation of the Law of Moses versus the righteous activities of serving the Lord. Hence his parables were constantly illustrating to those who would listen that, yes, you might be right, but according to the will of God, what’s your point?

Have you ever been around people who just had to be right all the time? Regardless of the situation or the circumstances, their need to be right and have you acknowledge their ‘rightness’ superseded all logic, all common sense or sense of purpose.

Can’t you hear Jesus imploring the traditionalists with, “Okay! You’re right. Technically I shouldn’t be healing the sick, giving sight to the blind, feeding the hungry and teaching the gospel on the Sabbath. But what are you arguing about? Why are you so angry?

I’m merely doing my Daddy’s will. It seems you’re more interested in being politically correct than you are in bringing the righteous closer to God So what you gone do, crucify me? PULEASE!” “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it; ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the law and the prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:37-40. It sounds simple enough.

But watch your back if you choose to live this creed.

Play by the rules. But remember. Don’t ever forget the point!

May God bless and keep you always.

James

Do you know this man?

POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist.

We know he has attacked members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and there is a $5,000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers.

If you have ANY information, PLEASE call Crime Stoppers

THE GARLAND JOURNAL salutes the CLLASS OF 2015

Come on PEOPLE! Don’t you CARE?

Will it matter when it is your sister, mother, aunt or grandmotheror maybe YOU?

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Baton Rouge-area woman’s death is cause for domestic violence awareness

Victims have a right to defend themselves, law enforcement officials remind public

By Donald Lee By all accounts, 45-year-old Geismar, La., resident Monica Lynn Butler-Johnson was one of the most meek-spirited, genuinely good people anyone could ever meet. She loved her family, was committed to making her community better and was devoted to serving others.

At the church she and her family attended, Charity Christian Center in Baton Rouge, Butler-Johnson and her husband, David L. Johnson Sr., co-founded the Love on Fire youth ministry.

But on Aug. 15, the body of the woman with the ever-present, radiant smile was laid to rest. Some 2,000 mourners gathered at Charity Christian Center to pay their last respects to her. Less than a week earlier, Butler-Johnson’s life was cut short — violently.

Charged in her slaying is David L. Johnson Sr., her husband. David Johnson faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated burglary with a weapon, and violation of protective orders.

David Johnson is accused of breaking into the home of his estranged wife’s and bludgeoning her to death with a baseball bat, also breaking the arm of her 18-year-old son when he tried to protect her, police said.

“Use a system, use a system, use a system. You know what else? Get your concealed weapon permit. Ladies, learn how to safely handle a weapon, learn how to safely store a weapon. And when you’re in a situation like this, shoot him in the back yard before he gets in your house. Drop him,” Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley says about utilizing the legal system. “I mean, I’m serious.”

Geismar is in Ascension Parish. In the wake of the sheriff’s comments, Ascension Parish District Attorney Ricky Babin released this statement:

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“The State of Louisiana has a statue in place for justifiable homicide, R.S. 14:20.

It clearly states that a homicide is justifiable ‘1) when committed in self defense by one who reasonably believes that he is in imminent danger of losing his life or receiving great bodily harm, and that the killing is necessary to save himself from that danger, and 2) when committed for the purpose of preventing a violent or forcible felony involving danger to life or of great bodily harm by one who reasonably believes that such an offense is about to be committed and that such action is necessary for its prevention. The circumstances must be sufficient to excite the fear of a reasonable person that there would be serious danger to his own life … if he attempted to prevent the felony without the killing.”

Micheal Bishop, a Texas State Trooper and self-defense instructor, wants people who are being victimized by domestic violence or bullying to not lose sight of the extremely important fact.

“You have a right to bear arms. You have a right to defend yourself,” he says.

Bishop adds that while formally seeking a protective order against an abuser through the courts is not a bad idea (from a documentation standpoint), there are other forms of documentation that one can use that would hold up in court.

“First of all, you can just issue a ‘no trespass’ warning. People will say, ‘How do you do that?’ You could just send an e-mail. You could say, ‘Don’t come by my house anymore,’ ” Bishop says. “Or better yet, you can even send an e-mail or a text that says, ‘Please, do not contact me anymore. Please do not bother me anymore — me or my children. I am not interested in you.’

“You can even say, ‘I’m fearful for my life when I’m around you,’ ” Bishop says.

“Not only did you document it, but e-mail it to yourself. Can you pull your e-mail up from any computer, any laptop, any phone, anywhere? And guess what. It’s permanent, unless you delete it. And even if you delete it, it goes in a delivery file. I would send it to him, myself, and carbon copy as many police departments as I can.”

Bishop says the e-mails that are copied to surrounding police departments should include as much detail about the abuser as possible, such as his name, where he lives, and where he works.

In situations where a victim is face-to-face with the aggressor, the victim’s inner fear can be channeled into positive energy that would work in her (or his) favor, Bishop says.

“Your fear factor is the most important thing,” he says, adding that people in general will fight when their greatest fears are realized. He uses as an example a scenario in which an abuser turns away from a woman who normally wouldn’t fight back, and he redirects his aggression toward her child. “(If) you attack a woman’s children, that woman becomes a tiger.”

Bishop says when he’s training a woman to defend herself, he finds out from her what her biggest fear is, and then he uses it to motivate her to be courageous enough to apply self-defense tactics.

According to http://www.domesticviolencestatistics.org, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women — more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined.

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Donald Lee is a free-lance journalist, author and pastor. He can be contacted at (225) 773-2248 or LeeDonaldJ@yahoo.com. This is the first in a weekly series of articles Lee is writing on domestic abuse and what victims can do to protect themselves, including physically.

Other important numbers: (817) 884-3099, Tarrant County Sheriff; (817) 884-1400, Tarrant County DA; (214) 749-8641, Dallas County Sherrif; (214) 653-3835, Dallas County DA. In the Houston area, visit http://www.harriscountyso.org/inmate_ victim_assistanceunit.aspx.

IN MEMORIAM AMELIA PLATTS BOYNTON ROBINSON

Amelia Platts was born in Savannah Georgia in 1911 to George Platts and Anna Elizabeth Hicks Platts. From her parents, she and her siblings learned from their parents four principles of life: daily praying, always helping and showing compassion for others, standing up for the morally right, and becoming economically independent.

1920s - Amelia begins her public service to American voters and voting rights when, at age nine, she first goes with her mother in a horse-and-buggy to hand out leaflets for the Women's Suffrage Movement.

Amelia begins classes at Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth (now Savannah State U.) at age 14.

At age 16, Amelia begins her education with Dr. George Washington Carver at Tuskegee University, where she also runs track and is the captain of the girls basketball team.

1930s - Amelia Platts begins her career as teacher and leader in Dallas County, Alabama. She becomes a Demonstration Agent for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for which she teaches every phase of home economics and employs the Booker T. Washington new idea of a “Moveable School” by giving instruction and demonstrations in farming and homemaking out in remote farming communities and homes, in 1930.

Amelia becomes a registered voter in 1932, one of the first Alabama African Americans not stopped by the tests held to prevent African Americans from voting.

Amelia and the Rev. Frederick Reece established the Dallas County Voters League in 1933 to help excluded citizens become voters.

Amelia marries Sam W. Boynton in 1936, beginning a 30-year partnership in bringing voting rights, property ownership and education to Blacks in poor, rural areas of Alabama.

To raise money to build a community center in Selma AL that would welcome Blacks, Amelia in1936 writes her first stage play Through the Years, first performed in Selma and since then across the country and around the world into the 21st Century. With help from the WPA and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt the center opened, a first for minorities in the South.

Amelia and Sam Boynton from the 1930s onward helped many poor and Black families to finance ownership of their own farmland as to overcome obstacles to the ballot box.

1940s - Because the causes they serve are slowly rising across the USA, Amelia and Sam make their home not just a county or state headquarters for reformers but now a national one, welcoming at 1315 Lapsley Street, Selma, in the 1940s, 50s and 60s famous folks like G. W. Carver, M. L. King Jr., Mary McLeod Bethune, Ralph Bunch, Robert Kennedy, Duke Ellington, Joan Baez, Dick Gregory, Dorothy Height, Count Basie, Bill Cosby, John Lewis, James Bevel, Joseph P. Lowery Jr., Andrew Young and many others – as well as heroes and heroines less famous and officials and dignitaries from foreign lands.

1950s - Amelia meets MLK Jr and Coretta Scott King in 1954 at the Montgomery (AL) Dexter Street Baptist Church, where King was preacher. Amelia organizes in 1955 the first boycott

by Blacks in Alabama after a Selma woman died from a bus' dragging her, and that year Amelia personally boycotts most of the Selma white-owned stores that do not hire Blacks.

1960s - Amelia is friend and confidant of Rosa Parks before and when her deeds trigger Blacks' protests against Selma bussing injustices. Amelia is, in 1964, the first black woman ever to seek a seat in the US Congress; she receives 11 percent of the primary vote in a locale where only five percent of Blacks could vote; this makes her the first woman, white or black, to have the Democratic

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The “Bloody Sunday” attempted march from Selma to Montgomery to protest Blacks' exclusion from voting is planned at the Boynton home, Amelia marches, March 7, 1965, at the head of the demonstrators, the Selma Sheriff Jim Clark's orders to beat any protester who does not run away make Amelia the first victim, she falls apparently dead at the Edmund Pettis Bridge, and in the days that follow the famous photograph of Amelia arouses anger and disgust wherever it is printed, throughout America and the world.

Amelia fights and wins the Amelia Boynton vs. Selma City and Dallas County legal case against a law forbidding more than two Blacks from meeting or walking together on Selma sidewalks.

After MLK Jr.'s release from jail and after Amelia's release from hospital, they she and 15 US Congressmen meet at the home of Amelia and Sam to produce the first draft of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; later that year Amelia goes to the White House when President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the law.

Rev. King appoints Amelia to represent their political movement's causes to distant, diverse and often large audiences: Amelia speaks before 30,000 on the steps of Alabama's capitol, addresses the United Nations, and travels to speak throughout the USA, India, Pakistan, and many nations in Europe and Africa, carrying the messages of peace, justice and real progress.

1970s - Amelia, now in her 60s, writes Bridge Over Jordan and other creative works along with a tremendous volume of correspondence with inspirations and pragmatic advice for lovers of freedom and justice near and far.

1980s - As Amelia's goals and ideals faded from America's mainstream awareness, she turns her energies to the international construction of the Schiller Institute, taking the opportunity to lay foundations and open possibilities for a permanent mechanism of crusade for her ideals. The work involved travel, correspondence and other writing.

1990s - She works on the board of the MLK Center for NonViolent Social Change in Atlanta.

2000s - In 2002, Amelia Boynton-Robinson receives medal of Italy's Lombardy Region from President Roberto Formigoni Amelia, now in her 90s, brings a lawsuit in 2004 against the movie Selma Lord Selma (released 1999) and the Disney production company because it so falsely portrayed her in telling the story of Bloody Sunday. Amelia did not win the lawsuit.

In 2005, the Evelyn Gibson Lowery Heritage Tour and SCLC/ W.O.M.E.N., Inc. tribute to Amelia Boynton-Robinson & Marie Foster (Selma, Alabama). In 2007, Amelia attends the funeral of Sheriff Jim Clark, the man who gave the orders to have men beat her more than once.

2010s - Dr. Amelia Boynton Robinson celebrates her 100th birthday surrounded by friends of all ages and representatives of many communities, corporations and governments at her “Centennial Birthday Celebration” in August 2011 in Atlanta.

Thousands of delegates and others at the Democratic National Convention in 2012 in Charlotte rise to their feet to give Amelia a great ovation of recognition and love.

Amelia from 1965 to 2012 - No one knew the identity of the young man in that world famous, history changing photograph of Amelia on the ground on Bloody Sunday; just after her trip to Charlotte, the mystery is solved and she makes, at age 101, a public appearance at the very scene of her beating by the bridge to meet and thank Joe Jones for his brave kindness.

DARRYL DAWKINS Darryl Dawkins was a center for the Philadelphia 76ers (19751982). Known for damaging backboards with his dunks.

Used to name his dunks. Some of his more memorable names: ‘Yo Mama’, ‘Dunk You Very Much’, ‘Spine Chiller Supreme’, ‘Get Out of the Wayin’, Backboard Swayin’, Game Delayin’, If You Ain’t Groovin’, You Best Get Movin’’, ‘Chocolate Thunder Flying, Glass Flying, Rump Roastin’, Bun Toastin’, Robinzine Crying, Glass Still Flying, Baby’s Crying, Cat’s Crying, Glass Breaker I Am Jam.’ Joined the NBA straight out of high school and was Second player in NBA history to break a backboard in an NBA game during play (Gus Johnson of the Baltimore Bullets was the first).

He patented the “Gorilla” dunk, where he would bring the ball behind his head with two hands, then throw the ball through the hoop with tremendous force.

Shattered a backboard on a dunk at Kansas City’s Kemper

Arena in a game in 1979. Days later, he broke a backboard in his own home arena, the Philadelphia Spectrum, in a game against the San Antonio Spurs.

Coach of the Newark Express of the ABA. [October 2005] Darryl Dawkins was born on January 11, 1957 in Orlando, Florida, USA. He was an actor, known for The Big Bang (1989), WrestleMania 2 (1986) and Whatever Happened to Micheal Ray? (2000). He was married to Janice Hoderman, Robbin Thornton and Kelly Barnes. He died on August 27, 2015 in Allentown, PA

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and store owner on Reagan Street in Palestine, with his loving wife by his side and fully engaged. That wasn’tenough, so as Ester managed the store in between mechanic jobs, he added trucking, cutting and hauling logs to his portfolio.

In January 17, 1969, Union Pacific called him back to work Knowing his potential, Hosea Sr. wanted to do all that God wanted him to do, so he continued his education at the railroad, mastering every test with the highest scores, moving from carman to a welder, to building railroad freight cars.

He was a Member of Beulah Baptist Church for 77 years. He was a deacon, on the finance committee, building committee and the improvement committee that he created to ensure the church’s landscape was kept up, trees cut and a kitchen built.

He worked on his own farm, bailing hay, raising cattle, all while he worked at the railroad. Hosea served on the Watson Springs Water Board, was a member of the American Legions US Army, and member of Elkhart School Board of Trustees. He was meticulous about his surroundings at home as well and strived to ensure that everything was well kept and well maintained.

After a twelve year span, the couple decided to have one more child which meant that the family had grown to six children by 1975. After 33 years of exemplary service and finally retiring from the Union Pacific Railroad in June 1998, he continued his work at home and within the community. He remained a faithful member of Beulah Baptist Church until his health failed.

Hosea Sr. was preceded in death by his father - Leo Fain and son, Gary Wayne Fain.Left to cherish his memories is his wife of 59 years, Ester Jean; 5 Children - Rosetta Jean Fain, Hosea L. Fain, Jr. (Jacqueline); Dapheny Elaine Fain; Alecia Yvette Fain; Caryn Fain Warren (Robert); 11 Grandchildren - Shamekia Winters, Brianna Winters, Jarmon Winters, Darryl Ray Ayers, Jr., Tobias Fain, Nateasha Fain, LaToya Fain, Geary Christopher Fain, Jared Fain, Chanece Fain, Amaya Harris, and 6 great great grandchildren, Stephanie Winston, Lashanti Nichole Fuller, Kimony Fuller, Keibreon Winters, Keionn Winters, Tyson Ayers; and a host of other cousins, great uncles, great aunts, other relatives and friends.

Services for Hosea L. G. Fain, Sr. Saturday, Sept 5th, at 11am.

Evangelistic Temple 3011 North Loop 256. Palestine, Tx 75801.

Viewing Friday - McCoy Funeral Home 501 West Oak Street, Palestine Tx 75801 (903) 729-5212.

MARY JUNE MCCARTHY-HOGG Hosea L. G. Fain, Sr. was born June 24, 1933 to Leo Fain and Katherine Reed Fain, of Palestine, Texas. The only child born in a Christian home, he joined Bealuh Baptist Church in Elkhart in 1941 when he was 8 years old.

While in grade school and after graduating from High School, he worked on his father’s cotton farm after school and each summer. Working throughout most of his childhood, Hosea Sr. was also responsible for transporting employees to and from the farm.

At 18, Hosea Sr. was called to Active Duty in the United States Army in 1951, to fight in the Korean War, replacing a squadron killed by the enemy. He drove the tank. Although, when he arrived the war had settled down, he remained in Korean until stationed back at the base in Fort Hood, Texas.

After moving up the ranks to Corporal, (CPS) Hosea Sr. was Honorably Discharged and returned to his home where in 1953 he began working in the yard at the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1956, 23-year-old Hosea Sr. saw Ester Jean McDonald at a basketball game, and said, “this woman will be mine!” It was love at first sight that lasted a lifetime. He courted her and they were married.

Hosea Sr. loved cars -- one of his first owned was a pink and grey 1955 Chevy. He also enjoyed racing cars with friends. He was skilled by DNA, so he was determined and had the most souped-up cars than anyone and always won. He also was a motorcycle enthusiast.

Hosea Sr.’s ambition was to be a business owner. He was the living example of James’s gospel that declared, “Faith without works is dead”. He worshipped God at the same level of intensity that he worked. His entrepreneurial spirit was strong which lead him to completed course studies at Jones Business School where he matriculated after work. In 1965, shortly after their home burnt to the ground and the family lost all their material possessions, he was laid off at Union Pacific Railroad. Holding fast to his faith in God and with a family to support, he began work at Tyler Pipe and Foundry. He was then offered a store and garage to take over that came with a house next door! He moved his family of five into their new home and began Hosea’s Grocery and Market and Hosea’s Garage. He excelled as both a car mechanic

Mary June McCArthy-Hogg was born June 30, 1934, in Bardwell, TX to Mr. Edgar and Mrs. Louise Martin. She grew up in Tyler, TX but in her teen years the familymoved to Dallas. Mary was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and studied nursing at El Centro College. She was employed with Contianer Service COrporation over 30 years. She was a dedicated and hard worker, providing for her family. She had an unwavering faith in the Lord, and held strong to Fod’s unchanging hand. Even when she began to lose her ability to speak, she could still say, “Lord, Lord.”SJe was a part of the faithful few at the Gladewater Road M.B.C., for 46 years, where she was the Sunday School Superintendent, choir president, served on the deaconess and mission boards and the dinance committee.

Mary McCarthy Hogg leaves to cherish her memories are her daughter, Beverly Ann Miles (Fredrick) of Dallas, TX, son Aaron McCarth Sr. (Elire) of Dallas, TX, son Pastor Kenneth McCarthy (Emily) of Cuero, TX, son Raymond McCarthy (Sharon) of Dallas, TX, sisters Edna Blalock and Minnie Pearl Brown, both of Dallas, 16 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, two special cousins, Wanda Fields and James Earl Jones “Baby Boy” of Tyler TX., special niece Paula S. Blalock of Dallas, TXl special nephew Ralph McCarthy III; and a host of nieces nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

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