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Human trafficking focus of Links, Inc. summit
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Human trafficking, the exploitation of another, usually women and children – is unfortunately increasing in this nation among girls of color. A conference this weekend in North Texas will feature a discussion from a noted author and dialogue that will hopefully lead to steps of prevention for this growing crisis. The Human Trafficking Summit: An Afternoon with Dr. Monique W. Morris will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Collin College Conference Center, 2400 W. University Drive in McKinney. Presented by the Plano North Metroplex TX Chapter of The Links, Inc., the event features special guest speaker Dr. Monique W. Morris, author of “Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools.� The conference is open to all, including sororities and local girl’s organizations and is specifically designed for young girls ages 12-16.
Human Trafficking Lewis said. “We also is one of The Links’ were hoping they National Initiatives. would become menLocal chapters are tors to young girls, charged with edoffering strategies ucating, raising to improve their awareness and disself-esteem and cussing prevention self-confidence in tips in the commuhopes that they not nity. become a statistic.� “As we began to Just 16 percent make that decision, of female students, we chose to look at Black girls make the prevention perup more than onespective, what paths third of all girls with are being taken and a school-related choices being made arrest. Pushout exDr. Monique W. Morris that would cause poses a world of someone to be reconfined potential cruited, solicited and entrapped,� said Link and supports the growing movement to Gail Lewis. address the policies, practices, and cultural “In addition, because it has increased illiteracy that push countless students out among girls of color, regardless of so- of school and into unhealthy, unstable, cio-economics, we thought inviting Afri- and often unsafe futures. can American women might encourage For four years Dr. Morris, who also authem to establish an organized girl group,� thored Black Stats, chronicled the expe-
riences of black girls across the country. Morris shows how despite obstacles, stigmas, stereotypes, and despair, black girls still find ways to breathe remarkable dignity into their lives in classrooms, juvenile facilities, and beyond. Pushout speaks to the shared experiences of young ladies who end up on a negative path based on certain behaviors, certain choices, and who become prey to human trafficking, Lewis said. The Links, Incorporated is an international, non-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of 14,000 professional women of color in 284 chapters located in 42 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.
SMU to host inauguration reconciliation panel
While President-elect Trump takes his oath of office at 11 a.m. on Jan. 20, SMU’s Dispute Resolution and Counseling Department will host an event focused on reconciliation after a divisive political season. Attendees will view the inaugural ceremony and inaugural speech, then discuss reconciliation with the experts – faculty from SMU’s Dispute Resolution and Counseling Department. Panelists will discuss reconciliation in the
workplace, school, family and post-election reconciliation. The event begins at 10:30 a.m at SMU-inPlano and is open to the public. Reservations are requested at drcm@smu.edu. What: Inauguration viewing and panel discussion with SMU’s dispute resolution and counseling faculty experts. Panelists will discuss: • Bridging relational gap with friends, families and coworkers
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Who: Simmons School of Education and Human Development faculty panel includes Greta Davis, clinical assistant professor of counseling; Gay McAlister, director of counseling; Angela Mitikidis, manager
SAT Testing at GHS January 21, 2017
of mediation clinic; John Potter, clinical assistant professor of dispute resolution. http://www.smu.edu/Simmons/AboutUs/ Directory When: Refreshments at 10:30 a.m., inauguration at 11:00 a.m., panel discussion following inauguration. Faculty available for interviews after panel discussion. Where: SMU-in-Plano, the Great Room, Bldg 3, 5228 Tennyson Parkway, Plano, TX, https://www.smu.edu/AboutSMU/Maps/ SMU-in-Plano
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SAT Testing at GHS January 21, 2017 for Middle and High School Students January 21st, 2017 / SAT Testing at Garland High School On Saturday, January 21st, 2017, The SAT will be administered at Garland High School to middle and high school students who are registered through College Board. Students should report to GHS no later than 7:45 a.m. and enter the building through our court yard gate, which is located on the east side (back) of the building. All students must have their Admission Ticket and an acceptable photo ID or a completed Talent Search Identification form (7th-8th graders only) to enter the testing rooms.
Mayor Douglas Athas will host his next Evening In from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the Mayor's Office, 200 N. Fifth St. Schedule an appointment by calling 972-205-2400, or email Mayor@GarlandTX.gov.order through Eventbrite:
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JOHNSON: Trump’s Attorney General drives wedges deeper FROM THE HILL
by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
President –elect Donald Trump is preparing to take office on January 20, 2017. One of his top duties is to choose members of his Cabinet that will oversee various agencies and sectors of the government. This is his right and duty to fill these positions, he won the election. However, it is also the President’s duty to select individuals that will rise above party politics and put all of the American people first. One of the most important and influential cabinet posts, Trump will fill is that of Attorney General. His choice of Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama could not be more disconcerting and should give every citizen of the United States pause.
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It is important to understand the are deemed to be offensive and importance and power of the one problematic to serve with integrity chosen for this role. and respect in the Department of The Attorney General is tasked Justice. to represent the United States in Senator Sessions has a proven relegal matters presiding in the U.S. cord, a proven record of supporting Supreme Court; also gives advice discriminatory policies, a proven reand opinions to the President of the cord of toeing the Republican party United States and to U.S. Cabinet line, and a proven record of workMembers. ing against people’s civil rights. A U.S. Attorney General must be Texas was negatively impacted unbiased and have confidence to by the Shelby v. Holder decision Sen. Jeff Sessions not allow the White House to interfere which stripped Section 4 of the Votin the Department of Justice’s investigations. ing Rights Act, the formula helped identify jurisdicSenator Session’s nomination concerns me for a tions who historically had issues of racial discrimimyriad of reasons. nation. His vigorous support of Donald Trump’s policies Keeping in mind, Texas was one of the states that do not support the values of our country and listed from the formula, which bring us to Section humanity is a key reason. 5 being impacted as well. Section 5 ensured that if Undeniably Senator Session’s comments regard- states listed in the formula attempted to change the ing civil rights leaders, voting rights, immigration, law, the attorney general would as act a referee and the LGBTQ community and sexual assault on record send federal officials to the jurisdiction to check for
any violations of voting discrimination. Senator Sessions has continued to state he does not see any issue with the voting practices and procedures in our nation, specifically in the southern states (including the one he represents, Alabama). This is one area where he falls short of being capable of protecting a sample of the American population. Last week I participated in a press conference with my colleagues of the Congressional Black Caucus to stand against Senator Sessions being nominated to serve in a position where he would be called on to protect and provide justice to all Americans. We cannot expect a man that has a proven record of discriminatory politics to be the catalyst for the criminal justice reform this country so desperately needs. I encourage all concerned citizens here in Texas and across the country to stand against this nomination and tell every senator that Jeff Sessions is not the Attorney General America needs.
Dallas’ incoming city manager says he’s ready for challenges 2017 is full of surprises and challenges to expect the unexpected. The year is about changes and new beginnings as is evidenced in the activity in Dallas and Dallas County. The year begins with the swearing -in of former judge Faith Johnson as the Dallas County District Attorney. The city of Dallas has a new city manager taking over on February 1 and in addition to dealing with a number of hot-button issues; T.C. Broadnax has the daunting task of hiring a new police chief. During a recent visit with Mr. Broadnax, the topics ranged from the weather, which was double that in his present home of Tacoma, WA, where it was 19 degrees, to understanding the awesome task waiting for the University of North Texas alum. Admittedly there’s a lot going on and he expects to be busy, but Mr. Broadnax appeared calm and excited as he discussed long-term solutions. He said he’s blessed and humbled by the support and is committed to not letting those supporters down. And for the doubters, if there are any, he says he plans to remove those doubts and exceed their expectations. As he prepares to leave Tacoma, where he has served as city manager since 2012, Mr. Broadnax says he feels as though he will be on a “continual probation.” But he’s up for the challenge. He has almost 25 years of experience in city/county government management and he exudes confidence, passion,
enthusiasm, commitment and a genuine desire to do the right thing. While there are citizens who think that the city manager form of government is not right for a city as large as Dallas, Mr. Broadnax says it’s the best because the city manager “has to be responsive” to the entire city. He says he will listen to the mayor and the rest of the city council and he will also listen to the comT.C. Broadnax munity. “I start with community first,” he said. “I wanted to actually get out, grab the streets, go to the communities and see the needs.” Many of those needs are daunting and could be overwhelming for some. but Mr. Broadnax says he grew up in some of the same types of neighborhoods. He knows that homelessness, redevelopment, gentrification, mental illness, affordable housing, employment will have to be addressed. And yes, there’s also the budget and an upcoming city council election. Get ready because this Alpha male, who is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, says you will see him out and about. He hopes to get involved across the city, especially with youth programs like the Boys & Girls Clubs. He said he wants to inspire the next city manager. Cheryl Smith
Wells Fargo supports Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Wells Fargo celebrates Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) during its 40th anniversary season as presenting sponsor of DBDT's Cultural Awareness Series for the 7th consecutive year. The Cultural Awareness series will be held February 17-19, 2017 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the AT&T Performing Arts Center. "At Wells Fargo, caring for communities is embedded in our culture," said Wells Fargo Area President Scott Wallace. "We strive to create and support positive, lasting impact - socially, economically, and environmentally - through our business practices, philanthropy and community engagement. Cultural programs like this are one more opportunity for us to add to the quality of life in our communities. We are honored to have supported Dallas Black Dance Theatre for more than 10 years and to serve as presenting sponsor for seven years, and look forward to continuing to partner with them for many years to come." DBDT has commissioned veteran DBDT dancer/choreographer Sean J. Smith to create a work that brings the 40-year legacy of Dallas Black Dance Theatre to life on stage. In developing the concept for Interpretations Smith interviewed DBDT Founder Ann Williams, as well as former dance company members, staff and supporters integral in the formation of Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Interpretations is supported in part by an award from Mid-America Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, and foundations, corporations and individuals throughout Arkansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. Other works in the Cultural Awareness program include audience favorites by nationally acclaimed choreographers.
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HALL: What Obama Means to Me? Quit Playin’ by Vincent L. Hall
pered something in his ear. Obama and VP Joe Biden’s “Bromance� is not the first. King and Abernathy were inseparable. Anyway, Abernathy’s message was
guns. They understandably wanted to protect their 26 year-old leader, and I can imagine that they were ready to violate that “Non-violent resistance� foolishness. Message: When Negroes show up on the
that King’s home had been bombed with his wifey and his new baby girl in it. King recited the customary ritual; a benedictory mizpah, without uttering a word to the crowd about his plight. Upon arriving to his humble abode, King is greeted by fire crews and police on the lawn and reporters in his house. After learning that his family was safe, he was confronted with a whole new dilemma. Negroes from far and wide had engulfed the neighborhood and were armed with bottles, sticks, knives and
scene armed with arsenal and adrenaline, they don’t come ready to fight, they come ready to die. I imagine that Dr. King drew a deep breath, exchanged a few soft words with his maker and went to the porch. He told this loosely assembled attachment of Gideon’s Army to go home. There would be no reciprocal response to the evil that had been put upon him and his family. And that’s what President Obama means to me. That same audacious and
Vincent L. Hall is an author and award winning columnist.
I was feeling like a 5th grader troubled by a homework assignment from school. The editorial writing teacher made this week’s theme very clear; “What does President Barack Hussein Obama mean to you?â€? Apparently every regular and wannabee editorial writer got the same edict and that makes it hard. I already read an “Ode to Obamaâ€? and “Bye Bye Barack.â€? What on earth would I say of this uncharacteristically noble politician? What could I say of him as a man and more specifically‌A Black man. Dr. Jeff Warren of Dallas’ historic Park Cities Baptist Church gave me a start. It fell his lot to give the “Occasionâ€? at the African American Pastors Coalition 2017 MLK Celebration. Pastor Warren recounted a historical scene in the life of MLK. This will be a poor paraphrase, because this White brother was illustrative and emotive. I hope I can capture it in words. Dr. King was at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church conducting a boycott meeting for the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA). Ralph Abernathy, King’s hope-to-die and ace-boon-coon, whis-
pragmatic display of faith and love that made Dr. King a legend is the same peaceful assurance that has allowed this 44th president to flourish. BP Oil spills millions of gallons of oil in the gulf‌Obama says go home, I got this. Can’t nobody find Osama Bin Laden... Obama says “chill I got this.â€? Trayvon Martin is gunned down by a wish-he-could-be- cop and Obama soothes the nation by consoling Black parents and helping White folks empathize with the deeply rooted issues of race discrimination. Barack Obama, like King, has managed the unenviable position of balancing the deity that Black people and his disenfranchised supporters saddled him with, while facing the harshest and most disrespectful White folks that have been brave enough to come to surface since Klan gowns and hoods went out of vogue. I’ll miss watching his hustle down the stairs of Air Force One that turned into a long gait and a soulful strut. I’ll miss that Soul Brother whose integrity is without spot or blemish. A claim that NO other US. President can make, save my other hero, Jimmy Carter. What does Barack Obama mean to me? The life and legacy of President Obama says to me that the struggle is real, but God is too!!! I might get summoned to the principal’s office for saying it, but that’s what he means.
DAVIS: “Hip Hop Prez� comes to Dallas for King Celebration My Day By Dr. J. Ester Davis Why is there an enrollment surge at historically black colleges? Who is new on the NBC News List of 100 African Americans Making History today? What is a podcast and why is “selfie� according to the golden bastion, Oxford English Dictionary, “the -word -of -the-year�? The 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Gala, held Saturday, January 14, 2017, was indeed one of the best ever. The electric keynote speaker was the 7th President of Dillard University from New Orleans, Louisiana, accompanied by the renowned Dillard University Choir. The President of this highly acclaimed institution has been recognized for his outspokenness on HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) and African
American Men in college. selfish. He has taken charge of social media and His disdainful his quest propelling students forward. In fact in 2010, Bachelors Degree.com listed this president as one of 25 college presidents you should follow on twitter @HipHopPrez. Dr. Walter Kimbrough, President, Dillard University, is known as the “hip hop prez,� who took the podium unceremoniously, direct, on point, in a few words and completely comfortable. I just love speakers that ‘cut to the chase’, meaning leaving out unnecessary dialogue and non-icebreaking jokes. Dr. Kimbrough startDr. Walter Kimbrough with long-time ed with the meaning of friend Candace Wicks the word “selfie� as . . . allabout-self. “Selfie� means
disapproval of the word and its self-centered meaning was clearly felt like a cool chill. He went on about ‘people that take pictures of themselves . . .brushing their teeth, etc. etc.’ He continued on with the challenge. “Why not care about somebody else?� he asked the room of about 1,000. Take a picture and post it as a Big Brother or Big Sister. . .take a picture with a college student and raise money to keep him/her in school. Dr. Kimbrough is not limited. He is mighty with a pen also. The Washington Post recently published a letter he wrote about his research
witnessing an increase in enrollment at historically black colleges in the wake of racial tension across the nation. The enrollment at Dillard University is up 22%; at Tuskegee University 32%; South Carolina State 39%. The two key words in this paragraph are “his research.� Dr. Kimbrough has “forced� a path as a national expert on fraternities and sororities with “specific expertise regarding historically Black, Latin and Asian groups.� As I am writing this article, I am listening to Dr. Kimbrough on a 30-minute podcast. Look him up. He is all. . .all over the social media landscape. Let me share this one little fact. One might wonder why “selfie� is a word and why “the hip hop prez� bought this message. Last year the word ‘selfie’ increased 17,000(%)percent. Again. . . why not care about somebody else? Thank you, Dr. Kimbrough. You are what genuine leadership looks like. Please follow Dr. Kimbrough on his blog: http://hiphopprez.blogspot.com Ester Davis can be reached @www.esterday.com.
JACKSON: More than Obama legacy at stake in Obamacare repeal SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER by
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President Obama returned to sweet home Chicago Tuesday night to say farewell to the nation...an evening of joy, tears and pride in a job well done, despite the harsh headwinds of resistance he faced every day for eight years. As President Obama enters into his last days in office, surely his greatest legacy is the Affordable Care Act. Twenty million people have received health care coverage under the act, largely from the extension of Medicaid to cover lower-wage workers and their families. Insurance companies have not only been required to deal fairly with those afflicted with ailments, they have also been forced by law to limit what they rake off in administration and profits. This is a big deal. Lives are being saved; illnesses are being treated. Family finances are being protected. A smaller percentage of Americans go without coverage than ever in the history of the country. This is the most important extension of health coverage since the passage of Medicare under Lyndon Johnson.
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Millions more, however, were turned away on the altar of meanness and ideology. So, naturally, the Republican Congress — dedicated to reversing all things Obama — has made repealing the Affordable Health Care Act, or what they call Obamacare, its first order of business. Repeal — plus the defunding of Planned Parenthood’s programs for women’s health — is the centerpiece of the reconciliation bill Republicans plan to push through Congress immediately. This opposition to the Affordable Care Act is founded in large part on racial delusions. Blue-collar white voters, particularly in the Midwestern states that gave Trump the election, were the most skeptical about the law. As Ronald Brownstein pointed out in the Atlantic, based on data from the Urban Institute, “more non-college-educated whites gained coverage than college-educated whites and minorities combined in all five of the key Rustbelt states that flipped from Obama in 2012 to Trump in 2016: Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.� There were stunning reductions in the number of uninsured blue-collar whites in states that Donald Trump won in November — roughly 50 percent in Ohio, Iowa and Michigan, 60 percent in West Virginia and Kentucky, and 40 percent in Indiana, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
This was largely because these states adopted the ACA extension of Medicaid to cover lower-wage workers. Where Republican governors refused to extend Medicaid, low-wage workers of all races were left out. Trump has promised that he would not allow people to “die on the streets� with health care repeal. He also promised not to touch entitlements — which would include Medicaid as well as Medicare and Social Security. He named GOP Rep. Tom Price to head the Department of Health and Human Services, however, and Price has detailed and destructive plans for what comes after repeal of ACA. He would roll back the Medicaid extension, much of the subsidies for others getting insurance in the exchanges, and much of the regulation forcing insurance companies and hospitals to limit price hikes. If he has is way, Price will go after Medicare and Social Security as well. The result will be to strip many of the 20 million — whites and people of color — of the health coverage they now have. This calamity is utterly unnecessary. ACA, as the president has stated, has flaws and is in need of reform. The best first steps would be to crack down on drug company prices and to create a public option in the exchanges that would help keep insurance companies honest. Neither of these reforms is on the
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Republican agenda. Twenty Republican senators come from states that extended Medicaid. For ACA to be repealed, they have to sign onto to punishing lower-wage workers in their states who are covered under Medicaid extension, among others. In fact, many more people are likely to take a hit. Republicans now plan to repeal ACA without a plan to replace it. That is likely to unravel not just the Medicaid extension but also the exchanges and the curbs on insurance companies and health care complexes. People now rightly complain about the cost of our health care. Republicans are about to make that worse. President Obama has sensibly said that he will support any Republican plan that is in fact better than ACA. Despite Republicans’ posturing, they offer nothing that meets that test. Donald Trump’s bumptious course as president-elect has made Americans appreciate even more the grace and maturity with which President Obama governed. Now Republicans, in their hurry to eviscerate Obama’s historic accomplishment, are about to make us appreciate it all the more. But unless a handful of Republican senators break ranks, that appreciation will come too late to help the millions that will be placed at risk. Keep up with Rev. Jackson and the work of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition at www.rainbowpush.org.
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Ask Alma Dear Alma, My ex-husband remarried last year. His new wife wants to be involved in our conversations about our kids. I like her, respect that she takes care of my kids when they are at their house, but does every sentence about our kids have to be a group meeting? My ex doesn’t understand why I get aggravated when my questions can’t be answered until he consults with her or gets
her on the phone or suggests a dinner meeting and such. Help! This is getting on my last nerve. D.C., Camden, N.J.
The three of you are co-parenting now, and it looks to me that both she and your ex-husband are taking their roles seriously and putting the children first – something you may want to Dear D.C., consider. When it comes to the wellbeing There’s no Slow down, Mz. of the kids, each parent has a seat easy way to sip D.C., with your rant at the “what’s best for them” ta- this tea, and I’m full of ungrateful- ble. Grab your chair and sit, ap- not offering any ness. Why are you preciating each role that’s repre- sweetener. First turning this favor and foremost, sented. into some foolishyour ex has a reness? sponsibility to his You should thank your lucky stars that new wife. this woman wants to be a proactive, reHe is no longer your soul mate, husband spectful participant of your blended family or best friend; he is now all of those things situation. to her.
Event at American Legion Post 802 to benefit veterans There is power in TEAMWORK. Five years ago, the Tommie Robinson American Legion Post 802 inherited a Commander that knew nothing about leading a Post. Her name is Angelia Herndon and she is an alumnus of Dallas’ Lincoln Humanities and Communications Magnet High School. Nevertheless, the Post and Commander had a couple of things in common: a HEART and the love for giving back to others. Over the years, Post 802 has made its’ mission to give back and ask for help to meet the needs of others. On December 10, 2016, Post 802 hosted its’ annual Socks for Veterans Drive Program. This Drive will benefit hundreds of veterans at the Dallas Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital, area VA Vet Centers, nursing homes and other health care facilities that serve veterans. Recently, a new neighbor moved into the
Post’s neighborhood of Bon Ton and informed the Post that she and her husband were veterans. She asked about the Post and its’ activities. Coincidentally the neighbor’s curiosity peaked on the same day as the Post’s annual Socks for Veterans Program. The neighbor informed Commander Herndon that she worked for the Dallas VA Hospital and she was one of the social workers that hands out the sock gift bags from the Post each year. She said that for years she was not aware of the location of the donations, and what an impact the sock gift bags are to the veterans. On Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 2 pm, the Post will host its annual Socks for Veterans Assembling Party. At this event, volunteers will be putting together socks gift bags. The Post is located at 2728 Parson Street, Dallas, TX, 75215.
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Zeta Phi Beta inducts honorary members Breaking with tradition, at their Executive Board meeting, held in Dallas earlier this year, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., under the leadership of International President Mary Breaux Wright, inducted three members into the service organization. Expressing pride over the calibre of inductees and also the announcement that the organization would be launching Global Year of Service. The members are pledging to provide 20 million hours of community service by the organization’s centennial year in 2020. “As Zetas, we take service seriously, which can be seen through our partnerships with the March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” said Dr. Breaux Wright, who jokingly said there was an expectation that the three inductees would each be responsible for 5 million hours. “It is my honor to welcome women of such prominence who are willing and ready to roll up their sleeves, and help us fulfill our mission as a community-conscious, action-oriented organization.” Joining the ranks of Zeta Women are Dr. Anita Hill, Esq., Cynthia James, and Rhona Bennett. Dr. Anita Hill, Esq. is a pioneer of women’s equality in the workplace. The Yale
New Honorary Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (From left to right – Shonté Fuller, National Co-Chair of Honorary Membership; Natalie Dillard Brannon, National Co-Chair of Honorary Membership; Rhona Bennett, entertainer and "Personal Power" coach; Dr. Mary Breaux Wright, International President; Dr. Anita Hill, Esq., professor, author and women's equality activist; Cynthia James, speaker, author and coach; Dr. Jylla Moore Tearte; Past International President; Valerie Hollingsworth-Baker, National First Vice-President of Membership; and Norma Dartis, National Historian)
School of Law graduate is currently a Professor of Law, Public Policy and Women’s Studies at Brandeis University, and author of Speaking Truth to Power and Reimagining Equality: Stories of Gender, Race and Finding Home.
Dr. Mary Breaux Wright, International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and newly inducted honorary members.
Speaking to her sisters, Atty. Hill said, “Thanks for the spirit of the organization. I am so full of joy. The anxiety, as we move forward, melts aways as I look out at you.” Cynthia James is a multiple-award winning author of What Will Set You Free and Revealing Your Extraordinary Essence, and international life coach. In 2014, her Extraordinary Living Project was selected to be a Commitment Maker by the Clinton Health Matters Initiative. “I feel love, I feel gifted to be here, to be in your presence,” said Ms. James. Rhona Bennett is a singer, songwriter and actress who appeared on popular television comedies such as Living Single and Martin, with a reoccurring role on The Jamie Foxx Show. She is currently a performing member of the R&B group EnVogue and a “Personal Power” life coach. “I’m ready, willing to take on how I can help,” said Ms. Bennett. “I look forward to building on the great work you have done.” In addition to Zetas from around the country, local members of other Black Greek Letter Organizations joined the
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reception honoring the inductees, including former national president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Paul Griffin, National Pan Hellenic Council former regional director Candace Wicks and past president Cassandra Black, who is also a member of Zeta Phi Beta, and several community officials like Dallas City Councilman Casey Thomas and DeSoto Mayor Curtistene McCowan. According to National Co-Chairs of Honorary Membership Shonte Fuller and Natalie Dillard Brannon, the induction ceremony was very emotional because of the energy and beauty of the sisterhood. Also praising the inductees, the ladies talked about Zetas commitment to community, providing service, advocacy and being engaged. They agreed that the inductees are excellent role models. “We have taken three of the finest women that the world has to offer and inducted them into our organization,” said. Dr. Breaux Wright. A retired educator and development officer, Dr. Breaux Wright said it was especially special and a dream come true to hold the induction and reception in Dallas, which is right up the highway from her home in Houston. “We have never inducted honorary members at a board meeting... and to have it done here in Dallas, Texas!” -Cheryl Smith
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Alyce Goff honored for 75 years of service along with other proud members of Dallas Alumnae Chapter, celebrating 25 years.
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Dallas Alumnae Deltas celebrate founding with Ambassador
This year the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., under the leadership of President Tonya Derrick, honors a 75year member, Alyce Roberta Gay Goff, at their annual Founders Day celebration, January 28, 2017 at the Sheraton-Dallas Hotel at 11:30 a.m. Joining Ms. Goff and the eight 25-year honorees will be Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook, who will be also celebrating her birthday. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook was appointed Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom by President Barack Obama. Ambassador Johnson Cook is the Founder and President of Wisdom Women Worldwide Center and served as the Senior Pastor of the Bronx Christian Fellowship Baptist Church in New York City, the Wall Street Congregation and was a Founder/Board Member of the Multi-Ethnic Center, an enrichment program for youth. She served as an advisor on President Clinton’s Domestic Policy Council, the President’s Initiative on Race and Chaplain to the New York Police Dept. She has spoken and led delegations throughout the U.S., Africa and the Caribbean. Alyce Roberta Gay Goff was initiated into the Alpha Iota Chapter in 1942 at Wiley College. The music educator is a member of Glen Oaks United Methodist Church and she has belonged to the Tyler Alumnae and Waco Alumnae Chapters. Her community involvement is extensive having 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 American 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. The recipient of numerous awards, Mrs. Goff is an author, and inductee – Pioneer Hall of Fame – Founders Homecoming – Preeminence Awards Gala – Jarvis Christian College – Hawkins, Texas and “Special Teacher” Plaque – Dunbar High School of West, Texas – All-School Reunion held in Waco, Texas. She was named Musician of the Year – Dallas Metroplex Musicians Association, Dreammaker Award – Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women Club, Heritage Award – Dallas Alumni Chapter – Jarvis Christian College, Hawkins, Texas and 2008 – Church Woman of the Year – Community UMC – Dallas, Texas.
Married to the late Rev. Felicia Lynn KerGarrett J. Goff, Sr., a United ney was initiated Methodist Minister of the into the Gamma Zeta Central Texas Conference, Chapter in 1992 at she is the mother of three Morris Brown College. ( her daughter Angela is An Assistant District member of Delta Sigma Attorney in the Dallas Theta), and grandmother County District Attorof eight. She loves to work ney’s Office, the Concrossword puzzles and colcord Church member oring. For decades she has is a member of the shared her musical talents Hospitality Ministry as a chapter musician for at Concord Baptist several programs of the Church, member of Waco and Dallas Alumnae the Junior League of chapters. Dallas, Legal advisor Demetria Chester was to the Texas Humane Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook initiated into the Omicron Legislative Network, Omega Chapter in 1991 at Texas A&M Univer- and presenter at various conferences and meetsity in College Station. A Business Development ings about the correlation between domestic Specialist for Texas Health Resources, Demetria violence and animal cruelty. She enjoys readis a member of Concord Church where she is on ing, traveling, public speaking, cycling, running the Global Missions Leadership Team, United and working with young people. Voices of Concord , Drama Team and Sunday The Honorable Valencia Nash-McShann School. She is a member of the National Associ- was initiated into the Zeta Sigma Chapter at the ation of Christian Ministers, Member of the Boar University of Houston in 1992. Currently a Daldoc Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Rock- las County Justice of the Peace, actually the first wall County, and African American Profession- Black JP in the history of the County; the Friendals Network. Demetria has extensive involve- ship-West Baptist Church member is a Girl Scout ment in Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Troop Leader (5396), a member of the NAACP Theta on various committees and currently and League of Women Voters and several legal serving her eighth year as Chaplain. She also clinics. Her involvement in the Dallas Alumnae has served regionally and nationally. She is also Chapter includes work on several committees, a recipient of the Garland NAACP Extraordinary including Social Action, membership, Delta People Award. The Godmother to five children, Academy, Gems & Jewels and Founders Day. she wrote the lyrics for the theme song for the Judge Nash-McShann was appointed to the Delta National Convention in Las Vegas. Texas Judicial Council, is a recipient of the 2009 Renae Levonne Christopher was initiated Urban League Torch Award and the Elite News into the Lambda Nu Chapter at Paul Quinn Col- Mable Chandler Award. In addition to reading, lege in 1991. A second-grade math teacher, the playing tennis and traveling, the three-time reVictory Temple Church of God in Christ member cipient of the Sisterhood Award from the Zeta is also a member of Site Based Decision Mak- Sigma Chapter is married to Melvin McShann ing Committee for Richard Lagow Elementary and the mother of twin daughters is an avid School, Girl Scouts Worker; and Youth Worker Scrabble player. with the Victory Temple Church of God in Christ The Honorable Toni Nichelle Diane Rose Youth Dept. She has worked with Delta Acade- was initiated into he Lambda Nu Chapter in my; Delta GEMS, and Directory Committee. She 1991 at Paul Quinn College. A member of The currently serves as Sergeant at Arms 2015-2017 Potters House, the consultant/legislator is a Sorority Year. Her honors include Outstanding Silver Life member of the NAACP, Paul Quinn Recognition for Perfect Attendance the past College National Alumni Association, League of two years at Richard Lagow Elementary School, Women Voters, Texas Coalition of Black DemoInstructional Excellence Award in Math, Cam- crats, Progressive Voters League-NewEra and pus Instructional Leadership Award 1999-2000 board member of the Moorland Family YMCA. and 2000-2001 at W. W. Bushman Elementary Her involvement in the Dallas Alumnae Chapter School. Renae loves Reading, web surfing, includes serving as Vice President, Recording watching movies, Word Seek Puzzles, camping, Secretary, Assistant Recording Secretary, Finanbasketball, and bowling. She also received her cial Assistant, Member-at-Large to Executive Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruc- Board and chairing several committees. The tion in 2013. avid traveler has won numerous awards from
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Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Paul Quinn College, NAACP-Dallas Branch, Suburban DeSoto Section of the National Council of Negro Women, National Alliance on Mental Illness and National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women. Tracie Michelle Shelby was initiated into the Mu Kappa Chapter in 1992 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. An Attorney and member of Mount Rose Church, Tracie previously was a member of the New York Alumnae Chapter. She love traveling and reading, as well as spending time with her nieces and nephews. Her most memorable Delta moment was watching her niece becomes a member of Delta Sigma Theta, through her own undergraduate chapter, Mu Kappa. Rhenett Ingram Simpson was initiated into the Eta Delta Chapter in 1992 at Texas Woman’s University. An educator in Dallas ISD for 23 years, the True Lee Missionary Baptist Church member is an instructor for the Hope Restoration Summer S.T.E.M. Program, Dance Instructor at the Mary Lois School of Dance, Inc., and a member of the Kiestwood Home Owners’ Association. She has served on several Dallas Alumnae Chapter committees including TASPers, Jabberwock and Founders Day. Her honors include Dallas ISD’s Distinguished Teacher Award (2015-2016), (2016-2017), and Teacher of the Year at Clinton P. Russell Elementary School (2002-2003). The wife to David, and mother of two, loves dancing, especially ballet and tap, traveling with the family and collecting music. Her most memorable moment was pinning her mother when she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta. Marsha Jan’Nette Thornton was initiated in 1991 into the Theta Nu Chapter at Texas A&M University in Commerce. A member of The Village United Methodist Church (UMC) - DeSoto, the leadership and management executive is a registered Parliamentarian and member of National Association of Parliamentarians, and serves on the Conflict/Crisis Advisory Board for the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. She has served on a number of committees for Dallas Alumnae, including Budget & Finance, Policies & Procedures, Social Action, PPAD, GEMS, TASPers, and Housing & Properties. She a current regional trainer and previously served as regional advisor, Chaplains Corner. Marsha enjoys cooking, traveling and shopping. Her most memorable Delta moment was “being pinned by my mother who I wish was here to celebrate with me; her 50th - my 25th.” Find out more about Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at www.dallasalumnae.org