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Ten Million raised for Fallen Officers
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Michael Krol, Brent Thompson, Lorne Ahrens, Michael Smith, and Patrick Zamarripa - on display at a memorial in Dallas on July 12, 2016. By Dorothy Gentry GARLAND JOURNAL
The officers and families affected by the July 7, 2016 downtown Dallas attack are the beneficiaries of about $10 million that has been raised on their behalf. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, along with representatives from the Assist the Officer Foundation and The Dallas Foundation made the announcement at a news conference at Dallas City Hall. Assist the Officer Foundation and The Dallas Foundation have worked to identify the most effective way to distribute the funds that were raised and entrusted to the
two organizations. Trusts that will provide for family member’s health, education and other support have been created for the families of Dallas Police Department Sergeant Michael Smith, Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, Officer Michael Krol and Officer Patricio Zamarripa and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Officer Brent Thompson. Mayor Rawlings said the city “owes a tremendous amount of gratitude to the officers who lost or risked their lives to keep us safe. Out of one of the darkest days in our city’s history, we have seen an incredible outpouring of love and support from organizations and individuals all over the world.
“We are so honored by the amount of people who have stepped forward to properly assist our fallen and injured officers.� More than 6,000 contributions were received from across the country, with all 50 states represented. Gifts were also received from Australia, the United Kingdom and Italy. Donations ranged from $5 to more than $250,000. Funds were equitably divided among the families of the fallen officers. In addition to the trusts, part of the donations will be directed to support the officers injured on that fateful day. “The Assist the Officer Foundation is very grateful for the generous support shown for our police officers and their families,� said
Frederick Frazier, chairman of the Assist the Officer Foundation. “It’s a powerful gesture that symbolizes the appreciation for every officer’s dedication to service and commitment to the safety of every citizen.� “The joint effort to honor our fallen officers and their families has been remarkable,� said Mary Jalonick, president and CEO of The Dallas Foundation. “The philanthropic community in Dallas has worked closely with the Dallas Police Department and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit agency to ensure that 100 percent of donations received will be distributed to the officers and families affected by the tragic events of July 7, 2016.�
DCHHS receives resolution for National Accreditation
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Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) received a resolution from Dallas County Commissioners Court for national accreditation. The national accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and ultimate-
ly transforming the quality and performance of the nation’s state, local, Tribal, and territorial public health departments. DCHHS is one of fewer than 200 health departments that have thus far achieved accreditation through PHAB since the organization launched in 2011. “Dallas County Health and Human Services joins the growing ranks of accredited health departments in a strong commitment to their public health mission,� said PHAB President and CEO Kaye Bender, PhD, RN, FAAN. “The peer-review process provides valuable feedback to inform health departments of their strengths and areas for improvement, so that they can better protect and promote the health of the people they serve in their communities. Residents of a community served by a nationally accredited health department can be assured that their health department has demonstrated the capacity to protect and promote the health of that community.� After undergoing an extensive assess-
City of Garland remembers the December 2015 Tornado On Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, an EF4 tornado ripped through north Texas, including parts of Garland. The tornado struck at 6:45 p.m. near Interstate 30 and the President George Bush Turnpike. More than 1,100 structures, including homes, apartments and businesses, were damaged or destroyed. Vehicles were swept off a highway overpass, taking the lives of nine people. The true spirit of Garland emerged in the hours, days and weeks that followed—a spirit that is selfless and indomitable. Garland residents and responders,
along with those who came from near and far to help, faced the recovery with strength, generosity and grace. The City of Garland will pause to remember those who were impacted and honor the resilient spirit of the Garland community on the anniversary of that event: 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 John Paul Jones Park, 4099 Zion Road Those planning to attend should email EDattomo@GarlandTX.gov or call 972205-2471.
SAT Testing at GHS January 21, 2017 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.
ment, DCHHS has been recognized for its quality improvement, illustration of accountability to the public and vigorous promotion to public health. “The PHAB accreditation is testament to the hard work of the DCHHS employees who work 24/7 to provide public health services to Dallas County residents.� said DCHHS Director Zachary Thompson. “Whenever you see our seal of accreditation, you will know that DCHHS has been rigorously examined and meets or exceeds national standards that promote continuous quality improvement for public health.� Public health departments play a critical role in protecting and improving the health of people and communities. The accreditation standards that PHAB have set define the expectations for all public health departments that seek to become accredited in the United States. “DCHHS employees have worked diligently for the community and it is an honor for Dallas County to receive national
accreditation through PHAB,� said Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, chair of the Dallas County Public Health Advisory Board. “With this accreditation, residents can be confident that our public health system will continue to grow in quality, remain competitive and be transparent in day to day practices.� The mission of Dallas County Health and Human Services is to protect the health of the citizens of Dallas County through disease prevention, disease intervention and through promotions of a healthy community and environment. This is done through assessment, community input education, disease monitoring, regulation, and health services that help control the spread of disease. The department makes every effort to ensure the people of Dallas County receive information and services needed to maintain and improve their health and provide good stewardship of public resources.
28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade/March 2017 Time: 10:00 A.M. (Parade line-up begins at 8:45am Route: Parade starts on Dairy Road @ Garden Drive (near Embree Park) North on Dairy Road to Highway 66 (Avenue D); West (left) on Highway 66 (Avenue D) to First Street; North (right) on First Street to Highway 66 (Avenue B); West (left) on Highway 66 (Avenue B) to Fifth Street; North (right) on Fifth Street to Austin Street (parade ends 330 North 5th Street) **Celebration continues @ the Granville Arts Center Main Auditorium** To enter the parade and march, a sign MUST be on vehicle or carried with each entry. The parade line up begins at Austin Academy, 1125 Beverly Dr., Garland, 75040. Mail all parade entries to: Attention Gwen Daniels, MLK Events Coordinator, NAACP Garland Unit, PO Box 460944, Garland, TX 75046. For application log on to http://garlandtxnaacp.org/
National Merit Commended Students Garland High School has 14 National Merit Commended Students Students who earned this honor are Gabrielle Alovera, Zain Hamid, Rebecca Harrison, Desiree Lopez, Luz Martinez-Lucas, Salvador Neri, Jessica Nguyen, Emma Parker, Katherine Ryce, Caleb Shi, Mabel Thai, Patrick Vu, Victor Vu, and Francisco Zapata-Alvarez.
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DECEMBER 21, 2016 More than 500 children will now have gifts when they wake up on Christmas morning. Generous donations benefited two charities: Davion's Closet, which provides clothing and toys to children who are affected by HIV; and The Prison Fellowship Angel Tree, which provides clothing and toys to children whose parents are incarcerated.
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DECEMBER 21, 2016
JOHNSON: Importance of spreading Joy FROM THE HILL
by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
The holiday season is a time of family, community, and celebration. Many of us look forward to this time of year because we have the opportunity to relax and celebrate with our loved ones. While I hope that everyone in the greater Dallas area enjoys a restful holiday season, I want to point out that this feeling is not afforded to everyone. In fact, it is a great privilege. As a matter of fact, the holiday season can cause more stress than other times of the year. For people who are struggling, the needs of their lives do not take a break in order for them to convene around a Christmas tree or enjoy the tastes of a tradition-
METRO BRIEFS City Holiday Hours and Services City of Garland offices, libraries, recreation centers and senior centers will be closed for the Christmas holiday Dec. 2326. The recycling center, transfer station and Hinton Landfill will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 26. There will be no disruption in trash or recycling collection during the Christmas holiday; however, to ensure thorough and timely service, please have carts out and ready for pickup by 7 a.m. City offices and facilities also will be closed for the New Year holiday Jan. 1-2. Be on the lookout for a full schedule of holiday closures at GarlandTX.gov.
Christmas Tree and Decorating Safety As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. Most home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical failures or a heat source too close to the tree. Adding water to the tree stand daily, keeping decorations away from windows and doors, and turning off tree lights before leaving home are just a few ways you can prevent home fires this holiday. Visit GarlandTX.gov to learn other ways to stay safe while decorating this season.
Trashy Streets Make Trashy Creeks Art Contest Garland's Stormwater Management Department invited Garland ISD high schools to participate in the "Trashy Streets Make Trashy Creeks" Art Contest. Each school
al holiday meal. Buying gifts and working to make ends meet during the holiday season can cause serious setbacks for a struggling family. Some families are forced to choose between having presents under the tree and having electricity for the month. This is a choice no one should ever have to make. And there are many elderly individuals who are often forgotten during this time of the year. However, everyone deserves joy in their holiday season. Therefore, I want to highlight the incredible and thoughtful work of places like the Salvation Army. Undertaking a massive organizational task and being keenly aware of the difficult decisions some families must make, the Salvation Army collects, sorts, and distributes donated gifts to families in order to provide joy to those who otherwise might not be able to have it. This organization’s graciousness allows families across the United States to not be burdened by the
cost of giving to their loved ones while trying to maintain the basic necessities in their homes, such as food, running water, heat and electricity. Just this past weekend, my staff visited the Salvation Army location on Harry Hines Boulevard in Dallas. My staff works very hard to provide thorough solutions and resources that assist people of the 30th district, as well as propose and support legislation that is caring and thoughtful. Yet they were blown away by the dedication and compassion of the staff of the Salvation Army here in our great city. To them, there is still nothing better than a hands on experience that benefits the people. The staff of the Salvation Army is friendly, the music was festive, and they even did a mannequin challenge! The holiday season is about family and Dallas is a great family. So this year, in the spirit of the fine people at the Salvation Army, I urge you to help your greater Dallas family by volunteering for a
cause. Dallas is a big city, and homelessness is pervasive and devastating our communities. As the temperatures drop, our city’s homeless shelters will see an increase. And the men and women who come into those shelters for warmth or a meal deserve a joyous holiday season. Dallas is home to many veterans, fine men and women who have sacrificed a lot to protect us. They may be having problems readjusting to life at home or procuring the healthcare they rightfully deserve. Some simple time spent with these people during the holidays will help them relax and take their mind off of the stress of everyday life for a moment. Whatever the cause may be, Dallas has family members in need, so check out VolunteerMatch.org to find opportunities to help your Dallas family. The holidays are to be joyous so let us all help spread joy to others. Have a warm and restful holiday season, and a healthy new year.
was asked to design a trash can using imagery inspired by ways the community can keep the environment and waterways clean. Garland High School won the $500 first-place prize, and North Garland High School won the $300 second-place prize. Pictured: First-place trash can, Garland High School
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pipes, cause sewer backups and pollute local waterways. Through Jan. 9, protect your home, city and environment by recycling your used cooking oil and grease during the 2016 North Texas Holiday Grease Roundup. The annual Holiday Grease Roundup is an effort by local municipalities and water districts to protect sewer systems and the environment by either providing additional grease drop-off locations or highlighting existing services. The partnership includes the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable, and several municipalities: Addison, Arlington, Bedford, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Duncanville, Fort Worth, Garland, Lewisville, Mansfield, McKinney and Richardson, as well as the North Texas Municipal and Upper Trinity Regional Water Districts.
Christmas Tree Recycling for Garland Residents This year, Garland residents can help free up space in the landfill by dropping off trees for recycling. The trees will be ground into mulch, which will more easily return nutrients to the earth. Residents may bring their trees to the Recycling Drop-Off Center from Dec. 27, 2016, through Jan. 7, 2017. Trees also can be dropped off at the Wood Recycling Facility during regular business hours. Both tree recycling services are free of charge. Call 972-205-3500 for info.
Surprising the Family with a Pet? Before you decide to surprise your family with a new pet for the holidays, be sure that everyone is committed and ready to take on the responsibility of full-time pet care. Always consider the ages of your children, whether your family really wants a pet around the house, and whether you are ready to take on the cost of having a pet. If you feel that everyone is ready and committed, make a visit to your local animal shelter! Find everything you need to get started at GarlandAnimalServices.org.
Garland Project Earns Urban Design Award Downtown Garland's City Center project has been recognized for excellence by the Greater Dallas Planning Council. The Garland City Center project earned the Built Project Award for projects completed within the last five years that improve the character, sense of place and fabric of the community, or have the potential to inspire positive change. Project partners include the City of Garland; Oaks Properties, LLC; VAI Architects; JHP architecture/urban design; and David C. Baldwin Incorporated.
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The City of Garland will donate all used cooking oil and grease to the Dallas County Schools Alternative Fuels Program to be processed into biodiesel for school buses. Collect used cooking oil and grease in a tightly sealed container and deliver it to the Cease the Grease station below, or at the Garland Drop-Off Recycling Center. Containers are available at the Cease the Grease station; however, you also can use the cooking oil’s original bottle. La Ranchera Supermarket (outside the front of the building) 3160 Saturn Road Garland, TX 75041 Garland Drop-Off Recycling Center 1426 Commerce St. Garland, TX 75040 Collection Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics Dec. 21 - 10 a.m. to noon. Garland Pet Adoption Center, 813 Main St. Walk-ins for vaccinations will be accepted. To schedule a spay/neuter surgery, call 940-566-551. Continue to check the Garland Animal Services PAWS Newsletter for upcoming pet vaccination clinics, adoption events and much more!
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Learn more about Cease the Grease by calling 972-205-2729 or visit the City’s Industrial Pretreatment pag
This season, don’t pour your holiday grease down the drain—recycle it! Grease can clog
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HALL: We Ain’t Scared! Quit Playin’ by Vincent L. Hall Vincent L. Hall is an author and award winning columnist.
“I ain’t scared of you MuthaF***a’s!â€? - Bernie Mac, Def Comedy Jam Man I miss me some Bernie Mac. Of all the comedic talents that have graced social commentary with insight, I would be most interested to hear what he thinks about this present age. For those of you who know the full story, you can testify that this one declaration; shared by Black folks in general, gave energy and inertia to Mac’s career‌A career that forced America to not just allow, but invite a man of his rich ebony hue into their bedrooms. Bernie Mac assailed our societal norms by making America accept him for who God made him. As we say good riddance to 2016; easily the worst that many of us can recall for a number of reasons, I want to invoke the spirit of those six words that made Bernie
a star and made his in America, Brexit audience appreciate in England and Puhim. tin in Russia could 2016 has been a be the stitch point rough year and not in the fabric for a just because of Don“Pan-Europeanâ€? ald Trump. quilt‌ A “reconBlack folks now restructionâ€? of global alize how expansive White supremacy and pervasive racand colonialism of ism, sexism, misogysorts. ny and homophobia Garvey and his Bernie Mac are in this nation. followers simply Roughly half of Whites voted for the post- wanted to end the global oppression of er child for White male dominance. Not to dark skinned peoples. Trump et al apmention the misguided Black and Brown pear to want to unify White peoples all folks who sold us out. over the world while taking control of the I care little about that government economic, military and political systems subsidized, so-called billionaire with too at once. It may sound far-fetched, but much rouge and rancor. totalitarianism and colonialism are in the Donald Trump is merely emblematic worlds DNA. of millions of Americans who want to reBut the good news in this farewell is claim a supremacy they believe is a birth- that multiculturalism lives in spirit and reright during a time when the rest of us solve, and we ain’t scared of these “Marywere being violated. land Farmers.â€? Karma will eventually catch up to In fact, we will continue to demand Trump. I worry about people who look that supremacy by race, gender or polike “Terrorists or thugsâ€? and how they are litical power be confronted at every instance. It is our right as citizens of the being singled out. As someone who studied Marcus Gar- world to live decently, peaceably, equally vey and his Pan-African movement, I see and with dignity. Disaffected Rust Belt Republicans do some potential alliances forming. Trump
not represent all of the “Blue collar� workers who are rightly angered with the status quo. The White Evangelical Christians whom author and social justice minister Jim Wallis calls “More White than Christian� are not the only Christians who feel compelled to bring God’s justice to bear. Not all gun enthusiasts revel in the political platform of the NRA. There are more than a few Democrats that believe in the 2nd Amendment. We will not allow the Democratic Party to stand idly by while Trump’s newly-knighted captains of industry and infantry take over the world; one oil field at a time. True populists and freedom fighters must become vigorous in their protests and unwavering in their commitment to justice and peace for all humankind and the ecosystems that support those lives.  We ain’t scared and we will fight for full and gainful employment, religious and identity freedom and first class citizenship for one and all. Bernie Mac wasn’t scared and neither are we. In the words of Martin Luther King; “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.
MALVEAUX: We are not exceptional - just average The Last Word By Dr. Julianne Malveaux
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We in these United States love to bask in the glory of our “exceptionalism�. We are great, we are wonderful, we dominate the world. Scholars who study “us� say that our exceptionalism is rooted in the fact that we have offered leadership in international affairs. We have committed more resources than other countries to the United Nations, to NATO, and to other organizations committed to international peace. But we do this with a sense of paternal largesse, as if we are the greatest, the most wonderful, the benefactor. But we have allowed our electoral system to be thrown into chaos because Vladimir Putin has a grudge against former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, and he used his minions to actualize his grudge. He has had a mancrush with Donald Trump, who asked that Russia hack Hillary’s emails, and obeying Trump’s bidding, the Russians did. This whole electoral drama is a nightmare. Hillary Clinton got nearly 3 million more votes than Trump, but he has a
(maybe) electoral college victory. Is this American exceptionalism? A hacked democracy vulnerable to the intrusion of foreign powers? If the Russians are hacking now, imagine what they will do in the future. A recent study from the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) shows that 15 year olds in the United States lag behind others in an international context. We talk as if we are number one or number two in achievement, but the fact is that we are number 14 or 15 by many measures. We aren’t exceptional – we’re just average, ranking below a dozen countries, hitting the median mark. When science literacy is measured, 24 countries rank higher than the United States. The OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) average score on science literacy is 493, and the US was close to the average, at 496. Singapore, Japan, Finland, Canada, Vietnam, Australia, the UK, German, Switzerland, Ireland and Portugal were among those with higher scores. Really? These folks will be among those hacking us in a decade if we don’t make better investments in education! We’re kind of average with reading literacy, as well. The OECD average is 493, and the US average is 497. Singapore, Canada, Finland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Germany, Poland and the Netherlands outscore
us. We’re in the band with France, the UK, and Spain. What are Singapore, Canada and Ireland doing that we aren’t? In a global economy, how do we compete with them? Our math comparisons with other countries are especially alarming. The OECD average for math literacy is 490, but the US score is 470. At least 30 countries, including Singapore, Japan, Switzerland, Estonia, Canada, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Iceland, Norway, Austria, Italy, Scotland, and the Russian Federation have higher scores than the US. Why? The federal Department of Education should deal with the matter of standards. Common Core, while not popular among some educational leaders, is a way of ensuring that those who graduate from our nation’s high schools have a common foundation of knowledge. Implementing Common Core may be challenging, especially when some high schools, especially inner city high schools, lack the resources to offer the broadest curriculum. While many schools off advanced course, including advanced placement (AP) and international baccalaureate (IB), some do not. Every student needs to have an opportunity to access advanced learning. More importantly, those who do educational policy must look at the ways our
students are lagging in the international environment. Are we content to be 14th, 22nd, 34th in international measures, while, at the same time, talking exceptionalism. We aren’t especially exceptional when it comes to learning, we are merely average, and often below average when we review international measures. There are those who will quibble with the ways that the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) measures learning outcomes. I think, though, that when students from 73 educational systems tackle the same tests, objections can be pushed aside. Even with a flawed measure, even with adjustments, we must conclude that the United States is not exceptional, just average. If we want to be exceptional, we need to do more than sell wolf tickets and crow over our competitors. Here’s the bottom line – the Russians were smart enough to hack us and mess with our elections. Are we as smart as they are, or are we average? Mr. Trump says he will create jobs. He needs to make resources available to the Department of Education. If he wants to “Make American Great Again�, he needs to make American smart again by investing in education. Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy� is available via www.amazon.com
DAVIS: In XXX we trust? One nation under XXX‌?
MILES’ MUSINGS By Miles Jaye
Miles Jaye DAVIS is an award-winning musician and singer, writer, author, and artist.
THIS IS A MALACHI MOMENT! Early one morning about a month ago (right after the election results) I woke up, read some Word on my phone, made some chai tea just the way I like it— “dirty� (with a shot of espresso), I put on some Coltrane, took a nice long Dr. Teal’s lavender bath and slipped into that other place, that other space and plane where I “hear� and “see.� I wanted to write something deep and insightful about America and the recent presidential election but it was too much— too much to process, too much to say. I’m still struggling with exactly what to make of it all and where to begin but here goes: I had been reading Malachi lately. Malachi, with just four short chapters at the end of the Old Testament is deep. (Psalms has 150 chapters) It’s worth studying! When the election ended with a Trump victory many people were in shock. Church folks took to Revelations and “end
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of days� prophecy and anti-Christ theories, but it occurred to me that Malachi, that so-called minor-prophet, with only four chapters, breaks it all down short and sweet. Malachi, (meaning: messenger of Yahweh or YHWH), simply states to the people of God, “y’all are messing up.� LOL! That’s it! “Y’all are messing up!� I know, most people know Malachi for “Will a man rob God?� (Mal. 3:8) I’ve been hearing that since I was a little kid, but the overall message is much deeper than admonishing folks to tithe. Malachi is warning the people of Israel of the dangers of breaking Covenant with God— again. Malachi was speaking to the people of God at a time when they had reached a spiritual low point— corruption in the priesthood (ministry) and complacency and apathy among the people. He was trying to reach them and remind them of who they were (God’s “Chosen People�) and more importantly who God is, His promises to the faithful and the consequences of breaking Covenant. What’s this got to do with politics? Everything! Malachi speaks to hypocrisy, blasphemy, thievery, cynicism, and blatant disobedience. Sound like politics now? If you’re wondering how we got here
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just look around and listen to the sounds of America, the sounds of our leaders, the sounds of the campaigns for the highest office in the land. Offensive, disgraceful, disgusting and completely devoid of any sense of dignity, the election became a contest of who was caught in the fewest lies or who was the least corrupt, culpable or detestable. How did we get here? How does a Donald Trump presidency follow one of the most highly-respected, highly-educated and most dignified presidents to ever grace 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? How in God’s name does Melania follow Michelle? This is what we get when we reach that spiritual low point that Malachi was speaking about. We stood by and watched Donald Trump do the devil’s work for two years and no one took him seriously, no one knew how to deal with it, how to fight it, control it, or stop it. Some fear he has opened Pandora’s box and flung open the very gates of hell on America and no one knows exactly what to do or what to expect next. Well, keep removing God from who we profess to be, “In ___ we trust!�, “One nation under ___ with liberty and justice for all� and I’ll tell you exactly what to expect next. Just ask Malachi!
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Take a look into the crazed, glassy black eyes of Jeff Sessions, the Manson-like expression on the face of Steve Bannon, the blood thirst expressions of Newt Gingrich and General Flynn. Read some of Gen. Mad Dog Mattis’ quotes: “It’s fun to shoot some people.â€? “Some a—holes in the world just need to be shot.â€? “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.â€? Alrighty then! These men are blood-thirsty, agents of the doom. They are drunk with power and likely possessed by a devil and there’s no opening for an Exorcist in the cabinet. Then there are what I call the Smilers! Compare Giuliani’s smile to Batman’s- Riddler. I keep waiting for KellyAnne Conway’s bright, smiling face to slowly melt away, revealing the grotesque face of a 2,000-year-old woman of the night. Add to that list, the newly smiling Gov. Mitt Romney, the ever-smiling Gov. Rick Perry, Son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and poor closed-eyed smiling Dr. Ben Carson and you see what happens when you dance with the devil. BTW‌ has anyone seen Bishop Paula White lately? Wasn’t she Donald’s longtime “Spiritual Advisor?â€? Donald, slumped over, elbows resting on his knees, looked
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What Black Billionaire Bob Johnson said after he met with Trump BLACKONOMICS by James Clingman
Jim Clingman, founder of the Greater Cincinnati African
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prolific writer on economic empowerment for Black people. He can be reached through his website, blackonomics.com.
One of the post-election highlights for me was the meeting between Donald Trump and Bob Johnson. Billionaire to billionaire, Democrat to Republican, Black to White, businessman-to-businessman, capitalist-to-capitalist, meeting on a relatively even playing field to discuss some of the “what now” issues was intriguing to say the least. After the meeting, Mr. Johnson wrote a press release and did several interviews to disclose the particulars of that meeting. While the press summed up Mr. Johnson’s comments in one sentence (“Let’s give Trump a shot.”) there was much more to the meeting than that. How do I know that? Because I interviewed Johnson after his meeting with Trump. During our nearly one-hour conversation, he spoke openly about his political position visà-vis the election of Donald Trump, and his thoughts, recommendations, and reflections on a Black strategy moving forward. One of the main things Johnson discussed is our penchant to vote as a bloc for one party, in this case the Democrats, without reciprocity. His words brought to mind similar words by Carter G. Woodson and Malcolm X on that same point. Mr. Johnson recommended that Black folks should be independent and blocvote only for candidates who support our interests, locally and nationally, regardless
of their party affiliation. Let the church say, “Amen!” Bob Johnson, based upon what he called a “seismic shift” in our politics, said we must follow what former U.S. Representative William “Bill” Clay, Sr. told us: “Your political philosophy must be selfish and pragmatic. You must start with the premise that you have no permanent friends, no permanent enemies, just permanent interests.” My follow-up question was, “Then would you recommend that Black
equity fund to assist mid-level businesses. I asked if he thought Blacks should form a similar collective fund for start-ups and micro businesses, and why we don’t have such a fund now. He agreed that we should have a fund, but on why we don’t have one, he simply said, “That’s a head, problem, Jim.” In other words, the only thing stopping us from doing that is our lack of consciousness and willingness to sacrifice for and support one another. Again,
Bob Johnson, based upon what he called a “seismic shift” in our politics, said we must follow what former U.S. Representative William “Bill” Clay, Sr. told us: “Your political philosophy must be selfish and pragmatic. You must start with the premise that you have no permanent friends, no permanent enemies, just permanent interests.” voters register as ‘Non Party Affiliated’ at their local Boards of Elections?” His answer: “Absolutely, yes.” Bingo! Remember when Donald Trump was asking Black folks, “What do you have to lose?” My immediate answer to his question was another question: “What do we have to gain?” Without my leading Mr. Johnson in any way, during their conversation Johnson shared his message to Trump on that question by saying, “You should be telling Black people what they have to gain by voting for you.” Mr. Johnson cited some very basic business principles, which he has put into play via his conglomerate of ventures, for instance, an
DAVIS continued from page 4 like he needed a spiritual advisor when he sat beside President Obama after their historic White House meeting. It had to be a difficult and humbling moment for the Birther-brewing, hate-spewing Trump. Donald Trump looked mentally, emotionally and physically exhausted, like he had just been released from a powerful, frenzied, lustful dance with the not-so-holy ghost. He looked dazed like a man who realized the gravity and severity of what he had just done. With all the deals he’s boasted about in The Art of the Deal, he had just made a deal with the devil that would cost him his eternal soul. You can’t beat the devil at his own game DT— remember, the house always wins! There you have it! This is about our souls! Not just Donald’s, but everyone’s soul. That’s what Malachi was warning. We will all be held accountable for a crass, perverted, soulless nation where God has been pushed out, where God has been FIRED. We’ll all pay the price! Just watch! The good news is, Malachi also speaks to healing and hope for those who honor Covenant and keep commandments. He speaks to the all-powerful love of God that will get us through these tumultuous times. Don’t run, don’t hide, don’t be afraid, stand up, represent, pray hard, love hard! For those of you who are upset or offended by my comments and assertions and who most likely voted for Mr. Trump, please receive this little exercise for its entertainment value only— I’m no expert on these matters. Also, one day I may offer my thoughts on the Hillary Clinton campaign. In the mean-time, you may want to check out Malachi.
that’s much of what I have written and spoken about for 20 years: psychological enslavement. By that time in our interview, I was on cloud nine because Robert L. Johnson, owner of numerous businesses and donor of millions of dollars to political campaigns, was confirming the work and philosophy of The One Million Conscious and Conscientious Black Contributors and Voters (OMCCBCV). I never mentioned our movement to him during our conversation, but his answers to my inquiries definitely substantiated the direction The One Million is taking to move Black people from our current status to our highest potential.
There was so much we discussed, and Mr. Johnson’s responses, insights, and directions are just what we need to do NOW. We cannot afford to wait, to analyze, to meet, to hold a convention, or continue to theorize the future and lament the past . We can shape our future; we can determine our destiny simply by doing what not only Bob Johnson said, but what many of our elders have said over the years. We simply need to act. My entire Q and A with Mr. Johnson will be published soon, but I wanted to let my readers know about it now, so that we can start moving immediately to leverage our dollars and our votes against the two systems that run this nation and the world: economics and politics. The OMCCBCV has already planned to kickoff one part of that strategy in February 2017. Stay tuned. Please watch for my entire interview with Mr. Johnson and start planning for major changes in the way we play politics and the way we use our economic clout to build a strong foundation for our children and grandchildren. What Mr. Johnson shared with me is not esoteric or proprietary, and it’s certainly not new. However, sometimes with our people, the same message can come from different sources and, depending on the messenger, our people will follow it. I am grateful that Mr. Johnson chose to speak out on these issues. More to come. James Clingman is the nation’s most prolific writer on economic empowerment for Black people. His latest book, “Black Dollars Matter! Teach Your Dollars How to Make More Sense,” is available on his website, Blackonomics.com.
Prayer Is My Daily Weapon of Choice Spiritually Speaking by James A. Washington
Recently, I’ve had reason to refocus on that sometimes habitual thing that I do known as prayer. Be it morning prayer, evening at church or, on behalf of a friend or seeking guidance in and out of a difficult situation, I have come to realize my prayer life could and should be much better. I am reading an old fashioned good vs. evil novel, where the good is actually all about angels and the bad about demons. Their battle is all about controlling us for the victory where their allegiances lay, ultimately God or Satan. The revelation about my prayer life comes with an enlightenment of where our focus should be. “For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the world rulers of this present darkness…” (Ephesians 6:12.) Now this is not a doom and gloom column making a statement about today’s politics. It is merely a commentary about the things I pray about. I usually don’t pray about governments, world leaders, the I’m Miles Jaye and I approve this message! Keep striving for coming of a new age and so forth. My peace and love! Keep the faith! M prayer life tends to be a little more close to home and more about the people I love. To make my point, let me use the term “prayer cover.” In the book that I’m reading, the angels are constantly asking each other if can they win the The Namary pur- next battle and the answer is always not tional Aspose of this sociation chapter is of Minority to initiate, Contractors encourage NAMC weland assist comes new construcDallas/Ft. tion conDemetria Bivens Worth Chaptractors, and ter located in Arlington, their craftsmen as well TX. The Dallas/Ft. Worth to initiate and operate Chapter joined NAMC training programs for Dear Alma, in February, 2016 with persons desiring emI would like to know how to comfort a Sharon Douglas as its ployment and procure- close friend who has a cheating spouse. My chairman. ment opportunities in friend, who has been faithful, has distanced NAMC national all areas of the industry herself from the relationship because of the board member Deme- enabling the integra- cheating, but doesn’t want to rip the family tria Bivens says. “We’re tion of ethnic groups, apart due to her spouse’s infidelity. I would an advocate for mi- races, creeds and colors like to know how to comfort my faithful nority contractors, in- into the construction friend, although she knows the relationship cluding African Ameri- industry." includes another woman. NAMC Dallas/Ft. Worth cans, Hispanics, Asian, Signed, Chapter American Indians, and A Loyal Friend Chairman: women. Our mission is Sharon Douglas to pursue, win, and exeExecutive Director: Dear Loyal Friend, cute. There are other asDemetria Bivens What a great friend you are, and here’s sociations around, and 2000 E. Lamar Blvd, Suite how to be an even better one: Just listen we’re looking to be able 600, Dallas, TX 76006 and keep it to yourself. Evidently, that’s what to help them to create (817) 303-2160 more opportunities for Email: sharond@bradleyservices.net, dbivens@ minority contractors.” The specific and pri- namcdfw.org
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unless they get more prayer cover. They need more people praying in order to achieve victory. And the specifics of the needed prayer revolve around folks calling upon the name of Jesus. You see everything changes, the tide gets turned, and the odds get stacked up against the pro-
I usually don’t pray about governments, world leaders, the coming of a new age and so forth. My prayer life tends to be a little more close to home and more about the people I love. To make my point, let me use the term “prayer cover.” Christ gang. Now, I know for a fact that many a friend, family member, church acquaintance and others have provided me with plenty of prayer cover. I also know it was and has been my intent to provide cover for those closest to me. You just pray for people you love and all they are going through. We hear the phrase “our thoughts and prayers go out to…” too many times these days for people caught up in nonsensical violence, terror, war and my favorite, man’s inhumanity to man. And it doesn’t appear to be slowing down at all. Now back to my prayer point. If I look at prayer as a weapon in the eternal life
and death struggle, then I am arming myself and others who are caught up in the eternal challenges of the day. I am providing cover. It’s a military term. Scripture says it’s not always about flesh and blood, but things some of us don’t pay too much attention to. Principalities, local, state, national and world leaders might need some prayer cover. Others just need prayer. The way I’m thinking now is that prayer just might be my daily weapon of choice. It’s kind of a new perspective to think your prayers are ammunition for the work God wants done by you. Prayer makes you stronger and the enemy weaker as a result. The interesting thing about the book is that it forces you to look at the enemy in a different way. The enemy is doubt, fear, crimes against your person, complacency, fear of success, spiritual poverty, and apprehension about the world and its direction. So, for me, tomorrow I’m arming myself for the battles of the day and the days after with a good dose of prayer and will happily share a few bullets for you. The victory is ours and Jesus has already won this thing. He provided all the prayer cover we need. All He has ever asked you to do is take that knowledge with you and share it with the world. May God bless and keep you always,
James
James Washington is a father, husband, Christian and writer. James is also the owner and publisher of the multimedia company The Dallas Weekly. You can follow James on Twitter at @JAWS_215.
My friend’s husband is a cheater!
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you’ve been doing since your friend is comfortable enough to confide in you thus far. Cause we don’t and won’t to just anybody, I’m just sayin, you two must have history. It’s hard to pull back the veil and reveal your heartbreak, your embarrassment or your dirty laundry. It’s one thing to put it in the dryer, but when you’re left with your business hanging on the clothesline, good googoolly moogoolly, you just want to run and hide. I know you’ve asked how to comfort her, but unfortunately no matter how hard you try, that won’t happen. She doesn’t need a comforter; she needs a confidant. To comfort means to “ease” to “relieve, cheer” and unless you’re the cheating, philandering, good for nothing…oh, wait I’m sorry, I digress. Unless you’re the spouse, that isn’t your position or place to fill. I know you mean well, but you, an outsider, can’t heal this kinda hurt for her. It is totally and wholeheartedly between her and her husband. What works for or against one cou-
ple may not for another. It’s wrong, there’s no doubt about it and a legitimate reason for divorce. But that’s not always the answer one or both participants in the relationship are seeking. When you’re on the receiving end of infidelity, you feel depleted, worthless and downright not “good” enough. Your confidence takes a leave of absence and you just can’t find it anywhere. Deciding to deal with the deceit and pretending it doesn’t bother you is foolish. It’s an internal war you cannot win. I hope she’s able to fuel her soul during this most difficult time. A trusted friend provides an advantage against the enemy, and that’s exactly what you are. Without comment or judgement towards her, remain a shoulder soldier, strong and upright, ready for your friend to lean on.
Alma
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BRING IN THE NEW YEAR ON THE MOUNT! Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1233 Highway 66 in Garland invites you to its NEW YEAR’S EVE/EARLY MORNING SERVICE, December 31st at 10pm, with special guest from THE VOICE SEASON 9, Cassandra Cleveland Robertson! Plus, Comedian Robert Duckworth, the Mount Hebron Mass Choir and Dance Ministries, A Word for a New Beginning from Pastor Leonard O Leach and a “Soul Food” breakfast buffet immediately following the service. For more information call 972-276-5218, or visit www.onthemount.org.
The National Black Marathoners Association recognized that the one African-American institution, which has the biggest impact on our health, is the church. We go there every week to get spiritually motivated and inspired. We want to use this same platform to make the congregation physically healthy. A healthier congregation is the foundation of a strong church. We received a training grant from the USA Track and Field. We’re proud to host a FREE, one-day workshop for community and faith-based organizations. The health and wellness leaders are taught the proper techniques to start and maintain a year around walking and running program for beginners. This program was in the October 26, 2016 Wall Street Journal. And we shared our vision with the religious leaders at the three largest Black faith-based conferences · National Baptist Convention, USA in Kansas City · National Baptist Convention of America in Cincinnati · Church of God in Christ Convocation in St. Louis The workshop is limited to the first thirty people. To reserve a seat, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-based-walkingrunning-program-dallas-tickets-29630578859 Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017 Time: 9:30AM to 4:00PM (lunch included) Location: Carter Room Cooper Hotel & Conference Center 12200 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230 For questions, email FaithAndWellness@BlackMarathoners.org
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Join The Honorable Carolyn King Arnold, Councilwoman District 4 for the following calendar events: 2017 Bond Town Hall Meetings Tuesday, January 17, 2017 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Kiest Park Recreational Center 3080 South Hampton Road Dallas, Texas 75204 Thursday, January 19, 2017 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Beckley Saner Recreational Center 114 W. Hopson Avenue Dallas, Texas 75224
Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebratesFounders Day
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January 15 January 16 It’s not too late to register for the 2017 MLK Day Parade! For more information about The 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration or to register for the parade, visit www.dallasmlkcenter.com/2017mlkcelebration!
December 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS December 26 *****
January 18
LADIES CHOICE Concert Series featuring Avant, Dru Hill and Jagged Edge Music Hall @ Fair Park 909 1st Ave Dallas, TX, 75210 Ticketmaster: 1-800-745-3000
Join the Dallas Black Dance Theatre for the 2017 Founder’s Luncheon! Purchase your tickets by contacting the DBDT Development office - development@dbdt.com or (214) 871-2376
SHADOWLAND by PILOBOLUS is coming to Dallas on Friday, January 13
January 21
***** The 29th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance is honoring dance industry trailblazer Robert Battle, the Artistic Director for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater when it meets in Dallas, Texas January 25-29, 2017. Robert Battle is the conference luncheon keynote speaker and will participate in a panel discussion on “Transitions and Stability of Today’s Dance Companies.” Foudners Day at their annual luncheon.
February 20 Millennial and Multicultural Sales Summit Learn best practices for recruiting, hiring and developing millennial and multicultural sales teams Target Audience: C-Suite, Business Owners, Sales Leadership, Human Resources Leadership, Not for Profit Leadership Are You Prepared for a Millennial Sales Team Multicultural Isn’t An Audience - It’s the Audience Developing Your Multicultural Sales Organization The Millennial and Multicultural Sales Leadership Program - 9:00 am to 1:30 pm TXU Energy Customer Center, Irving, TX. 75039 Register Now $49 Limited Seating + your copy of “Why Millennial Sales People Now”! Sales Trac Coaching & Management Development, Inc., 13111 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243
March 3, 2017 AL JARREAU
BEST WISHES FOR A GREAT 2017
Two Women One Man 10 Years Later
Taalibah Islam and Typhenie Johnson are both missing and both dated the same man, Chris Revill. According to reports, they were both last seen with Chris in Tarrant County. Where are they now? Help find them!
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
Come on PEOPLE! Don’t you CARE? Will it matter when it is your sister, mother, aunt or grandmother or maybe YOU? GARLAND JOURNAL
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DECEMBER 21, 2016