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VOL XVI ISSUE 10

Faith Johnson named Dallas County District Attorney

After several months of speculation, Dallas County has a new District Attorney. On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Faith Johnson as the Dallas County District Attorney for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until a successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

This appointment makes Johnson only the second African American and second woman to hold the post. “Throughout her career, Faith has proven herself a dedicated public servant, most notably as a criminal prosecutor where she attained the status of Chief Felony Prosecutor during her time in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office,� said Governor Abbott. “As a former prosecutor, district judge, and while serving on the Department of Public Safety Commission, Faith has shown a commitment to law enforcement and the rule of law. She has devoted herself to defending some of our most vulnerable Texans, and I am confident that in her new role as District Attorney, Faith will continue to fight for the people of Dallas County and ensure that justice is served.�

Elected officials, organizations and community leaders offered

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statements in response more pleased with the Governor’s appointto Johnson's appointment and we look forment as Dallas County ward to working with District Attorney: Faith as she assumes “Governor Abbott this important role.� has made an excep– Frederick Frazier, tional choice with the President, Dallas Poappointment of Faith lice Association Johnson for Dallas "Faith Johnson's imCounty District Attorpressive public service ney. I would like to record and commitcommend the Governor ment to upholding the for his deliberate effort rule of law makes her to bring forth the best an excellent choice candidate to serve the Dallas County’s new District Attorney Faith Johnson to serve on behalf of great people of Dallas the people of Dallas of dedicated public service make County.

Throughout County.

As a former district judge Faith’s career she has exhibited her the ideal candidate to head the and prosecutor, she exhibited the the utmost professionalism and District Attorney’s office. Faith utmost integrity and fought to a steadfast commitment to up- will bring new ideas and fresh ensure justice was served. I apholding our rule of law. I have no leadership, seeing beyond the plaud Governor Abbott's appointdoubt that she will thrive in this obvious for a brighter future for ment and his choice is affirming new position and dedicate herself Dallas County. I am confident in to women and people of color to protecting the rights of all cit- Faith’s ability to uphold the duthat there is indeed a place for all izens in our community. I look ties of this office and serve as a tireless advocate on behalf of the Americans in his administration. I forward to working with Faith to people of Dallas.� – Senator Don believe that Faith will restore stamake our community safer and bility to the Dallas County District Huffines (R-Dallas) stronger.� “Governor Abbott’s decision to Attorney's office and exact due – Congressman Pete Sessions appoint Faith Johnson as Dallas process of the law in a fair and (R-TX) District Attorney is a testament to unbiased method! That is always “The Governor’s appointment what he values in public service. a win for Dallas County and ultiof Faith Johnson as Dallas District Throughout her career, Faith has mately for Texas!" – T.D. Jakes, Attorney demonstrates his unwav- exhibited a strong commitment to Bishop, The Potter’s House ering commitment to the integrity the Dallas community and to DalJohnson lives in Cedar Hill of the judicial system in Texas. las law enforcement. The Dallas and is managing attorney of Faith Faith’s hard work and many years Police Association could not be Johnson and Associates LLP and

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Johnson is secretary and a board member of The Potter's House of Dallas. Additionally, she is a past member of the Dallas County Juvenile Board, American Judges Association and the Judicial Ethics Committee and Indigent Defense Committee for the State Bar of Texas and past chair of the Dallas County Committee on Indigent Defense. Johnson received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Master of Education in community counseling from Georgia State University and a Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

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Jingle Bell Run 5K Run it, walk it... Just don't miss it! The 8th Annual Jingle Bell Run will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in Downtown Garland. This 5K fun run event is a great way to kick off the holiday season, and it benefits the Garland Pet Adoption Center! Participants can preregister online or on the day of the race. After the race, stick around to shop at vendor booths along the square until 2 p.m. Find details and a list of accepted donation items for the Pet Adoption Center at GarlandAnimalServices.org.

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Pancakes with Santa Celebrate the season with holiday crafts and endless pancakes. The Kiwanis Club of Garland and the Citizens Fire Club of Garland will host Pancakes with Santa from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Central Fire Station, 1029 Austin St. Cost is $6 per person and includes all the pancakes you can eat, sausage, milk or coffee, and a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Tickets can be purchased at the event or in advance by emailing BaileyHebert@att.net.

There is still time to make a special holiday donation for a local child in need. The Garland Firefighters Association and Garland Fire Department are collecting new, unwrapped toys for their annual toy drive. Toys will be collected through Christmas at all 11 Garland fire stations and at Fire Administration, 1500 Highway 66.

Families can enjoy free movies that incorporate STEAM concepts at Garland libraries. The next movie, Ice

Stop thieves from stealing identities, bank cards and the joy of the holidays

How they skim your money

How to stop the scam Alvarado is sounding the alarm about bogus card readers and other devices that capture and encrypt information. “Identity thieves are going to be with us, unfortunately,” Alvarado said. “You just have to be aware and take steps to avoid being a victim.”

Identity theft is a crime, and scams are often difficult to detect. Alvarado warns that the holidays bring an increased chance of identity theft.

Thieves are happy about the season because it increases the chances they can prowl successfully.

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abled cards because they add a greater level of security and are difficult to duplicate. Next, he suggests using prepaid debit cards.

Also, people who suspect their information may have been compromised should immediately contact their banks. Finally, victims also should report crimes to the Federal Trade Commission, the agency charged with protecting consumers.

Annually, identity theft costs consumers more than $24 billion, according to Bureau of Justice statistics, including costs directly associated with identity theft such as bounced checks, plus fraudulent use of bank and credit accounts. These crimes run the gammut from false loan and credit card applications to the purchase of goods and services under someone else’s name.

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How to handle tax season, too After the holidays comes tax season. Thieves already are plotting to steal identities and collect someone else’s tax refund, according to federal officials.

“We certainly understand if the latest IRS imposter scam makes you queasy,” said Seena Gressin, an attorney for the FTC’s Consumer and Business Education division. “That one involves a fake IRS tax notice that claims you owe money as a result of the Affordable Care Act. It’s one of the many imposters’ scams that have popped up. As tax season nears, we’ll see more.”

The agency has issued alerts warning consumers to be on the lookout for unauthorized withdrawals. They also warn about telephone calls about debts that consumers don’t actually owe.

Holiday Films Revisited at Senior Social Hour

Join in the merriment of the holiday film season as critic Larry Ratliff presents Christmas tales and classic movie clips at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Central Library, 625 Austin St. A professional film critic since 1983, Ratliff uses presentation software and movie clips to revisit classic holiday films such as The Polar Express and White Christmas. Senior Social Hour programs are free and open to anyone 55 years of age and older. Call 972-205-2502 for more information.

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Cybercrimes have evolved right alongside digital technology, said Alvarado. Thieves are lifting critical information from consumers and using it to apply for credit or to cash fraudulent checks.

He explained, “They use skimmers. You’re giving away your information, and you don’t even know it.” The skimmers are hidden devices that are installed on ATM machines, on gas pumps and inside stores. “They use undetected cameras to copy bank information, including passwords.

And the devices can be purchased anonymously,” he added.

Skimmers can glean enough information to make duplicate credit cards. Cyber crooks also use them to send false applications for loans or credit cards; make bank withdrawals; and purchase goods and services.

“All of the electronics are in there (the skimmer), and it holds on to your information. Your transaction goes through, but there’s an extra reader that picks up your card number and the pin,” Alvarado said. “So they’ve got you. It’s like a pin reader.”

The Branding Iron restaurant at Firewheel Golf Park, 600 W. Campbell Road, invites you to enjoy a private dining experience here in Garland.

Book your holiday, corporate or social event today! Holiday celebration dates are available through Jan. 1, and reservations are available for parties of 25 to 80. For more information or to book an event, contact Teresa Boardman at 972-205-3917 or visit GolfFirewheel.com.

Garland Fire Department Hosts Toy Drive

Free STEAM Movie at the Library: Ice Princess

Christmas is the time for shopping, family and, unfortunately, scammers – clever thieves who specialize in exploiting others by stealing their personal banking information and walking away with new identities and someone else’s money.

“The holidays are so busy. You’re not thinking much. You’ve got a dozen presents, and you have kids with you. There’s just too much going on,” said Jason Alvarado, lead faculty for the digital forensics program at Richland College.

Thieves are setting traps with the use of skimmers or card readers at all places where consumers swipe their credit and debit cards. Most consumers assume they are safe at bank ATMS but they aren’t, Alvarado said.

“Sometimes thieves will hide a camera that looks like a security camera, so you think you’re secure – and you’re not,” he said. “If something looks out of place, it probably is. Go to another bank or retailer.”

Celebrate the Holidays at the Branding Iron

Princess, will be shown at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd.

Doors open 15 minutes prior to the film and seating is limited. No registration is required. Free popcorn and water are available while supplies last. Learn more about the Nicholson Memorial Library's STEAM movie times by calling 972-205-3933.

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6. Contact the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov for a free credit report. To file a complaint, call 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357).

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Injuries Curtail Mavs Season

By Dorothy Gentry The Garland Journal

The Dallas Mavericks – only five years removed from their NBA Championship in 20111 – are 3-15 and record-wise, the worst team in the NBA. And it’s all due to one-word – injuries.

The injury-ravaged Mavericks have rolled out at least 12 different starting lineups in this short period since the season began.

And it’s not looking any better.

Head Coach Rick Carlisle announced today that Dirk Nowitzki, the face of the franchise, is “out indefinitely” as he battles an Achilles injury. Nowitzki has played in only five games this season as he continues to undergo rehabilitation for a strained right Achilles.

As if adding insult to injury, the team is also now without the services of Seth Curry (right knee strain) who went down in the 4th quarter of Wednesday’s loss at home to San Antonio. Prior to the injury, Curry was on fire with 14 points, 2 rebounds and one steal in the game.

Curry. Dirk Nowitzki. J.J. Barea. Devin Harris. Deron Williams. Injuries.

J.J. Barea went down midway through the fourth quarter of the Nov. 15th Maverick loss to the Celtics with what was diagnosed as a left calf strain. He has not seen action since then.

Harris made his season debut Wednesday against San Antonio after missing the

“It’s hard to generate consistence (in the line-up) with some guys health and some returned last week from a leftby not.”

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Dec. 12 vs. Denver Nuggets, 7:30 p.m.

Mavs Coach Rick Carlisle knows what first five weeks of the Mavericks' season Dec. 14 vs. Detroit Pistons 7:30 p.m. because of a preseason injury to his right the team is up against and continues to Dec. 18 vs. Sacramento Kings, 6 p.m. big toe. He is back in the line-up but is on preach patience in the recovery of the inDec. 27 vs. Houston Rockets, 7:30 p.m. minutes restriction for a while. This will jured players.

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HALL: While on Others Thou Art Calling!

Quit Playin’

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

If you have roots in the African American church or its musical litany, the tag line to this shessay (short essay), is obvious. But just in case you’re Afro-Centrically challenged, let me tether the tag to this thesis or treatise.

In the old Black church, amidst the rhythmic foot-pats on wooden floors and pianos that usually needed tuning; “Do not pass me by� was a very familiar hymn. “Pass me not, oh gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry. While on others Thou are calling; Do not pass me by.�

Many in the Black ecumenical community believe that President Barack Obama should “pardon� Dr. Jeremiah Wright (Daddy J) before he leaves the house that will be “Whiter� and less congenial under President-reject Donald Trump.

Our POTUS is wisely providing clemency for prisoners who have languished in prisons under the age of mass incarceration.

But I and others want him to prominently and publicly embrace his former

pastor; the man who helped shape his ca will always be detested for its history of spiritual and cultural psyche. chattel slavery.

Obama’s bestselling book; “The AuQuite like the Germans bear the burdacity of Hope,� was inspired by a Daddy den of the Holocaust... Slavery and the J sermon, and the two men were appar- Holocaust are travesties that can never be ently very close. forgotten.

Dr. Wright, whose life and legacy have American history is constantly being been smeared and small-changed by a re-crafted and canonized. Some histodevious political plot in 2008, deserves to rians have conveniently developed ambe exonerated. nesia or are in some stage of nostalgic The Pastor Emeritus of dementia. We don’t like the Trinity United Church prophets like Jeremiah who suffered a stroke soon after defy demands to gloss over his September visit to Dallas our national sins. and is undergoing rehabilBlack preachers, Daddy itation. The heartbreak and J supreme among them, the stress of the last two have always been the couterms is undoubtedly a mitriers of these hallowed igating factor in the downgospels. Preachers hold inturn of his health. dependent positions that Jeremiah Wright is a allow them to tell that truth throwback to those petulant while remaining unfettered preachers and gospel gladi- Pres.Obama and Rev. Jeremiah Wright and unmolested to some ators, whose vociferous and degree. righteous indignation set “the captives�

Parishioners pay ministers and should free. expect them to advance the social justice In a 2009 speech that “Fox Noose� used mandate deemed requisite in the epito further impugn his character, he de- logue of Matthew 25. clared unapologetically that America is Thumb through your own mental rolo“the land of greed and the home of the dex and recall that there are no American slave.� human/civil rights victories that are not America is internationally known bet- rooted in the church. ter for its greed than its grace, and AmeriCourageous Black preachers, White

Abolitionists of the Methodism, down to Jeremiah Wright are ministers who made a difference have been loud and proud of the liberating theology they’ve been licensed and ordained to proclaim.

There will be detractors who argue that to reunite with Daddy J would blemish President Obama’s legacy.

These same scary Negroes were silently complicit as the GOP demolished Wright’s reputation.

I would conjecture that Barack Hussein Obama, without the vision and vigilance of a Jeremiah Wright, is a just a tall, lanky professional Black man with a funny name and big ears.

Eight years of total disrespect have proven that some White folks and especially the Trump “Deplorablesâ€? will never approve of Obama‌regardless. Most political practitioners understood the rationale of Obama’s swift offload of Wright and the benefits it accrued.

But now, and with all due respect to my brother and my President, I would ask that while you are calling on others to pardon, do not pass Daddy J by.

If Mitt Romney and Donald Trump can share a candlelit, televised repast, you can certainly advance this act of comity and Christianity.

Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.

MORIAL: A Legend Loved and Loathed “We know that this moment fills Cubans - in Cuba and in the United States - with powerful emotions, recalling the countless ways in which Fidel Castro altered the course of individual lives, families, and of the Cuban nation. History will record and judge the enormous impact of this singular figure on the people and world around him.� — President Barack Obama, Statement on the Passing of Fidel Castro, November 26, 2016

Since the announcement of his death, the significance and impact of Fidel Castro’s legacy has been subjected to heated and polarized debate.

Castro’s admirers will rightly point to his unprecedented reforms in healthcare and education on the island-nation of Cuba— nearly eradicating illiteracy and reaching record lows in infant and maternal mortality rates—as the work of a leader devoted to the well-being of his people.

His detractors will rightly point to his denial of basic political freedoms and human rights abuses—including suppressing free speech and the torture and executions of political opponents—as the work of a ruthless dictator concerned only with power and its preservation.

Whether history will ultimately absolve or condemn this man, it is clear that Castro was a

By Marc Morial towering figure of the President/CEO 20th century.

National Urban His place in the pagLeagues es of history is secured and his political and social justice influence in Cuba, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa and beyond, can neither be denied nor—for better or worse— forgotten.

The course of Cuban and world history changed forever in 1959 as Castro, thronged by rebel fighters and cheered on by the Cuban people, rode into Havana after overthrowing the brutal military dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista.

During his 49-year reign, Castro oversaw dramatic changes in Cuban society.

With his revolution came important accomplishments and advances in racial equality, housing, education and healthcare for Cubans—but the revolution did not stop at Cuba’s borders.

Castro exported his revolution and Cuba’s material and intellectual resources to other parts of the world—injecting itself

into the world’s disasters, emergencies and conflicts.

Shortly following his release after 27 years spent in jail as a political prisoner, Nelson Mandela made a trip to Havana to express his gratitude to Castro. Cuba under Castro opposed apartheid and supported the African National Congress, Mandela’s political organization.

Cuba was the only country in the world to send soldiers to fight in the anti-apartheid struggle. In stark contrast, the United States supported the South African apartheid government, placing Nelson Mandela and the ANC on a terrorist watch list until 2008; refused to impose sanctions on the apartheid regime; and in 1986, President Reagan vetoed the Anti-Apartheid Act. At the time, I was a leader in New Orleans of the Free South Africa movement that advocated for comprehensive economic sanctions and succeeded in lobbying Congress to override President Reagan’s veto.

It is no wonder that Mandela described

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Castro’s revolution as “a source of inspiration to all freedom-loving people.� Cuba was an ally in many African independence movements and, despite its country’s poverty and U.S. backed sanctions, managed to provide resources, including doctors and teachers, to poor countries in need.

Castro’s revolution also failed in many respects. His strides in social policy were woefully unmatched in the political arena.

Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director at Amnesty International, described Castro as “a progressive but deeply flawed leader.�

Human rights were trampled under his leadership. Early-revolution promises of free elections were never kept; free speech was, and continues to be, suppressed; political opponents were executed; and thousands were jailed or forced into exile.

Castro erased illiteracy and tuberculosis in Cuba—an unattainable feat in better-resourced nations.

But, Castro summarily denied the people of Cuba their basic political and human rights.

That is the paradox of Fidel Castro—a paradox that can, and will, teach us all valuable lessons for decades to come.

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JACKSON: Why Mainstream Media loves NBA Legend Marv Albert and hates Bill Cosby MY PERSPECTIVE

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Last week, I was watching some NBA games on TNT and one of the game’s announcers was famed broadcaster Marv Albert. He is considered by many to be one of the top announcers in all of sports history. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997, the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame in 2014, and the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2015. Some refer to him as “The Voice of Basketball.�

He is the same broadcaster that was accused of forcible sodomy and pled guilty to a lesser charge of misdemeanor assault and battery in 1997. Albert was given a 12-month suspended sentence.

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NBC subsequently fired Albert only to bring him back on the air after less than two years.

Now juxtapose Albert’s situation with the case of legendary civil rights activist, TV star, comedian extraordinaire, and incomparable philanthropist, Bill Cosby. Several women have come forward to accuse Cosby of drugging and raping them, but these accusers have provided no evidence to backup their allegations. Yet, Cosby is treated as a convicted felon not only in the court of public opinion, but also by most of his business partners, like NBC. It seems now that women have declared a war on men, especially feminists like media chasing attorney, Gloria Allred.

She is behind the women who implicated Albert and accused Cosby. She was also behind similar attempts to destroy former presidential candidate Herman Cain, golfer Tiger Woods and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to name a few.

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Allred seems to have this insatiable obsession with bringing down Black celebrities, with Cosby being the most notable one, but that will be the focus of a future column.

Albert’s then employer, NBC, stood by him simply because he pled not guilty when the charges were announced back in 1997.

According to NBC, “This past May, when charges against Marv Albert became public, Mr. Albert asserted his innocence and assured NBC senior management that there was no basis whatsoever to the charges. Today, given Marv Albert’s plea of guilty to assault and battery, NBC terminated its relationship with Mr. Albert.�

Now, this is the same NBC that cancelled Cosby’s new show that was supposed to air in 2014, right when these women all came forward with baseless charges. Cosby publically stated that there was no substance to these charges; unlike in the Albert case, NBC refused to stand

by Cosby and give him the benefit of the doubt.

I will leave it to my readers to make their own conclusions, as to why there seems to be a double standard between how Albert was treated vis-Ă -vis Bill Cosby. Both are males, Albert is 75 years of age and Cosby is 79 years of age, one is White and one is Black, and one of them cost NBC money and the other one generated money for the media company.

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Albert cost NBC money, because he was a paid employee, but Cosby made NBC money because he was a partner with them. So, they stood by the employee, who cost them money and rejected the partner who made them money. Can someone explain that to me?

So, it’s been about two years since NBC cancelled Cosby’s show. The same amount of time

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JACKSON: The right to vote in America has been fractured SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER by REV. JESSE JACKSON, SR

America’s election system is a disgrace, as the 2016 presidential election once more demonstrates. This isn’t sour grapes. I’m disappointed that my candidate lost but the election is over, the results are in. What every American ought to be outraged at, however, is that the United States is still not a democracy of one person, one vote. Our electoral system is suppressing the right to vote for millions.

Start with the obvious. Hillary Clinton won the election, by a margin that may amount to 2 million votes. No need for a recount; she won big. But Donald Trump will be inaugurated president largely because he won three states — Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan — by a total margin of , at last count, 112,000 votes.

The U.S. doesn’t count presidential elections by one person, one vote. Instead the system counts electoral votes with the winner taking all in every state except Maine and Nebraska. This not only gives greater weight to small, rural states over large populous ones like California; it also makes for perverse campaigning in a few, closely divided “swing states,” with much of the country essentially ignored. The president of the United States governs all Americans, not just Americans grouped by state. This is the second election in 16 yearsin which the winner of the popular vote lost the election. This dangerously saps the legitimacy of the presidency. The Elec-

toral College system survives only because most Americans know little about it.

America makes it hard to vote. Registration is not automatic on turning 18, allowing states to erect different hurdles for registering. Voting is usually on a workday that is not a national holiday. States set the laws allowing for infinite schemes designed to make it harder for some to vote. Voting is the most fundamental right in a democracy — and the U.S. perversely empowers petty, partisan of-

to the polls — was outlawed. Polling places were reduced in numbers, particularly in poor or African-American districts. Hours were restricted. New forms of voter ID was required, usually to disadvantage students or minorities disproportionately. Electronic machines with no paper record are widely used, virtually inviting vote manipulation. Voter rolls were purged — allegedly to address fraud — but with lists that always target African-American and Latino voters disproportionately.

America makes it hard to vote. Registration is not automatic on turning 18, allowing states to erect different hurdles for registering. Voting is usually on a workday that is not a national holiday. States set the laws allowing for infinite schemes designed to make it harder for some to vote. ficials in various states to whittle away at it.

2016 was the first presidential election in 50 years without the full protection of the Voting Rights Act, gutted by the right-wing gang of five on the Supreme Court in Shelby County v. Holder. With Republicans shocked at Obama’s majority margins in 2008, Republican governors and legislatures pushed various schemes to make voting harder for the young, for people of color, and for working and poor people. Despite fierce legal battles, 14 states had various forms of voter suppression schemes in effect in 2016.

Various tricks and traps were put into effect. Early voting days were reduced. Sunday voting — a favorite for African-American churches that organized to take our souls

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that Albert was made to sit on the sidelines after pleading guilty to a crime against a woman, even though others came forward and accused him of similar crimes.

So, can we now expect NBC to reengage with Cosby about the timeline for bringing his new show on the air?

Mind you that Cosby has never been convicted of anything.

I am sure that NBC stands for “Nothing But Consistency.” I am sure that NBC’s seeming double standard has nothing to do with race, especially when one actually admitted to wrongdoing and the other has consistently denied wrongdoing.

What’s even more amazing is that the very year Albert was charged with a sex crime (1997), he was inducted into the basketball hall of fame and has subsequently received similar types of awards since.

A few months ago, Albert received a new contract from TNT, his current employer.

Again, juxtapose that with the treatment of Cosby. Without being convicted of anything, NBC cancelled his new show before it aired on TV, Spelman University returned Cosby’s $20 million gift, and several schools rescinded honorary degrees given to him.

Am I the only one who is noticing this double standard? One person was convicted in a court of law of a sex crime, but pleaded down to a lesser charge and was rewarded with new contracts, lifetime achievement awards, and given the good housekeeping seal of approval by corporate America.

The other person has been convicted of nothing and his whole life’s work and reputation has been stripped from him.

In my best Fat Albert voice, “Hey, hey, hey, I got something to say.”

How can a man who has done so much good for so many people for so long not be treated better than a convicted woman abuser?

This is truly America in Black and White and there is nothing funny about it.

Spiritually Speaking

by James A. Washington

This column is all about not putting limits on a limitless God. In church, the sermon was all about how we, as finite creatures, do a pretty good job of trying to put the infinite being of God into some way, shape or form that we can understand. The problem with that is we can’t do it.

Our brain won’t let us comprehend all knowing, all powerful, everywhere since before time began and after it stops. You see the terms “all,” “before,” and “after,” presuppose there is a limit to time and space and power and understanding and things. It is the way of a finite being which happens to be us.

These are human characteristics and it is how we have come to rationalize life. It begins at birth. It ends at death. But does it? Pastor was teaching that as long as we operate that way, we limit what we think we’re able to do. His point and mine is don’t put man’s limits on God’s promises.

You see each one of us has an image of ourselves on the inside of who we are and what we can do. It has been shaped by friends and family, situations and circumstances, what we want and what we have. For many of us that image is in direct conflict with what God sees and knows He has placed within us.

Let me put it this way. Would you ask a homeless man for $100? Of course not!

You wouldn’t ask, because you wouldn’t believe he had it. So if you do not believe there is greatness in you, dare I say you wouldn’t ask God for it. And there’s the rub.

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us to put demands on God. I am not being arrogant or presumptuous. I am trying to be humble, respectful and obedient. God has been saying forever to ask him. As a matter of fact, He says, ask, seek, and knock.

In each instance your action is promised a positive reaction. Don’t ask. Don’t get. I’m really talking about mustard seed stuff here.

God has been saying forever to ask him. As a matter of fact, He says, ask, seek, and knock. In each instance your action is promised a positive reaction. Don’t ask. Don’t get. I’m really talking about mustard seed stuff here.

Your faith dictates what you ask for. Do you have enough faith to take the limits off God and to ask Him; to demand from Him the inheritance that is yours as delivered by the finished work of Jesus Christ?

I understand this can be tricky stuff. And it’s not easy. We put obstacles in our way when it comes to simply receiving the grace and blessings of God. I’m merely pointing out that we have some say in this.

We have a spiritual obligation to not limit God. The solution is to recognize those things we do that are subtle, but devastating to our achieving God’s purpose for us. Fear limits God. If you think the answer will be no, you won’t ask. Unbelief limits God. If you don’t believe it’s possible, then all things

become impossible. Disobedience limits God. If you disobey, you don’t think you have the right to ask for anything.

And comparison limits God. If you feel unworthy and less than those who have more, you’ll accept what you have and nothing more.

How? Why? By negating a willingness to believe that we are truly blessed and highly favored, made in the image of almighty God and destined to be great for Him. You know there is fear of failure and fear of success, both with the same result. I call it, “the do nothing”.

It’s comfortable and you can handle that.

Who wants to expect everything when the world has taught you that you don’t deserve anything? My proof of what I’m saying is in Matthew 4:11, after the devil tempted Jesus with everything in the world and He refused in the name of God. “The devil left Him and angels came and attended Him.” In the name of the devil, Jesus was aware enough to say, no, thank you.

And because He knew where His blessings lay, God sent angels to attend Him and in God’s name gave Him everything the devil had promised.

Think about that.

Are you making any demands on God? He’s just waiting on you to recognize He’s your God, daring you to ask so He can give.

Without the question, without the demand, it’s an unfulfilled dream, a mountain too big to move, a desire never met. And this I know.

Psalm 37:4-5 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the lord, trust in Him and He will do this;” You gotta believe.

May God bless and keep you always.

James

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In many states, former felons who had paid their debt to society are permanently deprived the right to vote. Six million citizens have been stripped of the right to vote, disproportionately people of color. In four states — including Florida and Virginia — more than one in five African-Americans has been disenfranchised.

In Wisconsin, the Republican governor and legislature pushed through new voter ID requirements. Three hundred thousand voters lacked the required ID; voter turnout was the lowest in two decades. In Milwaukee, where 70 percent of the state’s African-Americans live, turnout was down 13 percent. The suppressed votes were likely far more than the margin of victory.

In North Carolina, the governor and legislature openly cheered the success of their efforts to curb early voting among African-Americans that resulted from slashing 158 polling places in the 40 counties with large numbers of African-American voters.

On average, black voters stand in lines two times as long as white voters, in a conscious and systematic effort to make voting harder, particularly for those working jobs without flexible hours.

This list can go on, and it is an indefensible disgrace. This isn’t complicated. The American people should demand passage of a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to vote and empowering the Congress to pass rules to protect that right. The candidate that wins the most votes should win presidential elections. Nothing radical, just common sense. National rules should make registration automatic and voting easy, not hard. The Voting Rights Act should be revived and strengthened. The Justice Department right now should be prosecuting states that violated basic voting rights.

When America was founded, only white, male property owners had the right to vote.

Americans demonstrated and died, and fought a Civil War to end slavery, expand citizenship to all and expand the right to vote.

Now partisan officials are trifling with the very foundation of our democracy. No republic can survive long without legitimacy. Donald Trump rightly called the Electoral College a disgrace, before he won office on the basis of it. If he cares about this country, he will lead the effort to reform our election laws, rather than accepting a system that perverts the will of the people.

Ask Alma Dear Alma, Alma, I’m wondering what’s going on with Kanye West? Do you think there are some underlying reasons why he’s suffering from ‘exhaustion’ and canceling his shows? I am a huge fan and I made sure to see him anytime he was within 100 miles from where I live.

As a super fan, I mean from way back to the “College Dropout” days, I am seriously worried about him and was wondering what your take is?

Signed, Missing the Old Kanye

Dear Missing Kanye, Funny you should ask this question, as I’ve recently added Kanye to my prayer list. Clearly he has validated for us, money doesn’t buy endless stints of euphoria.

Nope, life doesn’t constantly deliver peace of mind, your way every day or relief from unimaginable grief.

My heart strongly feels Kanye is suffering from just that — grief. He has yet to settle his soul when it comes to the death of his mother. Maybe he feels responsible, as if he contributed in some way. Contemplating perhaps that his dream come true, chance of a lifetime, provided payment for his mother’s procedure. His actions, his pain, leads me to believe he’s trying to pay off a non-refundable loan with his life.

My prayer for Kanye to a sister circle of saints, a consecrated collection of comforters who will — call on the Name, guiding

him back to his roots, the place where his mama would go when she needed to hear a word…Can I get a Amen?! If I had the chance, I’d say to Kanye, “Sometimes you need a chitchat, a conversation from somebody who knows you by your ole’ school nickname not your gangster Grammy game.”

Along with prayer, he needs professional help, ain’t nothing wrong with that. A professional will guide him out of the hallway of pain and blame, towards a classroom to reconcile, replenish and educate himself on how to live without his loving mother.

Understandably, he won’t want to attend this course, but it is undeniably a lesson on heartbreak that he can’t afford to skip.

Alma Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and Twitter @almaaskalma.

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Community Calendar w/ Sharla H. Myers A Highly-Interactive Workshop Helping nonprofits to achieve success through a strong and responsible board of directors.

(10:30a-1:30p) GO Federal Credit Union Bldg 3200 W. Pleasant Run Rd-1st Floor Lancaster TX 75146 LUNCH Ticket Chamber Members $15 Non members $25

The South Dallas Cultural Center is located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas, Texas 75215. For more information or to schedule a tour for your group call 214-670-1998. Admission is FREE ***** Free Reading Tutoring - Dallas Public Library; 1515 Young, Dallas 75201. Learn to read better program for adults. 214-671-8291; http://www.dallaslibrary. org/literacy ***** Community Lawyering Center Open for Business - Mondays – Saturdays; days and evenings by appointment. 4716 Elsie Faye Heggins, Dallas, 75210.

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Garland Civic Theatre presents the hilarious update of the classic fairy tale in Cinderella: The Musical.

Tickets: $27 available at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-2052790 or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours before each performance.

Nov. 25-Dec. 17, Granville Arts Center - Small Theatre 300 N. Fifth Street, downtown Garland Please join The Honorable Carolyn King Arnold, Councilwoman District 4 for the following calendar events: Thursday, December 8, 2016 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 2nd Annual Senior’s Luncheon & Celebrity Santa Beckley Saner Recreational Center 114 W. Hobson Avenue Dallas, Texas 75224 District 4 Community Toy Drive Saturday, December 10th – 01:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 14th – 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 15th – 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 17th – 01:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

December 9

Dallas Black Dance Theatre presents its annual holiday Black on Black Mingle & Jingle Dallas Black Dance Theatre brings you a holiday party like no other. Join us for Black on Black – a complete dance and holiday experience guaranteed to bring good tidings and cheer on Friday and Saturday, December 9-10, It all takes place in the creative space of DBDT’s studios, 2700 Ann Williams Way in the Dallas Arts District. Enjoy the artistry, creative talents and innovative works choreographed by DBDT and DBDT: Encore!.

6:30 pm Mingle at the reception with complimentary light bites & cocktails on us!

7:30pm Enjoy the choreography & talented performances of DBDT & DBDT: Encore! DBDT dancers Claude Alexander III, Kayah Franklin, Sierra Jones, Keon K. Nickie, Zion Pradier, Sean J. Smith, Jasmine White-Killins, Christen Ashley Williams, McKinley Willis and Kimara Wood will showcase their choreography talents.

8:30pm Jingle at the free after-party with DBDT dancers & Live DJ. Take home holiday memories from our photo booth or a caricature sketch.

You must be 21 years and older to attend.

Ticket details www.DBDT.com ******* Regional Black Contractors Holiday Reception & Toy Drive 6:30pm – 10pm; Sheraton Dallas; 400 N. Olive, Dallas, 75201. Please bring unwrapped toys to be distributed to Vogel Alcove. Formal Attire Preferred.

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New Mount Zion Baptist Church will hold its annual Christmas Gala at 7p.m. at the HIlton Lincoln Center Hotel, 5410 LBJ Freeway, Dallas. Tickets are $65.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Zan W. Holmes. The Red Carpet Reception starts at 6p.m. For tickets, call 214-341-6459

Friday, December 16, 2016 District 4 Update A Holiday Evening with Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – VIP Meet & Greet 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Dinner & Music Dallas City Hall 1500 Marilla Street Dallas, Texas 75201 1st Floor Lobby (Green Elevator) 2017 Bond Town Hall Meetings

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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

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Get Healthy for 2017!

He’s helped people lose thousands and can help lead you on a path to healthier living! Dick Gregory w ill be the speaker at the inaugural Health Awareness Explosion at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

In addition to Mr. Gregory’s presentation, you will hear from financial experts, ministers, community activists, journalists, health

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There will be vendors and entertainment, but more importantly, you will leave empowered and equipped to lead a healthier life.

You cacn get tickets for Mr. Gregory’s lecture at ticketmaster or through The Black Academy of Arts and Letters box office.

Call 214-941-0110 for tickets or vendor information. ******

Grace and Taste Gala Masquerade Ball will be held from 8pm-1am at The Chocolate Mint Foundation, 201 Executive Way, Desoto, TX 75115. Live Music by Paul Cannon and The Band along w/DJ Freestyle Steve. Tickets are $40 or bring 2 unwrapped toys valuing $35.

All donations and toys will benefit The Chocolate Mint Foundation Christmas Candyland 2016. For more information and tickets, visit www.chocolatemint.org or call (972)224-7200. ******* Pancakes with Santa Celebrate the season with holiday crafts and endless pancakes. The Kiwanis Club of Garland and the Citizens Fire Club of Garland will host Pancakes with Santa from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Central Fire Station, 1029 Austin St. Cost is $6 per person and includes all the pancakes you can eat, sausage, milk or coffee, and a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Tickets can be purchased at the event or in advance by emailing BaileyHebert@att.net. **** Jingle Bell Run 5K Run it, walk it... Just don’t miss it! The 8th Annual Jingle Bell Run will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in Downtown Garland. This 5K fun run event is a great way to kick off the holiday season, and it benefits the Garland Pet Adoption Center! Participants can preregister online or on the day of the race. After the race, stick around to shop at vendor booths along the square until 2 p.m. Find details and a list of accepted donation items for the Pet Adoption Center at GarlandAnimalServices. org. ***** Free STEAM Movie at the Library: Ice Princess Families can enjoy free movies that incorporate STEAM concepts at Garland libraries. The next movie, Ice Princess, will be shown at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd. Doors open

15 minutes prior to the film and seating is limited. No registration is required. Free popcorn and water are available while supplies last.

Learn more about the Nicholson Memorial Library’s STEAM movie times by calling 972-205-3933.

December 11 The African Children’s Choir Garland, Texas - Upendo Baptist Church Time: 10:00 am.

Address: 916 N Jupiter Rd - Venue phone: (214) 868-6007\\ The African Children’s Choir Plano, Texas - First Christian Church Time: 6:30 pm.

Address: 813 E 15th St Plano, TX 75074 - Venue phone: (972) 423-3260

December 13 Fellowship of Professional Women Luncheon with Debby Efurd and Vocalist: Peggy Frazier O’Connor Park City Club 5956 Sherry Lane 17th Floor Dallas, TX 75225

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City Council Meetings The last Work Session and Regular Meeting for the year will be combined. Work Session will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the Regular Meeting will begin at roughly 6:30 p.m. View agendas.

December 15 Best Southwest Partnership 30th anniversary luncheon 11:30 am at Hilton Garden Inn, 800 N. Main Street. Speaker - Dale Hansen - Unplugged. For tickets call Cedar Hill (972)291-7817, DeSoto (972)224-3565, Duncanville (972) 780-499 and Lancaster (972) 227-2579 *****

Tickets are on sale now for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater, an IMAX® Dome. The film opens at the Omni Theater and nationally on December 16, with early showings set for December 15. ******* Holiday Films Revisited at Senior Social Hour Join in the merriment of the holiday film season as critic Larry Ratliff presents Christmas tales and classic movie clips at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Central Library, 625 Austin St. A professional film critic since 1983, Ratliff uses presentation software and movie clips to revisit classic holiday

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