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SLAVERY IS OVER!
Cowboys owner called on carpet for threat By Betheny Sargent Texas Metro News
Monday October 16, 2017 Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Sr. Pastor of Friendship West Baptist Church and other notable Black alliances gathered together in front the Dallas Police Headquarters. The message was pure, simple and straight to the point, “We will not be silenced while others sit and stand by idly.� Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner has made less than supportive remarks about the players of the NFL and how he will not tolerate players being involved in politics, specifically utilizing the game time to demonstrate their stance on police brutality. Last year former NFL star Collin Kaepernick, demonstrated his frustration with police brutality with a peaceful protest during game time by kneeling during the National Anthem. Since then Kaepernick has been whiteballed from
Pastor Frederick D. Haynes III, once a loyal fan of the Dallas Cowboys, sends strong message to Owner Jerry Jones.
the NFL. Some players were not okay with this and have vocally expressed their disapproval of Kaepernicks’ silent protest on social media; while others in various sports have also kneeled. Over the past few months speculation of collusion between NFL owners and
Highlights of 2017-18 Dallas Mavs Schedule Story and Photo By Dorothy J Gentry Sports Editor The Dallas Mavericks have kicked off the 2017-18 NBA season, it’s 38th in the League. They will play the first two games of the season at home before traveling to division-rival Houston on Oct. 21 for its first road test. This year will mark the 20th year of team franchise player Dirk Nowitzki and the debut of NBA rookie sensation Dennis Smith Jr. Also notable on the Mavs schedule: • The World Champion Golden State Warriors will make two stops in DalDirk, The Veteran. Dennis, las this year; Oct. 23rd The Rookie and Jan. 3rd. • The Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers will make their only trip to Dallas on Nov. 11. • The Mavericks’ national TV schedule includes five games on ESPN, one on TNT and five on NBA TV. • All five of the Mavericks’ ESPN games will come against Western Conference opponents, with three of those coming on the road: At the Los Angeles Clippers on Nov. 1; vs. San Antonio (Dec. 12), vs. Houston (Jan. 24), at Phoenix (Jan. 31) and at the Los Angeles Lakers (Feb. 23). • TNT’s lone Dallas game comes when the Mavericks visit the Golden State Warriors for the first time on Dec. 14. • Dallas will also have five games televised on NBA TV, all coming on the road. They are: at San Antonio (Nov. 27) at L.A. Clippers (Feb. 5), at Houston (Feb. 11), at Cleveland (Apr. 1) and at Philadelphia (Apr. 8). • Dallas will again play a season-high 16 games during the month of December. Ten of those games will come on the road, including matchups at Boston (Dec. 6), Golden State (Dec. 14), San Antonio (Dec. 16), Miami (Dec. 22), New Orleans (Dec. 29) and Oklahoma City (Dec. 31). • Dallas will play a balanced home-away schedule in 2017-18 with its longest home stand being four games (twice) and its longest road trip just four games (twice). • Ten of Dallas’ final 15 See DALLAS MAVS, page 6
President Donald Trump has sparked fury and rage in the black communities across the country and now Jones has been added to the list of colluders as well. Several members of Black Dallas Communities addressed the media and talked of a protest to speak
out about Jones’ comments and illustrate solidarity with Collin Kaeperick and anyone else who exercised their First Amendment rights. “I’m boycotting the NFL this season, I started in September,� said Pastor Haynes, who was one of several members of the clergy in atten-
Giving new meaning to turning 50
dance. “I took offense to Jerry Jones’ ‘We stand or we won’t play’ statement because it was offensive to what America is supposed to be about. We are hoping this gets to him (Jerry Jones). “He violated what America is all about.� Pastor Haynes said he has been a long standing Cow-
boys fan for a while, when asked about his patronage of the team; he admitted that due to the comment, the Cowboy’s team has been taken away from him. “We are waiting on a response from Jerry Jones before we make our next move.� When asked about how the faith-based community might perceive a Pastor getting involved in politics and his stance on separation between Church and State, he said that a second look at the bible is in order. He references the Prophet Amos who speaks among politicians. Other speakers including retired educator Shirley Ison-Newsome, veteran Ernest Walker and Next Generation Action Network’s Min. Dominique Alexander spoke of their frustration over the mandate handed down by Jones. Their messages were similar to Pastor Haynes as they expressed their feelings about a “plantation mentality.�
the Spring, citizens are anxiously awaiting this one-stop shop for self-empowerment, growth and development; the ZWHJCOC services young people and their families living in poverty, with an emphasis on South Dallas and the southeastern sector of Dallas. It also helps that Bill just joined the trustee board and says it By Cheryl Smith makes sense to support a center that will have such a positive impact on families, just as the church has through its various alk about inspiring! Sit down with these two educated, talministries. ented, loving men and you are sure to leave the conversaJohn and Bill know struggle. One the oldest of three boys tion with ideas about how to, if not save the world, at least raised by a single mom and the other aware of what happens leave it better than you found it. John Haigler and Bill when those who are in better positions don’t Keyes are turning 50 this year and they decided to give back; it’s inspiring to hear them talk about do something big. Sure they thought about having filling the void and lifting as they climb. a party. When you work as hard as they do, why not? “Bill and I are extremely blessed,� he explained. And just because you’re turning half a century “And we’re both passionate about reaching our does not mean that you don’t still have some moves $100,000 goal.� on the dance floor. Having a quality education is very important So the two began brainstorming and the result is to the two. Both college graduates, it was an bigger than they could have ever imagined because obvious choice to choose educational organizaothers are embracing their ideas. tions as beneficiaries. Now with three days of activities planned, the last The Pro Duffers were already supporters of weekend in October is expected to reach epic proDallas’ only HBCU, Paul Quinn College, but when portions for numerous reasons. you add in this 50th Birthday Celebration, the When John and Bill began planning activities the stakes have been raised significantly. first thing they did was “put some skin in the game.� The Pro Duffers adopted the school and John Haigler “We sincerely wanted to begin our fifth decade through its inaugural fund they awarded 25, of life with a set of signature events in support of $1000 scholarships and recognized one of four worthy charities that all have personal meaning their members, Dan Mask, a 1963 graduate of to us,� said Keyes, adding that, “John and I are paying Paul Quinn, who died last year. for the party and individually donating $2,500 in adThen too, John’s wife is a graduate of an HBCU, dition to what is being spent on all the events.� Prairie View A&M University. John said he wanted to be part of something And the last beneficiary, housed at that historbig. “It’s not every day that two black men come toic address of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Sungether and say they want to do something like this. ny South Dallas, is a school both men are familiar We’re self-made guys and we’ve got strong partners, with because of the way students are nurtured strong sponsors and that’s what makes this so speand an environment conducive to learning is cial and different.� fostered, St. Philips’ School and Community CenSure they were asking folks to come out and celter, where Bill’s son attends. ebrate, while also giving back to some noteworthy And the giving keeps happening as they join charities and projects; but their ideas morphed into with the Pro Duffers organization to honor ansomething bigger as the activities began creating a other organization with an impressive history of Bill Keyes buzz for the beneficiaries as well. giving, the Mid-Cities Chapter of Links Inc. will An avid golfer, John is a member of the Pro Dufreceive the 2017 Community Service Award. fers (Foster Kidd Chapter), a national nonprofit of golfers with 15 So the kickoff is the Thursday reception. On Friday Bill and John chapters that focus on “giving back to the community.� say it’s time to let your hair down. First there’s the golf tournaWe’re talking about really partying for a purpose. The purpose ment and later that night is the Old School All Black Party at the is clear. Raise at least $100,000 and put that money where you Sheraton Four Points at DFW North. Then on Saturday, there’s will immediately see the dividends; where the masses will benthe Black Tie Gala. efit. You can’t help but want the activities to be a success when you UT Southwestern(UTSW) Cancer Center holds a special place consider all who will benefit. in John’s heart. A major center for research, he attributes UTSW All I could think about after talking to these “brothers�, was how with saving his wife’s life. He says she went through chemothercan we help them celebrate? What can we give to them for their apy and 33 rounds of radiation, and an intense but supportive birthdays. It’s simple, according to this truly dynamic duo. Supprocess. port the events. Spread the word. John wants others to have the same care and treatment that They’re humble, meticulous, committed and passionate. They his wife benefited from. are businessmen, family men and community-minded. More There there’s the Zan Wesley Holmes Junior Community Outimportantly, they care. They are doing instead of talking about reach Center, named in honor of the pastor emeritus of St. Luke doing or talking about others who are doing. They are the role “Community� United Methodist Church in Dallas, who served for models we need to be highlighting. 29 years. To purchase your tickets for each event, go to www.HaiglerAs the Center prepares for the launching of Frazier House in Keyes50th.com and use keywords: (Pro-Duffers SW).
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