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Rapist needs to be put on notice!

CW33’s Giselle Phelps broke the story on June 1

By Cheryl Smith Cheryl@cherylsmithonline.com

For the record: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1913 on the campus of Howard University to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; to educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities.

PRESIDENT CYNTHIA M.A. BUTLER McINTYRE

Today Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has more than 250,000 members and nearly 1,000 chapters worldwide. The Sorority uses its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust of economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement to create its national programs. DST boasts some of the most prominent African American

women around the world on its membership rosters, including: Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Nikki Giovanni, Charlene HunterGault, Hon. Carol Mosely Braun, Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Camille Cosby, Lena Horne, Alexis Herman, Ruby Dee and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. There are thousands of members, all college-educated, living across the Metroplex. See FO]ocus on Pookie, Page 15

C h e r y l S m i t h L i v e ! Tu n e i n w e e k d a y s , M o n d a y - F r i d a y, 9 - 11 a . m . Monday, November 7 Join Cheryl, Kelly Kel and Phyllis Alphabet • Black Economic History Fact of the Day • Dr. Linda Amerson Stay tuned for the MAN who is SWAGGER

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The State of the African American Consumer African Americans' buying power is expected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2015, according to Th e S tate o f th e A f r ican American Consumer Report, released at a Washington, DC press conference. The document was collaboratively developed by Nielsen, a leading global provider of insights and analytics into what consumers watch and buy, and The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a federation of more than 200 Black community newspapers across the U.S. This growing economic potential presents an opportunity for Fortune 500 companies to examine and further understand this important, flourishing market segment. Likewise, when consumers are more aware of their buying power, it can help them make informed decisions about the companies they choose to support. "Too often, companies don't realize the inherent differences of our community, are not aware of the market size impact and have not optimized efforts to develop messages beyond those that coincide with Black History Month," said Cloves Campbell, chairman, NNPA. "It is our hope that by collaborating with Nielsen, we'll be able to tell the African-American consumer story in a manner in which businesses will understand and, that this under-standing will propel those in the C-Suite to develop stronger, more inclusive strategies that optimize their market growth in Black

Americans were a country, they'd be the 16th largest country in the world. -- The number of AfricanAmerican households earning $75,000 or higher grew by almost 64 percent, a rate close to 12 percent greater than the change in the overall population's earning between 2000 and 2009. This continued growth in affluence, social influence and household income will continue to impact the community's economic power. NNPA’s Cloves Campbell and Nielsen’s Susan Whiting look on as Nielsen’s Senior Vice President Public Affairs and Government Relations Cheryl Pearson McNeil shares information from the report.

communities, which would be a win-win for all of us." The report, the first of annual installments in a three year alliance between Nielsen and NNPA, showcases the buying and media habits and consumer trends of African-Americans. The 41st Annual Legislative Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference week's activities set the backdrop for the announcement. Flanked by civic, business and legislative leaders, Nielsen and NNPA executives spoke about the relevance and importance of the information shared in the report and the fact that it will be distributed in NNPA's 200+ publications, reaching millions of readers and online viewers. "We see this alliance with NNPA as an opportunity to share valuable insights, unique

consumer behavior patterns and purchasing trends with the African-American community," said Susan Whiting, vice chair, Nielsen. "By sharing, for example, that African-Americans over-index in several key areas, including television viewing and mobile phone usage, we've provided a better picture of where the African-American community can leverage that buying power to help their communities," she said. "Likewise, the information points businesses in the right direction for growing market share and developing long range strategies for reaching this important demographic group." Consumer trends in the report include facts such as: -- With a buying power of nearly $1 trillion annually, if African-

-- African-Americans make more shopping trips than all other groups, but spend less money per trip. African-Americans in higher income brackets, also spend 300 percent more in higher-end retail grocers more than any other high income household. - There were 23.9 million active African-American Internet users in July 2011 -- 76 percent of whom visited a social networking/blog site. -33 percent of all AfricanAmericans own a smart phone. - African-Americans use more than double the amount of mobile phone voice minutes compared to Whites -- 1,298 minutes a month vs. 606. - The percentage of AfricanAmericans attending college or earning a degree has increased to 44 percent for men and 53 percent for women.

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Okay, what’s the deal on these Men of Swagger?

SWAGGER MAGNIFIED! September 1 - December 31 -- I am picking the men I think have serious swagger. These men are intelligent, strong, sharp, fierce, competitive, charismatic, spiritual, hard, caring, handsome, smooth, creative, energetic and so much more!

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Sporting News Editor-in-Chief Garry D. Howard, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Columnist Bob Ray Sanders, Min. Robert Muhammad, NFL Great Emmitt Smith, business mogul Daymond John, noted psychologist Nai’m Akbar, publisher Danny Bakewell Sr., NBA great and business mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson, singer Charlie Wilson, journalist George E. Curry, former NAACP head and U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, rapper, author Chuck D., Coach Doug Williams, businessman Charles O’Neal, comedian David A. Arnold, rapper Kool Moe Dee, businessman Jonathan Rodgers, Sports anchor Stephen A. Smith, basketball great Michael Jordan, Rev. Zan Wesley Holmes Jr., actor Billy Dee Williams, comedian and actor Chris Rock, FAMU President James Ammons, singer Nicholas Caldwell, actor/singer Leon, singer Morris Day, actor/rapper Will Smith, business mogul Sean Combs, journalist Ed Gordon, comedian/activist Dick Gregory, NBA great Allen Iverson, Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan, journalist/historian Lerone Bennett, Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III, Ambassador Ron Kirk, Hon. Nelson Mandela, Rap mogul Jay Z, actor James Earl Jones, actor/director Denzel Washington, NBA star Shaquille O’Neal, actor/author Don Shield, Hon. Willie Brown, Hon. Marc Morial, CEO Oscar Joyner, Journalist Acel Moore, rapper/actor Treach, journalist Dewayne Wickham

Without any consideration or input from anyone, I am choosing the men who through personal experiences or history, I find to have so much going on. Stay tuned - weekdays from 9-11a.m. I think it’s a great list!

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Singer Marvin Gaye, actor Calvin Lockhart, singers Teddy Pendergrass and Nat King Cole, comic/actor Bernie Mac, journalist Lawrence E. Young, entertainer Isaac Hayes, singer Gerald Levert, African activist and publisher Pius Njawe, attorney/media mogul Percy Sutton, Publisher extraordinaire John H. Johnson, atty. Johnnie Cochran, music great Curtis Mayfield, maestro Barry White, orator, writer and statesman Frederick Douglass, humanist Malcolm X, singer Johnnie Taylor, entertainer Lou Rawls, singer Rick James, Coach A.D. Jake Gaither, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Hon. Mickey Leland, entertainer Sammie Davis Jr., the Chief Rocker Frankie Crocker, Tupac Shakur, Hon. Marcus Garvey, Hon. Al Lipscomb, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, journalist Ed Bradley, Hon. Arthur E. Teele, Jr., actor/comedian Richard Pryor, singer/songwriter Nickolas Ashford. Historian Ivan Van Sertima, musician Donny Hathaway, Hon. Adam Clayton Powell, businessman Alfred Huntsberry, Ossie Davis, actor extraordinaire Paul Robeson, journalist Vernon Jarrett, NFL Great Ron Springs, journalist Gerald Boyd, educator/inventor George Washington Carver, activist Huey Newton, educator Dr. Carter G. Woodson, NBA Great Maurice Lucas, activist Stokely Carmichael, entertainer Duke Ellington

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Recording artists set to lead Global Day of Worship

Volunteers needed, reading encouraged

(Virginia Beach, VA) -- Regent University is hosting an extraordinary 24-hour worship event on Friday, November 11, as part of the Global Day of Worship that brings together worshipers of Jesus Christ from various churches, denominations, organizations and geographic locations with a common vision to see Jesus lifted up and celebrated around the world. The free event begins at 12:00 a.m. and continues until 11:59 p.m. Friday. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., Regent's event will include musical offerings from international and national recording artists and worship leaders, including GRAMMY-award winner Andraé Crouch, David M. Edwards, Aaron Keyes, Le'Andria Johnson, the men's ensemble MANIFEST, Phil Sillas, Mark Gutierrez, Craig Adams, Adlan Cruz, John Hartley and Katie Gustafson, and Shelley Johnson. Local church worship teams, choirs and songwriters will also be featured at other times throughout the daylong event. Hosted by Regent, this worship experience is sponsored by Maranatha! Music, LifeWay Worship, Kingsway Music UK, Riverphlo Entertainment, Music World Gospel, Manifest Music and TKO Marketing. This event is being held in Regent's Communication & Performing Arts Center and is the capstone to Regent's Global Week of Worshipa series of gatherings for the Regent community and friends to lift up the name of Jesus and proclaim that He is central on the Regent campus. Also, a live-worship feed to the international Global Day of Worship will be streamed from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. More information is available at: http://www.regent.edu/events/ andrae_crouch/email/

At 11:11 a.m. on Nov.11, 2011, students throughout Dallas will spend 11 minutes of their day reading a book, magazine, or other printed publication. In keeping with a community-wide emphasis on literacy, as many as 1,111 volunteers will join students on that day for 11 minutes of reading. Students who read are infinitely better prepared for life and personal success than those who do not. On 11.11.11, students and adults alike will be reminded of the importance of literacy to our lives. Log on http://www.dallasisd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=9025 to begin the process of signing up to volunteer to read to elementary school students in Dallas on 11.11.11 or call (972) 925-3920.

Remembrance Day National Roll Call The Tarrant County College NE Campus and community will come together to honor veterans and especially students who are veterans Friday, Nov. 11th. Starting at 8 am as part of the Remembrance Day National Roll Call, students, faculty, staff and community members will read the names of each of the 6,200 plus casualties of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF), now called Operation New Dawn. The Remembrance Day National Roll Call is sponsored nationally by the Veterans Knowledge Community of NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Events take place at the Tarrant County College – Northeast Campus, 828 Harwood in Hurst, Texas 76054 in the Galley and Student Center – NTSU (Student Center). Lt. Col. (Ret.) Brett Morris, the National Roll Call coordinator, said, “We wanted to rally campus communities across the nation to send a powerful message to the troops currently serving that their peers have not forgotten their sacrifices, or those of the fallen.” TCC is a one of over 160 colleges participating nationwide. Volunteer readers are needed. To volunteer, interested parties can contact Shewanda Riley at shewanda.riley@tccd.edu or 817-515-6507. The Veterans Day Luncheon will start at 11:00 am and will feature speakers who will honor student soldiers as well as TCC NE faculty and staff who have served in the military. Special guest speaker is Tameka Wilson, President of Phi Theta Kappa, International Honors Society for community college students. Wilson is a community college student at Hinds Community College in Mississippi as well as a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. For information about the TCC Northeast Campus Veteran’s Day activities, contact Shewanda Riley at shewanda.riley@tccd.edu or 817-515-6507. NNPA Mid Winter Conference

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We will conduct a Thanksgiving Food Drive in support of the families of the West Dallas

purchase of turkeys, hams, etc. Volunteers will be needed for receipt and organization of the donated goods.

West Dallas Community Centers 3730 Ladd Street Dallas, TX Community Center on Saturday, November 12, from 1:00 to 4:00pm Bring cans or dry goods, as well as soft drinks, gift certificates for

Volunteers will be needed for receipt and organization of the donated goods. If you would like to volunteer please contact FAMU Alumni President Terrence Hunt at 214.708.5390.

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Pan African Connection hosts Olympic great This Sunday November 6, at 6 p.m., at the PanAfrican Connection Bookstore and Resource Center, located at 828 4th Ave., Dallas Texas 75226 (across from Fair Park Music Hall), John Carlos, Olympic bronze medalist and former East Texas State track star will be returning to Texas, holding a discussion and book signing for his new book The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World. If you're a sports fan and the name John Carlos doesn't ring a bell, it should. As far as the history of the progress of race and sports in America is concerned, John Carlos and Tommie Smith’s protest at the 200-meters race medal ceremony stands alongside of Jesse Owen’s victory’s in the face of Hitler a n d J a c k i e R o b i n s o n ’s breaking of the color barrier in professional baseball. More than 40 years after Tommie Smith and John Carlos ignited the sports world with their blackgloved fists raised on the victory stand at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, Carlos says, “I still feel the fire.” As America’s national anthem commenced, sprinters Tommie Smith— the son of a migrant worker — and Harlem’s John Carlos raised their black-gloved fists in the air. Smith raised his right fist and Carlos his left symbolizing unity and the mistreatment of Blacks in America. Carlos says, "What I did in Mexico City was not for money. I'm glad God put that

(protest) in my heart and showed me the way. It was set in concrete; I had no choice, because it was in my soul that it was the right thing to do. However, when we got back to the states people just did not want to look at the human rights point of our protest." The retribution for Smith's and Carlos's break with tradition was swift and absolute. Within 24 hours the two men were stripped of their places on the Olympic team, removed from the Olympic Village, and on their way home to California. At home, the two men were branded as Black militants. He later became a track coach at a high school in Palm Springs, where he now resides. Also in 2003 he was inducted into the USA Track & Field Hall of Fame and in 2008 Tommie Smith and John Carlos are honored with the 2008 Arthur Ashe Courage Award from ESPN. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Bandele at 214-943-8262. 11/4/11 IMessenger

It was a fun evening for all at Cowboys of Color rodeo!

The audience went wild at the Cowboys of Color National Finals Rodeo when the Lady Barrel Racers galloped into the Mesquite Resistol Arena, on October 29 for Texas BBQ, vendors, music, and folks dressed in their Western Best. "We are proud to participate in Cowboys of Color Rodeos each year because they offer outstanding athletic ability and wonderful education,” said Dr. Rufus Green of The Urology Institute. “I grew up with this Western life-style as my father, Rufus Green Sr., was one of the best African American horse trainers in the country and I saw first-hand how rodeo creates responsibility and lifelong relationships." This fast-paced action packed rodeo entertained and educated the audience about the forgotten cowboys and minority pioneers who played a significant role in the settling of the American West. At the rodeo, attendees heard rarely told stories about African American, Native American and Hispanic American contributions to rodeo and our collective Western heritage. “We were very excited to participate in the Cowboys of Color Rodeo and to support education, diversity and culture,” said Atty. John R. Salazar. Cultural entertainers including: Escaramuza Charra de Guadalupana, Charros, Circle L5 Drill Team, and others brought history to life at the rodeo. Farmers Insurance Agent Ricky N. Terrell said, "We all had a great time. IMessenger 11/4/11

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Mother - Daughter Banquet

11/5 Walk-In Writing Clinic 10 a - 2 p Pan African Connection Bookstore Need help with your essays, resumes, letters, manuscripts and other writing projects? Once a month, experienced writers will be available to assist you with your writing needs. The free clinics are operated by Linda Jones of ManeLock Communications. Pan African Connection Bookstore is located at 828 4th Ave., Dallas (exit I30, first right on Ash Ln.)

Entertainment! At BlackFinn, in Addison! 5:30pm to 9:00pm

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D r. J u l i a n n e Malveaux will appear at St. Martin’s Place on Friday night at 6p.m.,with Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price.

4400 Belt Line Road Addison, TX Map to the Event! Veterans Luncheon Appreciation Time: 11:00am-3pm Hosted by Dr. Amerson featuring Just Pearlz LA's Hair & Scalp Clinic 2304 W. Pioneer Parkway, #6 Arlington, TX 76013 817 265-8854 www.hairandscalpessentials.com We would like to show a small token of appreciation for our Military for supporting our Country by serving them lunch. They are also being introduced to two business women.

Fri, Nov 25 8a -7p, Sat, Nov 26 8a-6p, Sun, Nov 27 3-6p LA's Hair & Scalp Clinic 2304 W. Pioneer Parkway, #6 Arlington, TX 76013 www.hairandscalpessentials.com Hosted by Dr. Amerson featuring Just Pearlz

DFW/ABJ's 30th Anniversary Scholarship Gala on Thursday, December 1, featuring CNN's Soledad O'Brien. Emcees for the event are Charles O'Neal and Lynne Haze. Honorees are Bob Ray Sanders and Clarice Tinsley.

Log on to www.dfwabj.org for tickets.

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PROGRAMMING Monday 7am Gospel Grooves 9-11am Cheryl Smith Live! 11am The Yundrae Show 3pm The Watchfuleye with FHjr 4pm DFWspotlight 5pm The Jazz Lounge 9pm RnB and NeoSoul Music Mix Tuesday 7am Gospel Grooves 9-11am Cheryl Smith Live! 11am The Yundrae Show 2pm The Wendy Schofield Show 1pm The Mid-day X-Change 6pm Chat it Up (Teen Talk) 7-9pm Claudia D. Fowler The Queen of Community Conversation 9pm RnB and NeoSoul Music Mix

at 8 am and 11 am at Tarrant County College – Northeast Campus, 828 Harwood in Hurst, Texas 76054 in the Galley and Student Center – NTSU --The Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of (Student Center) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host its 22 nd Annual Sisterhood Luncheon, “Surviving and Thriving in the New Economy” at the Radisson Hotel Fossil Creek. This year’s luncheon speaker is Dr. Julianne Malveaux, President of Bennett College for Women and noted economist, author T'Keyah Crystal Keymah coming to

Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host its annual “Community Market Festival” from 11:00A.M – 3:00P.M. at Southwest Center Mall, 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, Texas. This is a free event. The Community Market Festival is Delta’s commitment to promote economic development and to provide an opportunity for local business owners and/or vendors to present their products to the general community. Products include jewelry, watches, scented candles, handbags, ceramic gifts, and much more. The festival will also include a voter and commentator. Recognized for her registration drive. progressive and insightful observations, she has been described by Dr. Cornel 11/16 West as “the most iconoclastic public intellectual in the country.” Friendship West Social Action Neighborhood Legal Clinic - Time: 6:00 p.m. | It’s time for the Location: B118 Nappiology The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program Expo, 9a-7p at ("DVAP") provides inviduals with legal the Hurst assistance and representation in a Conference variety of civil matters at little to no Center! cost. All potential DVAP clients must meet financial eligibility guidelines 11/12/11 - Bobby before securing legal assistance through Brown, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, with this program. This is a great opportunity Keith Sweat and Ginuwine for those who are in need of legal advice to speak directly with attorneys 11/11/11 and, if eligible, for little to no cost. DMS Happy Hour at BlackFinn Black Weekend Blowout...November 5:30pm - 9:00p. An evening of 25-27, 2011 Camaraderie, Libations, and Early Bird Specials!!!

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TBAAL on Nov. 11 & 12 for her one woman show Don't Get Me Started.

Wednesday 7am Gospel Grooves 9-11am Cheryl Smith Live! 11am The Yundrae Show 12pm Let's Go Deeper w/Evangelist Jameel Vincent 2pm In The Ladies Room with Lynne Haze 4pm DFWspotlight 6-8pm The Dock Power Hour 8pm SheTalk Sports 9pm RnB and NeoSoul Music Mix Thursday 7am Gospel Grooves 9-11am Cheryl Smith Live! 11am The Yundrae Show 4pm Urban Crusade with Gordon Jackson 8pm The P5 Health, Wealth & Networking Show 9pm RnB and NeoSoul Music Mix

22nd Year Anniversary Sale or (Save the Pan-African Connection Sale) October 28 - November 12 The Pan-African Connection Bookstore Art Gallery and Resource Center 828 4th Ave., Dallas Texas, 75226(Exit #47, 2nd Ave., turn right on Ash st. left of 4th Ave) (Across from Fair Park Music Hall)214-943-8262/email panafric@airmail.net

Friday 7am Gospel Grooves 8am Dallas Dialogue w/John Yourse 9-11am Cheryl Smith Live! 11am The Yundrae Show 12-2pm Da Crossover w/T-Spoon and LeftField 2pm Finish Strong with Kim McGrew 4pm DFWspotlight 5pm The Jazz Lounge Saturday 1pm The Paradox with Wordz 5-8pm The Jazz Lounge 8pm Dirty Redd Live and RAW Sunday 9-11am Gospel Grooves 11am RnB and NeoSoul Music Mix 12-4pm Classic Hits 5pm The Jazz Lounge 6pm RnB and NeoSoul Music Mix

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Ethan Kent introduces eclectic style to concert goers in 11/11/11 debut Dallas is becoming the epicenter of talent and Ethan Kent is the latest local on his way to making it big. A multi-instrumentalist and recording artist, Mr. Kent will be hosting a live concert, along with other artists and friends, to celebrate and promote the release of his new project. Mr. Kent will also perform several selections from Work In Progress at the Arlington Music Hall, November 11, 2011 at 7:30 pm. There will also be special performances by Lauren Lee, Drea Randle, LaNesha Renee’ Donrico Colden and Chanese Jones. He describes his sound as “merging elements from Contemporary Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Rock, and Pop, along with refreshing themes and conversational lyrics.”

“I have created a final masterpiece that is innovative and elevates every generation to new levels of hope and inspiration,” he explained, adding that he was very pleased. The title track “Work In Progress” is an inspirational pop anthem that expresses the idea that every human life is like a work of art. It goes on to articulate that anyone can make a mark in history by using their everyday actions to paint the picture of a life that is devoted to God, prayer and love for our fellow man. The smash singles, “Cast Away, and “The Name of the Lord,” showcase soulful vocal delivery, and Mr. Kent’s skill as a writer to move beyond “gospel cliché,” while maintaining the truth and integrity of the Gospel.

“Cast Away reminds us of God’s unfailing love for us despite our shortcomings and mistakes while The Name of the Lord is a proclamation of the sovereignty of God and His enduring promises to those who call on His name,” he said.

From the heartfelt worship song “Take This Pride,” to the moving ballad “Always Be Around,” Mr. Kent pours his personal experiences into songs that encourage us to g r o w s p i r i t u a l l y, y e t practically. Still a newlywed, he said much of his inspiration comes from his beautiful wife. The multi-talented Mr. Kent says he has more in store for fans. Tickets are selling fast. For tickets and more information, call 817-226-4400 or visit: www.arlingtonmusichall.com or www.ethankentonline.com. Get ready for a refreshingly entertaining style as Mr. Kent creates music as big as his smile with his freshman solo album Work In Progress.

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Multi-talented T’Keyah Crystal Keymah brings show to TBAAL Performer, writer, producer, director, T'KEYAH CRYSTAL KEYMÁH is her name personified: a prism of energy and vision, known world wide for her acclaimed work on TV’s In Living Color; Cosby, and That’s So Raven. Dr. Keymáh voiced Bumblebee on Teen Titans and Trixie’s mom on American Dragon. Stage credits include Love Letters (w/ David Alan Grier), her critically acclaimed one-woman show, Some of My Best Friends: A Collection of Characters, the Moscow production of John Henry Redwood’s drama, The Old Settler, Regina Taylor’s Crowns, August Wilson’s Piano Lesson and T’Keyah Live! …Mostly: A True Variety Show. Her film work includes Tales From the Hood, Jackie Brown and The Gilded Six Bit. Behind the camera she produced the films One Last Time and Circle of Pain, directed an episode of That’s So Raven, produced and directed her own plays and produced Margaret Laurena Kemp’s, Creative Instructions. She co-wrote and directed Keisha Nickole’s show, S.I.S.T.E.R., and directed Amun Ra Theatre’s world premiere production of Route 66: Finding Nat King Cole, starring and written by jeff obafemi carr. Dr. Keymáh is currently working on the screenplay for an untitled project but she has already enlisted her long-time friend Orbert Davis, founder of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic to compose the soundtrack

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Get Me Started, at The Black Academy of Arts & Letters in Dallas, November 11 and 12, before bringing it to the DuSable Museum in Chicago. Dr. Keymáh has performed on countless stages on three continents. The second edition of her book Natural Woman / Natural Hair will be released this summer. She is an active member of the Century City Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, (She was initiated into the Beta Alpha Chapter at FAMU) and a board

member of CHARM Outreach and Mentoring Services. She also serves as an Artistic Associate for Stage Aurora Theatrical Company in Jacksonville, FL, and an Artistic Advisor for Bronzeville Theatre Company in Chicago. A long time supporter of The NAACP’s ACT-SO program, and Entertainment Industries Council’s Prism Awards, she also established The Keymáh Cultural Fund as well as scholarships at Florida A&M University and Meharry Medical College. The environmental and civic activist has been a vegetarian for over 20 years. She chaired the San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys Habitat for Humanity 2011 Women’s Empowerment Build, and will served as Co-Chair the 2011 National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, NC in August. Her numerous honors include: NAACP Theatre Awards, Vision Award, The HistoryMakers®, The Chicago African American

History Makers®, and Who’s Who Among Black Americans. Named one of 100 Most Influential FAMUans of the Century, Keymáh has collected all three of her alma mater’s highest honors. She received the Special President’s Meritorious Award from then President Dr. Frederick Humphries, and was enshrined in FAMU's College of Arts and Science's Gallery of Distinction. During their 2011 Spring Commencement, Florida A&M University bestowed upon her their highest honor, a Doctorate of Humane Letters.

"I can't begin to describe how pleased I am to have been chosen for this esteemed honor," said Dr. Keymáh. "It is truly overwhelming for FAMU's Board of Trustees, and President James H. Ammons to believe I am worthy of the school's highest honor...I am grateful and deeply humbled." According to President Ammons: "This presentation is a fitting tribute in recognition of T'Keyah's outstanding career in theater and entertainment, and her dedication as a loyal alumna of FAMU.” IMessenger

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Alabama State upset, Jackson State moves into top spot Arlington, Texas— Special teams play doomed Alabama State in its 20-19 loss to Alabama A&M in the Magic City Classic. The Bulldogs blocked the game-tying extra point and then ran out the clock. Alabama A&M now controls the tie-breaker for the SWAC East b i d f o r t h e S WA C Championship. Jackson State returns to the top spot with its 44-14 blitz of Prairie View. The Tigers ran up 722 yards in total offense would have rung up more points without turnovers in the red zone. Prairie View now sits precariously atop the SWAC West. If Prairie View and Arkansas-Pine Bluff finish in a tie, the Golden Lions would receive the SWAC Jackson State (7-1), Alabama State (6-2), Winston-Salem State (9-0), Alabama A&M (6-2), and Bethune-Cookman (5-3) hold the Top 5 USN spots for week nine. Albany State (6-2), Norfolk State (7-2), Morehouse (7-2), FAMU (5-3) and Hampton round out the next five spots in the USN Poll. “I was asked last week by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger what I thought were Jackson State’s chances to win the national title,” said John Posey, CEO of Urban Sports News. “I said if Alabama State falls and the Tigers win out, Jackson State would win our national championship without question. They still have an improving Grambling team and a tough Alabama A&M team to play though. As much as we like

URBAN SPORTS NEWS Photo of the Week 1: Southern University Dancing Dolls show their support for the Jaguar football team during their annual photo shoot at the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel. Photo: John Posey, Urban Sports News

Winston-Salem State, their schedule is suspect. They don’t have a signature win against an FCS school.” Must-see games to watch this week include: 1) Grambling vs. Jackson State 2) Tuskegee vs. Miles; 3) Howard vs. Hampton; 4) Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Alabama State; 5) and, Morehouse vs. Kentucky State. “The Alabama State loss throws the SWAC East wide open. Alabama A&M is now in the driver’s seat. The Hornets must win out and hope either Jackson State or Prairie View can best the Bulldogs,” explained Posey. “Morgan State and Norfolk State lead the MEAC. If Norfolk wins out against Savannah State and Morgan, the Spartans will win the crown and a playoff berth. Morgan State ends the season with a murder’s row of Bethune, Norfolk and Hampton, South

Carolina State, Bethune, FAMU and Hampton must win out and hope Morgan and Norfolk lose to move into a tie for the crown.” NEWS & NOTES: - After finishing third in last year’s Southwestern Athletic Conference Cross Country Championship, the Alabama State Lady Hornets were able to move back into the championship circle finishing the 5k run at the Watson Cross Country Course at Choctow Trails in first place with 31 points, easily outdistancing second-place finisher Grambling’s 79 points. - Livingstone sophomore Tyheim Pitt has been named the CIAA Linebacker of the Week, it was announced Monday by the conference office. Pitt, a native of Fremont, NC, had a career day

against the St. Augustine’s Falcons on Saturday, finishing with a career-high 17 tackles and also had an interception that he returned for a touchdown. - Winston-Salem State University head football coach, Connell Maynor, has been selected as Coach of the Week in the CIAA for the first time this season. Maynor led his WSSU Rams to a 21-14 victory over the Shaw University Bears on Saturday, moving the Rams to 9-0 overall and 7-0 in the CIAA’s Southern Division. The undefeated conference record marks the first time since the 1999 season that Winston-Salem State has finished unbeaten in conference play. USN Thought for the Week: “To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.— Sun Tzu, The Art of War

John Posey, CEO, of Urban Sports News, a fullservice sports media company, has launched an alternative poll to provide a different, and more balanced, perspective to the rankings. The USN Poll is released on Tuesday mornings to publications, Sports Information Directors, fans, sports websites, newspapers and to members of the media. Urban Sports News distributes news, photos and features, as well as, provides a wide range of communications consulting services. His work has appeared in 26 countries, numerous publications, media guides, television stations, and electronic media. Urban Sports News provides a wide range of services for a number of corporate and college clients.

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USN Black College Sports Here’s a message from Mr. Curry about the award winning Emerge Magazine. Hopefully you will support this effort. Emerge Magazine was a voice for the voiceless. It provided enlightening, informative, inspiring and yes, entertaining stories and analysis of issues effecting black people in America and around the world.

Emerge is back … Almost! This is a special edition of Emerge magazine. I will revive Emerge on a regular basis if I can get 100,000 interested readers. If I can count on your support, leave your name and email, both of which will be kept confidential. I will keep you posted on future progress. Let me know if you want us to reEmerge. George E. Curry Editor-in-Chief (1993-2000)

http://www.newemergemagazine.com/ Site/Emerge_News.html

Eastfield College Baseball Team receives Championship Rings

Pictured: Coach Martin, Nathan Hancock, Michael Scruggs, Trevor Moon, Joshua Eatherly, Joseph Kelley, Hestand Foster, Taylor Thompson, Ryan Lynch, Jennie Banks (Eastfield former Director of Admissions). Connor Tobias, Dylan Rucker, Tanner Gandy, Matt Thompson, Jordan Hebert, Blake Oliver, Joe Mills, Justin Ray, Travis Breslin, Eric Grace, Assistant Coach Jeffrey Henkelman

(Mesquite, TX) – Although the Texas Rangers didn’t bring home the World Series pennant, the Dallas area already has a World Series winner. The Eastfield College Harvesters, who won the NJCAA 2011 National Championship earlier this year, received their championship rings on October 27. IMessenger 11/4/11

Media Notes: Just in - The St. Petersburg Times is changing its name to reflect its growth across Florida's Tampa Bay area. It will be interesting to see how the change is received by readers. The newspaper has announced it will become the Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 1. It has had a Tampa edition for nearly 25 years and the competing Tampa Tribune also covers the area. Chairman and CEO Paul Tash announced the name change in a column (http://bit.ly/tVWmeG). Tash says three-quarters of the newspaper's readers live outside St. Petersburg. He says the new name does not signal any change in the newspaper's standards and is not meant to slight the city of St. Petersburg. He says the newspaper, like the cities and communities it covers, will "have a stronger future as part of a dynamic Tampa Bay region."

demonstrated expertise in their subject areas and come prepared to teach and challenge convention attendees. Sessions should equip attendees with skills and information that will increase their relevance in the newsroom and reenforce the power of the written and spoken word and visual storytelling. Each proposal will be reviewed by NABJ's Program Committee. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM on Friday, November 4, 2011. The person listed on the form as the coordinator will be notified of the status of their proposal in Spring 2012. The convention will take place June 20-24, 2012 at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans.

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Texas Rangers!!!

NABJ 2012 The National Association of Black Journalists is accepting proposals for workshops to be presented at its 2012 Annual Convention & Career Fair. Proposals are needed for 90-minute breakout sessions, halfday short courses, daylong learning labs and sponsored meal functions. Proposals must be submitted electronically using the form below. Based on next year's convention theme #NABJ12: New Platforms. New Directions. New Orleans --proposed sessions should fall under one of three tracks: Perfecting Your Craft, Tech & Tools and Innovation Station. Proposed sessions should stress mastery of reporting, writing, editing and other journalism cornerstones while focusing on the need to adapt to new and emerging technology. Ideas for sessions that emphasize innovation, education and entrepreneurship in the dissemination of news and information are encouraged. Presenters must have 14

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Focus must be on the real culprit--not Delta, police department or media Journalist Giselle Phelps said that the recent rapes of members of DST has made this 98-yearold organization a household name because folks who never knew about the sorority are tuning in to the story. A sad thought when you consider that this organization has been on the forefront, addressing issues and effecting change for almost a century. The CW33 reporter broke the story on June 1, but it was months later before the rapes of four DST members became n a t i o n a l , a n d y e s n o w, international news. “In June, they weren’t saying it was a serial rapist,” said Ms. Phelps, adding that she has been appealing to viewers to share any information they have about the crimes or the “alleged” rapist, who appears in tapes released by a local police department and appears to have personal information about members. As the centennial of DST approaches, and as members get ready for the big celebration in 2013; I have talked to sorority members who are walking around concerned about their well-being, because according to police and media reports; this nearly 300-pound rapist is targeting their sisters.

When my cousin, Topsy, called me early one morning, I answered the phone slowly, dreading the unknown. You see, my Aunt Caroline, Topsy’s mother, is 95-years-old and I didn’t know what to expect. Thankfully Aunt Caroline is alive and well and keeping my family members on their toes in Plant City, FL. Topsy was calling to see if I was okay. She wanted me to take precautions. Her call was one of many, along with emails and text

I like having my freedom, feeling safe, going where I want and when I want, so I was very upset upon hearing that a serial rapist was on the prowl and targeting members of my sorority. I also began to delve into the number of rapes in the area. The four reported cases were in Plano, Corinth and Coppell, but who knows where the next assault will be? The rapist attacked four Delta women, but who knows who will be the next victim?

Delta national president, Cynthia M.A. Butler McIntyre, said in a statement, “To think that our members are being targeted is disturbing and extremely disheartening.” messages; and not just from Deltas and family members. Each time that a woman would tell me to be safe, I would tell her to take care too. Delta national president, Cynthia M.A. Butler McIntyre, said in a statement, “To think that our members are being targeted is disturbing and extremely disheartening.”

Ms. Phelps, along with other journalists, is asking members of DST to share their thoughts with the media. Even some journalists have expressed frustration as they attempt to give this story the “same coverage that sororities like Tri Delta and Chi Omega would receive if it were their sororities.”

Someone knows “Pookie.” That’s the name I give him, among others. We need to flush Pookie out. According to police statements, Pookie is “a heavy set black man in his late 30′s to mid 40′s, between 5 feet 7 inches and 6 feet tall, 275 to 300 pounds and he has a trimmed beard, a short haircut and possibly a receding hairline.” Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price suggested that DST take the lead and offer a reward for anyone who steps forward with information to help apprehend the rapist. Too often we sit around waiting for others to do something, he said. We can’t sit quietly by and let this story die down. A day should not go by without seeing Pookie’s face everywhere. This behavior by Pookie is unacceptable and can’t go unchecked. He must be apprehended and punished immediately. Somebody knows who he is and they need to step up. Lift your voices immediately and call for justice. Pookie is the enemy. Call Crime Stoppers at

877-373-8477 There is a reward for $5,000

The Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2011 with CNN Anchor Soledad O'Brien as the keynote speaker. The gala will be held at the Music Hall at Fair Park and DFW/ ABJ will honor Bob Ray Sanders and Clarice Tinsley, and scholarships will be awarded to aspiring journalists. You can order tickets at www.dfwabj.org. IMessenger 11/4/11

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