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Judge Hawthorne reprimanded for conduct

By Emma Lynn A Dallas County judge has been reprimanded for using her influence to interfere in her nephew’s criminal case in Lubbock County, and for shaming a jury for their verdict in an unrelated rape case in her court.

In a rare move, the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a Public Reprimand to the Honorable Teresa Hawthorne, the presiding judge of the 203rd Judicial District Court in Dallas County.

The Commission, responsible for investigating allegations of judicial misconduct issued the reprimand on November 9, 2017.

According to the independent Texas state agency’s investigation, the Commission entered the following findings of fact: In October 2016, Judge Hawthorne presided over a jury trial, State of Texas v. Joe L. Garrison, in the 203rd Judicial District Court of Dallas County.

After deliberating briefly, the jury convicted the defendant of rape and sentenced him to 99 years in prison. A routine exercise in criminal trials, Judge Hawthorne met with the jurors to discuss their verdict after the trial concluded.

“Quite frankly, I am disturbed. I am disturbed by the way you came back with such a harsh verdict and sentence for this man’s life in such a short time,” Hawthorne was quoted saying according to one juror, who also said the Judge asked, “Did you even discuss the details of the case at all?”

A second juror stated Judge Hawthorne asked jurors, “how could we have a good conscience about our decision?”

A third juror, who served as the jury foreman, added that Judge Hawthorne commented to jurors that she “did not believe the victim was raped at all.”

Judge Hawthorne acknowledged that she told the jurors that she would have found the defendant not guilty, but denied the other comments attributed to her by the jury.

According to the Commission’s findings Judge Hawthorne stated that she regrets “that all of this happened” and that she “never intended to upset anyone,” but she could not lie to the jury, when they inquired about her thoughts on the case.

The Commission’s uncommon reprimand for a sitting judge, also scolded Judge Hawthorne’s

bal communications with Judge Darnell about her relative’s pending criminal case in his court, although she did admit that she was not subpoenaed to testify on her nephew’s behalf at his revocation hearing.

conduct for using her influence as a judge to interfere with her nephew’s criminal case in Lubbock County, Texas.

According to the state agency, in September 2014, Judge Hawthorne emailed Judge Jim Bob Darnell, presiding judge of the 140th Judicial District Court in Lubbock County, Texas, regarding her nephew’s pending criminal case in his court.

Judge Hawthorne asked Judge Darnell to withdraw the warrant for her nephew’s arrest.

The Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney’s Office stated it had no record of being copied on Judge Hawthorne’s September 12, 2014 email to Judge Darnell.

According to Judge Darnell, Judge Hawthorne also phoned him nearly two weeks later requesting that he set a bond on the Motion to Proceed to Adjudicate that had been filed the previous month.

During the conversation, Judge Hawthorne said she was allowed to represent her relatives under an unspecified rule.

In June of the following year (2015), Judge Hawthorne contacted Judge Darnell again requesting that he and the prosecutor assigned to her nephew’s case agree to remove the warrant.

The email was forwarded to the prosecutor the following day.

In August 2016, Judge Hawthorne testified on her nephew’s behalf at a probation revocation hearing before Judge Darnell even though she was not subpoenaed to testify.

During her testimony, Judge Hawthorne mentioned her judicial position three times and gave her opinion on her nephew’s character.

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Violations In accordance with the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct, the Commission found that Judge Hawthorne violated its regulations by using the prestige of her judicial office to influence the resolution of her nephew’s criminal matter; by voluntarily testifying as a character witness; and by engaging in an ex parte conversation with Judge Darnell about her nephew’s pending case in his court.

With regards to the jurors in the jury trial before the 203rd Judicial District Court, the Commission further concluded that Judge Hawthorne failed to treat the jurors in the State v.

Joe L. Garrison, with patience, dignity and courtesy when she “shamed and reprimanded them for their verdict.”

The state agency further concluded that Judge Hawthorne’s conduct, as described above, constituted willful and/or persistent violations of three standards of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct and conduct that is inconsistent with the proper execution of her duties, in violation of the Texas Constitution.

In addition to the Commission’s Public Reprimand, in 2011, Judge Hawthorne ruled the death penalty unconstitutional in a capital case in her court.

Her decision was overturned and the capital punishment case was transferred to another court.

Politically speaking Judge Hawthorne, who had an unsuccessful bid for County Criminal Court #6 as a Republican in 2006, switched political affiliations and won her current bench as a Democrat in 2010.

She has been in office since 2011 and is currently seeking re-election for a third term.

Earlier this fall, veteran Dallas County prosecutor Raquel “Rocky” Jones declared to run against Judge Hawthorne in the upcoming 2018 Democratic primary election.

To view the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct’s Public Reprimand of Judge Hawthorne in its entirety, log on to http://www.scjc.texas.gov/disciplinary-actions/public-sanctions/fy-2018/judge-hawthorne/.

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Developers break ground on new Starbucks -

Marking the Launch of the Reimagine RedBird Development City and community leaders gathered on Tuesday to break ground for one of the only Starbucks in southern Dallas and to launch the construction phase of the redevelopment of Southwest Center Mall under the brand Reimagine RedBird.

“The construction of a Starbucks represents the first step in the redevelopment of RedBird into a center of quality. For too long, southern Dallas has been underserved and underestimated,” said Peter Brodsky, Southwest Center Mall owner and developer. “My hat is off to Starbucks for recognizing the untapped market for their products and for entering this market in a way that lifts the community up.” “Starbucks is emblematic of the ethos of Reimagine RedBird—to provide the community with quality amenities while ensuring that the whole community benefits from the redevelopment,” Brodsky added.

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mitment to expanding into underserved areas with untapped economic potential and a move towards revitalization.

It is one of 15 similar stores the company is opening across the country. The RedBird Starbucks is expected to add economic opportunities by hiring locally, providing in-store job skills training for youth and working with local minority-owned businesses in the RedBird area.

“This is a historic moment for us in Dallas as we continue to work with the city’s business and civic leadership to create opportunities for all,” said Traci York, regional

vice president for Starbucks south central operations. “From our efforts to connect youth to jobs at the Dallas Opportunity Fair in May, to today’s groundbreaking event for our upcoming RedBird store, we want to show that with meaningful investment and a creative business model that reflects the needs of the community, we can create the kinds of economic opportunities that have the potential to generate long-term impact. This is both an opportunity to grow our business in Dallas by reaching new customers, and to be part of a local solution for social change.”

Starbucks will be at home among the new retail, office space, apartments, hotel and green areas that are part of “Reimagine RedBird,” a vision for the revitalization and expansion of what is now Southwest Center Mall into a high-quality complex where people in southern Dallas can work, dine, and shop without leaving their community. The development is located at 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Road, in the intersection of U.S. Highway 67 and Interstate 20.

“This is a very exciting time for southern Dallas as new opportunities and economic development like Reimagine RedBird begin to flourish,” said Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. “The revitalization of RedBird Mall and the construction of this new Starbucks are examples of how businesses are recognizing the untapped potential of southern Dallas by committing to the area and its residents with offerings that are commonplace in other parts of the city.”

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Community Calendar

November 17

THE 5TH ANNUAL JFK ASSASSINATION CONFERENCE - Theme: Secret Records, the Coup d’Etat, and Media Control NOV,. 17-18-19, AT THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, JUST STEPS FROM DEALEY PLAZA

November 18 People’s Community Information Series: JUSTICE FORUM 11:30am-1:30pm Judge Cheryl Lee Shannon, Judge Brandon Birmingham, Judge John Creuzot, District Clerk Felicia Pitre 3119 Pine Street- LUNCH SERVED

Mingling over Mimosas African American Museum of Dallas 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas 75210 Mingling over Mimosas is Debonair Society’s Brunch every 3rd Sunday at the African American Museum of Dallas.

November 19 And Justice For All Movement Rally 3 PM · Friendship-West Baptist Church The Coalition for Justice And Justice For All Movement will hold a rally and mass demonstration on Sunday, November 19, 2017. The Rally will be at Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 West Wheatland Road, Dallas, at 3:00 pm followed by a demonstration at AT&T Stadium

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Legendary Writer/Film Director Charles Burnett will be the featured guest at the 24-Hour FilmFeast, at 4:30 p.m., Nov. 18, 2017 at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, 1309 Canton Street., Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Dallas Drinks Dinner and Dancing Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists, National Communication Association - African American Communication Cultural Division and Black Caucus 10 Eleven Grill 7-10 pm

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1 Esquire Entertainment Presents: The Winter Blackout 2017 2nd Annual Winter Blackout. You will enjoy the sophisticated atmosphere, DJ Polo will be spinning the hottest jams, live entertainment by fan favorite Natural Change, as well as Chef catered cuisine at 9pm at Aloft Dallas Downtown 1033 Young St, Dallas, Texas 75202

November 30 2017 Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner 5:30 Reception 7:00 Dinner & Program Nominations Are Now Being Accepted!

Peacemaker of the Year Justice Seeker of the Year Lifetime Peacemaker Peacemaker Organization of the Year Media Accountability of the Year Please nominate those local to North Texas and include a narrative as to why.

​Double Tree by Hilton Hotel 4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas, Texas,75244, USA

December 1 Dallas Vet Center to Hold 2nd Annual Resource Day Dallas Vet Center 2nd Annual Resource Day 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Dallas Vet Center 8610 Greenville Avenue, Suite 125 Dallas, Texas 75243 Military (Active, Guard, Reserve), Veterans and Veteran Family Members only If you want to attend you must pre-register on EventBrite Or call the vet center at 214-3615896

December 4 Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson presents the 2nd Annual Senior Living Conference “Healthy Choices for Healthy Living” 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Grand Hall Banquet Facility Lancaster Recreational Center 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lancaster, TX 75134

TX, 75204 Dates: Opening Night: Thursday, December 7 at 8:00pm

Regular Performances: Friday, December 8 at 8:00pm Saturday, December 9 at 8:00pm Thursday, December 14 at 8:00pm Friday, December 15 at 8:00pm Saturday, December 16 at 8:00pm Tickets: Available at the door or online at: https://stand-up-tragedy.ticketleap. com/stand-up-tragedy/ Adults: $10 Students: $5

December 9 We Can Do IT Positive Connection 2017 Conference from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM CST Courtyard by Marriott Amador Dr Fort Worth, TX 76177

KWANZAAFEST in Fair Park December 9 and 10

December 7 Oak Cliff Cultural Center and Latino Cultural Center What: StandUp Tragedy by Bill Cain Where: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St, Dallas,

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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT FROM REV. JESSE L. JACKSON, SR. ON HIS HEALTH AND FUTURE

Major Announcement from Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. on his Health and Future Dear Friends and Supporters, On July 17, 1960, I was arrested, along with seven other college students, for advocating for the right to use a public library in my hometown of Greenville, S.C. I remember it like it was yesterday, for that day changed my life forever. From that experience, I lost my fear of being jailed for a righteous cause. I went on to meet Dr. King and dedicate my heart and soul to the fight for justice, equality, and equal access. In the tradition of the Apostle Paul, I have offered myself – my mind, body and soul – as a living sacrifice.

Throughout my career of service, God has kept me in the embrace of his loving arms, and protected me and my family from dangers, seen and unseen. Now in the latter years of my life, at 76 years old, I find it increasingly difficult to perform routine tasks, and getting around is more of a challenge. My family and I began to notice changes about three years ago. For a while, I resisted interrupting my work to visit a doctor. But as my daily physical struggles intensified I could no longer ignore the symptoms, so I acquiesced.

After a battery of tests, my physicians identified the issue as Parkinson’s disease, a disease that bested my father.

Recognition of the effects of this disease on me has been painful, and I have been slow to grasp the gravity of it. For me, a Parkinson's diagnosis is not a stop sign but rather a signal that I must make lifestyle changes and dedicate myself to physical therapy in hopes of slowing the disease’s progression.

I am far from alone. God continues to give me new opportunities to serve. This diagnosis is personal but it is more than that. It is an opportunity for me to use my voice to help in finding a cure for a disease that afflicts 7 to 10 million worldwide. Some 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s every year.

I will continue to try to instill hope in the hopeless, expand our democracy to the disenfranchised and free innocent prisoners around the world. I'm also spending some time working on my memoir so I can share with others the lessons I have learned in my life of public service. I steadfastly affirm that I would rather wear out than rust out.

I want to thank my family and friends who continue to care for me and support me. I will need your prayers and graceful understanding as I undertake this new challenge. As we continue in the struggle for human rights, remember that God will see us through, even in our midnight moments.

KEEP HOPE ALIVE! Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

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No One Deserves to Stand Alone

Dallas County DA candidate Elizabeth Frizell issues statement on firing

Jody Warner was recently fired from show of support for the attorney’s acthe Dallas County District Attorney’s tions, which she called “inexcusable.” office for berating an Uber driver. Eliz“Sometimes people need second abeth Frizell stood behind her as she chances and diversion programs issued her apology. when they're criminals. Sometimes “I was disappointed in her actions, they need it when they’re not crimihowever I told Jody that as long as nals, but they use bad judgment,” Frishe took responsibility and apologized, I would not let her stand alone,” Frizell said.

Frizell shared that she has a history of working directly with Warner and is aware of her work ethic.

“She was the chief prosecutor for sexual assault cases for two years in my court and several other felony Judge Elizabeth Frizell Jody Warner courts,” Frizell said. “She was one of my best prosecutors and was zell explained. “Accountability is key!” also my family violence prosecutor in Frizell emphasized the importance Court number 11." of drinking responsibly,

drugs or alcohol, seek help early.

While Frizell respects the decision to fire Warner, she discussed recent incidents in which she felt appropriate actions in the DA’s office were not taken.

“The DA’s office didn’t fire a prosecutor for withholding evidence on a capital murder case where the defendant received life without the possibility of parole, and the key evidence to convict him was the evidence that was withheld,” Frizell said.

“What made this [Warner’s] incident newsworthy was her invoking that she was the Assistant DA,” Frizell said. “She didn’t kill anybody driving drunk, she cursed somebody out.”

That Warner is single, has no children and no family in Dallas led Frizell to appear with her as she issued her public statement.

“She clearly acted inappropriately, but I don’t think she needed to stand there by herself,” Frizell said.

That Warner is single, has no children and no family in Dallas led Frizell to appear with her as she issued her public statement.

“She clearly acted inappropriately, but I don’t think she needed to stand there by herself,” Frizell said.

Focal points of Frizell’s bid for District Attorney include fairness and redemption. Acknowledging that the office is rightfully held to a higher standard, the long-time judge said her support of Warner was in no way a

adding that drug addiction and alcohol addiction should receive treatment.

“If you don’t have normal use of your faculties, you should be on the safe side, take alternative transportation and be responsible enough to not drive,” she said, adding that if you are struggling with

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KwanzaaFest 2017…We are Back!

QUIT PLAYIN’

By Vincent L. Hall

After a one year hiatus and numerous calls to return, the 27th Annual KwanzaaFest is about to go down in D’Town. We look forward to seeing you among the anticipated crowd of 50,000 during our two-day event at the State Fair Automobile Building on December 9 and 10.

For over a quarter of a century, KwanzaaFest has worked hard to become an institution of higher learning, higher earning and higher yearning.

Our original commitment and pledge to Education, Emancipation and Enterprise has never waned or dissipated. We are dedicated to the uplift and upward mobility of this community.

As we have for a number of years, we will join our media partner K104/KRNB in getting the word out about the myriad of opportunities that KwanzaaFest makes available to our friends and fans. HealthFest will be the epicenter to our comprehensive efforts to provide fun and fellowship, progress and possibilities.

For 2017, our KidFest area has been renamed and revitalized. “Parrish Land” KidFest, named for area entrepreneur and philanthropist, Roland Parrish, will play host to our children. Parrish Land KidFest will be a place where kids enrich their fundamental educational skills for prizes,

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watch specially crafted stage acts that are age appropriate and just have fun in a safe and well-chaperoned environment.

KwanzaaFest 2017 will continue in its tradition of scouting for and introducing some of the rich local talents among us, but that ain’t all. In fact…Oh say can you sing?

This year the KwanzaaFest Showdown will award up to $10,000 to the winning contestants. Your gift of song and golden voice can get you paid and all you need to do is go to johnwileyprice.com for details

on the Showdown and anything else relative to our event, which is still FREE! You need tickets, but distribution locations are also listed on our website.

The “Beat Obesity 5K Walk/Run” will once again serve as our kickoff event.

HealthFest will be in the building, but you need to be proactive about a daily regime that includes a balanced-diet, regular exercise and health education.

The Beat Obesity Walk and Run gets you some exercise and exposes you to others who you can partner with on an ongoing basis.

I saved the best for last and that’s Health-

Fest. While “45” and his crew of “Obama haters” are trying out how to limit access to health care, we are well-steeped in the tradition of making provisions for this community.

HealthFest is not just a two day happenstance, it is an offshoot and product of professional relationships fostered in Commissioner John Wiley Price’s District 3 Public Health Advisory.

The list of vendors who will provide free health services is too long for this publication.

Over the past five years alone HealthFest has provided the equivalent of millions of dollars in proactive tests and screenings for those who are under or uninsured, the elderly and the community at large who work every day but struggle to pay premiums, deductibles and incidental costs related to health care.

The list of services and vendors for KwanzaaFest 2017 can be found at the KwanzaaFest website.

Finally, and very important to all of us who work on the various committees, KwanzaaFest 2017 is back and we want you back.

Our founder and greatest advocate, Commissioner Price will be there to greet you and is eager to express his appreciation for the words of prayer, encouragement and support that this community has graced him with over the past year.

We are back!! But it won’t be worth the journey without you. See ya there!

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

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NOVEMBER 17, 2017

FROM THE HILL

by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson After countless hours of debate and many months of waiting, a vote on tax reform is finally upon us. The Trump Administration has made many promises to the American people, including a promise to make sure that the middle class is not left behind. The Republican tax reform bills in both the House and Senate not only fail to fulfill this basic principle, but each will also set the U.S. economy back in an unprecedented transfer of wealth at the expense of working and middle class families all across our nation.

This week in Congress, Members of both parties will have the opportunity to vote on a tax bill that will impact each and every American household. The House will consider H.R. 1 - the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act this week, while the Senate is expected to consider its version the week after Thanksgiving. A host of tax credits and deductions are on the chopping block -- such as individual credits and deductions, child tax credits, student loan interest deductions, and lifetime learning credits -- in an effort to fund a bill that will decrease corporate taxes by 15%, consolidate individual tax rates into just 4 new brackets, and repeal both the estate tax and alternative minimum tax to the great benefit of wealthy Americans and U.S. corporations.

I will vote “no” on this upcoming tax bill as I believe it truly does

more harm than good for the American people. The Republican tax plan will raise taxes for 36 million middle class families and cause further harm to lower-income Americans. Over the last two decades, I have been committed to fighting for livable wages and better job opportunities for every American. The Republican tax plan ignores the needs of the general public, and would further burden future generations with an additional $1.7 trillion in national debt over 10 years. Tax reform should be used as a tool to prop up the American people, not burden them with expenses and incentives for the wealthiest Americans and biggest corporations.

There is a tremendous amount at risk under this plan. Students, teachers, working families, the elderly, and others will suffer under the existing plan. For example:

children and young adults to pick up the tab. Additionally, tax breaks are being provided to corporation shipping American jobs overseas, while driving down American wages and salaries. The House version will add $1.7 trillion to the U.S. deficit over 10 years while the Senate version is expected to add $1.5 trillion to the deficit.

Medical and Medicaid: By giving $1.5 trillion tax rate cut to corporate America, the budget cuts $1.5 trillion from Medicare & Medicaid. This inadvertently affects those who have family members in nursing homes and will charge seniors and Americans facing high medical costs a health tax. The medical expense deduction is claimed by nearly 9 million American households, which helps families

with children with disabilities, long-term care needs, a need for expensive fertility treatments, and many others. For example, in 2015, 9 million Americans claimed the medical expense deduction which gives tax relief to families with high medical costs. Alarmingly, this bill, H.R. 1 would charge them a health tax by removing that deduction and leaving millions with higher taxes.

It is up to us to express our opposition to the disastrous tax reform bills in the House and Senate. I ask that you join me in opposing H.R. 1 - the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and contact our U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz in voicing your concerns. This plan is bad for American families, and it is bad for our long-term economic strength.

Education: In the 30th District of Texas alone, 20,624 people will lose the student loan interest deduction under the GOP bill, according to a new analysis by the Center for American Progress. Altogether, the House GOP bill raises taxes on 36 million middle class families nationwide.

State and Local Tax Deduction: This proposal seeks to largely eliminate the State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction, but allows for a property tax deduction of up to $10,000. The bill would impose an unfair double tax on middle class families, driving down home values, and endangering local governments’ ability to fund law enforcement, schools, and health services.

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~~Mrs. Jessie Langley Glaspie (or for some, Jessie Lee, Mama, or G-Mama) would like to let you know that her work here is done.

She fought the good fight, finished her race, kept the faith and is now enjoying her crown of righteousness. She is blissfully in the presence of her Lord; her loving husband, H.D.; parents, George & Bertha (Anderson) Langley; sister & brother, Mollie & George; and loved ones she has not seen in a long time, in a place where music, laughter, and love are everlasting. She left detailed instructions for her children, Michael (Janice) and Jessica; grandchildren, Tamara (Faron), Michael, Jr., Marcus, Patrick, Jr. and Stephen; sisters-inlove, Edna Langley, Ione Greer, and Gloria Glaspie; and a host of loved ones to celebrate her completed mission here, and to do so with excellence, as she would expect nothing less.

Jessie was born in Marshall, Texas, the first of George & Bertha’s three children. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Galilee Baptist Church of Marshall. Jessie’s passion for learning was also apparent very early. Her thirst for knowledge led her to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Education at Bishop College in Marshall, Texas, where she found love in the person of H. D… a union that lasted 53 years until his passing in 1999.

She continued her studies in the Master’s of Education program at Prairie View A&M University. Jessie devoted 45 years of her life to education - teaching in East & West Texas, Tyler, and Wilmer Hutchins Public Schools - not only touching her students in the classroom, but also teaching by example to everyone she encountered. She had a way of making the world and those around her better than when she found them.

As long as she was physically able, she was active in public service and received several accolades. For years, Jessie served tirelessly at Tyler Parks & Recreation and the Dallas YWCA. She was a devoted member of The Links, Top Ladies of Distinction, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Good Street Baptist Church.

She worked hard all of her life and gave all she had until the very end, making a difference in the lives of many. On November 2, 2017, after a life of adventure and service, God gave Jessie rest.

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hats, and Cadillacs) and love for her family, friends and all people. We invite you to join us and celebrate her legacy together.

Charles Winslow Charles W. Winslow, Jr was born November 30, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He passed away November 11, 2017, at Presbyterian Hospital to the sounds of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Charles was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a young child he was always fascinated with the way music sounded at Tyree AME Church in Philadelphia, PA and began studying classical piano at the age of 8 years old. He came to Texas in 1977 as a graduate student in the school of music at the University of North Texas. Within one year he began a dual career as music educator for the Dallas Independent School District by day, and a performing musician by night. He continued this dual career until 1995 when he founded “The Winslow Group,” a fine arts, performance, and education consulting company.

Charles performed extensively throughout the United States and Canada. He was well known for his stylistic accompaniments with jazz singers and solo piano.

Some of his credits include performing for the late Coretta Scott King; the Princess of Normandy; actress Shirley McClaine, Nancy Wilson, the late Nancy Hamon and the late artist Jacob Lawrence. After founding The Dallas Jazz Quartet in 1986, he had the distinct opportunity of having the quartet play during a church service at St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church while accompanying Joe Williams, the late great jazz vocal legend.

Charles Winslow worked as music director, producer, pianist, music coach, and keyboard synthesist for a variety of musicals and shows such as: Guys and Dolls and Fame at BTWSPVA (Arts Magnet), Stomping at the Savoy, Fatback and Collard Greens, Five Guys Named Moe, The Two Legends – Barbara McNair and Linda Hopkins at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters; She Loves Me at the Rockwall Community Playhouse; Lady Day Live at Emerson’s Bar and Grill at the Water Tower Theatre, Addison Texas; and Journeyz Through Herzstory with Liz Mikel at the Irving Arts Center. In 2002 Charles was an arts in education consultant for W.W. Wilson High School, Dallas Independent School District for their “Diversity in the Arts Initiative 2002.”

FREE MEALS Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services Department will offer students 18 years and under (or special needs students up to age 21), free meals during the Thanksgiving break, from Monday, Nov. 20, through Wednesday, Nov 22. Participating schools throughout the district will be serving breakfast from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon.

Below is the list of participating schools, which are also listed at www.dallasisd.org/fcns.

W. A. Blair Elementary, 7720 Gayglen Dr

NOVEMBER 17, 2017 Felix G. Botello Elementary, 225 South Marsalis Ave. James Bowie Elementary, 330 North Marsalis Ave. Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary, 7817 Military Parkway Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fred F. Florence, 1625 North Master Drive Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School at Mountain View College, 4849 West Illinois Ave. Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary, 7000 Holly Hill Drive, J. W. Ray Learning Center, 2211 Caddo St. Dan D. Rogers Elementary, 5314 Abrams Road Thomas J. Rusk Middle School, 2929 Inwood Road San Jacinto Elementary, 7900 Hume Drive Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary, 4550 Worth St.

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Mass rally planned prior to Eagles vs. Cowboys game

The Coalition for Justice And Justice For All Movement will hold a rally and mass demonstration on Sunday, November 19, 2017.

The Rally will be at Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 West Wheatland Road, Dallas, at 3:00 pm followed by a demonstration at AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX at 7:15 pm.

The rally will feature speakers who will discuss police brutality and the real reason that supporters are kneeling during the national anthem.

Speakers include: Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, Dallas Texas, retired NFL Player Jason Allen, (Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals), TV personality and philanthropist Shaunie O’Neal, members of the National Association for the Ad-

vancement of Colored People (NAACP), members of the Next Generation Action Network, and members of the Texas Organizing Project.

Following the Rally/Discussion, a caravan of buses and cars led by church leaders, veterans, sorority and fraternity members, celebrities, retired NFL players, former elected officials, activists, community organizations, and other concerned citizens who in addition to believing in the real reason that Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the NFL games would like to see emphasis refocused on those issues will travel to AT&T Stadium to share their message.

“We are speaking out to reclaim the narrative,” said Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church. “Others have hijacked, distorted and at-

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tempted to marginalize Colin Kaepernick’s message to divert attention from the real issues.”

To help refocus and share pertinent information, Dr. Haynes said participants would kneel in solidarity with the NFL players and other athletes, entertainers and conscientious patriots who courageously are willing to take a knee on behalf of the community and protest against police brutality and injustice.

Pointing out that this demonstration, similar to the ones led by the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights heroes, is peaceful and loving, but it is also very necessary.

"We are all patriotic," Haynes continued. "We also know that it is so important to put in the work that ensures liberty and justice for all. This is about

more than a three-minute show of patriotism during the singing of the national anthem that many don't even know in its entirety, which is an entirely different discussion that is also needed. This is what happens when the singing stops and the unpatriotic behavior and assaults are occurring. We can all learn from this issue."

Anyone interested in participating should RSVP to AndJusticeForAll@friendshipwest. org.

And Justice For All organizers believe as Dr. King said, "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."

They are inviting anyone interested in sharing a message of real unity and progress, as well as dealing with the systemic issues that are depriving citizens of their rights!

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You gotta see the devil coming

Spiritually Speaking

by James A. Washington

Invariably as a Christian, the notion of Satan will come up and that conversation can range from soup to nuts, as we all know.

I am often encouraged in these, sometimes crazy, discussions that God’s plan is very precise and obvious to those looking for His Word.

My favorite point of reference in all of this is Matthew 4:1-11 regarding the three temptations of Jesus in the desert after 40 days of fasting.

Remember when Satan offers Christ ‘all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor?’

I was shocked at the power the devil has to tempt each and every one of us as we operate on what is essentially his turf.

Now you’ve got to remember Lucifer hung out with the Lord in heaven.

They were roadies for a while until he got the big head and was banished to this physical realm where we reside.

Once Jesus rebuked Satan for the third time, scripture says, “Then the devil left Him and angels came and attended Him.”

So once Jesus withstood temptation, God then delivered unto Him all that Satan had offered and more. You see, in reality, all that stuff that Satan tempted Christ with was Jesus’ birthright anyway and get this: It’s ours also. So, let me get this straight.

The devil probably knows the Bible better than we do. He understands what tempts us, because he knows what pleases the Lord.

Remember, they once hung out together. It stands to reason that I am a much easier target than Jesus was and ruination for me won’t necessarily take the promise of all kingdoms of the world and their splendor.

to have my wants and desires satisfied by sacrificing the integrity of my soul for momentary gratification.

Intellectually, I understand the difference between the temptation of sin and a test of faith.

It’s all about perspective, that which is spiritual and that which is secular.

Once Jesus answered each of Satan’s successive temptations with Matthew 4:4: “It is written; Man does not live by bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” Matthew 4:7: It is also written; Do not put the Lord your God to the test.” Matthew 4:10: “Away from me Satan! For it is written, Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only,” then the devil left and the angels came.

The key then is to get on the other side of temptation by walking in the Word consciously enough to understand that just saying no to Satan is an absolute guarantee of getting all that you desire and need in this life.

What must be overcome however is the cunning nature of the devil in his efforts to get you and me to forget, ignore or not take seriously that he is indeed the source of the temptation(s) designed to kill you and hurt the Lord.

When in doubt, call on the name of the Lord and eventually Satan will be replaced with angels ready to attend to you.

As Jesus so appropriately put it, “Seek ye first the kingdom and whatever it is that you desire, you will have more…”

If I can just see him coming, then

maybe I’ll be able to withstand, for a moment in time, the perceived

need to have my wants and desires

satisfied by sacrificing the integrity of my soul for momentary gratification.

However, my biblically inspired common sense lets me know that I am made in the image of God and I’ll be okay if I surrender all that I have and all that I am to Him; He, who is my Lord and Savior.

By doing so I should be able to put myself in a position to at least see the devil coming.

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Dallas Black Dance Theatre's Holiday Gift

Free "Behind the Scenes" Peek at Performances The community is invited to take a free peek "Behind the Scenes" of Dallas Black Dance Theatre's (DBDT) five performing companies Nov. 20-22, 2017.

Presented by Nordstrom, this collection of intimate noontime performances provides an opportunity for audiences to meet the dancers, get a glimpse of their rehearsal process and preview works that are being developed for future performances.

Guests may enjoy this unique experience in the DBDT studios at 2700 Ann Williams Way, Dallas, Texas.

Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 20-21, 2017, Noon, DBDT and

DBDT: Encore!

The internationally known DBDT and DBDT: Encore! will perform excerpts from works from the 2017-2018 season.

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by Hurricane Katrina survivor Michelle N. Gibson. Displaced, YetRebirthed is not only a reflection on the tragic event, but an opportunity for the choreographer to preserve her rich New Orleans culture through tradition, ritual, testimony, movement and music. Ms. Gibson will attend the Monday performance to discuss her work. This dance will be featured in the Cultural Awareness Series, February 16-18, 2018, at the Wyly Theatre.

DBDT and DBDT: Encore! in Smoke. Photograph by Sharen Bradford - The Dancing Image.

Allegro in Love Brings Change. Photograph by Sharen Bradford The Dancing Image.

DBDT: Encore! will perform excerpts from Chaos by Christopher L. Huggins and In The Sea of Heaven by Japanese choreographer Takehiro Ueyama. Takehiro's work is supported by the Japan Foundation through the Performing Arts JAPAN program. It will premiere during the Rising Excellence performance April 6-7, 2017.

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While the hour-long "Behind the Scenes" performances are free, only 100 seats are available in the dance studio.

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