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Suspect arrested in Jazmine Barnes’ Killing

By Sheryl Estrada

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement early Sunday that homicide investigators have filed a capital murder charge against Eric Black Jr., 20, for the shooting death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes in Texas. “Investigators identified Black as a suspect based on a tip,� states the sheriff’s office. “Subsequent investigation revealed evidence that corroborated the tip, and Black was taken into custody in East Harris County without incident. Black then admitted to taking part in the shooting.�

A second man, Larry Woodruffe, 24, has also been taken into custody, Lee Merritt, the Barnes family’s lawyer, said. According to Merritt, Woodruffe is “believed to be the shooter.�

The shooting occurred when Jazmine’s mother was driving Jazmine and her three sisters southbound on the East Sam Houston Parkway feeder road near Wallisville Road on Dec. 30. The shooter opened fire into their car. “At this time, investigators do not believe Jazmine’s family was the intended target of the shooting, and that they were possibly shot as a result of mistaken identity,�

the sheriff’s office said.

Both suspects in custody are Black, but on Thursday, police released a sketch of the suspected shooter who Jazmine Barnes was believed to be a white man in his 30s or 40s.

Merritt addressed the shooter’s description in an Instagram post on Sunday: “Larry Woodruffe doesn’t fit the description offered by the 4 different witness statements or composite sketch. Accordingly, this tip was difficult to believe. Assuming the confession elicited is reliable — it is possible the previously identified suspect seen fleeing by several independent witnesses was a bystander attempting to escape the shooting. “To observers, however, he appeared to be the shooter himself. More information will have to be drawn out before there is a conviction.�

Activist Shaun King, who offered a reward for the arrest of the perpetrator, said, on Twitter, that he provided the sheriff’s office a tip leading to the men involved.

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By Cheryl Smith

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Tomorrow is here. Let’s not wait another day.

We’ve heard others comment too often,“I just saw them yesterday. We just talked last night. I thought she/ he would be here forever.”

Which brings me to my truth.

I sat in the funeral home in Crawfordville, GA, looking at the body that housed my father. I spoke those words to him, as if I expected him to respond, “Daddy, I thought you would be here forever. I

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never imagined life without you.”

He went to the doctor’s office regularly and once he learned the perils of smoking he stopped immediately.

He ate healthy foods, pretty much I guess. But he did, much to my chagrin, also eat pork.

My father was big on having insurance, getting an education, being an entrepreneur, buying land, being involved in your community and life,

having a spiritual foundation (although he didn’t suffer certain “negro preachers), and helping others.

Also, Daddy didn’t take no stuff! Because he knew better. And if you don’t know better, or want to know better, so you can do better, come out to the Realizing the Dream Healthy Living Expo on January 21 at the Museum. See pages 7-10. Learn how to do better while you can!

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TBAAL’s Concert salutes Queen of Soul

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Inc., (TBAAL) commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on his National birthday celebration, Friday, January 19, 2019 @10am and Sunday evening, January 20, 2019 @ 7:30pm. TBAAL spotlight the students performance in the Black Academy of Arts and Letters’ Naomi Bruton Main Stage, Sunday evening the live Black Music and Civil Rights Movement Concert Saluting The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin featuring Dorinda ClarkCole and Melanie Fiona followed with a reception to celebrate the 2x EMMY Award Winning Black Music and Civil Right Movement Concert

at the Morton H. Meyer- performance of the 35th son Symphony Hall.

Annual Black Music and The Martin Luther King, Civil Rights Movement Jr weekend kick off Fri- Concert, which featured, day morning with an edu- B. Slade TM and Rahsaan cational mini-student per- Patterson. formance of the 36th 2x This weekend highlight EMMY Anis the 36th nual Emmy 2x EMMY Award-WinAward Annuning Black al Black MuMusic and sic and the the CivCivil Rights il Rights Movement Movement Concert Concert. that features On Sunday, T B A A L’s well-wish200-voice reers will pack cording conM elanie Fiona the Morton cert choir, H. MeyerDorinda son for the “Concert” fol- Clark-Cole and Melanie lowed by a reception rec- Fiona, saluting The Queen ognizing the recent Lone of Soul Aretha Franklin.

Star Emmy Award for the The concert takes place institutions’live television at the Downtown Morton

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Off and running!

A memorial service for the Hon. Dionne Phillips Bagsby, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at First Presbyterian Church, 1000 Penn St., Fort Worth. died Jan. 10 at age 82 surrounded by her loved ones and close friends.

The first woman and first African American to be elected to the Tarrant County Commissioners Court, she was battling pancreatic cancer for the past year.

Dallas City Councilman Tennell Atkins (c) was flanked by supporters and constituents at the Red Bird Starbucks yesterday, as he announced that he is running for re-election.

H. Meyerson Symphony Center.

“After 34 years, this King holiday weekend is going to be one of the most memorable moments in The Black Academy of Arts and Letters’ history", said Curtis King. TBAAL founder/president of TBAAL and the creator/ producer of the concert.

"Winning an Emmy is certainly icing on the cake and validates the artistic merit of our continuance work in the performing arts. It's a perfect nod to encourage our spirit and mission.”

For more information, call TBAAL box office 214-743-2400 and Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or visit tbaal.org.

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Opening Ceremony-City Hall WHEN: January 9, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm WHERE: Dallas City Hall 1500 Marilla St Dallas Texas COST: Free CONTACT: 214-6708418 The City of Dallas Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee invites the community to its Inaugural Wreath Laying Ceremony celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. The keynote speaker for this event will be Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes, III a passionate leader and social activist.

Youth Summit WHEN: January 12, 2019 allday WHERE: TBD The Youth Summit is a one-day interactive conference for high school students to engage with other students while addressing the challenges faced within their local communities.

Faith Forward Dallas (An Interfaith Prayer Service) WHEN: January 14, 2019 Free Admission Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration

WHEN: January 15, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm WHERE: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Ctr 2922 Martin Luther King Boulevard Dallas TX 75215 COST: Free CONTACT: 214-670-8418 Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King.

The keynote speaker for this event will be Dr. Michael W. Waters, former Martin Luther King Advisory Board Chair, social activist, and Pastor of Joy Tabernacle Church. The birthday celebration will allow an opportunity for the community to rejoice in song and dance, as well as lay wreaths or flowers at the first original likeness of Dr. King located in the heart of the Sunny South Dallas community.

Art of Oppression WHEN: January 16, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm WHERE: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (Activity Room B) 2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd COST: Free CONTACT: 214-6708418

Hosted by Miles of Freedom, this event will highlight the importance of art and showcase work from individuals who are incarcerated. King Shakur is a featured guest speaker.

From Entry-Level to Executive: A Millennial Networking Event WHEN: January 16, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm WHERE: Dallas Executive Airport 5303 Challenger Dr Dallas Texas 75237 COST: Free CONTACT: City of Dallas Millennials will have the opportunity to network with executives who have had a rapid rise in their career at an early age. This evening is a chance to bring like-minded young professionals who are native to Dallas or newcomers under one roof to demonstrate the power of an inclusive and connected community. Headshots and professional development opportunities will be available.

Workforce and Educational Opportunity Fair WHEN: January 17, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm WHERE: J Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street Dallas TX 75201 COST: Free Job fair featuring on-site hiring

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as well as a showcase of workforce skills and credentialing programs to support job-seekers in preparing for new opportunities. The event will be hosted in partnership with Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas.

Candle Lighting Ceremony WHEN: January 18, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm WHERE: Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center 2901 Pennsylvania Avenue Dallas Texas 75215 COST: Free The Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. hosts this annual ceremony which features a keynote speaker, entertainment, highlighting of essay contest winners, and a candlelit processional that concludes at the Martin Luther King statue on the campus of Martin Luther King Community Center.

Millennial Action Day WHEN: January 19, 2019 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm WHERE: Throughout Dallas COST: Free Dallas Millennials will join together for a day of community service to give back to Dallas and move us closer to Dr. King’s

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37th Annual MLK Celebration Gala WHEN: January 19, 2019 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm WHERE: Hyatt Regency Dallas 300 Reunion Blvd COST: $120 The 37th Annual MLK Celebration Gala will feature keynote speaker Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, an invocation by Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, awards presentations, and performances. This year’s theme is “Reconciliation: Moving the Dream Forward.”

To purchase tickets using a credit card, please call 214-671-1505 to make a payment over the phone.

“Selma” Screening at the Texas Theatre January 20, 2019 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm WHERE: Texas Theatre 231 W. Jefferson Blvd Dallas COST: Free CONTACT: Texas Theatre In conjunction with the City of Dallas’ Annual celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Dallas Holocaust Museum will host a screening of Selma. The film is based on the 1965 voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery led by Dr. King and other Civil Rights leaders.. Run time: 128 Minutes 36th Annual Emmy Award Black Music & Civil Rights Movement Concert WHEN: January 20, 2019 @ 7:30 pm WHERE: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora St. Dallas TX 75201 CONTACT: The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Musical tribute with gospel songs honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King.

Half-Off Admission to Dallas Holocaust Museum WHEN: January 21, 2019 all-day WHERE: Dallas Holocaust Museum 211 N. Record St. #100 Dallas Texas 75202 CONTACT: (214) 741-7500 Admission will be half-off at the Dallas Holocaust Museum, an intimate museum dedicated to teaching the lessons of the Holocaust and memorializing its victims.

The mission of the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance is to teach the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference. combat hatred and injustice.

Martin Luther King Day March/Parade WHEN: January 21, 2019 @ 10:00 am WHERE: Starting at Holmes St. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd COST: Free CONTACT: 214-670-8418 Floats, marching bands, dance troops, and vehicles participate in a march/parade down Martin Luther King Blvd for 200,000 spectators.

For more information about the parade, please visit www.dallasmlkcenter.com/2019mlk-parade.

Realizing the Dream: Healthy Living Expo WHEN: January 21, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm WHERE: African American Museum of Dallas 3526 Grand Ave. Dallas Texas 75210 COST: Free admission, call 214-9410110 for vendors Making New Year’s resolutions for 2019 to lose weight, get out of debt, end an unhealthy relationship or seek help for depression? Learn how to improve your health physically, mentally, spiritually, financially, socially and holistically at the 2nd Annual Realizing the Dream Healthy Living Expo on January 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the African American Museum in Fair Park immediately following the historic Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade. Bring the entire family for a fun, informative community event featuring vendors, health screenings, educational workshops, food,

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Admission is FREE. City-Wide Worship Service WHEN: January 21, 2019 @ 11:00 am WHERE: Friendship West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas 75232 COST: Free CONTACT: African American Pastors Coalition The citywide worship service is hosted

by African American Pastors Coalition (AAPC), of which Pastor Carter serves as President. The AAPC, as a timeless model of ministry, demonstrates Christ’s relevance in the world by networking diverse ministries to effect change. The goal is to unite and mobilize member pastors for prophetic ministry that results in liberating and empowering the larger community.

Dallas Dinner Table WHEN: January 21, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm WHERE: Throughout Dallas area CONTACT: Dallas Dinner Table The Dallas Dinner Table organizes dinners as an annual event on the third Monday of January to coincide with the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday which provides an opportunity to hear and share diverse perspectives about the impact of race on the daily lives of DFW residents. Register by visiting: www.dallasdinnertable.com National Day of Racial Healing WHEN: January 22, 2019 all-day WHERE: Nationwide

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Listen — A Challenge in Memory of Robby Gregg I’m leaving 2018 behind, with its myriad trials and tribulations.

For me, many of the chal-

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lenges revolved around the unhealthy atmosphere in Washington, D.C., and that’s not likely to change.

But many of the challenges, joys, and sorrows were also personal. One of them was the loss of Robby Gregg, Jr., a diversity expert and consultant at Cook Ross, a diversity and inclusion firm in the DC area that was founded by my dear friend Howard Ross.

Robby died unexpectedly at 58, just a week before Christmas. Alarmed at not having heard from him, a friend went to his home and found him gone. Unless you are part of the D&I community (as diversity experts call themselves), connected to Wake Forest University (Robby was a 1983 graduate), or part of the vast Maya Angelou extended family (Robby was one of Dr. Maya’s students at Wake, and an ardent supporter of the Maya Angelou school in Washington, D.C.), you probably wouldn’t know Robby. He was a man worth knowing.

I’m writing about Robby sponded that if I didn’t like because his memory has my neighborhood, I should challenged me to make a move from the home I’ve 2019 resolution. I am go- lived in for 20 years. Not. ing to endeavor to listen I became so angered by his more, especially to people suggestion that we began I disagree with. I’m going to avoid each other and to seek some of these peo- cease interaction. ple out for conversation, An unpleasant encounter and I’m also at a social gathering (I was planning to wrong to carry have tea or a our disagreemeal (without ment into knives – halfway joking) that space) with a few of prompted me them. While to reach out, I will never and the result let go of my was a wonderful three-hour commitments lunch where to social and we offered economic justice, to racial each other the Robby Gregg parity, and to gift of listening. reparations, knowing Rob- I think we both walked by made me realize that it away feeling affirmed, if is also important to open not in perfect agreement or oneself up to thought-pro- alignment. We could agree voking conversations with that we loved and respected each other and shared those we disagree with.

Robby and I had been common values, even if friends for a while, but he our ways of going about was no fan of my confron- things was different. tational style, and he didn’t Robby and I shared an mind telling me. He was appreciation for Howard offended by my Facebook Ross, the founder of Cook page, which is a combi- Ross and author of Benation of policy analysis, longing: How Our Need organizing, and personal to Connect is Tearing Us sharing. Because I live in Apart (Berrett-Koehler a gentrified neighborhood Publishers, 2018). where, in my opinion, my It’s a great read about the melanin-deficient neigh- ways our human tendenbors can be entitled and in- cies to belong work both considerate, with a sprin- for us and against us. Part kling of racism thrown in, I of the book recounts Howvent on my page about the ard’s journey around the brads and the Beckys. And country talking and listenRobby didn’t like it. He re- ing to people who voted for

45, some of whom regret their vote, and others who stand by it. He walked away with a more nuanced understanding of 45 supporters, which he shares in the book, along with techniques for having civil, even friendly, and informative conversations.

When I interviewed Howard a few weeks ago, he threw out the suggestion of lunching with those with whom I have profound disagreements.

I scoffed at it, considering it an utter waste of time in many cases. The day after our interview, Robby Gregg, Jr. was found dead, and I wondered if there was a message in his passing for me. After all, had we not had that delightful long lunch, my friend and I would not have had rapprochement.

So, in memory of and in tribute to Robby and, equally importantly, to do my part in exploring the possibility of more civility in our discourse, I’m challenging myself to do more listening. And I’ll promise an opponent at least three minutes of uninterrupted time, as long as I’m not on the air. I’m challenging you to do the same. Not just in the name of Robby Gregg, but in the interest of community.

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via www.amazon. com for booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com

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SLAVERY AT JEFFERSON’S MONTICELLO: PARADOX OF LIBERTY EXHIBITION CLOSES JAN. 21, PLUS SYMPOSIUM FEATURING SCHOLARS AND JEFFERSON FAMILY DESCENDANTS SET FOR JAN. 19

Attracting the largest crowds in the Museum’s 44-year history, the traveling exhibition brings to life the story of slavery at Monticello through 300-plus objects, works of art, documents and artifacts from the storied plantation Last chance! Attracting the largest crowds in the Museum’s 44-year history, the groundbreaking Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty traveling exhibition at the African American Museum, Dallas, will close Monday, Jan. 21, on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Available at the door and online at MonticelloinDallas.com, tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors (65 and older) and children 4-12, and free for children 3 and under.

As part of the final weekend, the Museum also will present a symposium with African-American history scholars, followed by a panel discussion with eight descendants of the Jefferson and Hemmings families on Saturday, Jan. 19, from noon- 4 p.m. Held at the Museum, the symposium is an additional charge of $10

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per person, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Forum topics include “The Peculiar Institution in Texas” by Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Texas-Arlington, and “The Underground Railroad to Mexico” by Ms.

Maria Esther Hammack, Ph. D. candidate at University of Texas-Austin. Dr. Edward Gray, Ph.D. at SMU will be the moderator.

Traveling west of the Mississippi River for the first time, this widely acclaimed exhibition brings to life the story of slavery at Monti-

cello through the eyes of six families living the experience. Delivering a powerful message, Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty features more than 300 objects, works of art, documents and artifacts unearthed at the storied plantation. Dallas is the first city to host the updated touring exhibition, which features new items never seen outside of Monticello.

The exhibition also includes a special feature on Sally Hemmings, one of the most famous African American women in American history.

As an enslaved woman at the age of 16, Hemings negotiated with one of the most powerful men in the nation, ensuring she would receive “extraordinary privileges” and achieve freedom for her children. Jefferson fathered at least six children

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“America’s history is complex and often contradictory,” said Bishop T.D. Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter’s House of Dallas and honorary chair of the exhibition. “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty explores how the author of the Declaration of Independence, who introduced a fledgling nation to the concept that all men are created equal, could own slaves while 20 percent of Americans were held in chains and designated 3/5 human. How do we view such contradictory posturing through a 21st century lens? I urge people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds to come and discover the other side of American History.”

Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty is organized by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello and the African American Museum, Dallas in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities and in cooperation with the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and VisitDallas.

Dallas City Councilmember Kevin Felder spearheaded the effort to bring the ex-

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hibition to Dallas. and older) and children 4-12, p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 20, from “This exhibition delivers a and free for children 3 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Monday, powerful message, one that under. Admission is free on Jan. 21, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. has the potential to educate, Thursdays only for seniors INFORMATION. For inspire and promote great- 65 and older. African Amer- tickets and the latest inforer understanding, which is ican Museum members also mation, go to Monticelloinsomething we need now receive complimentary ad- Dallas.com. For additional information about Monticelmore than ever,” said Dal- mission. las City Councilmember Through Jan. 18, the Mu- lo, go to its companion site Kevin Felder, who played a seum will open Tuesday at Monticello.org/Slavkey role in bringing the ex- through Friday from 11 a.m.- ery-at-Monticello and downhibition to Dallas. “We’re so 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 load the app – Monticello at pleased to bring this to the a.m.-5 p.m. and is closed on Mulberry Row – at the App people of Dallas, Texas and Sunday and Mondays.

Store or Google Play. the Southwest.”

The African American MuDuring the Dr. Martin LuLocal support of the ex- ther King, Jr. weekend, the seum, Dallas, in Fair Park is hibition is provided by Museum will open Satur- located at 3536 Grand Ave., VisitDallas; DART; City day, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m.-5 Dallas. of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs; St. John’s Lutheran Church 2939 Sunnyvale St., Dallas, 75216 Dallas Tourism and Public ImproveNorthern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod ment District; Lucy Public Witness for Peace and Justice Team Billingsley; Atmos Energy; J. McDonald Williams; TD Jakes Ministries; The Dallas Morning News GuideLive; TXU Energy; Links, Mid-Cities Chapter; State Fair ! of Texas; Fox 4; Fox 4 More; Canton Celebrates the Life of Cadiz Phase I; KDC Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Platform; and PapSunday, January 20, 2019 padeaux Seafood 12:30 - 1:45 pm Soul Food Pot Luck Kitchen.

1:30 – 1:50 pm Hymns and Praise TICKETS. Tickets 2:00 pm Commemoration Program are $10 for adults, Rev. Dr. Willard McKiver, Keynote Speaker Rev. Doris Dupree Harris, Presiding $5 for seniors (65

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, celebrates 99 years of service with induction of founder Viola Tyler Goings' daughter, Wynona Kidd

WASHINGTON, -Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, a leading women's service organization, concluded its international executive board meeting at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, Nassau, Bahamas on Jan. 12, 2019 with the induction of Wynona Kidd as an honorary member. Kidd is the daughter of Viola Tyler Goings and niece of Myrtle Tyler Faithful, two of the sorority's founding members. At 95 years young, Kidd is the oldest living descendant of the organization's five founding members.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated inducts Wynona Kidd, the daughter of Founder Viola Tyler Goings and niece of Founder Myrtle Tyler Faithful as an honorary member. She is the oldest living descendant of Ze-

ta's five founding members. Standing from left to right: Deborah Hill, niece; Valerie Hollingsworth-Baker, 25th International President; Kyra Hardiman, daughter; Dr. Mary Breaux Wright, 24th International President, and Dr. Jylla Tearte, 20th International President; seated: Wynona Kidd.

"As we celebrate 99 years of service today, and prepare for our Centennial in 2020, we are delighted to welcome Mrs. Kidd into our sisterhood," said Valerie Hollingsworth-Baker, Zeta International President. Zeta members voted to induct her as an honorary member during its 2018 Grand BoulĂŠ in New Orleans, La., along with Louisiana State Senator Regina Ashford Barrow.

Kidd, a native of Clairsville, Ohio, aspired

to become a Zeta while a student at Wilberforce University, but was forced to drop out of college to help support her family when WWII began. She became a founding member of the local Jack and Jill of America chapter, but was not able to become a Zeta. When asked about how she felt about becoming a member of Zeta, Kidd stated, "I can't believe it! I feel like Cinderella‌I am so happy to be a member of Zeta!"

island, International President Hollingsworth-Baker also presented a $25,000 donation to the Ranfurly Homes for Children on behalf of the organization.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1920 on the campus of Howard University. The international organization's 125,000+ initiated members, operating in more than 850 chapters, have given millions of voluntary hours to educate the public, provide

During the sorority's visit to Nassau, Zeta leadership made a courtesy call to Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert A. Minnis, and Bahamian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest. While on the

scholarships, support charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change. For more information about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., please visit www.zphib1920.org.

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Free event takes place immediately following annual Dr. King Day parade in South Dallas

Living healthy has to be a priority says organizers of the Don’t Believe the Hype Foundation’s 2nd Annual Realizing the Dream: Healthy Living Expo which will take place on January 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the African American Museum located at 3536 Grand Avenue in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas 75210.

The free community event is in conjunction with the City of Dallas' Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. The expo will be

open immediately following the historic annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade in South Dallas.

“Americans are constantly bombarded with content about healthy living and because of the sheer volume of information circulating, it can be a challenge to decipher what is accurate vs. inaccurate,” said Cheryl Smith, founder of the Realizing the Dream: Healthy Living Expo and Don’t Believe the Hype Foundation. “This

family-friendly expo provides the perfect opportunity for people to start the New Year off right by learning the proper methods to be healthy physically mentally, spiritually, financially, socially and holistically.”

Ms. Smith said she is pleased organizers were able to embrace a healthy program that is beneficial and educational.

Entertainment In addition to seminars and

demonstrations, the Expo will also feature Country/Western sensation IMAJ, motivational speaker Keith Harley, science and technology guru Amir Makin, hair expert Dr. Linda Amerson, health experts Denice Ford and LaShante Williams, the Dallas Mav Maniaacs, Rev. Yvette Blair-Lavallais and the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists.

There’s going to be yoga from Ebony Smith of YogaNdaHood and exercise tips from Coach Can-

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Vendors will have everything from vegan recipes and weight loss programs to financial literacy and voter education information.

There will be elected officials, including Judges Tammy Kemp and Raquel “Rocky” Jones and scholarship information.

There are also vendors who will be selling jewelry, books, clothing, music, candles and novelties.

The Realizing the Dream: Healthy Living Expo has partnered with Parkland Health & Hospital System, Methodist Health System and Dallas County Health & Human Services, to offer blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and STD screenings, respectively, as well as mammograms on-site at this year’s event.

“We are excited to partner with Parkland Health & Hospital System, Methodist Health System and Dallas County Health and Human Services to offer services to the community,” said Ms. Smith.

“A lot of people may be experiencing various physical symptoms but have no knowledge of the root causes.

“By offering mammograms and a variety of important health screenings at the Healthy Living Expo, our goal is to help individuals identify any underlying medi-

cal conditions they may be suffering from and ultimately put them on the right track to treatment and recovery.”

DNA Testing Lucky attendees will also have an opportunity to win DNA tests from Ancestry DNA. TBAAL Memberships There will be FREE memberships to The Black Academy of Arts and Letters for the first 200!

Mammograms The Methodist Mobile Mammogram Unit will be at the expo from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments must be made in advance of the event.

To qualify for a mammogram, individuals must be age 40 or older and have no current breast problems.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call (214) 947-0026.

Most major insurance plans are accepted including Medicare Part B and Medicaid.

Parkland Health & Hospital System will have medical staff on-site administering blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings, and Dallas County Health and Human Services’ Medical Mo-

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bile Clinic will also be at the expo providing STD screenings and resources for treatment options.

Advance appointments are not required for the screenings and expo attendees will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Monticello Exhibit Attendees are also encouraged to check out the Monticello Exhibit at the Museum. Jan. 21 is the last day!

31-Day Challenge The expo will also feature “Friendship-West Baptist Church presents the Pastor's 31-Day Health Challenge.”

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Sweet Potato Pie Contest Think you have the best recipe in town? Enter one or more of three categories — traditional, pie with a twist and diabetic-friendly. There is no entry fee, but all contestants must complete and submit an entry form, and deliver your pie to the African American Museum by 9a.m. Monday, 21.

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“The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” arrives home on digital and on Blu-ray™

Disney’s dazzling adventure “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” — inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale and the beloved ballet “The Nutcracker” — carried audiences along with 14-year-old Clara (Mackenzie Foy) to a magical, mysterious world with breathtaking performances by Misty Copeland plus sweets, snowflakes, soldiers, scurrying mice … and no shortage of surprises.

Destined to become an annual viewing tradition for adventurers of all ages, the film arrives home instantly with never-before-seen extras and deleted scenes on Digital and Movies Anywhere, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD Jan. 29, 2019.

Bonus features include a discussion with American Ballet Theatre’s Misty Copeland about her role as the enchanting Ballerina Princess, her personal history with “The “Nutcracker” ballet, and her inspirational and historic rise within the world of dance.

Extras take viewers on the set of “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” to meet both new and reimagined characters, and discover how the Land of Sweets, Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and mysterious Fourth Realm were created to such dazzling effect. Deleted scenes provide a look at magical moments that didn’t make the final version of the movie.

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By Vincent L. Hall

Gandhi and King – A Perfect Love!

“The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace!” –Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Martin Luther King recalled with great adulation how he first learned of the man and spirit we know as Mahatma Gandhi. Many of the best quotes of Dr. King were founded in the words, deeds, and death of India’s patron saint and Martin’s civil rights hero.

For the people of India, Mahatma was among the highest forms of flattery for a fellow human. Mahatma translates as” The Great Soul.” Nelson Mandela enjoyed a similar status among the South African people.

“Madiba” was the grand title of respect that Mandela earned.

Meanwhile, in these “Yet to be United States,” we allow Dr. King and the sacrifices he wrought to be reduced far below his value as a man, a spirit and a force. We allow people to call Dr. King, “The Dreamer;” a canonized term of revisionist American history, that marginalizes the depth and density of his resolve for peace and equality.

But that’s another rant for a different day. Anyway…

As a student, King learned of Gandhi through a sermon messaged by the legendary Dr. Mordecai Johnson. King was in seminary, but in every phase of his life he had a burning for learning.

Those who delve lightly into history often assume that Gandhi served as a living mentor to King. However, King and Gandhi never met. Their paths never crossed. Gandhi was assassinated in 1948. King was assassinated for

the same crime and reason, exactly 20 years later in 1968.

Each of them was killed for their efforts to end White Supremacy and racial injustice. Gandhi fought British colonization, King fought Jim Crow and the remnants of chattel slavery; both were gunned down.

Mahatma Gandhi, like King, spoke truth to power and brought an argument for peaceful insurrection that was solemn, sophisticated and sellable.

The truth, they say; cuts like a twoedged sword. Gandhi and King delivered truths that slew their oppressors.

King learned and was in concert

with the “Seven Deadly Sins,” as described by Mahatma Gandhi. They were sins in 1948 and humankind is decaying from the same misdeeds to this very day. Gandhi’s list of sins is as much moral as theological.

In the eyes of both men, it is sinful to have, “Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Science without humanity, Knowledge without character, Politics without principle, Commerce without morality and Worship without sacrifice.”

This is Gandhi/King 101, so it’s only right that the aforementioned sins are explained and placed in the context of our present state as Americans and

as consumers of The Creator’s larger economy.

“Wealth without work” – would include stars like the Kardashians. There is an aggregation of millionaires with no discernable talent or skills who are famous for being famous. “Pleasure without conscience,” sounds like Jerry Jones and the top 1%. How can you build a 375-foot yacht while living in a city with a 23% child poverty rate?

The best example of “Science without humanity” is social media. Americans are beasts on Facebook and Twitter, and even the Russians know that! “Knowledge without character” shows up when your President supposedly graduates from a (poison) Ivy League School and lacks any and all social graces to be considered a decent reprobate. The art of “Politics without principles” is on full display right now with the Republican Party. #nogonads “Commerce without morality;” 10 years ago it would have been WalMart, but Amazon is the ranking member in that club today. “Worship without sacrifice” can be seen every Sunday morning when millions of “Good Samaritans” leave church, drive past fallen travelers and never even think of stopping.

King talked in abundance on the debilitating power of power and how to disarm it. Each of the men loved the oppressed and the oppressor well enough to teach the concepts of non-violence and passive resistance.

Hate killed them both, but they lectured on the universal benefits of perfect love!

“I have decided to stick to love...Hate is too great a burden to bear.” - MLK Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.

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The State of Our Union From the Capitol

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

On January 29th President Donald J. Trump will stand before a joint session of Congress, members of the United States Supreme Court, members of his cabinet and invited guests to deliver his State of the Union Address. The televised remarks will be witnessed and evaluated by millions of Americans, and by multitudes throughout the world.

I have never been, nor aspire to be, a fortune teller, and am unable to predict the substance of the president’s remarks. Yet, I am able to say that the state of our union at

the moment is fractured, and in need of herculean repair.

As a nation we find ourselves in an untenable and sad predicament. We are in the midst of a government shutdown in which some federal employees are working without being paid, and others are simply being asked to stay at home.

The president seems immune to their realities, their cries of pain and anguish.

Many of those affected are unable to pay their mortgages, their rents, their car notes or fees for childcare. It is as if they

do not exist.

This crisis that we are facing is not simply about a wall.

It is the result of a campaign promise that the president made during the 2016 campaign. His recalcitrance surfaced when extremely partisan members of the media and others informed him that he had to insist on the construction of a wall on the nation’s Southern border if he wanted their support for a 2020 reelection effort.

The State of the Union Address, mandated by the U.S. Constitution, has in the past been used by presidents to present the nation with messages laced with hope, vision and plans designed to lead to prosperity and wholeness for our nation, and its people.

One of the greatest such ad-

dresses was given by former President Lyndon B. Johnson who in his annual message spoke of a nation in which all people had an equal place, were treated fairly, with respect and decency. One writer, after listening to the president’s remarks, proclaimed that he “aimed high.”

Now more than ever, as our nation lies divided and uncertain, we need leaders who aim high, who are willing to work in a bi-partisan manner for the good of our country and not simply for the next election cycle.

All of us, including elected officials, need to look to the words and deeds of President Johnson as he aimed high. It is my hope that the current occupant of the White House will join us as we do so!

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THE UPSIDE is a remake of a French film and it’s based on the true story of a wealthy quadriplegic and his caregiver. The first time I saw the film, and I’ve seen it many times since, I couldn’t help but imagine what two American actors could play the parts in an English version of the film.

The actors end up being the comedic superstar, Kevin Hart, and Bryan Cranston from Breaking Bad. On camera together the two have great chemistry. Nicole Kidman is also in the movie as Phillip’s (Cranston) executive assistant.

She’s a stoggy Harvard graduate and she runs the day to day affairs of the house. She immediately takes a disliking to Dell (Hart) who was nev-

er looking for a job. He just needed three signatures for his parole officer to show he’s been looking for work.

Judging the film on its own merit, it is a very funny and tender story about two men from different backgrounds who become friends.

Phillip has a love for opera, which Dell learns to appreciate and Dell tries to get Phillip to play some of his music from his favorite artist, Aretha Franklin. Together the two men learn a lot about the worlds that the men come from. The movie reminds me a lot of the award-winning movie Green Book, which is my favorite movie of 2018.

Hart takes it to another level in THE UPSIDE with the best performance of his career. Of course, he’s funny, but he also shows another side of his character who spent time with his own

father in prison.

Now he wants to do better for his son and be a more responsible husband to his wife, who’s never received any financial help from Dell. Amazingly, Hart shows some real skills as an actor.

Hopefully, we’ll see more quality roles for Hart in the future.

Also, I thought there were a few minor flaws in the film. Phillip meets a woman in person that he’s only been writing letters to previously. That storyline seemed a bit incomplete. And other than her role as the head of the house, they don’t go into much the depth of Kidman’s character. In the French version of the movie, she was a lesbian but it seems like in the “America-

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Life is exciting and I adore those who embrace life as I do to the maximum in God’s most positive ways.

I am always seeking the best interview, the most interesting guests. Today, Romeo Miller. He gained fame as ‘Lil Romeo” a rapper in the early 2000s after signing for a label owned by his father Master P. Under the stage name Lil Romeo, he released his debut single My Babyin 2001, which went on to be certified platinum.

Later the same year, Miller released his debut album Lil’ Romeo, which charted the US Billboard 200 at number six and went on to be certified gold, selling over 500,000 cop-

ies.–Text provided by Romeo Miller representing publicist The provocative dating series follows celebrity couples in Malibu Beach as they search for new l o v e while being c o n f ronte d by their past romances.

With 12 versions of MTV’s “Ex On The Beach” around the world, the new season will also air across MTV’s international channels beginning in January. In the new season of MTV’s Ex On The Beach, Romeo will oversee romantically embattled stars from The Bachelorette, Big Brother, Bad Girls Club, Teen Mom,

The Challenge, Are You The One? and Fire Island, among other reality shows, as they arrive in paradise only to be confronted by their exes facet o face.

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MTV’s Ex On The Beach features romantically embattled stars from Survivor, The new cast of celebrities arrive in paradise in search of love only to be blindsided by their exes face-to-face. As lovers wash ashore, the daters will decide whether to rekindle a past flame or move on with a new prospect.

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Romeo Miller, welcome. Thank you for joining me here Live in Dallas, Texas on the Valder Beebe Show.

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Dealing with an absentee mother

Hi, Alma, The mom of one of my 10-year-old daughter’s friends confided in me that her husband had been physically and verbally abusive to her several times. (Unfortunately, as many people do in this situation, she did not press charges because she didn’t want her kids to have to deal with the fallout.)

The husband and wife are separated now. My daughter’s friend invited her to a birthday party at her dad’s new house.

The husband has been polite to me and my child, but I’m uncomfortable with the situation, particularly since I have some experience with an abusive partner who was a “nice person” to outsiders. I’m planning to tell my daughter she can’t go (but not tell her the real reason).

What do you think?

I’ve pointed the mom to some resources on domestic violence and counseling.

Here’s hoping she can heal.

Signed, Cautious Reisterstown, Md.

Dear Cautious, I see your red light earrings flashing, and I can understand why, but you’re wrong on this one. I say you should let your daughter go.

Here’s why: Your daughter is 10. It’s a birthday party. Her best friend’s father has nev-

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er hurt his own daughter or yours.

If he had, I suspect his wife would not allow him to host a birthday party. You said yourself that the BFF’s father has been polite to you and your daughter.

You also said you’re familiar with abusers being “a nice person to outsiders.”

So why not let your daughter go? She was not the only one invited to the party. I’m sure other adults (parents and

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family members) will be there.

A part of me wonders if you think that by allowing your daughter to attend you would be giving approval to the father’s behavior.

Don’t worry; that’s not so.

Unless her mom asked you not to participate, I just can’t come up with a good reason for your daughter not to go.

This isn’t a sleepover.

Don’t make this a grown-up issue for your daughter.

I understand that you and the other mother have bonded over shared sorrows, but you can’t let the pain and suffering of your marriages overshadow a very fun time and lifelong memory for your daughters.

Joint custody arrangements, especially after a spiteful split, can be extremely exasperating. It’s horribly difficult to move past the hurtful events and heartbreaking history you have with an ex-partner.

The key is to put your child first.

Alma

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