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HALL: Big Talk Ain’t New! Quit Playin’ By Vincent Hall Big talking bigots are nothing new to African Americans; we’ve heard them all. There are examples in every era. Donald Trump is just the last and least courageous among them. He is too morally weak to voice his racism aloud. He defers to the usual cowardice of the GOP who throws rocks and hides their hands. Danielle Cadet wrote about some famous and well known racists in a 2014 Huffington Post piece. Cadet set the record straight on American “heroes” and my takeaways are contained herein. Start with loudmouths like Babe Ruth whom was rumored to be Black but refused to play against “The Coloreds.” Film icon, Walt Disney littered his early productions with awful depictions of Blacks. His biographer says that he used the word “pickaninny” often and referred to the seven dwarves as the “Nigger pile.” President Thomas Jefferson was a cruel slave master whose perverse passion for a 13-year-old Negro child named Sally Hemmings would earn him an involun-
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tary registration on the child predator list today. Jefferson eventually auctioned off 200 Negroes, freed the five children he spawned by Hemmings; but kept her enslaved. John Wayne, the last vestige of White male rule on the gilded screen, told Playboy Magazine in 1971; “I believe in White supremacy until the Blacks are educated to a point of responsibility.” Wonder if he would’ve picked Barack Obama over the dude with five kids and three baby mamas…Nah!! Elvis Presley, who owed his “Blue Suede shoes” and much of his success to Black artists he “borrowed” from once remarked; “The only thing Negroes can do for me is buy my records and shine my shoes.” Dr. Martin Luther King even felt it from fellow White pulpit giants like former segregationist W.A. Criswell who led First Baptist of Dallas; America’s first mega church. Sadly,
the church’s present pastor, Robert Jeffress has not yet had his “Damascus Road” moment and may never be enlightened. Jeffress should heed the words of Dr. King in a speech delivered four days before racism crucified him; “Remaining Awake Though a Great Revolution.” “We are challenged to eradicate the last vestiges of racial injustice from our nation. I must say this morning that racial injustice is still the black man’s burden and the white man’s shame.” It is an unhappy truth that racism is a way of life for the vast majority of white Americans, spoken and unspoken, acknowledged and denied, subtle and sometimes not so subtle—the disease of racism permeates and poisons a whole body politic. And I can see nothing more urgent than for America to work passionately and unrelentingly—to get rid of the disease of racism. Something positive must be done. Everyone must
share in the guilt as individuals and as institutions. The government must certainly share the guilt; individuals must share the guilt; even the church must share the guilt. We must face the sad fact that at eleven o’clock on Sunday morning when we stand to sing “In Christ there is no East or West,” we stand in the most segregated hour of America. The hour has come for everybody, for all institutions of the public sector and the private sector to work to get rid of racism. And now if we are to do it we must honestly admit certain things and get rid of certain myths that have constantly been disseminated all over our nation.” Dr. King’s prophetic words are hallowed in history but must have been steeped in skepticism. Unfortunately, if he were alive today, he would have little to hang his hope on. This latest tear of scab from America’s festering sore of racism is nothing new. Big talking racists are all the rage again. At least Dr. King was not forced to suffer through this latest iteration of bigotry, prejudice and hate. Vincent Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.
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Legendary musicians blend sounds at TBAAL
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Najee and Will Downing visit with Judge Dominique Collins following their performance. photo:TBAAL
Will Downing. Najee. Their names are synonymous with class and jazz. With 28 and 30 years respectively of delivering smoothness to audiences all over, they recently joined melodic forces for a pre-Thanksgiving performance at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) in Dallas, the Giving Thanks with Jazz Love Train concert. Days before the show, conversations with both Downing and Najee revealed what they felt the audience could expect. “We’re going to do hit after hit after hit after hit and take you down memory lane,” Downing said. He added they’d be performing music from their latest projects as well. “We’ve enjoyed recording with each other over the years, different projects and touring together. It’s really kind of a happy reunion and so people are going to have a really wonderful time,” Najee said. Downing’s premonition of the type of crowd was accurate. “It’s going to be a grown folks, adult night out. Let’s walk down memory lane together,”
he said. Attendees were definitely seasoned. TBAAL was packed! Fans have followed these veteran performers for years and they remain loyal. “I think we’re very fortunate that it’s always going to be people who enjoy listening to an instrumentalist, and there’s always going to be people that support live music,” Najee said. “Nothing can replace the ability of a musician to play an instrument.” Downing equates his longevity in the industry with providing audiences substance that lasts. “You can eat fast food or sit down and eat a proper meal,” Downing said. “And the proper meal is the thing that’s going to sustain and the fast food is going to run right through you. So, that’s always been my mindset. Make it quality.” TBAAL’s auditorium was well fed. Some audience members couldn’t stop shouting their delight, while many others stood with hands swaying in the air or sang along to familiar tunes. The show included moments of adult humor, with Downing providing visual demon-
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strations via use of a swinging microphone, to Najee encouraging back and forth sing alongs to match his sounds. Najee plays a variety of instruments which he describes as musical personality. “I think that’s the reason why I play saxophone and flute because they both have two different characters,” Najee said. “And depending on which voice you choose, it’s just like listening to a human voice, the alto voice versus the tenor, or soprano what is just a different character.” It seems the voices of today’s rhythm and blues (R & B) have a harder time breaking through to experience lengthy careers. “It’s rough on these young artists today,” Downing said. “And musically, it’s kind of tough to express yourself because you’re being judged on what’s out there. So if what’s already out there is nonsense, it’s kind of like, ‘Well man I wanna get radio play, so I better do some nonsense too,’ and so it’s dumbing down the format.” Downing added, “We’re certainly not taking as many chances musically as I think we probably could. We’re not being as artistic as we could be. It’s rough out here.” While the direction of R & B music is noticed, jazz is a mainstay that's not immune to issues as well. “Music is always subject to the social circumstances of society to me,” Najee said. “The trends, the appetites of people, you know the lack of resources, and so I think it really trends that way. But when it comes to specifically jazz music, I think we’re always confronted with a challenge of meeting the criteria to connect with our audience on a direct level,” he added. That strong connectivity is what keeps fans flocking to shows such as this. However, health scares can silence a show and cause an artist to redirect their focus. Downing contracted Polymyositis, a rare muscular and auto immune disease with debilitating effects, in 2007. He rebounded and has completed numerous albums since then, however, lessons were learned from his experience. “It definitely changed everything for me,” Downing said. “I kind of had my blinders on in regards to life. I was basically kind of chas-
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NOVEMBER 25, 2016 homage to female artists. It features remakes of classics originally performed and made famous by Jean Carne, Chaka Khan, Cherrelle and many others. A list of 30 songs compiled from Downing’s choosing and suggestions from friends was narrowed down to complete this body of work. “I just love the 10 that we have,” Downing said. “A lot of the women I pay tribute to, I know. So there’s some sort of a personal connection.” Attempting to make the songs his own was somewhat challenging. “The toughest part of it was, some of the songs are so iconic that people can only hear it a particular way, and even me,” Downing said. “Like when I was Najee photo: Eva Coleman
ing one thing...this whole entertainment and music thing.” “When I got sick, it gave me time to sit down and realize life is supposed to be lived, and it’s more well-rounded and do other things and participate in other things,” he added. Downing shared, “While laying there, you’ve got plenty of time to think,” to which he made a vow to never go back to how things were. “Music is not everything that you are. It’s just something that you do,” Downing said. “You’ve been given a gift. It’s cool. You used it. But it’s not everything that you are.” Health is a serious matter. We’ve lost many one-of-a-kind artists to medical concerns. Of recent note is Prince, with whom Najee worked closely, including touring with him between 2001-2003. “There’s nobody like Prince,” Najee said. “Working with him, he was at times...things seemed conflicted, but he was also one of the greatest artists and one of the most generous and smartest people I’ve ever met.” Najee’s latest album, You, Me and Forever, features 10 songs that definitely breathe life. With the first few cuts titled, Air, Fly With The Wind and Wave, the sounds are refreshing, new and classic at the same time. How can that be possible? Najee is purely timeless. “I still feel like I’m in my 20s,” he said. When asked if the music keeps him young, he exclaimed, “Absolutely!” “We have a saying, musicians don’t retire, we just don’t hear any more music. As long as I’m hearing stuff, I’mma keep on going,” Najee said. Downing’s latest release, Black Pearls, pays
singing it, I found myself doing every little nuance that the original had,” he said. Downing mentioned that Street Life, in particular, was the toughest for him to interpret because, “Randy Crawford’s vocal interpretation was so incredible and everyone knows everything that she sang. They know when she took a breath,” he laughingly said. Well, Downing masterfully delivers these female inspired hits with ease, as only The Prince of Sophisticated Soul knows how. It’s a moniker Downing learned of during an interview. His initial thoughts, upon hearing the title, led to questions. “First thing I said was, ‘Why can’t I be the king?’ And he (interviewer) said to me, ‘Well the king is Luther Vandross.‘ I said, ‘Oh, okay. Well long live the king! I got you. I’ll be the prince!’”
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When Najee hit the TBAAL stage followed by his introduction by Will Downing, he asked the audience if they knew Downing’s other career was that of a comedian. During our interview, I gave Downing a new name, the Emperor of Elegance. He replied, “The Emperor of Elegance. Let’s see if that sticks. I like it though. As long as you’re not calling me the court jester or the idiot of idiots!” As Downing and Najee continue traveling along their Soulful Sounds of Christmas tour, they definitely left Dallas area fans in good spirits. So much so that many are already anticipating their quick return. The two, along with Erykah Badu, are honorary chairs for Dallas’ inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival scheduled for September 1-3, 2017. They’ll share the stage with many other greats, including Freda Payne, Oleta Adams, Alex Bugnon, Jonathan Butler, Divas of Jazz, Pop and Soul: Eloise Laws, Mary Wilson, Rachelle Ferrell, Melanie Fiona, R.L. Griffin “The Reverend,” Euge Grove, Roy Hargrove,* Wanda King, Jazz in Pink featuring Karen Briggs, Chuck Loeb, Jeff Lorber, Shaun Martin, Keiko Matsui, Maysa, Rahsaan Patterson, Lucky Peterson, Phil Perry, Pieces of a Dream, Tito Puente, Jr., Six Brothers on Sax: Keith Anderson, Tom Braxton, Mark Felton, Art Sherrod, Jr., Joseph Vincelli and Clay Pritchard, Jackie Scott and the House Wreckers, Jon Secada, Ruben Studdard, Tambourine Lady (Rosalie Washington) & The New Orleans Soul Band, Paul Taylor, The Funky Knuckles, Martha Wash, Kim Waters, Peter White, Yarbrough & Peoples Music lovers are expected to travel from far and near. Get ready to handle all that jazz.
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The South Dallas Cultural Center is located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas, Texas 75215. For more information or to schedule a tour for your group call 214-670-1998. Admission is FREE ***** Free Reading Tutoring - Dallas Public Library; 1515 Young, Dallas 75201. Learn to read better program for adults. 214-671-8291; http://www.dallaslibrary. org/literacy ***** Community Lawyering Center Open for Business - Mondays – Saturdays; days and evenings by appointment. 4716 Elsie Faye Heggins, Dallas, 75210. For info, call: 469-351-0024 or x0025
***** Garland Civic Theatre presents the hilarious update of the classic fairy tale in Cinderella: The Musical. A romantically-challenged prince, having just received his Doctor of Philosophy, returns to his kingdom only to be pressured by his all-business father to choose a bride at the upcoming royal ball. At the ball, Cinderella and the prince dance and fall in love, but the ball erupts into chaos at midnight with every girl losing a glass slipper, Cinderella losing her red sneaker. Tickets: $27 available at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-2052790 or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours before each performance. Nov. 25-Dec. 17, Granville Arts Center - Small Theatre 300 N. Fifth Street, downtown Garland
November 26 The Pan-African Connection Bookstore Art Gallery, Resource Center, 4466 S. Marsalis Ave., Dallas Texas 75216 214-943-8262/panafric@airmail.net/panafricanconnection.com 7 p.m. Enjoy a Night of Home Grown Jaz with Dallas’s Own John A. Lewis Quartet featuring The Sammons Jazz Artist of the Year Sandra Kaye. For more information Contact 214-943-8262 Food Provided by Southern Hospitality
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fits hundreds of Dallas area children, elderly and families in need. Bring your donation to the DART stuff a bus at the Mockingbird Station parking lot, 5465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Friday, Dec. 2, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two DART employee campaigns, “Santa Cops” and “Comforting of the Souls,” benefit as a 40-foot long bus is filled with your donations. The Northwest Bus Division’s “Comforting of the Souls” donates the new adult socks and blankets to area nursing homes while toys and food help families in need through the DART Police Department’s “Santa Cops.” KKDA-FM “K-104” sponsors DART’s “Stuff a Bus” campaign and will be doing a live broadcast at the Mockingbird Station event.
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December 9 National Black United Front Dallas Chapter presents Standing on Principles to Advance Human & Civil Rights with keynote speaker Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Gray’s Event Center 3016 N. I-35E, Lancaster at 8p.m. Tickets $10 Inspirational Speaker - Imam Mohamad Ramadan, author of “The Political Participation of American Muslims” For more info, call 214 -460-7672
Dallas Black Dance Theatre brings you a holiday party like no other. Join us for Black on Black – a complete dance and holiday experience guaranteed to bring good tidings and cheer on Friday and Saturday, December 9-10, It all takes place in the creative space of DBDT’s studios, 2700 Ann Williams Way in the Dallas Arts District. Enjoy the artistry, creative talents and innovative works choreographed by DBDT and DBDT: Encore!. 6:30 pm Mingle at the reception with complimentary light bites & cocktails on us! 7:30pm Enjoy the choreography & talented performances of DBDT & DBDT: Encore! DBDT dancers Claude Alexander III, Kayah Franklin, Sierra Jones, Keon K. Nickie, Zion Pradier, Sean J. Smith, Jasmine White-Killins, Christen Ashley Williams, McKinley Willis and Kimara Wood will showcase their choreography talents. 8:30pm Jingle at the free after-party with DBDT dancers & Live DJ. Take home holiday memories from our photo booth or a caricature sketch. You must be 21 years and older to attend. Ticket details www.DBDT.com
New Mount Zion Baptist Church will hold its annual Christmas Gala at 7p.m. at the HIlton Lincoln Center Hotel, 5410 LBJ Freeway, Dallas. Tickets are $65. The keynote speaker is Dr. Zan W. Holmes. The Red Carpet Reception starts at 6p.m. For tickets, call 214-341-6459
Circle of Unity 12p-12:30p Gren Space at El Centro College, 801 Main Street for a declaration of ECC’s unified stance in promoting diversity and inclusion and prohibiting discrimination of any kind
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Office of Student Life at El Centro presents Native American Heritage Month Celebration Performance Hall at 2p.m.
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Join Teresa Gilbert @ THE NTHEKNOW TOY DRIVE 6pm-10pm Jam Box 3965 Belt Line Addison, TX 75001 http://www.ntheknow.online/ ntheknow-toy-drive.html
Jay Leno, the popular host of the top-rated “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” will entertain the audience for one night at 8 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, downtown Dallas Arts District.
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DART “Stuff a Bus” Benefits Those in Need Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) bus operators and police officers will be collecting “Stuff a Bus” donations of adult socks, blankets, canned food and unwrapped toys for children. The annual event bene-
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10th Annual Tour of Homes includes a tour of the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum and is a presentation of the Lancaster Texas Heritage Park Foundation. For more info, call 832-385-3732
Greater Southwest Black Chamber of Commerce BUILDING A BETTER BOARD w/ Sharla H. Myers A Highly-Interactive Workshop Helping nonprofits to achieve success through a strong and responsible board of directors. (10:30a-1:30p) GO Federal Credit Union Bldg 3200 W. Pleasant Run Rd-1st Floor Lancaster TX 75146 LUNCH Ticket Chamber Members $15 Non members $25
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Get Healthy for 2017! He’s helped people lose thousands and can help lead you on a path to healthier living! Dick Gregory w ill be the speaker at the inaugural Health Awareness Explosion at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. In addition to Mr. Gregory’s presentation, you will hear from financial experts, ministers, community activists, journalists, health practitioners, chefs and fitness experts. There will be vendors and entertainment, but more importantly, you will leave empowered and equipped to lead a healthier life. You cacn get tickets for Mr. Gregory’s lecture at ticketmaster or through The Black Academy of Arts and Letters box office. Call 214-941-0110 for tickets or vendor information.
December 11 The African Children’s Choir Garland, Texas Upendo Baptist Church Time: 10:00 am. Address: 916 N Jupiter Rd. Venue phone: (214) 868-6007\\ The African Children’s Choir Plano, Texas First Christian Church Time: 6:30 pm. Address: 813 E 15th St Plano, TX 75074 Venue phone: (972) 423-3260
December 15 Best Southwest Partnership 30th anniversary luncheon 11:30 am at Hilton Garden Inn, 800 N. Main Street. Speaker - Dale Hansen - Unplugged. For tickets call Cedar Hill (972)291-7817, DeSoto (972)224-3565, Duncanville (972) 780-499 and Lancaster (972) 227-2579 *****
December 17 The Magnificent Christmas Party benefiting the Officer Down Foundation presented by the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas (BPA) will be held December 17th, 2016 at the BPA Headquarters (211 Centre Street, Dallas, TX., 75208) Featuring a VIP Happy Hour 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., silent auction, live DJ and more.
January 13 LADIES CHOICE Concert Series featuring Avant, Dru Hill and Jagged Edge Music Hall @ Fair Park 909 1st Ave Dallas, TX, 75210 Ticketmaster: 1-800-745-3000
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DAYSPRING FAMILY CHURCH SUCCEEDS IN FEEDING OVER 2000 FAMILIES FOR THANKSGIVING!
- Dayspring Family Church, and Sonjia B. Dickerson Ministries reached their goal of providing food boxes to over 2000 families for Thanksgiving. Boxes were distributed to churches last Friday, and to individuals and families on last Saturday. The food boxes included turkeys, chickens, dressing, vegetables, etc., and each box had enough food to feed a family of seven. Participants who came from all over the DFW Area and as far as Waco, Texas, also received clothing, shoes and prayers. "Last Saturday was an amazing miracle that could have only been orchestrated by God", says Sonjia B. Dickerson. "We thank God for the opportunity to serve our community and look forward to doing more." The church has been providing this service for more than 20 years. Dayspring Family Church is also a partner with the North Texas Food Bank.
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Dayspring Family Church is located at 618 N. Belt Line Road in Irving, Texas. The Senior Pastor is Bishop Kevin Dickerson, and his wife Sonjia B. Dickerson serves as the Pastor. The ministry was founded in 1994, and, it is designed to cross denominational, racial and ethnic barriers. Dayspring Family Church is dedicated to directing families to Jesus Christ and teaching them how to be equipped and available for service in the work of the Lord. The church also has a food pantry through the North Texas Food Bank and has been servicing residents of Irving for more than 10 years. For more information about Dayspring Family Church, visit www.dayspringfamilychurch.org. Sonjia B. Dickerson is a motivational speaker, author, gospel recording artist and Pastor of the Dayspring Family Church located at 618 N. Belt Line Road in Irving, Texas, where her hus-
band Bishop Kevin Dickerson is Senior Pastor. She has a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois; Masters Degree in Biblical Studies as well as Doctor of Ministry from Vision International University. She is currently working on her Masters of Divinity Degree at Criswell College. Dickerson also serves on various community boards and is the Founder and Executive Director of C.L.A.S.S. Inc. (Cultivating Leaders Achieving Scholastic Success). The program provides students with leadership development training and awards a monetary scholarship to each graduate. To date, over 150 scholarships have been given to students through C.L.A.S.S. Inc. For more information about Sonjia B. Dickerson Ministries visit www.sonjiadickerson. com.
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MALVEAUX: Democrats Could Lose Even More in 2018 The Last Word By Dr. Julianne Malveaux
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The apprehension that I felt upon Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election has only increased as he has announced the appointments of his chief of staff, strategist, and cabinet members. As of this writing, he has mainly announced the selection of older White men, including the racist, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, to lead the Justice Department. The senator’s use of highly inflammatory racial rhetoric (including describing the NAACP as an “un-American” organization, and expressing support for the KKK) prevented his confirmation to the U.S. District Court in 1986. Now, he will be charged with law enforcement in our nation. Equally troubling has been the selection of Stephen Bannon, his campaign chairman, as chief White House strategist and senior counselor. Bannon is the Executive Chairman of Breitbart News, a news website that has been the home of the alt-right, the source of lies, hate, nastiness and racist rhetoric. President Barack Obama had to walk away from Minister Jeremiah Wright because one of his sermons was considered racist by some Whites. Trump openly embraces racists and is applauded for it. The position that Bannon will hold does not require Senate confirmation, while the position that Sessions will be nominated for does. With 54 Republicans in the Senate, Sessions is almost certain to be nominated. Hopefully Democrats have retained enough of a backbone to raise questions about Sessions’ racism. Senate newcomers Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) may be among the first to raise the questions. Still, Republicans will have the votes to confirm anyone they want to confirm. Welcome to the age of Trump.
Will Republicans get more of an edge in the Senate when we go to the polls in 2018? Thirty-three Senate seats will be up for grabs then. Republicans hold eight of them. Independents Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Angus King (I-Maine), who caucus and vote with Democrats are both likely to be candidates for re-election. A whopping 23 seats currently held by Democrats could be flipped. If some of
Democrats must start now to educate and encourage people to turn out for the midterm elections. Voting rights organizations must begin now to reverse the voter suppression that kept millions from voting on November 8. the states that went Republican in this year’s election can be tilted, Republicans can widen their margin in the Senate. The Trump campaign (and its affiliated super PACs) have as much as $60 million to spend, and can use it to build ground operations in states where Democrats closely lost this year. (Hillary and her affiliated super PACs may have as much as $70 million to spend). Democrats lost Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, and Arizona by less than five percent. Incumbent Democrats Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Joe Donnelly (Ind.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) are all in states that Republicans won in 2016. While many of them are popular, and incumbency is a challenging thing to overcome, we’ve just seen that the right
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kind of Republican candidate can prevail. These candidates, and the Democratic Party, can’t afford to take incumbency or popularity for granted. They can’t afford to savor a polling lead and conclude that they don’t have to fight for every vote. If these folks want to go back to Washington, they’ll learn from the Hillary Clinton loss and work indefatigably, starting now, to keep their seats. They’ll make lots of visits back home, host town hall meetings, and make sure their voters understand what their contributions have been and what challenges they face. If Trump and his team can brag of results, if his actions are perceived as “making American great again,” then incumbent Democrats may be in trouble. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, also on the ballot, has described Democrats in the Senate as the “emergency brake” on Trump’s policy proposals. I expect the Democrats to vocally take Trump and his team on when they revert to the racist rhetoric and proposed racist, misogynistic, and jingoistic policies that Trump promoted during the campaign, but will they? They may not want to be perceived as obstructionists (though Republicans surely didn’t mind being obstructionists with President Obama), and they will certainly need to pick their battles carefully, but they must speak out. Midterm election turnout is always extremely low – it was just 36 percent in 2014, the lowest level in 70 years. Democrats must start now to educate and encourage people to turn out for the midterm elections. Voting rights organizations must begin now to reverse the voter suppression that kept millions from voting on November 8. If Democrats don’t get busy now, Republicans will, indeed, prevail in 2018. So, let’s stop wringing our hands and moaning. Let’s get busy! 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
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I Messenger ACA Marketplace open Enrollment period runs through Jan. 31, 2017 The fourth open enrollment period into the Health Insurance Marketplace begins Nov. 1, 2016 and runs through Jan. 31, 2017. Through the Marketplace, individuals are able to go to one place to search for health coverage options and choose from the health plans available in their area. The best source for information about the Marketplace is the website www.healthcare. gov. The website is available 24/7 and provides information on how the Marketplace works, what the benefits are and key deadlines. Individuals can also call 1.800.318.2596 to speak with trained customer service representatives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For individuals needing further assistance, Parkland Health & Hospital System will have certified application counselors available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday in Parkland’s Business Office to answer questions about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and provide help enrolling in the Marketplace. The Business Office is located on the first floor of the old Parkland OPC, 5201 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, 75235. Certified application counselors will not be available at any of Parkland’s Community Oriented Primary Care health centers. “We will have a limited number of certified application counselors available to assist patients with the enrollment process,” said Rhonda Miller, Parkland’s Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle. “We encourage those who may qualify for the Marketplace to log into the government’s website or speak to one of the government’s trained customer service representatives.” Most people must have qualifying health coverage or pay a fee for the months they don’t have insurance. Health coverage exemptions are available
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NOVEMBER 25, 2016 based on a number of circumstances, including certain hardships, some life events, health coverage or financial status and membership in some groups. Additional information on exemptions is available at www.healthcare.gov. In addition, a special enrollment period (SEP) outside of the yearly open enrollment exists for those with certain life events including losing health coverage, moving, getting married, having a baby or adopting child. If an individual qualifies for an SEP, they usually have up to 60 days following the event to enroll in a plan. If they miss that window, they have to wait until the next open enrollment period to apply. Those who may need assistance can contact Parkland’s Customer Service department at 214.590.4900. For more information about Parkland’s services, visit www.parklandhospital.com.
Calling NABJ Students! Applications for the 2017 Short Courses are now open! Join NABJ and our partner universities for the 2017 Short Courses! During the Short Courses participants will receive instruction from faculty and experienced industry reporters, news directors, producers, videographers and graphic designers. Participants will produce newscasts, webcasts, podcasts, video slide shows and social media sites, as well as learn strategies on how to market their skills to secure a job after graduation. Applicant must be: A current member of NABJ Be currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university Majoring in journalism or communication Be a junior, senior or graduate student Possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 Applications will be accepted online only. Please the following documents ready to upload before beginning the ap-
plication: Cover Letter A high-quality professional headshot with a white or black background A 200 word summary of your current experience and what you hope to learn Resume (one page) Transcript (Scanned, low resolution PDF or JPG) Contact information for three references (Full name, title, phone number, and email) NABJ membership number Web links to your most-recent work samples
DFW-ABJ URBAN JOURNALISM WORKSHOP APPLICATIONS
The Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists (formerly the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Communicators) will present its 28th annual Urban Journalism Workshop for high school and college students. For more information or to apply, log on to www. dfwabj.com Applications must be returned by December 31, 2016 to: DFW/ABJ c/o Cheryl Smith 320 South RL Thornton Freeway, Suite 220 Dallas, TX 75203
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Evaluate Your Love Life
A Review of The Bounce Back By Eva D. Coleman
Pretty people don’t always have it easy in love. No matter how society portrays it, it’s just not true. Here is one fact. Shemar Moore is fine. Period. As executive producer and star of The Bounce Back movie, his beauty and complications of relationships are brought into full perspective. Moore’s character, Matthew Taylor, is a relationship expert on the talk show and conference circuit promoting his book, The Bounce Back. While women are fired up to listen and attend events to see him in person, a therapist with media appeal and attention in her own right is not impressed. Kristin Peralta, played by Nadine Velazquez, finds pleasure in refuting Taylor’s claims of the power of self-reflection and evaluation to get over the pains of past loves. Yes, you guessed it. Taylor falls for Peralta. Their oil and vinegar don’t mix, however, make for a tasty romance. The movie has many funny moments, mostly delivered
by Taylor’s sidekick Terry, perfectly cast and played by comedian Bill Bellamy. Terry’s disdain for the destined romance between Taylor and Peralta will make you laugh out loud, as you watch him cleverly pursue a love of his own. Woven into the movie are a variety of themes, from strained ties with an exspouse to joint custody and parenting after divorce. Again, viewers may ask, “How can you not love Shemar Moore?” Those who remember Moore’s acting days on the daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless, will totally appreciate the over-acted scenes, including one that dramatically un-
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folds with a single tear, or the car accident with little to no injuries that bounces back into lovey-dovey mode. No matter how unrealistic they may seem, the reality from this film is that love is a work in progress, and self-realization of the part you play in your happiness charts the course for your life. During the Shemar Moore and Bill Bellamy Q & A after the Dallas screening, one moviegoer boldly asked what she felt other women in the audience were thinking regarding Moore’s on-screen love interest not being African American. Moore, who is of mixed heritage, proudly proclaimed his blackness and shared that it was not the focus when
casting for that particular role. The film, however, is very diverse among it’s characters. “There’s a bunch of color on that screen, and I’m proud of that,” Moore said. There was also mention that who one falls in love with goes beyond color. A look at recovering after being hurt from love is this film’s goal. “When it comes back and it’s the right time, you gotta open up to that,” Bill Bellamy said. The Bounce Back is a reflective and refreshing film that has the viewer evaluating their own love interests, past and present. Check it out in theaters December 9th.
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NOVEMBER 25, 2016 I Messenger African Children’s Choir in Garland and Plano The African Children's Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children's songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children's Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs. Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children's Choir) works in seven African countries such as,
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Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa.
MFL has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. MFL purpose is to help create new leadership for tomor-
row's Africa, by focusing on education. The African Children's Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other inspirational performers! Promotional support of this community concert is greatly appreciated. The African Children's Choir
is a nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization dedicated to helping Africa's most vulnerable children today so they can help Africa tomorrow. No tickets, donations welcome. Sunday, December 11, 2016 Garland, Texas Upendo Baptist Church Time: 10:00 am. Address: 916 N Jupiter Rd. Venue phone: (214) 8686007 Sunday, December 11, 2016 Plano, Texas First Christian Church Time: 6:30 pm. Address: 813 E 15th St Plano, TX 75074 Venue phone: (972) 4233260 Photo Credit: Shutter Sweet Photography
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My man stole from
by Alma Gill
the church Dear Alma: My husband and I have been faithful servants in our church for over 20 years. I am on the Usher Board, Woman’s Day committee and we participate in the Married Couples Ministry (MCM). My husband, too, is very committed to the MCM and he also serves as head of the Finance Committee. Let me start by saying that I am mortified. He just recently confided in me that over the past year he has stolen over $100,000 from the church. I could just die. I don’t know why he did it and he says he doesn’t know why he did it, either. We don’t need the money. We are both gainfully employed, college graduates who make more than enough money to take care of our family. I did not know or suspect anything. I have not seen any extravagant purchases that he’s made with the money. Our financial budget has not changed. We have 2 children who are too very active at our church. I love our church, our pastor and the first lady and our church family. I just can’t believe this is happening, I’m ashamed to show my face. I am so embarrassed I can hardly speak to him. How on earth could he do this to me and our children? My first thought is to put him out of the house. I do
Ask Alma: NNPA News Wire Columnist Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and Twitter @almaaskalma.
not want to sleep next to him and at least that way the church will see I had nothing to do with it. I am at a lost as to what to do next. I’m interested in what you think about what my husband has done to me. What are your thoughts? Name withheld Dear Name Withheld I can see you are cross - eyed mad, upset, angry, stunned and outraged over what has happened — as you should be. But, in my opinion, you’re obligated to stand by your husband. The trust has been broken; yes, I know. And you know what, if you stay married long enough, that’s what happens, everything is not all right all the time. Remember your vows, especially the one that says, in sickness and in health. This, my dear, certainly qualifies as a health issue. Although I’m no doctor, I think he may be suffering from kleptomania. Pull up the shades and stop hiding in the basement. You need to move past being mad and pray, take deep breaths and figure out what you can do to help your husband. Let go of the embarrassment. Everybody’s got a “Oh - Lawd - I - hope - they don’t - find - out” sweater, hanging in the closet. Some sweaters are larger than others, mind you; but turn the large magnifying mirror away from your
face towards your husband. Look for loving options to address his issue. Here’s your chance to see what you’ve learned from all those “love is kind & forgiving” sermons. The truth of the matter is, this ain’t about you! Listen to your husband. Notice I didn’t suggest that you do the talking. Sit with him and allow him to express what’s going on inside and how it makes him feel. Obviously, he should make an appointment to see a therapist and apologize to the pastor, maybe even the congregation of your church. That’s a decision that should come from the church officials. Pick up a copy of Kleptomania: The Compulsion to Steal – What Can Be Done? by Dr. Marcus J. Goldman. Your husband, for his sake, needs to address the root of this compulsion, and it’s a responsibility he has to own. Be supportive and stop worrying so much about what’s going on outside your house. You have no control over that. Your husband should be your first priority, just as it would be if he were your child. Uh huh, you know what I’m saying. Don’t give up on him, he needs you now more than ever.
Alma
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Jarvis Christian College Spring Registration scheduled
Black Mingle & Jingle Dallas Black Dance Theatre brings you a holiday party like no other, Black on Black – a complete dance and holiday experience guaranteed to bring good tidings and cheer on Friday and Saturday December 9 and 10. It all takes place in the creative space of DBDT’s studios, 2700 Ann Williams Way in the Dallas Arts District. Enjoy the artistry, creative talents and innovative works choreographed by DBDT and DBDT: Encore!. 6:30 pm Mingle at the reception with complimentary light bites &
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Hawkins, TX—Register now for courses at Jarvis Christian College for the 2017 Spring Semester! Early registration began Nov. 7 and will continue through Jan. 4. Regular registration is slated for Jan. 5-6 for new and returning students. Hurry -classes are filling up quickly. All interested students are encouraged to register early and beat the crowd. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Classes start Mon, Jan. 9. As an incentive for
students to enroll at Jarvis and remain on track to graduate within four years, we are offering an Academic Pathways Scholarship (APS) or rebate of $500 per semester, in the amount of $4,000 over a four-year period for first-time freshmen and returning students. Transfer students will also be eligible for a rebate of $500 per semester, amounting to $2,000 over a two-year period. This recently Board-approved incentive will reduce the student’s overall indebtedness, completion time and the total cost of education. Jarvis is truly the place to be. For more information about registration and the rebate, please contact the Admissions Office at 903730-4890, ext. 2202.
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HBCU Homecoming... more than a football game!
Alabama State vs. Miles
@ Montgomery, AL ASU Stadium 3:00pm CT 93rd Turkey Day Classic / Internet Webcast -
The HBCU Homecoming events go beyond the football game and halftime show. For the uninitiated, you can expect some of the livest activities for students and alumni from step shows to talent shows, pep rallies to parades, concerts to comedy shows. Traditional events include the Homecoming coronation and Fall convocation. There is something for everyone.
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10/1/16 West Virginia State vs. Virginia-Wise @ Institute, WV 1:30pm VIRGINIA-WISE 39 WVS 37 10/8/16 Alabama A&M vs. Alcorn State @Huntsville, AL Lewis Crews Stadium 2:00pm ALCORN 42 ALABAMA A&M 19 Cheyney vs. Lock Haven @ Cheyney, PA 1:00pm ET LOCK HAVEN 51 CHEYNEY 12
Chowan vs.Bowie State @ Murfreesboro, NC 3:00pm ET BOWIE STATE 21 CHOWAN 14 Lane vs. Benedict @ Jackson, TN Lane Field 2:00pm CT LANE 19 BENEDICT 18 Lincoln (MO) vs. Saint Joseph’s @ Jefferson City, MO 2:00pm SAINT JOSEPH’s 27 LINCOLN 17 Livingstone vs. Saint Augustine’s @ Salisbury, NC 1:00pm
SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 38 LIVINGSTONE 27 2 OT Miles vs. Central State @Fairfield, AL 1:00pm CT MILES 36 CENTRAL STATE 0 Prairie View A&M vs.Alabama State @ Prairie View, TX Blackshear Stadium 2:00pm CT PRAIRIE VIEW A&M 24 ALABAMA STATE 17 OT
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NOVEMBER 25, 2016 Virginia Union vs. Lincoln(PA)@ Richmond, VA 1:00pm ET VIRGINIA UNION 39 LINCOLN 6 10/15/16 Alcorn State vs.Texas Southern @ Lorman, MS ALCORN 23 TEXAS LORMAN 20 Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs.Alabama A&M @Pine Bluff, AR ALABAM 40 UAPB 7 Bowie State vs. Virginia State @ Bowie, MD BOWIE 38 VIRGINIA 37 Central State vs. Lane @ Wilberforce, OH McPherson CENTRAL STATE 27 LANE 10 Clark Atlanta vs. Benedict @ Atlanta, GA CAU CLARK 24 BENEDICT 14 Delaware State vs. Florida A&M @ Dover, DE 2:00pm ET FAMU 41 DELAWARE 27 Edward Waters vs. University of Faith @ Jacksonville, Fl EDWARD WATERS 45 FAITH 6 Hampton vs. Morgan State @ Hampton, VA 2:00pm ET HAMPTON 21 MORGAN 12 Kentucky State vs.Miles @ Frankfort, KY Alumni Stadium KENTUCKY 28 MILES 24 Langston vs. Bacone @ Langston, OK W.E. Anderson BACONE 33 LANGSTON 32 Lincoln (PA) vs. Elizabeth City State @ Lincoln University, PA ELIZABETH CITY 28 LINCOLN
10 NC Central vs. Savannah State @ Durham, NC NORTH CAROLIINA 33 SAVANNAH 3 Tennessee State vs. Eastern Kentucky @ Nashville, TN TENNESSEE 35 EASTERN KENTUCKY 28 Winston-Salem State vs. Saint Augustine’s WINSTON SALEM 45 ST. AUGUSTINE 10 10/22/16 Albany State vs.Clark Atlanta @ Albany, GA ASU Coliseum ALBANY 17 CLARK 7 Benedict vs. Morehouse @Columbia, SC 2:00pm ET BENEDICT 13 MOREHOUSE 10 Florida A&M vs. Hampton @ Tallahassee, FL Bragg Mem FANU 31 HAMPTON 14 Fort Valley State vs.Central State @ Fort Valley, GA Wildcat FORT VALLEY 30 CENTRAL STATE 28 Howard vs. NC A&T @ Washington, DC 1:00pm ET NORTH CAROLINA 34 HOWARD 7 Miss Valley State vs. Grambling State @ Itta Bena, Miss. GRAMBLING 59 MISSISSIPPI 10 Morgan State v. NC Central @ Baltimore, MD Hughes NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL 21 MORGAN 17
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Saint Augustine’s vs. Fayetteville State @ Raleigh, NC FAYETTEVILLE 39 ST. AUGUSTINE’S 16 SC State vs. Delaware State @ Orangeburg, SC Oliver SOUTH CAROLINA 30 DELAWARE 3 Southern vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff @ Baton Rouge, LA SOUTHERN 49 UAPB 17 Texas College vs. Wayland Baptist @ Tyler, TX Rose Stadium WAYLAND 41 TEXAS COLLEGE 14 Texas Southern vs. Jackson State @ Houston, TX BBVA JACKSON STATE 21 TSU 13 Tuskegee vs. Kentucky State @ Tuskegee, AL Cleve L. TUSKEGEE 36 KENTUCKY 7 Virginia State vs. Lincoln (PA) @ Ettrick, VA Rogers Stadium VIRGINIA STATE 69 LINCOLN 7 10/29/16 Bethune-Cookman vs. Delaware State @ Daytona Beach, BCU 41 Delaware State 10 Elizabeth City State vs. Virginia Union @ Elizabeth City, N.C. ECS 24 VU 21 Fayetteville State vs. Livingstone @ Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville 43 LVI 28 Grambling State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff @ Grambling, LA GRAMBLING 70 UAPB 0
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Johnson C. Smith vs. Saint Augustine’s @ Charlotte, N.C. JOHNSON C SMITH 34 ST. AUGUSTINE 8 Morehouse vs. Ft Valley State @ Atlanta, GA 2:00pm ET FT. VALLEY 24 MOREHOUSE 16 NC A&T vs. Florida A&M @ Greensboro, NC Aggie Stadium NORTH CAROLINA A&T 42 FAMU 17 Norfolk State vs. Morgan State @ Norfolk, VA NORFOLK 27 MOREHOUSE 14 Savannah State vs. Howard @ Savannah, GA Theodore SAVANNAH STATE 31 HOWARD 27 Shaw vs. Winston-Salem State @ Durham, NC Durham WSSU 30 SHAW 23 11/24/16 Alabama State vs. Miles @ Montgomery, AL ASU Stadium 3:00pm CT 93rd Turkey Day Classic / ALABAMA STATE 53 MILES 20
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