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ISSUE I - NO 3 9/30/2011

Mr. President -- it’s time for some serious talk the journalists before taking questions.

The exchange between myself and then-Sen. Obama went like this: President Barack Obama at NABJ Convention in 2007

On two occasions, I have had the opportunity to talk to Mr. Barack Obama.

Once, when he was a Senator, during a phone interview with a group of journalists and then later at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Las Vegas, I was able to pose, what I believed to be relevant questions.

On the conference call, we talked about the death penalty and the ever-increasing number of wrongfully convicted gaining their release from prison.

In Vegas, both Mr. Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton addressed

CS: In an unprecedented move, you reached out to the Black Press. I would like for you to explain why you did and, if elected, will the Black Press receive the same consideration and respect?

BO: “I reached out to the Black Press because I have experience with my hometown newspaper: the Defender, the Crusader, the Citizen.

“There are a bunch of historically African American papers in Chicago. When I was in the state legislature, would cover stories that I was working on that the mainstream press did not cover. So, if I was fighting a fight on juvenile justice issues, making sure that laws that treat juveniles who live in public

President Barack Obama with former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk.

housing as adults but juveniles who did the same crime in the suburbs as juveniles, I might not get a story in the major papers but I might get a story in the Chicago Defender.

"My attitude is that if you were covering me when nobody wanted to cover me, then you should be able to cover me when everybody wants to cover me.

That attitude and approach will continue when I'm in the White House," he concluded.

While Black journalists have had more access to the White

House than ever before, there’s room for improvement.

Joined by former Dallas Mayor and now Ambassador Ron Kirk, President Obama will be in Dallas soon and the press will be all-out for the occasion.

Recently a number of journalists were expressing their concerns because some feel that the Black Press has not received the same consideration from the Obama administration.

Ambassador Kirk has hosted meetings in Dallas and he has been very accessible.

Local activist Edna Pemberton is on the host committee and she has extended an invitation for folks to come out and show support for the president Tuesday, October 4, 11:00 a.m. at the Sheraton Dallas.

You can RSVP and make your contribution to Mr. Obama at: m y. b a r a c k o b a m a . c o m / october4dallasluncheon. CSL

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BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING, EMPOWERING, INFORMATION ensuring that I am continuing to become a better person.

After 30 years, I still remember so many firsts. I was young, full of energy and a When I arrived here, I never imagined My East Coast swagger was challenged desire to make a positive impact.

I that 30 years later, I would still be calling while attending school in Tallahassee, remember attending my first Church, Dallas “home.”

Florida and it was definitely put to the test chapter sorority meeting, job interview, I was invited to Texas by one of my in the Southwest. and FAMU alumni gathering. sorority sisters, Theresa Boston, who said One day I realized that you must make I have so many, many memories! that I would be coming to the land of your “heaven” wherever you are.

Early on I told myself that as much as I opportunity.

Interestingly Theresa has been long disliked driving, I needed to get on the I was preparing to leave the newspaper I gone, moving back to her home state of road; regardless of how far I had to travel. was working for and although my former Florida, to get married, explore other It was a challenge, indeed; but I refused to boss offered me an opportunity to come opportunities and pursue her dreams. become a hermit. and work with him in newly-elected I remained here where there have been Now 30 years later, I only hope that my President Ronald Reagan’s administration, numerous opportunities to build presence has been more of a positive force I wanted to keep giving this “journalism relationships and make a difference in the than a waste of precious time and space. thing” a try. world.

And, I thank those who have blessed me Theresa was a business major and so she There have been some very phenomenal in so many ways! had it made. It was a different story for people who I have had the pleasure of I’m trying to make that DASH stand for me, especially because I wanted to work meeting and getting to know. Every day I something! for the Black Press. wake up, I smile, just like Kirk Franklin CSL Dallas was a tough market to cross, even sings, and I feel blessed for every with solid credentials! encounter and experience.

Over the years, there have been times Have there been hard times? Of course. when I wanted to pack up my things and There have been some great times too--all go somewhere fast.

30 years of memories for Cheryl

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

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Sporting News Editor-in-Chief Garry D. Howard, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Columnist Bob Ray Sanders, Min. Robert Muhammad, NFL Great Emmitt Smith, business mogul Daymond John, noted psychologist Nai’m Akbar, publisher Danny Bakewell Sr., NBA great and business mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson, singer Charlie Wilson, journalist George E. Curry, former NAACP head and U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, rapper, author Chuck D., Coach Doug Williams, businessman Charles O’Neal, comedian David A. Arnold, rapper Kool Moe Dee, businessman Jonathan Rodgers, Sports anchor Stephen A. Smith, basketball great Michael Jordan, Rev. Zan Wesley Holmes Jr., actor Billy Dee Williams, comedian and actor Chris Rock IMessenger

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

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Singer Marvin Gaye, actor Calvin Lockhart, singers Teddy Pendergrass and Nat King Cole, comic/actor Bernie Mac, journalist Lawrence E. Young, entertainer Isaac Hayes, singer Gerald Levert, African activist and publisher Pius Njawe, attorney/media mogul Percy Sutton, Publisher extraordinaire John H. Johnson, atty. Johnnie Cochran, music great Curtis Mayfield, maestro Barry White, orator, writer and statesman Frederick Douglass, humanist Malcolm X, singer Johnnie Taylor, entertainer Lou Rawls, singer Rick James, Coach A.D. Jake Gaither, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Hon. Mickey Leland

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HOW TO RECEIVE A $100,000 COLLEGE GRANT! If someone told you there was a better way to plan for a student’s college education, would you do it? Yes, of course! But, if you ask parents of college-bound students what their plan is for navigating the college process you’ll usually hear, “We don’t have a plan.”

HOW TO SOLVE THE COLLEGE FUNDING DILEMMA!!! Funding for college comes from three basic sources – the federal government, the institution itself, and the private sector, where there are large sums of capital available for those who have access to the private sources. This is where our primary focus lies.

Also, there are two basic types of funding – gift aid (money that does not have to be repaid), and self-help aid (money that is either worked for or borrowed). Gift aid is commonly in the form of scholarships, grants, endowments, and tuition discounts. Let’s discuss money that does not have to be repaid which are called grants.

What are Grants? Grants are potentially a meaningful source of funds for many kinds of projects and groups, and applying for them can be a source of great hope and excitement. At the same time, few subjects in nonprofit management are surrounded by such dread and mystery.

Instead, grants are donations of money given to charitable (501c3) nonprofit organizations and public agencies in order to meet specific, agreed-upon goals. Grants may come from charitable foundations, corporations, service clubs, or government agencies. They take time to apply for and receive – often up to12 months between application and, if approved, delivery of the money.

Grants are most often given away by “Private Sources” and small, local foundations that care about local citizen efforts. It makes sense to see a grant as a fair deal between colleagues whose interests are similar, but whose resources are different. Private Sources, Foundations and other grant makers are organizations like your nonprofit or school. They have missions and goals just like you do. When a funder awards you a grant, they are doing so because what you plan to do with the money fits in with their own goals, initiatives, and dreams, and often with their founder's stated wishes.

WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE A GRANT CONSULTANT - Hiring a Grant Consultant, who specializes in securing the capital needed for college funding is important if you’re serious about funding your child’s education, in the least expensive way. MCS Grant Consultants, a division of MCS Consultants, will show you how you can obtain a $100,000 grant for the purpose of college funding. For most parents, sending their children to college is one of the five (5) largest expenditures they will ever face in their lives. MCS gives families of all income levels and opportunity to raise the capital to finance their child’s education.

MCS Consultants offers a unique opportunity to parents wanting access to our special Private funding sources. Our Private funding partner’s specialty is raising large sums of money for the purpose of offering grants for college funding and for churches and small businesses who don’t qualify for conventional bank financing.

HOW TO QUALIFY FOR A $100,000 GRANT --The great thing about grants is that you don’t have to pay back the money you received. However, there are administrative costs associated with receiving a grant. Countless hours are spent contacting our capital affiliates and private sources in to obtain a grant. Our grant facilitators also have families and must be compensated for their work.

In order to provide the service of obtaining a $100,000 grant, MCS will only accept up to 100 applicants per calendar quarter. By restricting the amount of applications to 100, this allows our grant facilitators too spend the appropriate time necessary in obtaining the grant.

In order to successfully obtain a $100,000 grant, there is a one-time required payment of $4,000. The time involved for obtaining a $100,000 grant in most cases is six (6) months. In rare occasions the time-frame will be extended to an additional six (6) months. However, if the $100,000 grant is not obtained within 12 months from the date stated in the Memorandum of Understanding, the $4,000 will be immediately returned, in addition to a non-performance fee of 12% interest.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED -- Although this program was designed to assist parents who are not wealthy, and who desperately need help in getting their children through college, there are no strings attached to the $100,000 grant. In other words, if a situation arises where the potential college student for whatever reason decides not to attend college, the $100,000 will still be awarded to the parent(s).

There have been instances in the past where the student decided to pursue a career in the armed forces, or another career objective.

Regardless, the parents or the grant sponsor is still entitled to the $100,000. This is stated in the Memorandum of Understanding. The $100,000 can be used to supplement retirement or for any another purpose the client chooses. There is no other college funding consultant company is the U.S. that has the ability to raise the amount of capital we can raise in a short amount of time. Our Private partners are exactly that “Private.” And their method of raising large sums of capital is proprietary in nature. $ PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE $ MCS makes this guarantee. At the end of the contract period, if MCS Grant Consultants has failed to provide a grant worth $100,000 in cash, MCS will refund 100% of the consultation fee, in addition to another 12% added to the paid fee. You have absolutely nothing to lose and $100,000 to gain by hiring MCS. We work with families that want to protect their assets and secure as much of their money for their senior years.

Get started on securing a $100,000 grant for your child or grandchild’s college education, by CALLING 972 572 0088 to receive an application.

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10/30 A Family Affair featuring David Mann, star of "Meet the Browns" & many Tyler Perry Productions 1-6:30p carnival and competitions 7-11 concert

Prairie View University 17th Annual FAMU’s Athletic Scholarship Gala, 6:30 Homecoming p.m. Marriott City Center Hotel and celebration Jazz Series 2011 featuring Jeff Lorber of BADST’s with Warren Hill, 7 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. Temeric 44’s Bishop Arts Theater Center 30th anniversary in Tallahassee 11/12/11 - Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, with Keith Sweat and Ginuwine 10/1 10/08 - BB King, Delbert McClinton, Leon 12/1 A Classic Week Concert featuring Russell, Monte Montgomery at Verizon KEM with Chrisette Michele and El DFW/ABJ 10/10 Dallas!Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists DeBarge, 8p.m. Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie 5th annual Eddye O’Neal Memorial Delta Golf Grambling State Alumni High Tournament at Cedar Anniversary School Battle of the Bands & Crest Golf Course.

Cheerleading Competition, Scholarship 9a.m. Lancaster's Humphrey Gala Stadium; Pre-Game Concert with HALL OF STATE 10/14 Miguel

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Paul Quinn College Alumni featuring Association is having their 20th CNN’s Annual Alumni Hassell Tanksley Scholarship and Awards Banquet SOLEDAD Friday, October 14, 2011, 7:00P.M. at O’BRIEN 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Dallas Convention Paul Quinn College, Isabell and Comer Center. For more information on all Cottrell Student Center Grand Lounge.

Classic Week events, Donation: $30.00 All Proceeds benefit Paul Quinn College Scholarships for visit www.alwe.com.

Students. For more information or DFW/ABJ's 30th Anniversary tickets, you may contact Alum Ruby State Fair Classic Scholarship Gala on Thursday, Baker at rubyhbaker@aol.com Grambling State v December 1, featuring CNN's Soledad Prairie View A&M O'Brien. Emcees for the event are 10/15 University at the Charles O'Neal and Lynne Haze.

Cotton Bowl. Halftime show features Honorees are Bob Ray Sanders and Network of V.I.C. doing the Wobble.

Clarice Tinsley.

Hispanic Log on to www.dfwabj.org for tickets.

Communicators 10/2 Send your calendar items to DFW info@cherylsmithonline.com 30th Anniversary 3 p.m. until 9 Celebration at p.m.

CityPlace Center at 3509 Gilbert 7pm with Pulitzer Road, Grand Prize winner Ruben Prairie, TX Vives as the speaker.

972-998-4322 - 214-803-3920 Free with potluck dish or drinks.Without 10/22 potluck dish/drinks - $10 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 10/3 - 7 North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter in partnership with the North Dallas Suburban Foundation for Life 12th annual First Lady Conference at Development and Community the Fairmont Hotel, guest speakers: Involvement, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonMary Alessi, Sheila Bailey, Suzette profit organization, will host its annual Caldwell and Stephanie Carter. charitable benefit “Wingtip & Stiletto www.loisevans.org Soiree…A Delta Affair” at the InterContinental Dallas Hotel, 15201 10/6 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX in the Malachite Grand Ballroom at 7 PM. Hosted by the Omicron Mu Omega 10/22/11 Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha So You Think You Sorority, Inc., “1st Can Dance Thursday Karaoke, at Verizon Center at Harwood 609 Restaurant and Jazz Club,” is one of many programs that the public service organization has to 10/29 raise funds to benefit the chapter’s programs. $100 An Evening of Prize!

S p o k e n Wo r d 3 p.m. State Fair Chevrolet Stage; Louisiana-Texas Classic Block Party with performance by VIC

2010/11 Asante Award Honorees: Bob Ray Sanders and Clarice Tinsley

Emcees: Charles O’Neal and Lynne Haze

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NABJ!Journalist of the Year Honorary Member " Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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11am The Yundrae Show 3pm The Watchfuleye with FHjr 4pm DFWspotlight 5pm The Jazz Lounge 9pm RnB and NeoSoul Music Mix Tuesday 7am Gospel Grooves 9-11am Cheryl Smith Live!

11am The Yundrae Show 1pm The Mid-day X-Change 6pm Chat it Up (Teen Talk) 7-9pm Claudia D. Fowler The Queen of Community Conversation 9pm RnB and NeoSoul Music Mix Wednesday 7am Gospel Grooves 9-11am Cheryl Smith Live!

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

11am The Yundrae Show 4pm Urban Crusade with Gordon Jackson 8pm The P5 Health, Wealth & Networking Show 9pm RnB and NeoSoul Music Mix Friday 7am Gospel Grooves 8am Dallas Dialogue w/John Yourse 9-11am Cheryl Smith Live!

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

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Black women demand respect for their vote "The village is burning," women play in the election and exclaimed Susan L. Taylor unveil the policy priorities for speaking to over 200 diverse women of the Black Diaspora women attending the "Power going forward. d. of the Sister Vote Forum," "Black women are potentially that focused on leveraging the the single most powerful voting Black female vote hosted by block in the upcoming The National Coalition on election," said Melanie L. Black Civic Participation's Campbell, president and CEO Black Women's Roundtable of the The National Coalition and the Congressional Black and convener of Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Women's Roundtable. "Pew in Washington, DC Research Center reported that "We have everything we among all racial, ethnic and Susan L. Taylor of Cares Mentoring need at our fingertips to do gender groups, Black women (standing) urges women to demand what God is calling us to do, had the highest voter turnout respect during the Black Women's Roundtable/CBCF "Power of the and that is stand together on rate in the 2008 presidential Vote Forum" in DC as Melanie purpose, with purpose, and L.Sister election. Also, Black women Campbell, BWR convener, pulls up demand respect and justice for voting statistics. have a strong influence on their our children, our men, for our children, parents and Black people," continued Taylor, founder of men. We are determined to leverage our Cares Mentoring and editor-in-chief collective political power in 2012 and emeritus of Essence Magazine. The forum beyond." brought together women leaders - from Dr. Julianne Malveaux, president of grassroots organizers to college presidents Bennett College for Women and renowned - to highlight the critical role Black economist, said, "When you look at the

data of those who have not been counted, you're talking 16% unemployment for everyone, 29% for African American's, and 32 % for African American men.

These are depression level unemployment rates," Dr. Malveaux said. "The President's jobs plan is a step in the right direction and he should be applauded for that. But it's not enough."

AFL-CIO executive vice president, Arlene Holt-Baker, called for the women to mobilize to stop the attacks on union members by people who are determined to roll-back the progress made by unions.

Tonya Clay House, director of public policy for Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, displayed their compelling "Map of Shame," an interactive map that illustrates states that are enacting suppressive legislation (like restrictive voter ID laws) that will disenfranchise many voters including minorities, low-income persons, senior citizens, voters with disabilities and students.

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Take a loved one to the doctor, please!

Sybil Wilkes, co-host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, and OLD SCHOOL 94.5 will broadcast live from the MLK Family Clinic on Friday, September 30 to culminate To m J o y n e r ’s n a t i o n a l community health initiative.

The Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day campaign will feature a FREE health fair with several interactive activities for TJMS listeners.

Wilkes has served as a national ambassador for the Susan G. Komen Circle of Promise campaign, which is a platform to raise breast cancer

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awareness by advocating Jeremy Erwin met Cheryl Smith when he preventive measures targeted became a participant in the Dallas-Fort Worth at African American women.

Association of Black Communicators (now The Komen on the Go Little Pink mobile unit will be on Journalists) Urban Journalism Workshop as a site to equip attendees with high school student. vital tips and information.

He stopped by Cheryl Smith Live! to talk about Dallas Mavericks Assistant a program he has partnered with veteran actress Coach Darrell Armstrong will make an appearance. Coach Irma P. Hall, to produce in Dallas.

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Book Signing/Discussion with Dr. Ray Winbush Author/Activist/Scholar/Director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University Friday, September 30, 2011 7p.m.

Pan African Connection and Resource Center

Which one of the Men of Swagger said, "I like my boys to be agile, mobile, and hostile."

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CSL! SPOTLIGHT Levatta Levels I have known Levatta Dean Levels for quite some time, because we are members of the same sorority. Recently I realized how brilliantly dynamic this young lady is.

Currently she is the acting Superintendent for the Desoto ISD and if I have anything to say about it, “acting” would be removed from her title and she could continue about the business of educating nearly 10,000 students that attend DeSoto schools.

A Dallas-native, Superintendent Levels is a graduate of Skyline High School and she received her bachelors degree in criminal justice and masters degree in education from the University of North Texas.

Her educational career began with Dallas ISD at J.W. Ray Elementary School. She also previously served eight years in Cedar Hill ISD as assistant principal at Cedar Hill High School and principal of Waterford Oaks Elementary School.

The former security associate at Texas Instruments and Arrest and Review Specialist with the Dallas Police Department also worked as a specialist for the Alternative Certification Program for Dallas ISD. Since moving to the DeSoto ISD she has served as the director of special programs and assistant superintendent for student support services.

This woman is phenomenal. She is family-oriented and very proud of her husband, Lofton, and two children, daughter Leah and son Lofton Levels III. During a recent interview, she talked about the love she has for her family and how her family members, especially her children, are very protective of their mother.

Her eyes light up as she talks about her family, and that family includes the students, teachers and staff at the schools throughout the District. She wants the best for her students, but she also wants to ensure that teachers are supported and have an opportunity to excel. She’s been successful at schools in the past and the same is expected in the future.

A spiritual woman, she is an active member of Friendship-West Baptist Church.

While attending UNT, Ms. Levels was initiated into the Zeta Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and for almost 30 years she has honored her pledge to a lifetime of community service.

A member of the National Council of N e g r o Wo m e n , L e a d e r s h i p Southwest, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas, and the DeSoto Youth Initiative, Ms. Levels’ civic and community involvement also includes participation in Texas Principal Excellence ProgramProfessional Coach/Mentor; Texas Association of School Administrators; Best Southwest Partnership; Metropolitan Association of Counselor Directors and Educators; Parent Teacher Association; Zeta Eta Alumnae Association; University of North Texas Criminal Justice Advisory Council; UNT Exes Board; UNT Trailblazers; City of DeSoto Youth Initiative; Texas Counseling Association; DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Gala Auction Committee; DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Head Turning Hats Committee; and Texas Association of Black School Educators.

I am citing Ms. Levels’ academic credentials, along with her community involvement to illustrate why she is an ideal person to lead the district during these turbulent times.

Ms. Levels is passionate about educating our youth and her commitment to educational excellence is heartwarming, encouraging and contagious.

What is especially impressive, along with her many attributes, is knowing that under her coordination district wide attendance improved while discipline incidents decreased.

Ms. Levels cares about our future and she is an advocate for a quality education. DeSoto ISD needs a c o m m i t t e d e d u c a t o r, w h o understands our children and the educational system. The District needs someone with an impeccable work ethic, a good heart, experience and the credentials.

DeSoto ISD needs Levatta Levels at the helm, permanently. No need to act foolish!

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