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ISSUE 30

KING of the Omega

LAMPLIGHTERS ROYLE KING, JR.

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eligible for the same type of help as someone facing homelessness for a different reason.

I sit on the House Urban Affairs Committee, and we discussed issues related to homelessness and rising housing costs last week. My bill is an important part of the larger effort we should make in the Texas Legislature this year to combat the causes and reallife effects of homelessness.

Rep. Johnson and other members of the Texas House Urban Affairs Committee discussed issues related to homelessness last week.

Fighting Corruption Friday was a very busy day at the Texas Capitol Leveling the Playing Field for Minority-Owned and because it was the last day to file bills for this year's Community Publications legislative session; I filed three bills on Friday that I Yet another bill I filed on Friday, House Bill 4210, believe will be good for our community and the entire will ensure that government notices are published in state. newspapers that largely serve minority communities.

House Bill 4370 aims to eradicate public corruption The bill removes a requirement that government in the awarding of affordable housing tax credits. notices can only be published Several elected officials in newspapers designated as -- both state and local second-class postal matter. This -- over the years have requirement in current law prevents been convicted of selling governments from publishing their the influence they have notices in smaller, minority-owned over this process. House and community newspapers that do Bill 4370 would remove not have the resources to main-tain all elected officials from a second-class postal designation. the scoring process when Minority-owned and community developers seek these tax newspapers of-ten reach Texas credits. residents who do not engage with I have pushed for ethics larger media outlets. reforms throughout my I believe the readers of these time in the Legislature and publications should also see the notices I look forward to working that are intended to connect the public with with members of both important government information. parties to pass House BIll Doctors from the Dallas County Medical 4370.

Society visit with Rep. Eric Johnson.

School Suspension Bill Advances Rep. Johnson filed The House Public Education House Bill 4370 Friday at Committee ap-proved one of my highest-priority bills: the Texas Capitol in Austin.

House Bill 65. It would require public school districts to report data on out-of-school suspensions, so that Preventing Homelessness House Bill 4394, another bill that I filed on Friday, the public can have more information about how aims to help those who are at risk of becoming schools are handling student behavioral issues, and homeless due to gentrification. The bill would assert so policymakers can better address the root causes that Texans who lose their homes due to economic of suspensions and any disparate impacts.

This legislation builds on a law I passed two years development in their neighborhoods are eligible for ago to prohibit suspensions in pre-kindergarten state funds intended to assist with homelessness through second grade. With both of these bills, prevention. Currently, the state distributes these I'm trying to make sure our young people -- and dollars to cities, which then use them to help particularly our young boys of color and disabled residents avoid becoming homeless. But there is youth -are on a path to graduation and not prison. ambiguity in the current law over whether someone House Bill 65 will now go to the House Calendars qualifies for that assistance if their homelessness is Committee, which schedules bills for debate by the due to gentrification. full Texas House.

I am very excited to see the bill Homelessness is a serious concern in Dallas move so early in the legislative session! and other cities, and it can be caused by a myriad of factors.

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INSIDE

COMMENTARY

LIFESTYLE

ENTERTAINMENT

Marsha Jackson is a former co-worker in both the corporate and in civil rights settings.

However, the mounting environmental risks and swelling disrespect that she has been shown must be addressed.

SHUCKEY DUCKEY is our King of Comedy and he continues to grow and give in his community.

Our movie critic, Hollywood Hernandez, is always on the scene and this week we go to the movies with him to see Captain Marvel,.

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NABJ’s Call for Diversity at CNN Grows Color of Change, a national online force driven by more than 1.4 million members, is joining the National Association of Black Journalists’ (NABJ) call for a civil rights audit at CNN and more black representation among its news leadership.

“When there’s more of us in the room fighting for our stories to be told, and raising awareness about the issues impacting our communities, we have an even better chance of creating change and ending the practices that unfairly hold us back,” said Color of Change in a statement released on Twitter.

“We support @NABJ as they call for a civil rights audit, and put pressure on @CNN President Jeff Zucker to make diversity and inclusion improvements at the network.”

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., with more than 120,000 members, has also joined the fight. In a statement the organization said it “shares the concern of the National Association of Black Journalists about the lack of black representation within the ranks of CNN’s executive news managers and direct reports to CNN President Jeff Zucker. As an organization specifically concerned with the issues affecting the African-American community, we lend our voices to those who would encourage constructive dia-logue regarding creating an inclusive workplace at CNN.” One of America’s foremost civil rights, religious and political figures the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., also made March 15, 2019

NABJ President Sarah Glover

comments on the issue on Twitter, stating, “@CNN Pres Zucker refused to meet w/a 4-person @NABJ delegation. There are no Af-Am direct reports. There are no Af-Am Exec Prods @CNN. There are no VPs on the news side. There are no Af-Am Sr VPs on the news side of @CNN. Do not crush the darkness.

Fight back with shifting eyes.”

Also lending its voice on Twitter is the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), which is the trade association of more than 200 African-American-owned community newspapers from around the United States.

NNPA President Dr. Ben Chavis tweeted: “NNPA supports the NABJ and NAACP #DiversityAndInclusion @CNN #EndRacism #MediaExclusion #RacialDiscrimination.”

NNPA’s Chairman and Chicago Crusader Publisher Dorothy Leavell, provided the following statement: “The National Newspaper Publishers

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Association is in full support of equal and fair treatment of blacks in the media and stands solidly behind NABJ’s efforts to diversify CNN.” Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) also has spoken out on NABJ’s efforts. “The people of this country depend on our news organizations to deliver unbiased & fair reporting,” she said on Twitter to her nearly 60,000 followers.

“That is impossible without equal representation. I stand behind @ NABJ’s investigation into the lack of diversity within CNN’s leadership. #MediaDiversity.”

News organizations from around the world have reported on NABJ’s call for more diversity in CNN’s executive leadership. Thousands of social media users, including actress and comedian Marsha Warfield, economist and social commentator Dr. Julianne Malveaux, and spiritual leader and activist Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, have engaged in dialogue around NABJ’s call for CNN to prioritize diversity and inclusion.

In an NAACP statement released March 6 in support of NABJ, the organization underscored NABJ’s concerns: “CNN’s lack of black representation in leadership roles is troubling and another example of the media industry’s reluctance to address an issue that continues to plague newsrooms across the country.”

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MY TRUTH

by Cheryl Smith, Publisher

Celebrating Women

Sometimes for whatever reason, folks come into our lives and have an impact. Some folks we are glad to see coming and then others we’re glad to see them leaving. Still others come into our lives and before long we forget they existed.

Life is strange because you meet folks and feel you have met your soul mate.

Many of those relationships don’t last.

It’s a wonderful thing when you meet someone who brightens your life, warms your spirit and makes you feel good.

Which brings me to my truth.

I think the first time I interviewed the Hon. Eddie Bernice Johnson, it was in 1990. She was in her car and it was a phone interview about something related to the office she held at time, Texas State Senator.

We talked at length and I remember my tape recorder failed me. I don’t recall the topic but I do remember that she was very accommodating and responsive.

Over the years we had very little interaction and then one day something ama-zing happened.

We clicked. The stars aligned.

I already knew she was an elect-ed official, the first nurse to serve in the Texas House and

live at the two Dallas locations.

Even when I am out of town, I return back to Dallas for those special days so I can interact with the valiant men and women who served our country.

During the first event, I realized just how deeply the Congresswoman cares for veterans and is committed to addressing their issues, of which there are many.

I remember learning more about the needs of those incarcerated as told by Joyce Ann Brown; who spent nine years, five months and 24 days in prison for a crime she did not commit.

Before meeting Ms. Brown over 30 years ago I thought everyone behind bars actually committed

I’ve also seen her in action in Washington D.C. She’s not sitting on her hands and anyone who tells you that is showing how misinformed they are. One day in D.C. with her and I was practically running to the airport! She visits with constituents, attends meetings and receptions, votes, interacts with other leaders and meets with staff, all day long!

I slipped away for lunch, and a break. I was tired! But she kept on going, serving and leading!

One time I introduced her on a program. As she approached the lectern, I greeted her and she paused and held on to me.

Then she asked how my mom was doing, and equally important, how was I doing. She knew I had become a caregiver and for her to take a moment, speaks to her heart.

And while some say there should be term limits for those serving in elective office, there’s

I see the good and the greatness in the Hon. Eddie Bernice Johnson Senate, and also U.S. Congress. She advocates for veterans and a number of other causes and issues, like science and technology; or others we rarely hear about, like Lupus, foreign affairs, or leading the only veto override during President Bush’s terms.

A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Congresswoman Johnson has strong family ties and feelings of loyalty to those she trusts and respects. And she’s very knowledgeable and focused.

Let me tell you. She brings joy into my heart. I look forward to seeing her, even if just to share a moment or two.

Some of those special moments have been spent at Heroes House where we join businessman Gary Hasty as we feed and visit with veterans who myimessenger.com

a crime. Not! The incarcerated are human too. We shouldn’t forget that.

With veterans I’ve always held them in high esteem, sometimes feeling sorry for them for having to go to foreign countries fighting for the rights of others when they couldn’t share equal rights upon returning home.

Through Cong. Johnson, Mr. Hasty and my nephew Andre Smith, as well as those at Heroes House; I’ve learned so much about the lives of men and women who serve in the military.

We haven’t done all we can and we need to do a whole lot more for them.

Cong. Johnson does so much, on so many levels. It’s interesting that folks criticize but don’t do their homework. I’ve watched her with the veterans.

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something to be said about seniority, especially on the national level when you consider the tenure of most committee chairs. The longer you serve, the more you’ll see how seniority is celebrated and respected.

It is often said those closest to you are the last to see the greatness in you. I saw firsthand the respect paid to her as she moves from meeting to meeting interacting with the top leaders of this nation.

We should all do a better job of seeing the good in one another while we can show appreciation.

I see the good and the greatness in the Hon. Eddie Bernice Johnson and I appreciate her so much.

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COMMENTARY

by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Government for the people During the most recent congressional election I joined my colleagues in the House of Representatives in making a promise to voters that our political agenda would have as a priority making government more responsive to the will of the people, and that we would work to restore voting rights.

A major step in making good on those promises was made recently when legislation that I co-sponsored was passed in the House of Representatives. Called ‘For the People Act’, the measure would make Election Day a holiday for federal employees, giving them amble opportunity to vote.

Additionally, the legislation would expand voting rights for American citizens, usher in campaign finance reform and expand ethics laws. Every single Democratic member in the House of Representatives voted for the measure, while every Republican voted against it.

Americans are owed a transparent government and should know how candidates that propose to govern them handle their own finances. The measure would require the president and the

vice president to make public ten years of their federal income tax filings. In fact, every candidate for the White House would have to do the same.

Unfortunately, special interest groups have excessive influence in our government. The measure addresses this by requiring that certain political action committees and non-profits that contribute to candidates reveal the names of donors that contribute more than $10,000.00.

The legislation focuses on government reforms we badly need in our election system. It modernizes our voter registration methods and prohibits state governments from purging their voting rolls. It ends the practice of gerrymandering by establishing bi-partisan commissions that will decide the boundaries of congressional districts.

I believe that Republican members of the House that voted against the legislation acted against the will of the American people who in poll after poll say that they want more transparency in government, and want free and fair elections. Or democracy should be guided and driven by the American people. It should not be controlled by a few who are able to put millions of dollars into the

election process without anyone knowing who they are, and what they stand for.

The Senate majority leader has indicated that he opposed the reforms in the House legislation and would not bring it to the floor of the Senate.

That he does at his own peril, and that of his party.

The last national election that resulted in a democratic majority in the House of Representatives demonstrated that people want change. It also showed that they were allied with the legislative reforms that the Democratic Party recommended, especially those outlined in the legislation that we passed. *Congresswoman Johnson represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. She also chairs the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

C.A.W. Clark Legal Clinic & The Northwestern District Women Auxiliary Brunch Annual C.A.W. Clark Legal Clinic & The Northwestern District Women Auxiliary Brunch (Free Legal Advice from Local Attorneys will be provided during the brunch) Judge Dominique Collins, Moderator Living Wills—Medical Power Attorney—Expunctions—Disclosures Estate Planning - Notary - Interacting with Law Enforcement—Criminal Actions—Small Claim Court Issues When: Saturday, March 16, 2019 Where: T M Chamber’s Wing Good Street Baptist Church: 3110 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, Texas 75216 214-375-4266 (office) Time: 10:00 a.m. -12 Noon Dr. Barbara Steele, C.A.W. Clark Legal Clinic Founder/Director

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WHO’S WHO in Black Dallas

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COMMENTARY

by Chelle Luper Wilson

WORDZ OF WILSON

Self Made

The recent release of the Forbes Billionaires List, particularly the naming of Kylie Jenner as the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, was not without controversy.

Considering her family’s sizable fortune, professional contacts, and 24/7 access to the public through the Kardashian/Jenner/West presence in the press and on social media; debate ensued on whether or not she is “selfmade.”

Forbes stands by the description, noting their definition of “self-made” is someone who built a company or established a fortune on their own, rather than inheriting some or all of it.

Of the 2,153 billionaires listed in the article, 13 are Black, and of those only three are women. It’s apparently not easy for some to make it.

Madam C. J. Walker famously stated, “I got my start by giving myself a start,” proudly referring to herself as America’s first female Black millionaire.

But she was not, her former mentor was.

Annie Turnbo Malone, a self-taught chemist developed the first nationallyknown brand of hair-care products and established Poro College, the first educational institution in America dedicated to the study and teaching of Black cosmetology.

In 1923, the Philadelphia Tribune reported that Malone paid the highest income tax of any African American in the country. Malone chose to live myimessenger.com

conservatively, giving away much of her fortune.

The St. Louis Colored YWCA and Colored Orphan’s Home were built with her financial contributions.

For years, Malone personally financed the education of two full-time students in every HBCU in the country.

Malone’s businesses employed hundreds, some say thousands, which undoubtedly improved African American communities.

As historians are unearthing more stories about the first Black millionaires, it is increasingly evident that Malone’s commitment to the community was not unique.

They had very good lives with beautiful houses and all sorts of luxuries, but even their vast wealth could not shield them from the harsh reality of being Black in America—so they did something about it. Their tradition of building economic wealth not just for self but community is still present today.

This week, Jay-Z (who Forbes lists as the 6th wealthiest entertainer) used the philanthropic division of his entertainment company to help secure dismissal of the case against Jabari Talbot, the 11-year-old Florida boy who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Last month, Jay-Z hired the attorney to help with 21 Savage’s immigration case. He and Meek Mill launched a criminal justice reform organization targeting parole and probation policies.

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Biggie said “mo’ money, mo’ problems,” but based on these and so many more examples, mo’ money could solve mo’ problems.

What could our neighborhoods look like with more investment by those who have a connection to and care for the community?

What could our schools look like with more resources and attention?

What would it mean for our health if more funds were available for research into chronic conditions that disproportionately affect us?

What would the home ownership rate for African Americans look like with more Black-owned banks in the community?

What changes could be made to judicial systems if we had effective lobbyists and legislators advocating for the dismantling of structural racial bias?

What could happen to African American unemployment if there were more thriving Black owned businesses?

What would America and the world, for that matter, look like with more Black wealth?

There’s only one way to find out, so support or start a Black business today and let’s plan to add more to Forbes “self-made” list in 2020.

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COMMENTARY

by Vincent Hall

QUIT PLAYIN

Not in Her Backyard!

NOTE: Honoring this paper’s and my own commitment to full transparency requires a simple disclosure. Marsha Jackson is a former co-worker in both the corporate and in civil rights settings. However, the mounting environmental risks and swelling disrespect that she has been shown must be addressed. Below is a letter that Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price has conveyed to the appropriate State, County and City representatives with purview on the issues that Ms. Jackson is facing.

Mr. Toby Baker

Executive Director - TCEQ

Although I am an ardent defender of jurisdictional protocol, I have watched the dilemma at 9725 State Highway 310 deteriorate to the level that compels me to call on each of you to take immediate action. The potential environmental crisis, not to mention the looming fire and safety hazards posed by a mountain of roofing material cannot be allowed to continue.

Let me commence this complaint by admitting that as I drove by the roofing recycling plant last week, I fell prey to a “déjà vu” moment.

Those of us who are charged to protect Southwest Dallas County have seen this movie before, and it hasn’t been long ago. It did not end well then, and this cascading catastrophe won’t either.

The fires that engulfed and simmered at the Vista Tire Disposal & Recycling plant on Fulghum Road in Hutchins were eventually abated, but the ancillary issues remain. And although myimessenger.com

there were no residential dwellings within sight of the plant, the mountain of tires eventually caught fire and posed a threat to the general public in that area.

Fighting the blaze and ashes there necessitated the use of bulldozers, construction equipment and the bravery of several of our first responders. This was not just a seminal event in our district; it was a travesty that required three days of time, talent and treasure just to extinguish.

We cannot continue to allow the

City of Dallas and the State of Texas to write-off, or overlook the pressing environmental and safety concerns in this community. It is trite and probably unpopular in some circles to say this… but this could never happen north of the Trinity.

The worth of our community continues to be devalued or underappreciated by the leaders of this city and state.

I would also be remiss if I did not commend the courage and tenacity that has been exhibited by Ms. Marsha Jackson.

Her solo attempts to have these issues addressed have been futile, but the fight is not over.

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Ms. Jackson has spoken with representatives in my office. We followed the jurisdictional standardized model that has been used. We directed her to the City, the State. We realize that while it is on our general purview, we are not the principal arbiter.

We asked her to contact the TCEQ who is responsible for simple quality of life issues; like clean water, clean air and the ability to look outside your back door and see something other than a mountain of materials that could catch fire at any moment and wipe out a neighborhood.

The fact that seemingly everyone, save the broadcast and print media has neglected her cries for environmental justice can go no longer. We must address these issues now!!!

Please do not hesitate to call my office at your earliest convenience. The old adage is that dung runs downhill and the longer we wait the worse it will get. The mountain grows taller by the day…Let’s stop it!!

(Carbon copies were sent to Mayor Mike Rawlings; Tennell Atkins, City Council District #8; T. C. Broadnax, City Manager; Christopher J. Caso, City Attorney; Senator Royce West; Dominique Artis, Dallas Fire Chief; Robert De Los Santos, Dallas County Fire Marshall; and, John Creuzot, Dallas County District Attorney).

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COVER STORY

The Making of a

KING

Royle King, Jr. had a strong Foundation. Today, he uses that foundation to uplift others. Royle, Sr. and Mary are definitely a blessing! Here they are celebrating 40 years of marriage.

Tampa, Florida for the “Black and Brown College Bound Conference”

Can you pick out the young Royle King, Jr. as a member of the Omega Sparks of the Theta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Dallas Cowboys reporter for Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Clarence Hill has known Royle since he was in high school in the journalism workshop.

ROYLE KING is growing and lifting as he climbs!

By Cheryl Smith It’s time for the Superbowl of Stepping and Dallas’ own Royle King, Jr. is coming in with his team of showmen, Omega Lamplighters from Tallahassee, FL with hopes of stomping their way to first place.

Stomp Wars brings together steppers from grammar to high school who will each put on their eight-minute show for a piece of the $10,000 winner’s pool.

Deemed the best in the country, the competitors will take to the stage at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019 on the University of Texas at Arlington campus, 835 E. Lamar Blvd. #156. For tickets, log on to www.stompwars.com.

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T” Turner of the Rickey Smiley Show is the host and founder of the Stomp Wars.

According to Royle, the group will be rolling into Dallas on a charter bus, making the trip with the 13 steppers will be three staffers and six parents.

“We arrive early Friday (15th) and I want to show them my home, the town I grew up in, and maybe take them to Six Flags,” he said, adding that there would be some down time, especially after the competition and before they leave for the approximately 14-16 hour trip back to Florida.

“Some of the parents have places they would like to see also, and I have requests to eat at Sweet Georgia Brown. And of course, I want to go to Two Podners

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Restaurant.”

It’s an exciting time for Royle. He has a successful career, he’s a homeowner, and he’s impacting lives.

When Royle graduated from Lincoln Humanities and Communications Magnet, he was off to Florida A&M University (FAMU) with hopes of becoming a television reporter.

Long before he walked on to the campus he was prepared for the journey.

In addition to learning under the highlyacclaimed pro-gram led by Dr. Louie White at Lincoln, Royle participated in the Dallas-Fort Worth Assoc. of Black Journalists (DFW/ABJ) Urban Journalism Workshop.

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Son and Father !

Bringing their victory to Texas for the Stomp Wars!

CBS Sports Broadcaster JB James Brown. with Lamplighters

to work as a technical director at WTXL-TV. Then a call came for a reporting job in Washington. By then he was deeply engrossed in building the Lamplighters, a group that has now grown to 20 chapters.

After much prayer he decided to stay in Florida with the young men and today he works for Leon County, using his exemplary communication and organizational skills.

Royle said at FAMU he started the Lamplighters with a mission to work with and establish relationships with young men to offer support, myimessenger.com

mentorship, guidance, and to assist them in their transformation to manhood and instill high leadership and academic skills.

What a noble cause.

And Royle didn’t just happen upon a cause. He said because he is a product of mentoring, from the journalism workshop and also the Omega Sparks, a male group affiliated with the Theta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, of which his father Royle Sr., is a member; he understands the impact and significance of these programs.

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Lamplighters at Chi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi’s Achievement Week program with (l-r) Cheryl Smith and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, 25th National President and keynote Speaker Paulette Walker.

Lamplighters with Trayvon Martin’s family.

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Lamplighters with Sybrina Fulton (mother of Trayvon Martin)

So, he enlisted the aid of fraternity brothers and friends from college who were now teachers and they assisted in recruiting young men.

Among the many activities the young men participate in; stepping, which is seen in schools and on college campuses, is an art form that some date back to African traditions and military troops, is what they will be showcasing.

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from across the country.

He not only pledged the Upsilon Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, at FAMU, he also led the chapter as president.

Royle has remained an active and engaged member of the organization and currently he is president of the graduate chapter in Tallahassee, the Chi Omega Chapter, and a state leader (Keeper of Records and Seals).

Alecia Thompson was also in the journalism workshop with Royle. She said she is, “So proud of the man he turned out to be!”

Dr. White says he is looking forward to seeing his former student.

“Here at Lincoln we have so many success stories and Royle is definitely one of them. I’m not surprised when I hear good things about him. He’s a

fine young man!”

Still Royle remains humble.

He also had a strong family and village.

“When I was younger, I felt so honored to have people who looked like me, investing in me,” explained Royle. “I honor the sacrifices others made to pour into me by pouring into others.”

With his fraternity brothers and even friends, Royle is helping to mentor young men who he says get the “village experience,” where the whole community is interested in their success.

Dallas is not the only road trip for the young men and their appearances have been for more than stepping.

They’ve been honored for their community service and leadership, and they have presented at conferences and

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programs.

“We identify young men who through their participation in the program will change their lives, kids who could go either way,” he said. “We don’t just change the lives of one kid, we engage the parents, who are very supportive. The whole family becomes engaged and we see siblings begin to act and behave differently because they observe their brothers.”

Dallas will have the opportunity to show some love to Royle and the Lamplighters on Friday, March 15 at 2 p.m. when the Don’t Believe the Hype Foundation, along with DFW/ABJ will host them for a late lunch/meet and greet at Two Podners Restaurant, 1441 Robert B. Cullum Blvd. Please RSVP to 214-941-0110.

You can hear Royle’s interview at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/

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SPIRITUAL AND CRYSTAL ADVISER

By Veronica Perez

FEATURED STAR: PISCES - The Fish 02/19 - 03/20 Reach out and share your feeling with someone important.

Inspiration/Influence: By releasing, you cleanse to rise higher than before.

Lucky Numbers – 25.13.27.06.44.11 ARIES - The RAM - 03/21 - 04/19 Make the best of your situation; your mental is perfect for handling money and budgets.

TAURUS – THE BULL – 04/20 - 05/20 Try not to focus too much on the spiritual today, there is a time and place for everything.

GEMINI – The Twins - 05/21 – 06/20 Do you really know what is going on? It will be very hard to crack; you will know soon enough.

CANCER – The Crab – 06/21 – 07/22 Your energy is grounded, and you’re feeling confident and secure, socializing is perfect right now.

Hanging with Hollywood

LEO – The Lion – 07/23 – 08/22 Get those close to you to give you some feedback. Your self-conception doesn’t seem to match-up with reality.

VIRGO – The Virgin – 08/23 – 09/22 Your energy is running strong and you will find to get along with some you’d never expect to.

LIBRA – The Scales – 09/23 – 10/22 Your social nature is not secret. Today spend some quality time with friends and family.

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SCORPIO – The Scorpion – 10/23 – 11/21 You’re able to adapt and handle the chaos that you’ll find yourself in a new position really soon!

SAGITTARIUS – The Archer – 11/22 – 12/21 Someone needs reassurance that you are on their side.

CAPRICORN – The Goat – 12/22 – 01/19 Safety is only thing on your mind. Be sure to speak up if you see something that seems off to you.

AQUARIUS – The Water Carrier – 01/20 – 02/18 Past takes precedence. Your older relatives are making life a little harder for you, but you need to honor them.

Daily Oracle Reading: Ask and it is given: Passion; the ultimate “will” to accomplish all you perceive.

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Co’Ka goes LIVE w/

Shuckey Duckey at the Improv He said, “It’s not the material, it’s your personality.”

Young and old people love Shuckey Duckey. He has never lost his following.

Comic and radio personality, June Bug was the host for the show. The first comic was Dez O’Neal and the audience loved him.

Next comedian Angelia Walker came to the stage. The music was jamming the crowd was ready.

She made us laugh and cheer.

We were ready for the headliner. It was time to see the man, Shuckey Duckey, whose career spans over 30 years.

Shuckey told us that he didn’t start out wanting to be a comic, he loved James Brown. That’s who he

wanted to be like.

His jokes were funny. He even handled a heckler with class and style.

“Shuckey Duckey Quack Quack” is his own home-grown phrase.

Shuckey’s material is his life and his awesome personality makes you laugh til your side hurts.

“Comedy is in your own hands” Shuckey told a group of young comics “build your own following.”

He ends the show with his familiar “Shuckey Duckey Quack Quack.”

A great show.

WELCOME BACK SHUCKEY! Marva J. Sneed aka Co’Ka of Mo’Ka n Co’Ka

On a cold Sunday night at the Arlington Improv it was cold and people were standing at the ticket window for this one night only show.

I met a lady that didn’t get a ticket because they were sold out.

When she called ahead, she was told that the show wouldn’t be sold out. But we’re talking about Shuckey Duckey now!

When she got there, to her surprise the show was “Sold Out.” She missed a good one!

I got a chance to talk to Shuckey before the show. We talked about how he felt it was “time to get back out there on stage.” Shuckey said he was “the Frankie Beverly of no new material.” myimessenger.com

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LIFESTYLE

by Valder Beebe

That Celebrity Interview:

Love’s Love

The Valder Beebe Show “Love’s Love” and we have scheduled a number interviews to inspire us all to Live Life Divinely: In Love, and Marriage, Forever (book debut Fall 2019 by James & Valder Beebe, Aquarius Publishing).

If you can hear the Valder Beebe Show broadcast over the air in Mesquite, Balch Springs, S. Garland and Rains County, Texas, you can hear interviews..

You won’t miss a broadcast in February, if not in those coverage areas.

Corinthians 1:13 gives away the Power of Love to Believers; Of these three things ·continue forever [endure; remain]: faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is love. I am a true believer in Love.

My love for my husband of 4,414 days (Valentine’s Day Anniversary) gives me myimessenger.com

inspiration to continue to love other humans. James and I are writing the book, Live Life Divinely: In Love, and Marriage, Forever, because true love is available to all.

We want to inspire the hope; there continues to be great men and women who are ready for love relationship and marriage, forever.

We [James & I] anticipate a change in hearts and a resurgence in love and marriage after reading our book.

Valentine Day inspiration, just in time for Valentine’s Day. My upcoming interviews; Dr. Shaelyn Pham, author of Love Match. Dalma Heyn and Richard Marek, are New York Times BestSelling authors, and their new book How to Fall in Love. John and Julie Gottman new book, 25

EIGHT DATES – Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love.

And for those with kids; our satellite interview with DIYs Valentine’s Gifts for the Whole Family, Melisa Fluhr, co-founder of Project Nursery shares Valentine’s Day DIYs on the Valder Beebe Show.

Listen On-Demand @ 411RadioNetwork.com and SoundCloud.com/ valderbeebeshow.

ValderBeebeShow.com, 411RadioNetwork.com, Youtube.com/valderbeebeshow, 411RadioNetwork.com; Podcast audio: Soundcloud.com/valderbeebeshow, Soundcloud.com/kkvidfw, 411RadioNetwork.com, PChatman Streaming TV Network and VBS affiliate broadcasters.

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ENTERTAINMENT MOVIE REVIEW

by Hollywood Hernandez

CAPTAIN MARVEL

Brie Larson is Carol Dan Brie Larson is Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel, in the Marvel Comics version of the DC Comics movie WONDER WOMAN. Both characters are amazingly similar.

They both come from a far away world and they both possess incredible superpowers.

In the case of Carol Danvers, she gets her superpowers from an implant placed in her body and it gives her blue blood to go along with her superhero abilities.

While CAPTAIN MARVEL gets her superpowers, she loses her memory and while traveling back in time to save the world from an alien race she teams with a young Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). She begins March 15, 2019

to find clues that give her back her memory.

She remembers that she had a best friend, Maria Rambeau, played by Lashana Lynch, who like herself was an Air Force Fighter pilot.

Also, a character named Supreme Intelligence, played

by Annette Bening, uses the ladies to test pilot a secret plane she invented

that travels at the speed of light. She also gave CAPTAIN MARVEL her superpowers.

C A P TA I N MARVEL is the funniest one in the Avengers series yet. We find out how Fury got the scars on his eye and he plays a younger, less serious version of his usually stoic character in all of the previous Avenger movies. The remaining actors that round out the cast, Jude Law, Dijmon Hounsou and space aliens Lee Pace and Ben Mendelsohn are amazingly good bad guys.

The movie is your standard science fiction fair. But the action and the special

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effects are stellar.

The movie is also an homage to Marvel creator Stan Lee. His small cameo roles in many of the previous Marvel movies are included in a collage during the opening credits and the audience was already cheering before the movie started.

CAPTAIN MARVEL is rated PG-13 and lasts a little over two hours long. Don’t forget the bonus scenes during the closing credits.

Actually, there are two bonus scenes in CAPTAIN MARVEL. The movie makes a great statement for “girl power” everywhere.

I’d suggest taking your young daughters to see it.

On my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale” I rate Captain Marvel a JUMBO. myimessenger.com

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ASK ALMA

Sugar Daddy complains!

Dear Alma, I’m starting to feel used.

When I go out with the woman I’m seeing, she never offers to pay. She orders drinks and appetizers and extras like there’s no tomorrow, and when the bill comes, it just lies there on the table like a dead rat until I reach over and pick it up. Never once has this woman so much as offered to split the cost of our excursions.

All the while, she has plenty of cash for clothes, cars and travel. Since I’m married and this woman is not my wife, my friends say I should pay the restaurant tabs and be quiet – a small price, they say, for easy, mind-blowing sex.

common sense with common behavior reminds me of a quote: “Some people feel the rain, while others just get wet.” You, my friend, spit and tell them it’s raining. Hold up while I grab an umbrella, ‘cause I’m not falling for it.

So, you’re married and your Don’t flatter yourself; you’re sidepiece won’t fork over any quarters toward the meal, and not sugar daddy material. you want to know how you That’s why we’re having this should approach this subject. conversation.

Really?

Don’t misread her need to My advice is that you listen satisfy her hunger, Mr. Leroy to your so-called friends, who Brown, baddest man in the should be telling you something whole damn town. She knows else, but that’s another question what she’s doing. What’s mindblowing to you doesn’t sound for another Friday. like it’s all that mind-blowing to Considering the cost of your her.

infidelity, which could include I simply can’t take it anymore, the ending of your marriage, and it annoys me to no end. disloyalty to your wife, children How do I tell this woman I’m not and family and the loss of trust, her sugar daddy? honesty, commitment and Anonymous integrity…well, let’s just stop here.

Excusez-moi Robear!

I was distracted by my head spinning and the slimy green liquid spewing from my mouth!

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If your groove were that smooth, she wouldn’t be interested in eating that much before getting her party started.

I’m just sayin’!

We agree on one thing: I, too, When you add it all up, her see a rat in this scenario, but it meal is a minor inconvenience. ain’t laying on the table.

Until you start paying her rent, I’m sure she feels entitled to a Alma GIll has more than 25 years, including great meal. That’s the very least various roles at USA Today, Newsday and you can do. Not to mention the the Washington Post. Email questions to:alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her fact that a meal is about all you on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and Twitter @ almaaskalma. can commit to at this point.

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COMMUNITY CALENDER COMMUNITY CALENDAR Women’s History Month Recurring Events Reggae Sunday Brunch at Hero’s Lounge 3094 N. 35 Fwy. Dallas. 11am. Caribbean Breakfast & Lunch.

Black Beauty Glitz and Glamor Designers Patrick Wright and Pucci Lisenbee never before seen fashion at South Dallas Cultural Center 300 Fitzhugh Ave. 6pm. Info: 214-939-2787, 2-2 - 3-23.

Feeding The Needy Hosted by: Hollywood Hernandez Live 1698 Corsicana St. Dallas. 3pm-5pm.

Written & Witnessed Presented by: Andrea Tosten & Jas Mardis at Oak Cliff Cultural Center 223 W. Jefferson Blvd. FREE 10am-8pm. Until 3-29-19.

Marvelous Marriage Monday’s at Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas. 7pm8:30pm 1st & 3rd Monday Info: covent@friendshipwest.org A fool for Love Play Directed by Dan Quattro, at The Margo Jones Theatre 1121 1St Ave. Dallas. 8pm-10pm. Dates 3-9-31, 2019. Tickets: www.ticketstothecity.com

90’s - 2000’s Hip-Hop and R&B Party at Foundation Room 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, 10pm-2am.

History of the Mariachi at The Modern art Museum of Fort Worth 3200 Darnell St. 6pm-8pm. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Poetry Smash at TBAAL 1309 canton St. 7:30-9pm. Tickets: TBAAL Box Office 214-743-2400 Apollo Dallas Style at Hall of State Building Fair Park. Presented by: Jamalz Reginald Productions.

Contest Info: jamalzwanttell@gmail.com The Stormproof Way To Build Your Brand Host: Tresa Chambers at Microsoft Store North Park Center 8687 N. 75 Fwy Suite #1612, Dallas. 7pm-9pm.

Register: www.meetup.com/entrepreneur-brandstorming.

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mance Dr. Richardson. 6:30pm. info: www.flowshowcase.com St. Litty’s Day Party at Union Park 5076 Addison Cir. 3pm8pm. Tickets; Eventbrite.com IHCC Hora De Poder at Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 135 S. Jefferson St. Irving. 9am-11am. Info: www.

IrvingHCC.com African American Museum 2019 Women’s Distinguished Lecture Series Speaker: Dr. Ouida Lee Mable White Lecture Series at 3536 Grand Ave. 2pm.

Stomp Wars 2019 The Super Bowl of Youth Stepping at Stomp Wars USA 835 E. Lamar Blvd. #156, Arlington. 3pm9pm. Tickets: www.stompwars.com 40 Fingers Concert 2019 at Naomi Bruton Main Stage TBAAL 1309 Canton St., 8pm. Tickets: TBAAL Box Office 214-743-2400.

Dallas Opera Presents: La Boheme at Winspear Opera House 2403 Flora St. # 500.

Box Office: 214-443-1043 Times & Dates vary.

March 15 John Lee, First African American Navy Officer, 1947

Down for the Count “One Act Play Festival” at Bishop Arts Theatre 215 Tyler St. Dallas 3-21-4-7. Tickets: www.bishopstheatre.org

Fraternity Fridays at Blazin Jazz Lounge 14223 Inwood Rd. Farmers Branch. 7pm-12am

Summer Enrichment Camp at Bishop Arts Theatre 215 Tyler St. Dallas, 7am-5pm. 6-3-7-25, ages 6-12. Enroll: Tiffany Jackson 214-948-0716 ext. 307 education@bishopartstheatre.org

Greek Heritage Night with Texas Legends at Comerica Center 2601 Ave. of the Stars, Frisco. 7:30pm-10pm. Tickets: www.groupmatics.com

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The Confederate Army admits slaves to be soldiers, 1865 Earth, Wind & Fire at The Majestic Theatre 925 Elm St. Dallas 7pm-10pm.

South X Oak Cliff II at Trade Winds Social Club 2843 W. Davis St. Dallas 8pm-2am.

Four Night showcase of Bands.

March 14 Quincy D. Jones, Jr. DOB 1933, Producer, Film & Recording Musical Composer The Bon Air Golden Agers & Tommie Robinson American Legion 802 “Fashion Then & Now Show”, Ida Flakes Fellowship Hall of Bon Air Missionary Baptist Church, 5707 Bonnieview Road, Dallas. 11am. Info: 214-941-8383.

Soul Jazz Thursdays with Natural Change at Sandaga 813, 813 Exposition Ave. 8pm12am.

Vote4Keyaira Campaign Fundraiser District 4 Dallas City Council at Times Ten Cellars 6324 Prospect Ave., Dallas. 6:30pm.-8pm.

Spring Break ’19 at Legacy Hall 7800 Windrose Ave. Plano, 3-11, 9am –3-14, 11:59pm. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

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DFW HBCU Skate Night at Southern Skates Roller Rink 2939 E. Ledbetter Dr. Dallas 7pm-12am.

In Conversation an evening with Dr. Zan Holmes Wesley, Jr. and Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall at St. Luke “CUMC 5710 E. R.L. Thornton Fwy. Dallas. 7pm. www. zwhjcoc.org Movie Night @ The West “The Rape of Recy Taylor She Spoke Up” 2020 Wheatland Rd. Dallas 6:15pm Reception Movie starts at 7pm.

March 17 Anthony Hamilton & Leela James at Music Hall at Fair Park Dallas 8pm.

Willow Grove Baptist Church Grief Counseling at 1222 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas Info call, Kim Fincher at 214-371-7325. 5:30pm-7pm.

Welcome To Dallas- Networking Mixer at In Fretta 3341 Regent Blvd. Irving. 2pm-6pm. Eventbrite.com.

March 18 Fred Shuttlesworth DOB 1922, Civil Rights Activist, Minister Mentor Match Mondays at Innovation Design & Entrepreneurship Academy (DISD) 4800 Ross Ave. Dallas, 6:30pm7:30pm. Tickets: Eventbrite.com PQC Alumni Educators Open House at Paul Quinn College 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd., 5:30pm-7:30pm. RSVP to Paul Quinn College.

“Freedom Journal” First African American Newspaper Published, 1827

Tabitha’s Tea Party Presents: Rise & Shine Girl, Stay Up! Featuring Dareia Tolbert Jacobs at 9350 Pasadena Dr. Frisco Ste. 200. 1pm-3:30pm. Registration: TabithasTeaParty.org Dallas Black Dance Theatre Dancing Beyond Borders Series at W.E. Scott Theatre at Community Art Center 1300 Gendy St. Ft. Worth. 7:30pm.

Master Piece Presents: F.L.O.W. For Love Of Words at Charles W. Eisemann Performing Arts Center 2351 Perfor-

March 20 1st Day of Spring H.B. Stowe’s “Uncle Tom Cabin,” published, 1852

March 19 Jays’ Treaty effect, 1794 IHCC Power Hour at Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 135 S. Jefferson St. 11:30am-1pm. Info: www.IrvingHCC.com.

The Jazz Jam at Jazz BeCuzz at Jazz BeCuzz Art Center 9319 LBJ Fwy Ste. #120, Dallas 8:30pm-12am. Eventbrite.com Parent University at St. Philips School & Community Center 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Dallas, 5:30pm-7:30pm Lunch & Learn Financing your Franchise at Frazier House 4600 spring Ave. Dallas, 11:30am-1pm. Register: https://www.zwhjcoc. org/class-franchise

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Dallas. Tickets: www.1.ticketmaster.com Brunch and Brushes at Dottie Lynn Recreation Center 3200 Norwood Ln. Arlington.

9am-11am. Tickets: www.apm. activecommunities.com

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Reception at Home of Jeff Tillotson 5110 Southbrook Dr. Dallas, 6pm-8pm.

State of Black Women Mental Health At Bill J. Priest Institute 1402 Corinth St. Dallas. 9am. Speakers: Megan Pickens LPC-S, Dr. Stacia Alexander & Dr. LaWanda N. Evans.

Prom dress Extravaganza at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas 4804 Worth St, Dallas. 4pm-7pm.

Fort Worth ISD’s Racial Equality Summit at Fort Worth ISD 100 N. University Dr. 8:30am-4:30pm. Free

Cardio Hip Hop w/ JessieMae at JC Fitness Club L.L.C. 901 N. Polk St. Ste. #370. DeSoto, 6:30pm-7:30pm. Tickets: www. jcfitness.info.

March 21-22 Carol Burnett: Back by Popular Demand at Winspear Opera House 2403 Flora St. #500. 8pm. Box Office: 214-443-1043.

March 21 Natural Hair the Movie at The Warehouse 1125 E. Berry St. Ft. Worth. Doors Open at 5:30pm. Tickets: www.info@jimaustinonline.com.

Soul Jazz Thursdays with Funk Train at Sandaga 813, 813 Exposition Ave. Dallas, 8pm-12am.

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Coffee & Politics Economic Development Dallas at African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave. 10am-11am.

Phenomenal Woman Artist Reception at African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave., 3pm-5pm.

Oak Cliff Women In Business at Bishop Arts Theatre Center 215 S. Tyler St. Dallas, 6pm-7:30pm.

March 22-23 Downtown Comedy Charles Walden at Clarence Muse Café Theater 1309 Canton St., 9pm. Tickets: TBAAL Box Office 214743-2400.

March 22

Friendship-West 15th Annual Annett Reid-Jordan Gala “The Crystal Ball” at Hilton Garden Inn 800 N. Main St. Duncanville. 7:30pm.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Dancing Beyond Borders Series at Eisemann Center for Performing Arts 2351 Performance Dr. Richardson. Tickets: www.eisemanncenter.com Fourth Fridays DeSoto Arts Commission Feat: RJ & Zydeco Smoove at DeSoto Corner Theatre 211 Pleasant Run Rd. 7pm. Reservations: ArtsDeSoto.com A Celebration of the Spirit & Soul Brest Cancer Awareness Visual Art Exhibit. Opening Reception at African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave., 6pm-8pm.

March 23 Aids Walk South Dallas 2019 at Martin Luther King Community Center 2922 MLK, Jr. Blvd. Register: https://awsd2019. eventbrite.com Black Violin Kev Marcus & Will B. at Annett Strauss Square 2389 Flora St. Dallas. 9:30pm. Tickets attpac.org.

3rd Annual Chuck’s & Cocktails Day Party at Sandaga 813 813 Exposition Ave. Dallas. 3pm-8pm. Eventbrite.

2019: The Bar-Kays: Zapp Band at Music Hall at Fair Park

Golden Life Fashion & Culinary Show at Cedar Canyon Dude Ranch 4523 University Hills, Lancaster. 7pm-12am. Tickets: Eventbrite.com “The Nest” Contest “The Pitch” Host: DEC Redbird & Comerica Bank at DEC @ Redbird 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. 6pm-8pm.

The Black Police Association Community Town Hall Meeting at Black Police Association Greater Dallas, 211 Center St. 2pm-5pm.

RoundTable Writers Breakfast “Backsliders” Feat: Victor McGlothin at TBAAL Room T-203, 10am. 1309 Canton St. Tickets: TBAAL Box Office 214-743-2400.

4th Annual Clinton R. Allen Speak Out At South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. 10am-4pm.

Register: www.mothersagainstpolicebrutality.org

March 24 Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory 300 Las Colinas Blvd. Irving. 7:30pm.

Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs at Winspear Opera House 2403 Flora St. 7:30pm.

Vegan Brunch Celebrate The Vegan Life Style at The City of DeSoto Civic Center 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 2pm-5pm. Tickets: Eventbrite.com

March 25 Aretha Franklin, Soul Singer DOB 1942 Memphis Tennessee the “Queen of Soul” Winning Up to Go Big in 2019 with Dr. Christi Monk at Sixty Vines Uptown 500 Crescent Ct., Dallas. 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

March 26 Seven African Americans challenged taxation without representation 1780 Roberto Carlos: Amor Sin Limite at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory 300 Las Colinas Blvd. Irving. 8pm.

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