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City to name Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge By Dorothy Gentry Contributing Editor Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings met former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk 30 years ago and realized something important right away. “Thirty years ago I met Ron and I realized right then that he was a special leader, and more importantly, a special man. His humanity, his desire to be the glue between people… was just marvelous,” Mayor Rawlings told the Dallas City Council and those gathered in the Council Chambers.
citing on-going tensions over the future of the Trinity River Parkway and Park. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Erik Wilson said he was “proud and honored” to rename the bridge in Kirk’s honor. “He is not afraid to take risks and is a great consensus builder.”
Only council members Philip Kingston, Scott Griggs and Mark Clayton voted against the proposal
“I drive the bridge at least five times a day and there are always a lot of people there, all the time,” she said. “Ron Kirk is a people person and no one deserves to have this bridge named after him more than Ron.” Also speaking in support of the renaming was the Rev. Zan Holmes, Pastor Emeritus at St. Luke and a long-time friend, confidante and supporter of Kirk.
“All across the world people know Ron Kirk and this is one of the proudest moments I have as mayor when I push the button and say yes to this motion,” he said. “This is what Dallas is about and we make our city better today by taking that vote.” And with that the Dallas City Council voted 11-3 to name the Lamar-McKinney Bridge (also known as the Continental Avenue Bridge) the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge in honor of the former Dallas Assistant City Attorney, Texas Secretary of State, Mayor, and United States Trade Representative under President Barack Obama.
a pedestrian park. According to reports, a $10 million anonymous donation was given in honor of Mary McDermott Cook, the daughter of Margaret McDermott, for whom the bridge being built over Interstate 30 is named. The bridge was to be named for Cook but she proposed Kirk.
Former Dallas City Councilman Chris Luna, who served on the council with Kirk and spoke in support of the renaming said with humor, “If we name this after Ron, I can now say I run circles around Ron Kirk.” Millions of dollars have been raised by the Trinity Trust for Trinity River related projects and to change the Continental Avenue Bridge into
“I remember someone said bridges are walls that have been turned sideways, thereby enabling us to cross over the walls that separate us so we can come home to each other,” Rev. Holmes told the council. “It was a bridge moment, when walls were turned sideways, when we elected Ron Kirk as the first African American mayor of this city.” When informed of the vote, a humble Kirk smiled and expressed thanks. Meanwhile, all over social media sites, supporters praised the vote and Kirk.
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1016 Media and A Father’s Table launches 16th season New name announced for annual Father’s Day culinary celebration 1016 Media and A Father’s Table, Inc., recently announced City Men Cook is the official event name for A Taste of the South, Inc.’s Father’s Day event. The name “A Father’s Table” will remain as the mentoring service and the MBK-modeled culinary boot camps for fathers and sons teaching essential cooking techniques while enhanc-
ing father/son relationships and relationship building. A Father’s Table Culinary Boot Camp is part of President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative’s network. The annual culinary event, deemed as one of the largest urban Father’s Day celebrations in the country, is moving forward with a new name and additional community initiatives in time for this year’s Juneteenth event. City Men Cook is scheduled for Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, 2016, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST, at Gilley’s Dallas, at 1135 S. Lamar St., Dallas, TX 75215. “Being the firstborn son and oldest of 14, I was raised by a single mom, a grandmother and an aunt. They made sure that all of my siblings and myself experienced a great celebration of the men in our family and they cooked & served great food, “says
Terry Allen, Manager of A Fathers Table/A Taste of the South, Inc. “The men who cook meals for the charities our event supports are proud to do something they love to give back and connect to their communities and show men in a very positive light.”
nications organization specializing in full service marketing, event management, and public relations. Led by award-winning communicator, Terry Allen, 1016 Media is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. For more information, go to 1016media.com.
“We are overjoyed to enter into this new chapter with City Men Cook, while maintaining our traditions of food and celebration,” Allen added. “Our mission is clear and what remains most important is that we continue our commitment to fathers and father figures in our families and communities through this showcase of men, mentors and leaders. I could not think of a better day to do so than on Father’s Day,” said Allen.
About City Men Cook, A Father’s Table, and A Taste of the South Charities, Inc.: A Taste of the South Charities, Inc., a Dallasbased 501(c)(3) organization, with a mission to showcase thought leadership for men and their relationships to their families thereby reinventing how Father’s Day is celebrated. Now entering its 16th year, its premiere event, City Men Cook, has become a tradition as the largest and longestrunning national Father’s Day celebration of its kind in North Texas. A Father’s Table (AFT) is a culinary boot camp and is part of President Barack
To commemorate this new chapter, City Men Cook and A Father’s Table look to build upon their respective brands with the following initiatives: Expanding long-term relationships with corporate supporters such as FedEx Use the success of previous years to curate culinary events with seasoned and aspiring young men who can benefit from a natural mentoring process via our Fathers’ Table Program. Pairing with Anthem Strong Families to create a continuum of programs designed to build family of champions. 1016 Media is a comprehensive commu-
Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) network of organizations aimed at mentoring youth. AFT is offering fathers and sons an opportunity to bond through hands-on exploration of the culinary arts to food prep, mentoring and initiatings dialogue and collaboration inside the family structure. For more information, go to citymencook. com.
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Huffington leads notables to speak at AARP’s Life Reimagined ‘Reimagine You’ Guides Participants on Path to ‘What’s Next’ AARP’s Life Reimagined presents “Reimagine You,” a one-day immersive experience at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas, where participants will gain inspiration and guidance as they navigate various crossroads, and discover their opportunities and possibilities in life. Featuring speaker and media powerhouse Arianna Huffington, along with notables Angela Davis, J.R. Martinez and Dani Shapiro, the Saturday, June 11, event will help attendees develop their personal roadmap to success through insightful activities, reflection, and practical ideas on how to pursue what’s next. Renowned New York psychiatrist, certified life coach and writer Janet Taylor, M.D., will emcee the event. “Americans are living longer than ever, which means they’re confronting an unprecedented number of transitions, leaving them searching for a trusted place to go for information and inspiration,” said Dr. Taylor. “It’s that arm around your shoulder to guide you, create that ah-ha moment for what to do next, and give you the confidence to act. It’s with this in mind that Life Reimagined is excited to provide this inspiring and fun in-person experience with ‘Reimagine You,’ allowing participants to discover answers to the questions ‘Where are you going? And how are you going to get there?’ ”
ington’s new book, The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life One Night at a Time.
Taylor’s work with Life Reimagined focuses on well-being. A frequent guest expert on CBS This Morning, ABC’s Good Morning America, and other TV news shows, the programs she’s created help with everything from sleeping better to managing stress more effectively. The result is a stronger relationship with friends, family and perhaps most importantly – oneself.
Angela Davis, a motivational coach at the forefront of a fitness revolution. As a member of the USA Track and Field Team, Davis was a five-time All-American who held world rankings at the 100m. She ran track professionally for Nike, and was an Olympic Trials semi-finalist and a member of the World Championship team. Davis, who will focus on the topics of health and wellness at her “Reimagine You” appearance, has encouraged thousands to believe in themselves and trust that they are already equipped for victory by incorporating her positive affirmations, momentous music and exercise. She believes her true life’s work is to help empower those who are
An event registration fee of $129 includes a one-year Essential subscription to Life Reimagined LifeMap™ and a free session with a personal life coach; a “Reimagine You” Journal to guide attendees through the day; and a copy of best-selling author Huff-
“Reimagine You” provides valuable insight from a coalition of experts who are on the cutting edge of their fields. Among those speaking at the event will be Huffington, co-founder, president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, and author of 15 books, who will discuss attaining a work/life balance. Huffington gained worldwide renown with The Huffington Post, a news and blog site she launched in May 2005 that quickly became one of the most widely read, linked to, and cited media brands on the Internet. In 2012, the site won a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting. She has been named to Time’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people and Forbes Most Powerful Women list. Huffington’s first book Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder debuted at #1 on The New York Times bestseller list. Her 15th book, The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life One Night at a Time, on the science, history and mystery of sleep, was published in April. Other speakers include:
ready for change. J.R. Martinez, an actor, bestselling author, motivational speaker, advocate and wounded U.S. Army veteran. Martinez, a “Dancing With the Stars” winner and “General Hospital” alum, will discuss overcoming obstacles, something he has inspired countless people around the world to do. In March 2003, Martinez was deployed to Iraq; on April 5, he was driving a Humvee in Karbala when his left front tire hit a roadside bomb. The three other soldiers in the Humvee were ejected from the burning vehicle, but Martinez was trapped inside. He suffered smoke inhalation and severe burns to 34 percent of his body, but fought to recover and has since used his inspiring story to motivate army veterans and the burn-survivor community, as well as change the way America views disabilities. Martinez travels the world spreading his message of resilience and optimism; in addition, he can currently be seen costarring on the syndicated action series “SAF3.” Dani Shapiro, a best-selling author. Shapiro, who will discuss the topic of spirituality, grew up the daughter of an Orthodox Jewish father and an atheist mother. Still, it took one deceptively simple question from her young son for Shapiro to embark on a spiritual journey: What did his mother believe? Shapiro’s work has appeared in The New Yorker, Elle, The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times, and has also been broadcast on “This American Life.” In 2013, Shapiro was asked to be a guest on Oprah Winfrey’s “Super Soul Sunday,” and was chosen by Arianna Huffington to speak at the New York City “Thrive” event the following year. “Reimagine You” will be held Saturday, June 11, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., in Dallas. Registration and more information are available at www.reimagineyouevent.com or by calling 615-963-3381 Ext. 8381.
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Our Angel of Justice Judge Phyllis Lister Brown was elected to the 162nd Civil District Court on November 6, 2012. Prior to the winning the 162nd Civil District Court election, she was the presiding Judge for the City of Dallas Municipal Court 4.
gically worked in various legal arenas to prepare her for a Jurist position.
She has represented large and small businesses, governmental entities as well as individuals in a variety of matters including commercial litigation, banking, personal injury and family. She is licensed by the Supreme Court of the United States, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern of Texas and all Courts of the State of Texas.
She was first appointed to the bench in June 1994 and has served as a Judge continuously until becoming a candidate for the 162nd Civil District Court. She was one of a few inaugural judges with the City of Dallas’s Community Courts and the New Life Opportunity initiative, both of which are courts designed to rehabilitate and reinvigorate communities and lives using alternative and compassionate sentencing alternatives. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Lister Brown began her legal career with the City of Dallas and strate-
litigation and trial experience prior to becoming the Judge of the 162nd Civil District Court.
She has worked for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, The Zale Corporation, Brown, Robinson & West, LLP and Lorenzo Brown & Associates. P.C., before founding The Lister Law Firm, a full service civil litigation firm.
Judge Lister Brown has been active in numerous professional organizations including membership in the State Bar of Texas, the Dallas Bar Association, the J.L. Turner Legal Association and the Texas Municipal Courts Association.
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Association Foundation and formerly Vice President of the J.L. Turner Legal Association. Judge Lister Brown was a frequently requested speaker and a former faculty member of the
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Junior League of Dallas, Jack and Jill of America, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Girl Scouts of America and many others. Judge Lister Brown is a graduate of North Texas State University and The Texas Southern Uni-
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Meet and Greet: National Black Black Public Relations Society at Chocolate Secrets
Dallas President Terry Allen, National President Neil Foote, Immediate Past National President Richelle Payne and Cheryl Smith. PHOTOS BY FRANK LOTT
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Find It, Mine It, Refine It Acclaimed Google News Lab training comes to Arlington on June 4. Co-sponsored by Hispanic Communicators Dallas-Fort Worth and Fort Worth SPJ, the free two-hour session will explain tools to identify trends, to locate and use public data, and even to help a reporter gather her own data. With Google Trends, learn how to find stories and interpret terms people are paying attention to. Public Data Explorer helps access a world of data and creates high-quality visuals — quickly. Gather data from real people by creating your own web survey with Google Consumer Surveys. Bring a laptop or tablet.
Time & date: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 4 Place: room 258, UT Arlington Fine Arts Building Center Section, 700 W. Greek Row Drive https://www.google.com/maps/dir/32.7272701,97.0767365/700+Greek+Row+Dr,+Arlington,+ TX+76010/@32.7275062,-97.1132057,14z/data= !3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x86 4e7d12a7d7a51f:0xdc91fd6ccea9bbd4!2m2!1d97.115059!2d32.7304788 Cost: free Register by June 3 https://goo.gl/9DBXQQ
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Promises are never frivolous Spiritually Speaking
by James A. Washington
I think I only once spoke on covenant. In man’s words, it’s a promise. It God’s Word, it’s a whole different story. Covenant is a word I definitely understand. However, its biblical significance is so dynamic that for most of us, it’s a stretch to grasp the concept of God establishing a “covenant with His people” and realizing that means you. When all is said and done, this covenant thing is an agreement, a promise between us and God. If you’ve lived at all, then you’ve had people make promises to you that 1.) they had no intention of keeping, 2.) they failed miserably while trying to keep them or 3.) they didn’t care whether they kept a promise to you or not. You may have even been more of a promise breaker than a promise keeper. For now, let’s keep
the focus on God here. I’ve got to believe that if anybody is going to keep His Word, it’s God. Therefore this covenant, the one God made to Abraham, the one which Jesus came to fulfill, is the one we should take to our graves. Because this apparently is a good example of how important it is to keep one’s promises, I submit to you that we should all be extremely careful about making them. It seems that the basis of spiritual belief is rooted in a simple promise. To Noah, “Everything that lives and moves will be food for you. Just as I gave you green plants, I now give you everything.” Genesis (:3. To Abraham, “As for me, this is my covenant with you….you will be the father of many nations…I will make nations of you and kings will come from you. I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for generations to come, to be your God.” Genesis 17:2-8. To Moses, “Now if you
obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation…” Exodus 19:5. From Jesus to the disciples, “This cup is the new
“SO SHALL MY WORD BE THAT GOES FORTH OUT OF MY MOUTH…” ISAIAH 55:11.
talk? Many of us have heard and said the phrase, “Speak it into existence” and “Be careful what you ask for.” Because of its biblical roots, this covenant thing is a powerful truth to wrap your brain around. A promise is Godly. It has to be. The first promise was made to Adam and Eve. Everything somehow gets caught up in words and the understanding of words; God’s Word, our words, words! They have incredible power, if only we could understand them in the context of covenant. They are our vehicles for communicating with the original covenant maker. I am therefor accountable to a higher power for everything I say. And guess what? So are you. “So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth…” Isaiah 55:11. If God can be counted on to keep His Word and I am made in His image, then honesty is the stuff my promises are made of. Remember that when you make your next promise.
covenant in my blood… for whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:25-26. Wow! Remember this is God talking about His promise to us. Have you made any promises to Him lately, to yourself about Him, to anybody you love or to someone who loves you? Have you kept those promises? Are May God bless and you a covenant keeper or keep you always… a covenant breaker? Can you count on yourself to speak the truth? Do you believe you when you
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Quit Bitchin’ and Moanin’! Quit Playin’
by Vincent Hall
If Tyler Perry’s character “Madea” is emblematic of the “angry Black woman,” then Donald Trump is her White male counterpart. Both are mega-rich, niche entertainers who maintain a firm grip on their brand and command audiences that are rarely integrated. Incidentally, Tyler and the Donald also both have wide hips and look a little girlish from the waist down. While America is looking at Trump’s relatively small hands, check out how he wears that jacket to hide his apple bottom. Anyway… It’s no stretch to predict that the story of 2016 will be the tale of the angry White male. In fact, I’ve called Bernie Sanders supporters; “The other angry White men.” You know like pork; the other white meat alternative to chicken? Both Trump and Sand-
ers are political party parvenus; both are mad and both spew hate. To use the lyrics of balladeer Traci Chapman, they’re both “Talkin’ about a revolution.” Neither is detailed or specific because they can’t afford to tell the whole truth. There’s nowhere to go once you get past their egos. Trump and Sanders have gained a lot of political traction citing the symptoms of America’s economic anemia, but no remedies. They talk about the need for a wealth transfusion without telling you that some bloodletting will be required. The revolution America needs is nothing new, it’s actually quite old. If the working class want to fix income inequality and bring jobs back they must return to our proven past wisdom. America has got to go back to “Big Labor.” Yeah I said it… we need labor unions in a major way. Let’s revisit a Huffington Post article from 2013. “A report from the Center for American Progress notes that as middle-class incomes have steadily fallen, so have union mem-
bership rates. The middle 60 percent of households earned 53.2 percent of national income in 1968. That number has fallen to just 45.7 percent. During that same period, nationwide union membership fell from 28.3 percent to a record-low 11.3 percent of all workers.” Many of you, who despise my opinions, chide me and call me simpleminded, so let me see if I can simplify what’s happening to the American worker. Simply put, American workers enter an economic c o u r t room daily where the boss/owner has a legal team and they don’t even have a paralegal. Or, your neighbor has a fence too high for you to see over and you suspect that he throws trash in your back yard with impunity. Or how about this, you have the finest sword money can buy, but you show up to a firefight and an enemy who has tanks, missiles and will go nuclear without warning or provocation. Read the history of organized labor in America. Read the history of A. Philip Randolph and the
Pullman Porters. Read Caesar Chavez, whose principal argument was that farm workers should be benefactors to the guaranteed American right to organize for wages and working conditions. Union workers at the Post Office, among truckers, manufacturers, teachers and so many other professions did much more than protect their own membership. More significantly, labor unions set industry standards that forced most employers to pay a decent rate and bennies just to keep unions out of their shop. And listen up White men, take it from minorities who have hundreds of years of experience; getting mad doesn’t faze America’s powerbrokers. You can get loud and uncivil and you can whine all you want, but revolution requires organizational development and consistency. Big rallies and a Martin Luther King figurehead of your liking does not a movement make. You need an NAACP, a LULAC, and the AFLCIO all rolled into one. Organize, pay some dues and quit that bitching and moaning. Even John Wayne had union representation!!
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My sister is not speaking to me!
Dear Alma, We need advice. Recently our mom died and one of our sisters hasn’t spoken to us since. Reason being, my sister wanted mama to be buried in her favorite dress. Let me clarify, I’m not talking about one of my mom’s dresses, I’m talking about a dress that belonged to my sister. I didn’t think much about it at the time, I just thought she was crazy. While my other sisters were dealing with the announcements and program, I went out and bought mama a really nice, new dress to be buried in. I delivered it to the funeral home and with all that we were working on finalizing the funeral, I just forgot to mention it. Or maybe I just didn’t take
her seriously, anyway, she won’t talk to us. She said we disrespected her by burying our mother in a new dress. It’s been three months now and my oldest sister wants us to make up. My take on what’s happening is, “Whatever, she is crazy, so I don’t care!” It really doesn’t bother me one bit that we don’t talk, so I don’t see the problem. If the rest of us get along and only one sister has a problem, that’s her problem to fix. I feel like she will come around when she comes to her senses, because I don’t have time to play into her selfishness. I told you how I feel about it. My sisters and I read your column every week. How do you think we should handle this situation? Do you agree with her or me? Signed, New Dress vs. Old Mess Dear New Dress vs. Old Mess, My condolences on the loss of your mother. It’s really one of the worst experiences of life. The grief never leaves you, ever. Some can handle it and others, well, we (and yes, that means me) start to sink. Pardon me one Mississippi while I ponder, am I the only one who recognizes that your sister’s
last wish regarding her mother wasn’t accepted, or even acknowledged? I mean you guys dismissed it and didn’t take the time to discuss or consider the possibility. Regardless if you agreed or not, she deserved a conversation. If honestly you forgot, apologize. Cause I really don’t think it’s about the dress, do you? It sounds to me like your sister is overwhelmed by grief as I’m sure you all are. So before you pass judgment while taunting her tears, please pause, rewind and identify her pain for what it is. Some folks grieve by retreating. They aboutface towards a path to darkness because they just can’t imagine happiness without their loved one. Don’t misread or criticize her for that. What would warm my heart is to see you and your other siblings rally behind her and
address the issue. Take the time to visit with her and listen. Note I didn’t say talk. Nope, let her do the talking. Give her a chance to introduce you to her heartache. You didn’t before, I think it’s time. Become each other’s anchor. It’s about you all positioning yourselves above the pettiness and putting out this fire that divides you. I don’t have to confirm for you, grieving the death of your mother is one of the most agonizingly, excruciating experiences ever. Check your mouth, don’t let your pain speak for you. You can disagree without being dismissive. Your haughty approach and condescending attitude, Miss Sassy, are just like two flat tires, until you make a change, your family feud of foolishness will remain parked right where it is. Alma
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Community Calendar African American Museum Annual Gala, Omni Hotel, Downtown Dallas
First Friday Flicks Mark your calendar for First Friday Flicks! On the first Friday of each month through October, head over to Heritage Crossing, located at Sixth and Walnut streets, to enjoy a free outdoor movie beginning at sundown. Bring your picnic blanket and snacks to enjoy classic films from the 80s and 90s. First Friday Flicks kicks off this month with a screening of Indiana Jones on June 3. For more information, call 972-205-2790.
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brary, 4845 Broadway Blvd. Members of the Garland Symphony Orchestra (GSO) will teach about the different musical instruments that form the orchestra and demonstrate how each is played. For questions and additional GSO appearance dates, call 972-205-2516. Dick Gregory Live at the Addison Improv!
May 27 Stacey Spencer On-Location Serving as Mistress of Ceremonies for Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s Annual Youth Crime Prevention Summit Friday, May 27th at the University of North Texas at Dallas from 2:00p.m. to 3:30p.m. The “All White” Multicultural Affair is a fundraiser for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center & its Social Services Program, which provides financial assistance to more than 29,000 families annually in the form of food, utility, & rental assistance. This event is from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Women’s museum, 3800 Parry Avenue. White attire is required. Visit www.mlkculturalaffair. com for more info regarding tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
May 30 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest Deadline: Monday, May 30, 2016. Your small business could win the grand prize of $25,000 by entering and sharing your small business story; how you got started, philosophy, accomplishments, and goals. Winners announced July 11, 2016. Enter at: http://smallbusinessgrant.fedex.com
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Adult coloring is a great way to release stress and have fun. Adults age 18 years and older are invited to try it for themselves at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 6, at the Central Library, 625 Austin St. The library provides all the supplies; you provide the creativity! Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. See additional dates for the adult coloring program on the Garland library webpage. Call 972-205-2501 to learn more. ***** Second Annual Fairways for Leaders Golf Tournament at Hackberry Creek Country Club, Las Colinas, TX Hosted by: Life School ***** Garland Symphony Orchestra Visits Preschool Storytime Children age 3 to 5 years may learn about music as an art form during Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the South Garland Branch Li-
The African American Museum in Dallas Continues the Experiment: Southwest Black Arts Show What: The 6th annual Southwest Black Arts Show (SWBAS) moves forward to present a quality experience for artists, collectors, galleries, educators, art professionals, anyone interested in black fine arts. Art Show Reception June 10, 2016 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Art Show Hours June 11, 2016 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Art Show Hours June 12, 2016 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Where: The African American Museum in Dallas located inside of Fair Park at 3536 Grand Avenue is the host. Go to http://www.aamdallas.org and click on Visit the AAM for directions. MESHELLE, ‘The Indie-Mom of Comedy” is indeed funny on purpose! Innovative, independent with individuality are but a few words to best describe this funny wife and mother who’s appeared on BET’s “Comic View”, “Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand Up” and Nickelodeon’s “Search for the Funni-
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“DOING BUSINESS WITH DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT” JUNE 15, 2016 AFRICAN CHAMBER LUNCHEON, WHICH WILL BE HELD AT THE NEW DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HEADQUARTERS . LUNCH IS BEING PROVIDED, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED.
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The Kemp Leadership Academy will welcome nationally known para-athlete Devon Berry to Fort Worth for the organization’s signature event, “The Will to Win.” Berry, featured recently on ESPN’s E:60, will deliver a message of resilience and community. The program is free to the public and begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11 at the Center of Excellence for Energy Technology’s Fusion Room on the Tarrant County College South Campus, 5301 Campus Drive.
African Chamber Luncheon “ Doing Business with DFW International Airport” from 11:15-1:00 PM at the DFW International Airport New Headquarters Building.
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Friendship-West Baptist Church 40th Church Anniversary & Festival Saturday, June 11, 2016. celebration begins with a family festival during the day from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. and then at 5 p.m. there’s the Gospel Explosion Concert featuring Rickey Smiley, Melvin Williams of the Williams Brothers, Charles Jenkins, Jonathan McReynolds, Cym Hughes, and Certrell Russell. It’s a celebration and you’re invited so make sure you don’t miss this awesome Festival and Anniversary Celebration! Admission to the festival is FREE, but you will need a ticket to get into the concert.
L.G. Pinkston Class of 69 Alumni Nonprofit First Annual Fundraiser Event and Dinner on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the El Centro College West Campus meeting room from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. that will benefit the high school students of L.G. Pinkston in West Dallas. The evening includes an elegant dinner, music, and a silent auction. The event will support L.G. Pinkston Class of 1969 Alumni Nonprofit scholarships and senior programs. Call today to RSVP at 972-997-5228 Guest Speaker- Attorney Bobbie Edmonds, Recipient of the Legacy of Women Award
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AARP’s Life Reimagined presents “Reimagine You,” a one-day immersive experience at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas, where participants will gain inspiration and guidance as they navigate various crossroads, and discover their opportunities and possibilities in life. Featuring speaker and media powerhouse Arianna Huffington, along with notables Angela Davis, J.R. Martinez and Dani Shapiro.
Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce June Network Luncheon Guest Speaker: Brisa Castillo, Acuity Systems, Inc. Break the Rules, Close More Sales! 11:30AM-1PM 12400 Elam Road, Balch Springs TX
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******* Garland Summer Musicals Presents Fiddler on the Roof Garland Summer Musicals will open its
23 2016 season with Fiddler on the Roof, June 17-19 and June 24-26. Set in the small village of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor dairyman who must protect his daughters in the face of changing social influences. Performances will be held in the Brownlee Auditorium of the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. Purchase tickets by calling 972-2052790 or visit GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com.
June 18 28th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo at the State Fair Coliseum in Fair Park, 7pm ********* Perfect Effort Leadership Conference We Can Do IT Positive Connection for Women from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Dallas -DFW Airport N. 4441 W. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75063
June 19 City Men Cook is scheduled for Sunday, June 19, 2016, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST, at Gilley’s Dallas, at 1135 S. Lamar St., Dallas, TX 75215.
July 4
City of Duncanville to host Independence Day Celebration – July 4th, 2016 The City of Duncanville invites you to bring your family and friends to its annual Independence Day Celebration. The day will begin with a parade sponsored by the Duncanville Lions Club, and will close with a host of evening festivities in Armstrong Park. Attendees will be able to enjoy LIVE music, delicious food from local vendors, bounce houses for the kids, and the return of Duncanville’s traditional Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza! Admission is FREE and open to the public, though wristbands will be required for entry into the evening festivities
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