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REMEMBERING A MOTHER’S LOVE I have so many friends who are experiencing their first year without their mothers. As Mother’s Day approaches, I can feel the emotion in the air. What I’ve found is that no matter if it is the first Mother’s Day or 40th without “mom,” folks are still feeling the loss and many are still grieving, having never fully accepted that the person who breathed life into them, whose blood flowed from her to them, is gone.
Now as I got older, the word “funky” was easier to get by with but as a child, there was a hit song, “Funky Broadway,” and Mother did not like us saying that word. So we didn’t. She lightened up however, by the time the Ohio Players’ hit song “Funky Worm” came out. Things have really changed over the years. Young people say any and everything in front of adult and vice versa. They don’t give a damn.
For me, every day is Mother’s Day. Nary a day goes by without me remembering my mother. She took her last breath on June 9, 2014 and there are no words to express my feelings then and now. I loved her so much and just wanted to make her proud of me. And even today as I go through life, doing what I consider the right thing; I often say I hope this is making her proud. Then there are also the times I find myself apologizing to her because I may say a foul word, or two. You see, when I was growing up and when I became an adult, I never wanted to disrespect my parents. No cussing for me. And there were a few other words that while not cuss words, were forbidden words, like: lie, liar, fool, funky, or freaking.
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I’m so glad my mother taught me right from wrong. Yes, she believed in not sparing the rod. She felt that when all else failed, she would speak a language that to us seemed universal. And usually with each lick, she would either make a statement or ask a
Of course the questions were rhetorical because it was almost impossible to answer any question when your behind is being assaulted. And her lessons have stuck with me all my life. Although there were times when I didn’t do the right thing, rest assured that I knew right from wrong. I thank my mother for her lessons.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. join together to raise awareness during May National Mental Health Awareness Month WASHINGTON—Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated are working with several institutes within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to implement educational outreach initiatives that raise awareness about mental health. Delta Sigma Theta is collaborating with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to implement the Mental Health Across the Lifespan Initiative, which focuses on issues affecting women and their families throughout the lifespan, including mental disorders such as postpartum depression, and issues that can impact mental health, including bullying and aging. Omega Psi Phi is partnering with the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) as they focus on “Changing the Dialogue about African-American Men and Mental Health” through the initiative, “Brother, You’re On My MIND” (BYOMM). BYOMM seeks to raise awareness about depression and the impact of issues related to stress. Both organizations will help bring awareness to the signs and symptoms of mental illness, while celebrating and sharing the good news that mental illness can be treated and managed. The national leadership of Delta Sigma Theta and Omega Psi Phi encourages their collective total of approximately 1750 chapters and over 220,000 members across the world to work collaboratively, starting this May – National Mental Health Awareness Month, on local events that will raise awareness and educate the communities they serve about mental health. Dr. Paulette C. Walker, National President of DST, stated “I look forward to chapters of Delta Sigma Theta and Omega Psi Phi working together across the country so that we will have a collective impact on reducing the stigma of mental health in our communities.” “BYOMM is a signature program of our administration. With the partnership of the National Institutes of Health, we have the most current, evidence-based information to assist us in this effort”, said Antonio Knox, 40th Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Dr. David Marion, 1st Vice Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., a psychologist, is leading this initiative for Omega. “We are
delighted to have his experience and expertise as a member of our national Board,” Knox continued. All chapters of Delta Sigma Theta and Omega Psi Phi will take the lead in communicating the importance of seeking help for mental health conditions and emphasizing that help and treatment are available so that no one has to suffer in silence. It is the goal that once this information is shared with members of the community, they will in turn become carriers of the message to their family and friends. *** Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1913 on the campus of Howard University to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; to educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in communities. Today, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has more than 900 chapters worldwide and has initiated over 200,000 members. The Sorority uses its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust of economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement to create its national programs. Omega Psi Phi is one of the largest African American fraternities in the country and was founded on Friday evening, November 17, 1911, by three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty advisor Professor Ernest E. Just. The three liberal arts students were Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper, and Frank Coleman. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is an organizational Brotherhood consisting of 750 chapters and approximately 20,000 active members throughout the world. Omega Psi Phi is a unique group of men that encourage high standards; community service and assist in the building of character and leadership development among men. Members of Omega share a common foundation of comradeship that lasts a lifetime.
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D/FW MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SUPPLIES POWERFUL CONNECTIONS TO MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTH TEXAS Coming up on May 9 and 10 at the Irving Convention Center, more than 1,200 businesses from the area will participate in the largest regional Business Expo connecting corporations and public sector agencies with certified minority-owned businesses – ACCESS 2016 BUSINESS EXPO. This event is a major contributor to the overall yearly figure in business transactions between Council certified Minority Businesses and corporations. The Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council (D/FW MSDC) reported $7.1 Billion in Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) revenues in 2015. This year’s ACCESS corporate signature sponsor, Energy Future Holdings (EFH); and Minority Business Enterprise sponsor, TES (Telecom Electric Supply) are a great testimony of how minority certification opens doors to business opportunities by providing powerful connections between large corporations looking for highly competitive suppliers and minority business enterprises with solutions to meet corporate needs. “At Energy Future Holdings, we believe diversity fuels innovation and makes our business communities stronger. With our headquarters in Dallas, we are committed to the health of the North Texas and national economy by fostering relationships and expanding our network of diverse local suppliers,” shared John Young, EFH’s chief executive officer. “The D/FW MSDC plays a significant role in facilitating our connections to certified Minority Business Enterprises in the area. These businesses continue to demonstrate their value by meeting our supply chain needs with innovative, yet cost effective, solutions.” Fred Moses, Founder and President of TES, stated: “The ACCESS Business Expo is one of the most valuable resources the Council offers its MBE’s to market its companies. There is not another avenue or event that offers minority businesses the opportunity to make the business contacts that are available at ACCESS. ACCESS provides in one setting, over 100 buying entity representatives, specifically at ACCESS to meet certified, capable minority owned businesses. The result: Powerful connections for real results.” ACCESS 2016 will host more than 70 confirmed State of Texas agencies recruited by State Senator Royce West. The attending State Agencies will be conducting On-the-Spot Bid Opportunities. Last year, the State Agencies awarded over $2.6 million in contracts at the two-day event. ACCESS 2016 will also feature an Opportunity Board designed to maximize connections; a Business Solutions Pavilion, offering small business solutions and product demonstrations; and more than 40 major corporations seeking diverse suppliers. True to this year’s ACCESS theme of Supplying Powerful Connections, Margo J. Posey, D/FW MSDC President stated: “We are excited about the growing awareness and continued support in the business community of the value of diversity in the supply chain. Buying entities understand that minority owned businesses bring a wealth of talent and solutions to the table, as well as provide a way for them to positively impact the economy in our area.” Posey added: “In 2015, 78 North Texas Cities were impacted by D/FW Minority Business Enterprises. Over 70 local Buying Entity Members, procured /contracted business with D/FW MSDC certified MBEs, resulting in $7.1 Billion in reported revenues and 125,600 employment positions by D/FW MSDC MBEs. Growing these numbers by providing business opportunities and creating powerful connections at the ACCESS Business Expo impacts and grows the entire North Texas community.” The two-day Expo features corporate and MBE roundtables and one-on-one business matchmaking between corporations, public sector entities, and minority business suppliers looking to discuss immediate and near-term opportunities. Last year 203 one-on-one sessions were held by 33 buyers from 15 buying entities. Additionally 528 attendees participated in 121 round table sessions.
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Praise Party with Dareia Texas welcomes The Dallas Wings WNBA to the DFW area. Sr. Director of Operations, A shley M iller from the Dallas Wings talked to Dareia Tolbert about WNBA. Here is a transcript of the interview: Dareia: What is your role with the Dallas Wings? Ashley: I’ve been in sports for over 16 years. I started when I was a ball kid at the age of 14 and fast forward to now I’m living my dream. I am the point person for the players and coaches. Dareia: When does the season begin? Ashley: Preseason home Sunday, May 8 against Connecticut Sun. However the actual season begins Saturday, May 21 against San Antonio Stars 7:30 pm @ College Park Center Arlington, TX Dareia: Who are some of the featured players on the Dallas Wings basketball team? (coaches) Ashley: Head Coach- Fred Williams and feature players Skylar Diggins, Aerial Power and Odyssey Sims etc. Dareia: Explain how the WNBA complements the empowerment of women? Ashley: I think it’s huge; the ladies put in as much practice time as the men. Come watch them WORK on this COURT! You have women who are being positive role model to these little girls that I didn’t have growing up. I’m just proud to be a part of it. Dareia: How has it been to be in a new environment? Ashley: It’s been pretty amazing! I think sport fans have
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LORRAINE HOOD-JACK For District 4 - Duncanville City Council
Lorraine’s Priorities & Vision ! Targeted Economic Development ! HWY 67 Beautification Project ! Enhanced Communications & Outreach ! Citizens Governance Training ! A Strategic Plan outlining long and short-term objectives! Lorraine is a native Texan, born and raised in Taylor, Texas. She has lived in Duncanville since May, 2010 and brings with her over 25 years of professional leadership expertise. She has led award winning teams and been recognized for outstanding community service. Lorraine has a proven track record for working collaboratively with business, service, and youth organizations. Lorraine is an advocate for all and has given her life to serving others. Ms. Hood-Jack’s uncanny ability to resolve problems, her natural love of people, coupled with her extensive business and professional background, makes her the ideal candidate for the Duncanville City Council. The future is NOW! Vote HoodJack, District 4
Career and Service Highlights ! Bachelor of Arts – Government The University of Texas at Austin ! Master of Public Administration – Portland State University ! Leadership Southwest Graduate 2013 ! Corporate Sales Manager ! Regional Service Manager ! Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – International Strategic Planning Committee ! Duncanville Multicultural Commission – Chairman
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A Mother’s Love By CHERYL SMITH Mother’s Day is a special time for mothers around the world when they are saluted, honored and showered with gifts, but for two mothers, Margaret Turner Carrigan and Gloria Spencer, they are treated like royalty every day. Attorney Margaret Turner Carrigan’s relationship with her daughter, Shayla Marshall Smith, is heartwarming and would be surprising to many. They are both attorneys, practicing law together in the same office and they live right next door to one another. And there’s more! They are sorority sisters, members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (No. Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter), and they even take trips together. It’s not uncommon to see them at legal conferences or sorority conventions. Research has not uncovered another African American mother/daughter law firm in this state and the two are proud of the work they do at the Carrigan & Smith Law Offices in McKinney, TX., where they specialize in family, SS Disability, child custody, divorce, personal injury, wills and small estates and misdemeanor criminal cases. “I see good people at their worse,” said Ms. Turner Carrigan, in describing her diverse clientele. “We help people put their affairs in order.” And it helps to know that you’re not operating in a hostile environment, she said, adding that trust is a big factor. “When you have a partner like Shayla, it feels good coming to work. “I totally trust her and she totally trusts me and we make it work.” She explained, “Even if we disagree, we have one another’s back.” Now while some mothers are recounting the horrors of their daughter’s teen years or other moments when they longed for a better relationship, both Margaret and Shayla have wonderful stories of their journey. “We’ve always had a loving relationship,” said Ms. Turner Carrigan. “When Shayla was born I rededicated myself to the Lord and asked for help with raising her.” It was an easy job, she continued, pointing out that her daughter was a “good kid” who didn’t get into trouble. “I was honest with her and expected the same,” she added, “I told her ‘break the rules and you get one punishment, but if you lie about it, you get three punishments!’” Fortunately there were no periods of rebellion that strained their relationship. Still young Shayla could never have imagined that she would grow up and enter the same profession as her mom and then also be working in the same office.
The married mother of two recalled her desire to become a broadcast journalist, traveling internationally to cover those stories that made careers and won awards. So after high school she was off to one of the country’s premiere journalism schools, the University of Missouri at Columbia. She was on her way. But as usual life happens. She “ended up getting married and having a family.” A job offer in journalism didn’t fit in with the family plan, especially with her husband still in college, so she said she recalled a course she really enjoyed, Media Law. Next thing you know she was enrolling in law school at her alma mater. Surprisingly she didn’t choose her mother’s, UT Law School, where Turner Carrigan was a classmate of former Ambassador Ron Kirk and former Dallas City Councilwoman Vonciel Jones Hill. After passing the bar, Shayla said she ended up practicing family law by accident and also worked in the Attorney General’s office before partnering with her mother. The partners each have their specialties. Daughter’s forte is in the areas of research, writing and technology while mom’s strengths are in arguing cases and handling the books. Shayla’s friends also have bonded with her mother. “A lot of my good friends are really close to my mom,” she said. “She adopts my friends. She’s a mother-figure to them.” Shayla has nothing but kind words for her mother, “My mom has always been a source of inspiration for me. I look up to her a lot because she’s the only person who has consistently been there for me my entire life.” Mom describes her daughter as “having strong morals, Christian, good mom, intelligent, beautiful...” “Sometimes I fuss, but I try to encourage her because sometimes she underestimates herself,” said Ms. Turner Carrigan. “I tell her the Lord has blessed her and to be thankful for those gifts.” And the first gift Shayla is thankful for is her mother! “My mother is brave, bold and tenacious,” she said. “ She taught me to be a Christian and to keep God first. She is a trailblazer and did a lot of things at a time when it wasn’t easy, especially for an African American woman.”
BRINGING R.E.A.L. HAIR TO SOUTH Gloria Spencer knows what it is to blaze trails and overcome obstacles as an African American woman living in America. She was a flight attendant for American Airlines for 33 years before her retirement following the September 11 tragedy.
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Her tenacity, faith and support fueled a desire in her son, Larry, to “spread his wings and soar as high as he can go,” she said. Larry is on an ambitious journey and his mom laid the foundation for him to be successful. “My mom is my everything,” he said. “ She paved the way for me to make my own way.” And she helped him at a time when he sunk down to a low point. Larry has a story and a testimony worth sharing. He, like so many other young men, was seduced by the world of violence. There was an unfortunate incident that occurred while he was in high school. “We had guns and one of my friends got ahold of my gun and jammed it. When I picked it up, it went off and shot my friend.” There were so many regrets after that incident, he said, which prompted him to stop drinking, get rid of the guns, stop hanging out and get back in church. The Grand Jury no-bill that kept him out of a trial and possibly jail was a rude awakening for him. Then he had another turning point in his life, the birth of his first child. “I wanted better for my children,” he explained. “I had to pave the way for them just as my mom did for me.” And Ms. Spencer is still there for her only living son. His brother died after battling cancer almost three years ago. She says she is so proud of the work that Larry does today and has been doing for decades. There’s also a commitment to giving back and Larry will be starting fundraising efforts for cancer research and for another relative’s non-profit: MASS - Mother’s (Fathers) for the Advancement of Social Systems; the organization founded by the late Joyce Ann Brown, who spent nine years, five months and 24 days in prison for a crime she did not commit. A successful, legitimate entrepreneur, Larry is taking a bold stand in the revitalization efforts of Southwest Center Mall. Amid reports that the Mall would be closing after losing several anchor stores and reports of violence, Larry decided that he wanted to invest in its future by bringing a thriving, upscale business to the Mall. Scheduled for a ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Saturday, May 21, 2016, R.E.A.L. Hair, will introduce a salon, hair boutique, makeup and clothing one stop shop for a high-end clientele that seeks quality products, service and atmosphere. With high-quality hair selling at a premium, Larry plans to provide the type of experience that will uplift the entire Mall and be of benefit to other surrounding businesses.
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Now this is a hefty investment but Gloria is not surprised by her son’s efforts because she, like her son remembers a thriving then-Redbird Mall where anyone Black who came to town wanted to visit. “We need revitalization of this area,” she said. “Others are coming in, making money and draining our community. We need something for our community.” Describing her adventurous son, Ms. Spencer said Larry loves people and he loves giving back, which is just how she feels. “We adhere to morals and principles,” she said. “We’re about helping one another. We’re all about the community.” And there’s an accountability factor that Larry is focused on. A graduate of DeSoto High School, his family’s roots are deeply embedded in the Oak Cliff area. There shouldn’t be a need to travel out of your surroundings to get quality products and services. That’s what Larry was thinking when he decided to open R.E.A.L. Hair in Southwest Center Mall, despite other malls courting him for his business. He says he will have some of the top hair stylists in the Metroplex who already boast an impressive clientele. He says everything in the establishment will be top grade. “I am making a commitment and I am encouraging others to join me,” he said. “I want my mother to have quality places where she can shop close to home. I want it safe, with law enforcement and security. “I want to see people who care about their business and community working in and supporting the businesses in the Mall.” Fortunately Southwest Center is under new management and Dallas Deputy Mayor ProTem Erik Wilson and Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce President Wilton Munnings are sounding the trumpet for building a safer more vibrant southern Dallas County. There’s also a heavier police presence. “That’s why we’re here,” said Mr. Munnings. “The Chamber has a business assistance center with a trained staff to help small businesses.” When Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings talks about GrowSouth efforts, the Spencers echo his thoughts and say they realize the importance of investing. “I’m making a commitment and my mother is making a commitment,” said Larry. “Let’s do this together.”
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Please Turn Your Light On Spiritually Speaking…. By James A. Washington
Perhaps we should rejoice every now and then about how wonderful a thing it is to be saved. I’m talking about laugh out loud going around with a big grin on your face, look at me kind of joy; not arrogant or pride filled, not smug or egotistical, but rather humbled and confident, relieved and knowing, secure and sure. I mean why not? I find myself at times, so thankful that I finally got it right that it really does take some emotional restraint not to start grabbing and hugging total strangers, let alone folk I care about and those who care about me. The underlying truth that makes this possible is that truth based on the acceptance of self. I am of the belief that you cannot accept Christ in your life until you’ve come to brutal grips with exactly who you are, or were. I know it sounds simple enough and because it does, I think it gets by many people. After all, most of us spend a lifetime trying to please others, impress others, thinking way too much about what others think of us. In so doing, we allow ourselves to empower others to define us in terms of who they think we are or how we should act. The sad reality is we often times try to live up to those
expectations only to spend far too much time living down to them. Inevitably we disappoint. We disappoint others and live a life thinking something is wrong with us. The truth is the only ones who matter in this regard are God and us; God because He didn’t make a mistake and us because we were stupid enough to allow someone else’s definition of who we are and what we can become to supersede God’s plan for our existence. That mistake is ours and salvation is the only road to a clear picture of who we are, whose we are and what we are destined to become.
You see whomever they are can’t compare to a God who loves you, flaws and scars and all. Excuse me but that’s a helluva, no, that’s a heavenly thing. You can take me or leave me. Once the light of salvation goes on, you must accept what you see. It was you. You were there. Guilty, you did it. But in the light of salvation, your past is used by God to provide testimony to help others know there’s hope for them too. God is just waiting on you to turn the light on and recognize your past is the most valuable part of you. The truth is when the light does come on, those stains you see on your soul, they will burn off the closer you get to the light’s source.
Now let me warn you. There is some danger associated with walking around enveloped by the truth of salvation.
It all comes down to that man or woman looking back at you in the mirror. Don’t accept or internalize meaningless criticism. The only opinion that matters is that of the most high.
Truth, as the bible does say, will set you free. But it can hurt. Being enlightened in this way gives you a telescope into your own soul that will scald you to no end with its intensity.
Don’t let others put limits on you and please don’t put limits on yourself. God hasn’t. And therein lies the beauty of salvation’s truth. It ought to bring that grin I was talking about to your face.
I’ve come to expect to see glimpses of my past in the light that now keeps me extremely humble and thankful that there’s a God who knows all about me and still loves me in spite of it all.
Turn your light on and let God turn up the heat. It might burn for a minute. But the longer you stay in the light, you will come to understand that the darkness you were in, ain’t got nothing for you anymore.
You see I like me now. No, check that. I love me now. Whether you do or not, doesn’t really matter. Salvation has a way of giving you insight into yourself that inoculates you against the ridiculous notion that you’re here to somehow please another person.
If that’s not worth smiling about, it’s certainly worth shouting about. May God bless and keep you always.
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QUIT PLAYIN’: The Devil You Know!! Quit Playin’
There is nothing like the naked, unfiltered, Sunday school. He said that Ted Cruz was the unwavering, unflappable and unrelenting truth. Devil, Beelzebub, The Prince of Darkness, You know it when you hear it, and when you Mephistopheles, Satan, the Archfiend, hear it you know it. It’s like music to your ears. Diabulus, the Antichrist and any other It’s like that earnest sound that rises from the dastardly synonym you can dig up from the By Hammond B-3 organ on Sunday at a Black Vincent pits of hell. Baptist Church. The truth of that organ L. Hall Donald dubbing him “Lyin Ted” just scratched resonates and reverberates. Cruz’s thinly veiled surface, but Boehner’s I’ve been disconcerted with the endless halfdrubbing of him as the spawn of Lucifer Vincent L. Hall is an truths of Republican presidential candidate, Ted captured Ted’s essence in mind, mannerism, author and award-winning Cruz. His thespian-like theatrics had most of us speech and spirit. columnist. waylaid for a while. We were waylaid until we Boehner’s laser attack went viral. Turns out finally heard a voice of truth. Or at least one voice of truth Ted Cruz is hated so roundly that even the true as it pertains to this shameless scoundrel. worshippers of Satan renounced his brand of evil. After hearing the truth and allowing it to congeal, we “’Having a conservative Christian likened to Lucifer — fully recognize “HaTed Cruz.” Cruz is a reckless, one who opposes equal rights for same sex couples and reprehensible reprobate who schemed his way to become promotes the ability to deny services to any with different a U.S. Senator during the Tea Party revolt. values — we Satanists see as besmirching the positive,” the First, I have to give big ups to Donald J. Trump, because high priest of The Church of Satan, said in a statement.” his description of Cruz laid the way for The Satanists went on to say that the full revelation. When trash talkin’ Ted Cruz was “everything opposite Trump turned on Cruz and tarnished to what they represent.” Well… him with the tag; “Lyin’ Ted”, he set the Sugar Honey Ice Tea!! Even the stage. However, a real politician for purists who claim Satan won’t whom I have more than a smidgen of claim that evil spirit that Ted emits respect, picked up where Trump left and effuses. Satanists see past that off. “J e s u s f r e a k ” p e r s o n a h e When queried for his opinion on perpetrates. “Lyin’ Ted”, former Speaker of the For me, Ted Cruz is a far greater House and town crier John Boehner threat than Donald Trump. He is didn’t mince words. “Lucifer in the megalomaniacal and diabolical. I flesh,” Boehner told an audience at Stanford University. I pray for the Donald because America’s history suggests have Democrat friends and Republican friends. I get along that anyone as corrosive to our established economic and with almost everyone, but I have never worked with a more political systems as he is could become a target. And the miserable son of a bitch in my life.” way the Secret Service has been functioning under There it was. His words were like the harmonic honesty of President Obama that could get him hurt. the Hammond B-3 or an improvised jazz riff. Boehner put John Boehner scored the music to Ted Cruz’s traveling the melody to measure. His remarks identified the pitch vaudeville act better than anyone would have ever that most of us thought we heard all along. The former imagined. I love the church organ, but the organ beating in Speaker’s frank assessment of Cruz found favor with Ted Cruz’s chest cavity moves to a wicked beat. Ted Cruz political pros and novices alike. probably is the devil and now you know it!! He called Ted Lucifer; that nemesis and ne’er-do-well you’ve been preached to about ever since your first days in I Messenger 320 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Suite 220, Dallas, TX 75203 | 214-941-0110 | www.myimessenger.com
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Reconnecting with an Old Flame Dear Alma, You’ve been married for more than 30 years. What an amazing blessing. You’ve both worked hard to maintain and I’m a 60-year-old man, married to the same woman for 33 establish this life-long commitment. Now you want to years. I recently reconnected with my high school girlfriend destroy it? on Facebook. It now turns out that she will soon be visiting in my area, and we are planning to meet at a restaurant we used Although you didn’t say how the conversation went with to go to when we were teenagers. It will be in a public place, your wife, I assume you told her about this reconnect and and the owners know my wife (who won’t be there). This is upcoming lunch, since you’re planning to meet your old not a real “date,” but it’s more than a business lunch or meal girlfriend at a local restaurant where the owners know your with casual friends. My ex-girlfriend is not married, wife. Trust me, you’ve hurt your wife’s feelings. And and I’m not likely to leave my wife. My long-term if you didn’t tell her, when she finds out her feelings objective is friendship. Obviously, this reunion calls for will be hurt. more than a hearty handshake, but how much more? A This reconnect is wrong on so many levels, and worse, hug seems inevitable. But what kind of kiss? A it’s disrespectful to your mate. You are not available to Hollywood-style air kiss? A peck on the cheek? A quick meet your old girlfriend for lunch, breakfast, brunch or kiss on the lips? Or something longer? I assume we’ll dinner. You have nothing to offer her that doesn’t also figure it out, but how do I start? involve your wife, so don’t try. Signed, can’t wait Forget the kiss. I hope you will rethink this MLC. Ask Alma Dear can’t wait, Stop emailing this woman and cancel the lunch. The By Alma Gill Ok, I just slapped you upside the back of your head. via George Curry Media love and magic you’ve shared with your wife is far more amazing than what’s over the fence – or what Did you feel it? What’s up with you? Are you having a would be sitting across from you at that lunch table. mid-life crisis? Why are you plotting to jump headfirst Alma into the lake of natural-born fools?
Reel-ality TV By Marquesa Ladawn George Curry Media Columnist
You may have been following the Kelly and Michael saga. Yes, Kelly found out that Michael Strahan, her co-host for the past four years, is leaving to work for GMA full time. She found out in the 11th hour and felt blindsided to say the least. What was shocking was her reaction. She left the studio upset and did not return to work the next day. This became a major news story and caused ABC executives to get nervous. In their mind, the networks reputation was getting damaged - they looked like bad guys breaking up a happy home. Now, this is important because ABC battles the other big networks on a daily basis for viewers and this does not help. It’s rumored, they offered Strahan a deal he could not resist but swore him to secrecy. By definition that meant Kelly Ripa was kept in the dark. From Kelly’s perspective, she’s been an employee of ABC for 26 years and a major co-host for “Live.” She deserved to know their plans. Instead, ahe was left
wondering if this move meant she was not trusted or that her show had a limited future. This column is not about ABC or Kelly’s response. It’s about Michael’s decision. I’ve watched many of the entertainment shows and talk shows since this story hit the airwaves to see their reaction. Andy Cohen, host of “Watch What Happens Live,” and Wendy Williams, host of her own show, both mentioned Strahan’s decision to leave was not smart. Now, he’s one of two hosts and his name is part of the show’s title. But he’s moving to GMA, which has countless hosts. A contributor from CNN appeared on Access Hollywood to explain that ABC must have offered Strahan the world. They are focused on preparing for the future and know George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts will not always be there. They’ve noticed how popular Strahan has become and they want to leverage that opportunity. Now, I thought about this and I think Strahan made a great move and took a smart risk. Strahan could remain as co-host of “Live...” and take home a great paycheck for years to come or he could shake things up and become a true star.Let me break this down for you... “Live...” is a great show but it’s predictable, vanilla and at some point will become forgettable. As the co-host, Strahan is limited to a short scripted conversation at the top of the show followed by celebrity interviews. A few times a year, he gets a chance to let his hair down, but most of the time,
everything is scripted and simple. Plus, he shares the show with another person. I think of Regis Philbin and his long career as a co-host of “Live..” and Kathie Lee, are they household names? No. Did they ever do anything really unique or big as talk show hosts? No. Regis is now retired and makes guest appearances on other shows from time to time; Kathie Lee is a co-host of another show and that’s about all. Let’s go back to Andy Cohen and Wendy Williams. Of course they see “Live...” as a cushy job; they both began their careers interviewing celebrities. They both eventually, created their own brand, but they still interview celebrities. My point is that Strahan, at least in my head, wants something bigger. He’s extremely relevant right now and has a chance to capitalize on that position in the marketplace. This is his chance to create a career that he owns that leads to all types of opportunities. Movies, sitcoms, his own show, whatever he wants. He could become the Oprah of his time. But, this comes with risk. Even so, if he negotiated a great deal with ABC, he’s protected. I’m sure he’s going nuts right now, and wondering if he made the right decision. Michael, trust your gut and your journey. Do not get distracted by the attention or the scandal. Instead, stay headstrong and focused on the career you want. You may be destined for life that’s bigger than a talk show, bigger than interviewing others. Whatever it is, go for it and enjoy the journey.
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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month During the month of May our nation celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. Asian and Pacific Islander Americans’ heritage is an essential part of the American fabric. They are involved in nearly every aspect of the cultural, political, and social life of our nation. Their rich traditions and entrepreneurial spirt have enriched our nation greatly. The acknowledgement of Asian and Pacific Islanders first began during the administration of former President Jimmy Carter who signed a resolution in 1978, acknowledging the contributions made by our fellow Americans. Throughout the country men, women and children of Asian Pacific Islander descent will hold conferences, festivals, worship services and reunions to rekindle memories of their childhoods, and share concerns, ideas and visions about their futures, and that of their children. While a member of Congress, I worked closely with my colleagues that represented districts where there was a strong Asian and Pacific Islanders presence. My Congressional district included large numbers of Asian Americans so I also embraced and became active in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. The organization’s principal concerns were issues that affected Americans of Asian and Pacific Island ancestry. It was born shortly after a meeting that I convened of Asian members in the House. The organization had legislative and social concerns, and attempted to educate members of Congress about the contributions that Asians and
Pacific Islanders made to American life and culture. We worked on issues that affected the economic life of the people we were sworn to serve. Over the years I have worked closely with members of my congressional district whose origins are in Asia and the Pacific Islands. I have found them to be some of the most honest and hardworking people I have ever met. I have traveled to Asia to survey political conditions, and to participate in conferences such as “A World of Women for World Peace,” an annual event that I began 16-years ago to begin peace dialogues for women and their allies. I have found that the vast majority of people have similar objectives, feeding their families, educating their children and preparing for a sustainable retirement. As members of the human family, all of us have a responsibility to be concerned with one another. We also have a responsibility to share in the cultures of one another. It is a great way to enrich our souls, and the minds of our children. I wish the very best of life to all of those whose heritages we celebrate during the month of May. I also express my gratitude for all that they have contributed to this country, and for all that they shall contribute in the future.
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I MESSENGER Business formerly known as Black Jack Pizza launches naming contest The Jones family opened its press conference with a much-needed prayer, they said. Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Erik Wilson, in his prayer, said the business formerly known as Black Jack Pizza has been good for the community and the City of Dallas and that support for the owners is important. Support is just what Dorothy Jones says is needed as she fights a battle she never thought she would encounter, receiving a cease and desist letter from BlackJack Pizza Enterprises, threatening her business with legal action. The Colorado-based company with over 40 locations in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona and Montana says if the Joneses don’t stop using any resemblance to the name they trademarked in 1987--three years before the Jones came on the scene, there would be consequences.
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A clearly emotional Mrs. Jones talked about how it didn’t seem fair that a name she had used almost three decades was being stripped from her business. As she talked about how she and her son started the company to provide pizza to an area that was overlooked by major chains, Mrs. Jones said she didn’t want to change the name. “I feel like it will hurt my business because people will think that we have sold it,” she said. And that was the dream that son Terry said he had when he first approached her about opening a restaurant that while pizza was the main course, they offered a menu that included burgers, hot wings, beans and cornbread, salads and spaghetti. “We were providing a service and products to an area that others refused to value.” Dallas City councilwoman Tiffinni A. Young remembers her Lincoln High School days and visits to Black Jack Pizza in Sunny South Dallas. “We always enjoyed coming to Black Jack Pizza as a child and I’m looking forward to continuing the support.” Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce President Wilton Munnings echoed Ms. Young’s comments on
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the contributions of the business formerly known as Black Jack Pizza. As he praised Mrs. Jones for the positive influence her company has had in South Dallas, Mr. Munnings talked about the work that the Chamber does to help small businesses. “This is National Small Business Week and we’re focusing on key areas to keep businesses strong and vibrant,” he noted. “ We’re working with the Joneses and we will do all we can to support her efforts to keep her business in operation.” Ivy McQuain of the NATIONAL BLACK PR SOCIETY TEXAS announced the contest to rename the business. “Beginning today, there’s a contest to rename the house that Dorothy Built,’” said Ms. McQuain. THE CONTEST RUNS THROUGH MAY 23, 2016. THE FAMILY WILL PICK THE WINNING NAME AND THAT’S WHERE THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS - Dallas LAW SCHOOL COMES IN.” Representing the Law School. Atty. Cheryl Wattley said that after the contest deadline, “we (students) will do the research to make sure that all the proper paperwork has been filed” to avoid a similar situation as the one the Jones Family is facing now.
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Official Rules 2016 Formerly Known as Black Jack Pizza NAMING CONTEST THIS CONTEST IS OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AT TIME OF ENTRY. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR CLAIM A PRIZE. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. ELIGIBILITY: The 2016 Formerly Known as Black Jack Pizza NAMING CONTEST (the "Contest") is open to legal residents of the United States, 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Officers, directors, employees and agents of Formerly Known as Black Jack Pizza and its respective affiliated companies, agencies, and immediate families are not eligible. The Contest is void where prohibited. 2. HOW TO ENTER: The Contest begins at 12:00 Noon CDT on May 2, 2016 and ends at 12:00 noon CDT on May 23, 2016. To enter, mail the entry form with your proposed name to 2536 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215. Anonymous users will not be eligible. The Name must be original and the Entry may not contain material that violates or infringes any third party’s rights, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement. The entry must not contain or be confusingly similar to any third party product names, brand names or trademarks. The Entry must not contain material that is inappropriate, indecent, obscene, hateful, tortuous, defamatory, slanderous or libelous. The Entry must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age. The Entry must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of or contrary to the laws or regulations in any state where Entry is created. There is no limit on the number of unique Names you may enter. Sponsor is not responsible for late, lost, misdirected, or invalid entries. Once you submit your Entry, you will be officially entered into the Contest. Entries cannot be revised or altered once submitted. Once submitted, all submitted components become the property of the Sponsor. 3. SELECTION OF WINNERS/PRIZES: (a) Grand Prize Winner Selection: One (1) Name will be chosen by Sponsor as the most appropriate name for the business Formerly Known as Black Jack Pizza, in Sponsor’s reasonable discretion. The Name must also be legally cleared through a comprehensive trademark clearance process; if the Name cannot be legally cleared through this clearance process, an alternate Grand Prize Winner will be selected. The Grand Prize Winner will win a Large Pizza with choice of toppings and Tea once a month for a year (12 months) Beginning in August 2016, and ending July 2017. The winning entry will be unveiled on July 3, 2016 at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Grand Prize Winner may also be featured in promotional materials for the business Formerly Known as Black Jack Pizza. The Grand Prize Winner will be selected no later than June 15, 2016 and will be contacted by Sponsor via Grand Prize Winner’s email address and phone. The Grand Prize Winner will be required to reply to the email within seven (7) days to accept the prize. If the Grand Prize Winner is unwilling or unable to accept the prize, the prize will be forfeited. In the event that multiple Entries are received with the same Name, the Grand Prize Winner will be the first person who submitted the Name based on the timestamp on submission. Any modifications or derivations of the selected Name will not be eligible to win a prize. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $400. Actual value may vary based on number of toppings received. Grand Prize Winner will not receive difference between actual and approximate retail value. 4. PRIZE DETAILS AND RESTRICTIONS: Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be substituted by the Grand Prize Winner. Sponsor may substitute a prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion. Unclaimed prizes will not be awarded. All costs and expenses not specified herein are the sole responsibility of the Grand Prize Winner or Drawing Winners. 5. ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS TO NAME: You agree that, by entering the Contest, you irrevocably assign and transfer to Sponsor all right, title and interest in the Name throughout the world, including, without limitation, all trademark rights, and you agree to execute any additional documents Sponsor may deem necessary to evidence or effectuate such assignment. Sponsor’s rights with respect to the Entry include, but are not limited to: (a) the exclusive right to use, publish, display or reproduce the proposed Name on products, packaging, advertising for purposes of trade and any other lawful purpose; (b) the exclusive right to alter, revise or change the Entry in any way; (c) the exclusive right to secure trademark and copyright registrations and other rights in the entry anywhere throughout the world; (d) the exclusive right to license, exploit, sell, assign, or otherwise dispose of the entry or any of the said rights included therein for any purpose which the business Formerly Known as Black Jack Pizza may see fit; and (e) any and all subsidiary rights in the Entry. 6. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION; NOTIFICATION OF WINNER: Sponsor is not responsible in the event that the participant provides any incorrect, expired, or otherwise invalid information. The Sponsor
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If a potential winner cannot be reached after a reasonable effort has been exerted, he/she is found to be ineligible, he/she cannot or does not comply with these Official Rules, or if a prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, such potential winner will be disqualified, and an alternate potential winner may be selected at Sponsor’s sole discretion. 7. DISCLAIMERS AND LIABILITY: Sponsor and its affiliated entities are not responsible or liable for Contest Entries that are illegible, late, destroyed, lost, misplaced, stolen, misdirected, tampered with, incomplete, deleted, damaged, incomplete, or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules, and all such Entries will be disqualified. 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Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists URBAN JOURNALISM WORKSHOP APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
The Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists (formerly the DallasF o r t Wo r t h A s s o c i a t i o n o f B l a c k Communicators) will present its annual Urban Journalism Workshop for high school and college students in 2016. This 12-week workshop is open to students in Dallas, Tarrant, Ellis, Collin and Denton counties. Students receive hands-on experience working with seasoned professionals who have gained a reputation l o c a l l y a n d n a t i o n a l l y, a s w e l l a s internationally. The program, which emulates one started by George Curry, Gerald Boyd and other members of the Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists in St. Louis, has graduated students who have gone on to anchor newscasts, edit newspapers, open public relations firms and produce radio shows. Mr. Curry visits the Dallas workshop students annually to conduct his “basic training.” Mr. Boyd died of lung cancer in 2006. “We’re excited about continuing the tradition that was started almost 30 years ago,” said Eva Coleman, one of the instructors for the program. “I am looking forward to working with students this year.” Ms. Coleman, who teaches radio and television in Frisco ISD will be overseeing the radio and television segments of the
workshop, pulling together experts in the field. Previous speakers have included: Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, Senator Royce West, Star-Telegram editor and columnist Bob Ray Sanders, Dallas Morning News columnist Norma Adams Wade, Our Texas Publisher General Berry, PR gurus Lyria Howland and Rose Gafford, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Irwin Thompson, K104’s Sam Putney, 97.9’s Gary with the T, Dallas Examiner Publisher Mollie Belt, Producer Haile Gerima and Dallas Weekly Publisher James A. Washington. Ms. Smith, who has been with the program since its inception, took over the directorship in the mid 90s and continued through 2004. Ms. Smith returned to the program as director in 2007. At the conclusion of the workshop, the students will participate in a closing ceremony where they will present a newspaper, television and radio broad-casts, a website and a special project. For more information about the workshop, contact Ms. Smith at 214-941-0110. Mail completed applications to: DFWABJ 320 South R.L. Thornton Frwy #220A Dallas, TX 75203
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CURRY: Poor People are Discouraged from Voting By George E. Curry George Curry Media Columnist
Last Saturday, President Obama attended his eighth and final White House Correspondents Dinner as president. Below are my favorite Obama zingers from the night: I do apologize - I know I was a little late tonight. I was running on C.P.T. - (laughter) - which stands for “jokes that white people should not make.” (Laughter and applause.) My eighth and final appearance at this unique event. (Laughter.) And I am excited. If this material works well, I’m going to use it at Goldman Sachs next year. (Laughter and applause.) Earn me some serious Tubmans. Next year at this time, someone else will be standing here in this very spot, and it’s anyone’s guess who she will be. But the prospect of leaving the White House is a mixed bag. You might have heard that someone jumped the White House fence last week, but I have to give Secret Service credit - they found Michelle, brought her back, she’s safe back at home now. I love Joe Biden, I really do. And I want to thank him for his friendship, for his counsel, for always giving it to me straight, for not shooting anybody in the face. (Laughter. We’ve got the bright new face of the Democratic Party here tonight -- Mr. Bernie Sanders! (Applause.) There he is - Bernie! (Applause.) Bernie, you look like a million bucks. (Laughter.) Or to put it in terms you’ll understand, you look like 37,000 donations of 27 dollars each. And then there’s Ted Cruz. Ted had a tough week. He went to Indiana -- Hoosier country -- stood on a basketball court, and called the hoop a “basketball ring.” (Laughter and applause.) What else is in his lexicon? Baseball sticks? Football hats? (Laughter.)
But sure, I’m the foreign one. (Laughter and applause.) The Republican establishment is incredulous that he is their most likely nominee - incredulous, shocking. They say Donald lacks the foreign policy experience to be president. But, in fairness, he has spent years meeting with leaders from around the world: Miss Sweden, Miss Argentina, Miss Azerbaijan. (Laughter and applause.) Comedian Larry Wilmore gave a mixed performance at the White House Correspondent Dinner and was justifiably criticized for closing his stand-up routine with, “So, Mr. President, if I’m going to keep it 100: Yo, Barry, you did it, my n---ger. You did it.” The n-word is one of the most obnoxious words in the English language and should never be used period. And it definitely should not be used when addressing the nation’s first Black president in public or in private. Many of Wilmore’s jokes simply were not funny. But he did manage to land quite a few on target: Well, welcome to “Negro Night” here at the Washington Hilton, or as Fox News will report, “Two thugs disrupt elegant dinner in D.C.” And not to throw any shade, but Fox News is the highest-rated cable news channel among viewers who have no idea what “shade” means. I think Fox News secretly likes Beyoncé, though. They just renamed “The Kelly File,” “Becky with the good hair.” MSNBC - MSNBC here tonight? No? Which actually now stands for “Missing a Significant Number of Black Correspondents.” Am I wrong? They like fired Melissa Harris-Perry, they canceled Joy Reid, they booted Touré. I heard they put Chris Hayes on probation because they thought he was related to Isaac Hayes. That’s wrong. You know, I should say some of America’s finest Black journalists are here tonight. Don Lemon’s here, too.
But to say a little bit about me, so, I am a Black man who replaced a White man who pretended to be a TV newscaster. So, yeah, in that way Lester Holt and I have a lot in common. President’s hair is so white it keeps saying “all lives matter.” All I’m saying is that in less than eight years, Mr. President, you’ve busted two time-honored stereotypes. Black does crack, and apparently once you go black, it looks like we are going back. Thanks, Ben Carson. Lots of big news this year, the Treasury promised to put Harriet Tubman’s face on the $10 bill, but now we have to wait until 2030 for the $20 bill. Yeah. Man, women haven’t been this deceived by a bill since Cosby [groans]. Donald Trump said that if Hillary Clinton were a man, he didn’t think she’d get 5 percent of the vote. Okay, alright, alright. First of all, if Hillary Clinton were suddenly a man, her biggest problem would be finding a bathroom she’d be allowed to use in North Carolina. And I can’t understand why everyone treats Donald Trump with kid gloves. And then I realized they’re the only gloves that’ll fit his stupid, little baby hands. And this is your last year in office, right, so now your legacy begins. So I wanna talk about what you’re leaving behind, and I don’t mean the Black Jesus in the Lincoln bedroom...No, I’m just saying, make sure you take all of your culturally specific items with you so you can get your security deposit back, Mr. President. George E. Curry is President and CEO of George Curry Media, LLC. He is the former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine and the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA). He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, georgecurry.com. You can also follow him at twitter.com/currygeorge, George E. Curry Fan Page on Facebook, and Periscope.
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seamlessly connected his streaming service part-owned by Jay Z. In a 1996 interview music to the fight for racial with Rolling Stone, Prince explained, “People think I’m a justice, including reminding crazy fool for writing ‘slave’ on my face. But if I can’t do what To Be Equal a Grammy audience that, I want to do, what am I? When you stop a man from By Marc H. Morial “Albums still matter. Like dreaming, he becomes a slave. That’s where I was. I don’t President and CEO - National Urban League books and Black lives, own Prince’s music. If you don’t own your masters, your albums still matter master owns you.” “Dearly, beloved. We are gathered here today to get through tonight and always.” Prince’s fight for control over his material was not about this thing called life. Electric word “life.” It means forever, There was more to Prince Prince. Like everything Prince has ever done, it was about a and that’s a mighty long time. But I’m here to tell you, than pop masterpieces, provocative lyrics and purple rain. I greater cause and a greater good that touched the lives of there’s something else: the after world. A world of never could employ every word in the dictionary to describe the hundreds, thousands or millions. He would also use his fame ending happiness; you can always see the sun, day or man, but it would prove easier, and perhaps truer, to say that and his famous voice to become an outspoken critic of racial night...’Cause in this life, things are much harder than in the nothing compared to Prince. And nothing ever will. injustice in our country. after world. In this life you’re on your own. And if the The son of a bandleader and a singer, Prince Rogers Nelson After protests over the death of a Black man at the hands of elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy, punch a higher was a musical prodigy. He began playing piano and writing police officers in Baltimore, Prince penned a tribute to floor.” music while he was in elementary school. He was signed to a Freddie Gray that included the line, “Does anybody hear us - Prince and the Revolution, “Let’s Go Crazy,” Purple Rain, local Minneapolis band while other teenagers were stressing pray for Michael Brown or Freddie Gray?” 1984 over high school prom dates. The world was formally As revealed by Al Sharpton, Prince also sent money to the introduced to the budding musical genius signed to Warner family of Trayvon Martin after the teen’s shooting death. Van It was July 4, 2014. The Essence Music Festival was marking Brothers Records with the R&B infected, falsetto pop Jones recalled that Prince would only play the 2014 Essence its 20th anniversary. The headliner of the annual celebration standard “I Wanna Be Your Lover.” At the tender age of 21, Music Festival if the organizers agreed to host a hackathon of of African-American music and culture was none other than Warner Bros. granted their then-new artist, Prince, YesWeCode, Jones’ non-profit that encourages urban youth, Prince. I had the privilege of seeing Prince in concert that hot unprecedented autonomy and creative control over his particularly young Black men and women, to learn how to summer Louisiana night - or should I say, I was lucky enough debut album. It would be a freedom he would not enjoy for write code. to experience the tour de force and phenomenon, whose long. Prince was as much an advocate as he was an artist. sudden and untimely death we mourn today. In the 90s, Prince engaged in a very public war with Warner We are saddened at the loss of this musical giant, a man Prince was a star in every sense of the word. He was a Bros. over control of his music and his name - going to the who refused to be defined or confined in any area of his life, maverick who defined and redefined musical genres; an extreme of scrawling the word “slave” on his cheek and this risk-taker, prodigy and genius. But we have his musical icon, whose influence could be felt in every in every corner referring to himself as “the Artist Formerly Known as Prince,” legacy to console us, because as Prince reminds us in “1999”: of the globe; an outsider who defied the profit structure and or an unpronounceable glyph until he was freed from his “Life is just a party and parties weren’t meant to last.” control of the very industry that propelled him to law. Already a registered voter, Dallaswho County contract. Voters League asking go him Prince would on toPerry sign with Tidal,wastheshot music Maytrooper he rest in purple peace. international mega-stardom; and Boynton an advocate County, by a state
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"Our people have made the mistake of confusing the methods with the objectives. As long as we agree on objectives, we should never fall out with each other just because we believe in different methods, or tactics, or strategy. We have to keep in mind at all times that we are not fighting for separation. We are fighting for recognition as free humans in this society." MALCOLM X I Messenger 320 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Suite 220, Dallas, TX 75203 | 214-941-0110 | www.myimessenger.com
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Afeni Shakur January 10, 1947 – May 2, 2016 Afeni Shakur, born Alice Faye Williams; was an American music businesswoman, political activist and Black Panther. She was the mother of the late rapper Tupac Shakur.
Rickey Smith Rickey Smith, a contestant on season 2 of American Idol, was killed in a car crash on Thursday, May 5. He was 36.
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