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September 25, 2015 Issue 5 Number 4
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Ada Williams named Parliamentarian Emeritus for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Ada L. Williams was recognized by the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. after recently being named Parliamentarian Emeritus for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her early beginnings were in Waxahachie, Texas and Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Williams said her experiences as a young AfricanAmerican in Texas shaped her development and her perception of the world. She overcame many struggles to reach high positions within Dallas Independent School District and the upper echelons of the National Association of Parliamentarians.
Dallas Alumnae Chapter former Secretary Karla McGary and President Sharon Royal Hunt
Challis Bradford, Dallas Alumnae Chapter Chaplain
Vivian Moore of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter
18th Anniversary Sankofa Caravan to the Ancestors
The National Black United Front Houston presents: Sankofa Caravan to the AncestorsTM A spiritual journey in honor of our Holy Afrikan Ancestors on the historic shores of Galveston, Texas where We pay homage to their memory.
In Honor of Babe Esudele Fagbenro & Baba Phil Johnson
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Message to the People... Big Congrats to Mrs. Ada L. Williams I’ve known Mrs. Ada L. Williams for three decades and I am so proud to call her my sorority sister and friend.
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She has served Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., other organizations, Dallas Independent School District, just to name a few. The knowledge she imparts to organizations on how to run their meetings more effectively is invaluable and so very necessary. But along with the parliamentary procedures, she brings more with her unassuming and inspiring demeanor as she shares tips on being more productive; while also being respectful and caring. When people talk about sororities and when I think about ideal Delta women, I always include her on my list because she is the epitome of womanhood, sisterhood and all things noble. Ada Williams is gracious and loving. She is kind and generous. She is someone who leads by example.
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I have to give a shout-out to another sorority sister, Mythe Kirven, who made the suggestion for Mrs. Williams to receive the distinction of Parliamentarian Emeritus for Delta Sigma Theta. It was a selfless act and I know greatly appreciated. When looking for a role model, Ada L. Williams is an ideal mentor and example.
I MESSENGER Cheryl Smith, Publisher Established 2011 IMESSENGER is a tribute to Le Messager, founded by Cameroonian journalist Pius Njawe and The Messenger, an independent magazine, founded by labor activist A . Philip Randolph and economist Chandler Owen. IM ESSENGER is committed to informing, inspiring, enlightening and provoking thought in a forum that is international. Submissions for publication consideration may be submitted to www.myimessenger.com.
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Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic
TIME TO FLEX! Excitement erupts when Grambling State and Prairie View A&M collide The 2015 football clash will kick off at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 in the Cotton Bowl at Fair Park. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. The Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic is always a vibrant, dramatic contest – between the football teams and the marching bands of Grambling State University of Louisiana and Prairie View A&M University of Texas. The classic showdown began in the 1940s and has been at Fair Park annually since the 1980s. It is considered the largest social event of the year for both schools, attracting some 65,000 fans to Dallas. The Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic is filled with great football for four quarters and a stunning battle of the bands during halftime.
Coach Broderick Fobbs co m e s to Gr a m b l i n g S t a te University with a wealth of experience a s a coach and understands the demands the student-athletes have on and off the field. After a one year stint serving as the wide receivers coach with Southern Mississippi in 2012, Fobbs returned to McNeese State University for the 2013 for a sixth overall season as a member of the McNeese coaching staff as the tight ends coach. Prior to that, Fobbs served as co-offensive coordinator and w i d e r e ce i v e r s co a c h w i t h McNeese. During that time, he m e n to r e d p l a y e r s Q u i n te n Lawrence, who was drafted and played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, and Steven Whitehead, to allstar status.
Just as exciting to watch is the halftime extra va ganza, termed a battle of the bands showdown. The Grambling State Marching Band and the Prairie View A&M Marching Storm b o t h m e r g e j a w- d r o p p i n g precision and dynamic dance moves. The result – a flashy but fantastic halftime like no other you have ever seen.
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As a high school player at Carroll High School in Monroe, he earned all-state and alldistrict honors in football and
baseball, he played in the state baseball and football all-star games and earned a scholarship to Grambling State University as a running back. Under legendary GSU head football coach Eddie Robinson, Fobbs was an honors student and served as a two-time team captain and honor roll student for the Tigers. He led the Southwestern At h l e t i c Conference in yards per carry of 7.1 one season. He gained more than 1,000 yards during his college football career. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the university in 1997. Fobbs had a successful stay as an assistant coach at Northwestern State, where he mentored and recruited two of the most productive receivers in Northwestern State histor y, Derrick Doyle and Toby Zeigler, who ranked No. 1 and No. 2 at the school in receptions, respectively. He spent the 2002-2006 seasons in Natchitoches. During his stay at NSU, Fobbs served an NFL Minority Internship with the Buffalo Bills in 2005 and also has coached the Arena League II Lafayette, La., franchise. He also worked as an offensive graduate assistant at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette during the 2000-01 season.
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He is married to Kimbia Jones, and the couple has two children, Kyndal Elise and Rylee Hollis.
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Renowned offensive coordinator Willie Sim-mons was selected as the 32nd head football coach in Prairie View A&M history on December 15, 2014. Simmons comes to Prairie View A&M after an impressive three-year stint as the offensive coordinator at Alcorn State, which recently won the SWAC and SBN Black College National Championships. Pr i o r t o A l c o r n S t a t e , Simmons spent five seasons at M i d d l e Te n n e s s e e S t a t e University and was a part of history as MTSU had its most successful run during his tenure. In 2 0 1 1 , S i m m o n s w a s named offensive coordinator at Middle Tennessee State. Simmons made his way to Murfreesboro, Tenn. in 2007 after one season on Tommy Bowden’s staff at Clemson, where he was a graduate assistant. Simmons worked with the offense while handling various other duties with the program as the team earned a spot in the 2006 Music City Bowl. Before joining Bowden’s staff, Simmons served as the
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quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator at Lincoln (FL) High School in 2005. Simmons, a native of Quincy, Fla., lettered three years as a quarterback at Clemson from 2000 to 2002 and passed for 2,530 yards and 16 touchdowns in 24 games. As a freshman, Simmons came off the bench for a hurt Woodrow Dantzler and threw for 228 yards and a record-tying four touchdowns in Clemson’s 38-24 win at North Carolina to earn ACC Rookie of the Week honors. Simmons played two years as a backup to Dantzler before becoming the starter in 2002. Following three years at Clemson in which he Patriciapated in four postseason bowl games, Simmons transferred to the Citadel in 2003 and earned Fi r s t Te a m A l l - S o u t h e r n Conference honors. A prep star at Shanks High School, Simmons threw for over 6,000 yards and 96 touchdowns during his brilliant career while also earning a 3.8 grade point average. Simmons, who was born on October 12, 1980, in Tallahassee, Fla., earned a degree in Sports Marketing from Clemson in 2002. He was the fastest football player to graduate at Clemson, accomplishing the milestone in three years. Simmons and his wife Shaia Rene, ha ve two daughters, Raven and Shailoh, and a son, Louis III. Please be prepared when you attend.
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Preparing for a scientific future By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Recently in the nation’s capital during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, my colleagues and I met with some of the finest minds in the fields that comprise the “global language” of the future: science, technology, engineering and math, colloquially referred to as STEM. During the Annual Legislative Conference, I served as the honorary host of the 23rd Annual Science & Technology Braintrust. The Braintrust centered on the theme of “Pushing the Limits: The Future of Consumer Electronics & the Journey to Mars and Beyond.” Founded more than two decades ago under my leadership, the Braintrust, as it has for many years, brought together STEM professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and students from around the country. One of the Braintrust’s major objectives was to create a dialogue and share strategies to broaden participation in the sciences among minority students, and to inspire them to pursue STEM-based careers. Historically, the Braintrust has brought together professionals, community leaders and mentors to achieve this very important goal. During the course of the Legislative Conference some of the best minds in consumer electronics, commercial space travel and space exploration discussed topics such as increasing diversity in tech companies, the effects of climate change, dismantling the school to prison pipeline, women in business, opportunities in cyber-security, closing the skills gap and many others.
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At the close of conference, I walked away even more committed to expanding STEM outreach in minority communities, and I am looking forward to continuing to work with the constituents of District 30 to ensure that we are preparing our students with the skills necessary to compete in a global economy that is driven by technology, science and research.
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JOIN THE CONVERSATION! How can parents, teachers, and the community work together to ensure student achievement in the classroom?
September 12th and October 10th, 2015 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastfield College 3737 Motley Drive Building G Rooms 101-102 Mesquite, TX 75150
Are you concerned about the current state of education in the city of Dallas?
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The Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign (DTEC) is an educational initiative geared toward enhancing teacher efficacy in the classroom and is sponsored in partnership with the Delta Research and Education Foundation (DREF), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In an effort to support the initiative and address the growing academic needs and concerns of teachers and students in the Dallas area, The DTEC Dallas Community Partners will host two of forty Town Hall sessions being held nationwide. Our goal is to ensure that 80% of students graduate from high school with the knowledge and academic preparedness needed to complete college by 2025. Contact for More Information: Renaissance Community Development Corporation Phone: 972-392-3991 Email: cl.mayo@yahoo.com Hosted by: Friends of Pleasant Grove Library, St Philips School & Community Center, Renaissance Community Development Corporation, and Dodd Education and Support, Inc.
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The Captain
Congratulations to Olivia Davis. An 8th grader at Garland’s Sellers Middle School, Olivia is captain of the cheerleading squad for 2015-16.
18th Anniversary Sankofa Caravan to the Ancestors
The National Black United Front Houston presents: Sankofa Caravan to the AncestorsTM A spiritual journey in honor of our Holy Afrikan Ancestors on the historic shores of Galveston, Texas where We pay homage to their memory.
In Honor of Babe Esudele Fagbenro & Baba Phil Johnson
Saturday - October 17th 2015 Leaving Act of Change@ 1:00am Saturday, October 17th (Buses will begin loading@ 11:30pm Friday Night October 16th) Returning to Act of Change @ 1:00am Sunday, October 18th
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Quit Playin’ Uncle Ben! eliminate those who don’t have a chance. The GOP is still irrationally racist and zealously xenophobic, which says to me that the eventual nominee will be White and male. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are good for show, but that Bobby Jindal out of Louisiana is darker than me. Three down, 13 to go.”
QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent Hall
As it is always my joy to do, I took a ride over to see the beloved Thomas, my mother ’s brother. I just wanted to ask my old Uncle Tom what he thought about Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson, and his chances of winning the nomination. I wanted to know if Uncle Ben had a real place in the Republican Party or is he just another placeholder like 2011’s Herman Cane. My mother’s brother was excited to see me and said; “Son you can take it from your good old Uncle Tom, I know an Uncle Tom when I see one. Ben Carson is a smart Negro, but no better than any of the rest they've ever had. The Republicans will never let a Negro be their only hope of getting back in the White House. These folks won’t wager on nothing Black. They wouldn’t bet on a Black horse in the Kentucky Derby if this was 1973 and his name was Secretariat.”
Uncle Tom continued on...
(You know how Toms love to talk!) "If Uncle Ben is wise he would do what he can to sell more copies of that book and hit the speaking circuit. I feel sorry for him because there’s no sadder feeling than when you realize White folks ain’t got no mo’ use fa ya.” Well what about the rest of the candidates, I urged. It’s still more than a dozen of them. ‘Well,” said Tom, “Let’s start by using logic to
What about a woman, I persisted; does the woman who killed a company and 50,000 jobs have a chance? “Glad you asked,” mused Uncle Tom. There have been very few times when Donald Trump publicly said he was sorry, but he didn’t have a damn thing to apologize about when he called Carla Fiorina ‘ugly.’ She is ugly and the damn shame of it all is that looks, especially when it comes to women, means way too much to Americans. Hell, JFK was Catholic in 1960, but he and his wife were so damn attractive that the nation gave him a pass.” Uncle Tom had lots more to say, but as I said from the outset, I just wanted his opinion on Dr. Ben Carson. So let me tell you what I personally think of Uncle Ben. For a man who first broke on the scene as a Black History maker and acclaimed example for the race, Ben
Carson has broken a lot of hearts. There are two types of Negroes that are dangerous to Black America; the bought Negro and an outright Uncle Tom. And sadly, Uncle Ben carries the DNA and proclivities of both. Many of us wanted to take Uncle Ben seriously. The fact that he is a Republican does not make him an instant sellout with Black folks. But when he made his breakthrough by pandering and paralleling Obamacare to slavery, his true colors came out. Recently, Uncle Ben’s repeated sentiments that Muslims were not fit for the Oval office, sealed the deal. So was he saying any nonChristian wasn’t? What about a Jewish brother or sister? Nobody asked him. Uncle B e n k n o w s i t ’s o k t o disparage Muslims because they are seen as inferior or innately evil just as most non-Whites are. But nobody in politics can afford to even remotely offend the Jewish community. Not even Donald Trump and he’s a selfsustaining pimp. Uncle Ben may seem like a courageous and outspoken Negro to his followers, but he’s just another Uncle Tom posing as their favorite Uncle Ben. Quit Playin’ dude!!
"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." !
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Spiritually Speaking
Move. It's God's Turn, Not Yours. Spiritually Speaking…..
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Is it really possible to put your life in the hands of the Lord? To By James A. some modest extent I Washington have experienced the effect of trying to do The question always has been, just that. I can’t say how successful what do you do next? Is it possible I’ve been but, I ask the question of in the context of your reality to get you because I feel obligated to up dust yourself off and try again to share the exhilaration. Exhilaration put your life in God’s hands? Many may be a poor choice of words, but of us, including me, especially me, it comes close to describing the want to hold on to our own abilities emotion associated with an honest to solve our own problems, cure effort. And, honest effort is again our own ills (sinful natures) and why I ask the question. Is it figure our way out of impossible possible for you to really get inside circumstances by ourselves. We of what putting your life in the routinely pass judgment, think and hands of God really means? I can act as if we’re better than others only share with you what I think. and give God no credit for the The obstacles in the way of many blessings we do have. making an honest effort to embrace and step to God are at times huge and obvious. At other times they are so subtle they’re practically indiscernible. For example, pride can get in the way because pride has no place in the relationship between you and God. Then the truth be told, pride has no place in your relationships with your fellow man either. To pride, you can always add envy, vanity, greed, lust, selfishness and bitterness just to name a few more impediments to an honest attempt to let God order your steps in His Word. In sports they say it’s not whether you fall or fail, it’s what you do after you fall and fail, because you’re definitely going to do both. Time and again we fall. Time and again we fail. It’s part of the reality of life; also necessary parts of the Christian experience.
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The positives (of life) are due to our own ingenuity and the negatives are blamed on anybody else but us. Now the question is can you make the effort? Can you let go and let God. Submit first and then see what God has to say about your situation. Without this submission, I don’t think any of us is in a position to first hear and then listen to the Word of God. Y’all know I believe Satan shouts and God whispers. If you’ve ever been whispered to when you think the person speaking is saying something important, then you know your capacity to shut the world up and out. You can be anywhere and hear a whisper, just like a parent who can hear their child’s voice in a sea of young faces on a crowded playground. I believe if we put forth the effort, we can
hear God tell us how to give our lives to Him. There is a singularity to hearing God’s Word. He is specific in what He says to you as opposed to what He says to me. That singularity becomes a plurality as we begin to understand His message, if not His words. They are intended to have the same effect on each of us. It’s like an optical illusion. Once you finally see it, you can’t from that point on, not see it. Once you get someone else to see it, he or she can’t-not recognize it from that point on either. It is, well, exhilarating. Failure is then only a byproduct of lack of effort. But the saved make the sincere effort. It’s not always successful. But it’s always there. The key is to build upon the successes of putting things in the hands of God is take it one success at a time. Do not, I repeat do not dwell on the failures one failure at a time. Therein lies the answer to my original question. You can do it and God expects it to be done one step, one day and one situation at a time. “So then dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with Him. Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation….”2 Peter 3:14-15. May God bless and keep you always.
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Ask Pam Question: I am 22 years old and will be losing my health coverage this month. My mother was forced to drop me off her plan on her job because of the high cost. I’m in school full-time and work part-time. I still have another year of school to go and afterwards I’ll get fulltime employment. I don’t want to go without health coverage but can’t afford it; what can I do? Answer: You still have several options. With you losing coverage in a qualified health plan, this is considered a life changing event and so it gives you a special enrollment period on the Federal Marketplace Exchange (Texas). To be eligible for a premium tax credit (PTC) and use it to lower your monthly premium, your income would need to fall within certain levels based on household size per the healthcare.gov website. In addition, you would have to agree to file a Federal Income tax return for this year. I know you mentioned you work part-time and so you may not be eligible for at PTC. However, you can still select any eligible plan on the Exchange without trying to use a PTC; this means you’ll agree to pay the full stated premium. There are other types of individual health policies available that may fit within your budget. I recommend you sitting down with a licensed health agent to discuss all possible options based on your unique situation. P A M E L A J. D A Y E S is a Licensed & Certified Health Insurance Agency serving North Texas area. She is passionate about learning and gaining knowledge in the area of HealthCare reform. She is devoted to passing on that knowledge in particularly to the Senior Market. Her expertise is in making Medicare clear and understandable. I look forward to answering your questions. Email questions to askpam@med-supps.com Follow me: Twitter: pjdayes Facebook: askpamdayes
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CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 26 State Fair Classic Grambling v Prairie View A&M Cotton Bowl
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OCTOBER 10 Paul Lamar Hunter is receiving a Breakthrough Award at the 1st Annual Equanimity Awards Benefit Gala hosted by CNN’s Joe Sutton and Teen Celebrity Journalist Pavlina Osta, on Saturday, October 10, 2015, at the Westin DFW Hotel in Irving, TX.
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OCTOBER 2 Artistic Musical Performance Group (AMP) will launch their monthly Independent Artist Series “LIVE” on Friday, October 2nd at the Austin Event Center located at 1111 E. Berry Street, Fort Worth 76110. Doors open at 6:30 PM for the VIP Reception and Meet and Greet and the show starts at 8:00 PM. Headlining the kick-off concert is BEMYFIASCO, ELLIOTT TOBIAS,
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Studies by the University of Texas at Dallas Institute of Urban Policy, United Way and Texas A&M are taking place now to assess the quality of life in the South Dallas community before billion dollar projects involving the new DART Light Rail and the Trinity
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Evaluating President Obama’s First 100 Days Political analysts, both mainstream and Black news media and intellectuals around the country have given their grade evaluation on President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office, marked on April 30. Here’s how several people from the local front graded the new president.
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“I am deeply impressed with the progress that President Barack Obama has made during the first 100 days of his administration. Already we are seeing evidence of the administration’s plan to dig our country out of recession and develop long-term, sustainable prosperity. President Obama has made two trips abroad, proving to us and to the world that he intends to repair our frayed alliances and restore our international leadership. Finally, the Obama administration’s code of ethics has brought much-needed transparency and accountability to the White House. President Obama is delivering on the change that he promised.”
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Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
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Grade: C “In just 100 days, we’ve seen an alarming acceleration of policies that will take America down the wrong track. The administration has proposed trillions of dollars in new spending, which will result in higher taxes on Americans, while sharply raising our indebtedness to foreign creditors. On the national security front, I am very concerned about the President’s intention to close Guantanamo without a workable plan to relocate detainees. It is my sincere hope that, moving forward, the administration will adopt the productive, responsible approach to our nation’s challenges that Americans deserve.” (The office of John Cornyn of Texas was contacted but did See 100 DAYS, page 19
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In having the conversation about building within South Dallas, many issues arise with respect to GWENDOLYNand JONES education business in Ask The Advocate See ROAD, page 19
PROPOSITIONS 1 AND 2 Why YES means no and NO means yes Dallas is abuzz at the election issues before them on May 9 when citizens are asked to vote on the controverD’LYTE sial & EBONY Convention Music Happenings Center Hotel that is being backed by Mayor Leppert. But what does voting “no” and voting “yes” mean? It is important to remember that the propositions are to amend the Dallas City Charter which, among other things, gives the MISSpower RAY to acquire city the Going Deep in Roots property fortheany public purpose. The propositions are worded to prohibit the city from acting on these before stated powers. Therefore, if a citizen would like the city to maintain those powers, they are to vote NO and vice versa. See VOTE, page 38
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