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October 9, 2015 Issue 5 Number 6
MILLION MAN MARCH 20 YEARS LATER 14-17
HON. MINISTER LOUIS FARRAKHAN
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Message to the People...
#JusticeorElse Hear/feel the cry! Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Texas State Senator Royce West, Pastor Freddie Haynes, Friendship West Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor David Wilson - President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance and Cornerstone Baptist Church and Pastor Bryan Carter - President of African American Pastors Coalition and Concord Missionary Baptist Church will join supporters, friends and colleagues to show their appreciation to Dallas Police Chief David Brown on Friday, October 9, 2015 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at Gilleys, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas, TX 75215. Elected officials, community and business leaders will recognize his leadership and dedication to the Dallas community while overseeing the myriad of duties of his office. Other speakers will include Jan Langbein, CEO Genesis Women’s Shelter, Pete Schenkel, former executive at Dean Foods, Alan Walne, Chairman of Herb’s Paint and Body, Rev. Lelious Johnson, St.Paul Baptist Church and Pastor Omar Jahwar, Kingdom War Church. There are so many others who could speak to the character and professionalism of Chief Brown. Just last week he received love from the Potter’s House family as Bishop T. D. Jakes sang his praises. When you consider the headlines and reports that have dominated from across the country, it’s refreshing when you see community members who will call you out when you’re wrong and stand behind you when they feel you are doing right. Chief Brown’s tour of duty has had its challenges. All of his decisions are not going to be popular and some are mandated (institutionalized). So as we deal with these violent times we live in, we could all do better and work together for the greater good. We’re all facing some tough times and its good to know that we can come together. And that’s exactly what is happening in the nation’s Capital as the focus is on Justice or Else. Remember #JusticeorElse and realize that we know all lives matter, but we have seen over and over that although we believe #BlackLivesMatter, many don’t believe the same -- thus the need for a battle cry. So, until the “silent majority” get a better understanding and those in positions of power and influence join the movement, we will all continue to suffer. I hope to see you on Friday morning. One day, you might need someone to come out for you!
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NABJ Mourns Loss of Sidmel Estes WASHINGTON - The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the passing of former NABJ President Sidmel Estes (1991-93). Estes was the first woman to be elected president of the association. She also served as an NABJ regional director and president of the Atlanta chapter. Estes, 60, died October 6. Estes began her career at WAGA-TV/Fox 5 in Atlanta, where she served as the executive producer of numerous programs. She was the co-creator and executive producer of “Good Day Atlanta,” which became the number one show in its market and won seven Emmy Awards under her direction. In 2006, Estes left WAGA-TV to start BreakThrough Inc., a media consulting firm with clients including the Frederick Douglass Family Foundation, the McCormick Tribune Fellows Foundation, the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation and the Atlanta Center for Creative Inquiry. She also taught as an adjunct professor at Emory University and Clark Atlanta University. A pioneer and journalism industry veteran, Estes’ contributions will never be forgotten. “NABJ grieves for Miss Sidmel. Our hearts are so heavy. Sidmel’s in-your-face leadership style was my introduction to the best of NABJ as a new student member in 1993,” NABJ President Sarah Glover said. “’Holy smokes! This lady is for real,’ I thought. She took news organizations to task and members, too. If you were not doing right, she would not hesitate to let you know. Sidmel was an admired journalist and loving mother. She was the working woman that media moms could model and aspire to be. She handled all her roles gracefully. “I’m so sad she is gone, but her passion and love for NABJ lives on in all of us.” During Estes’ tenure as president of the association, NABJ increased its membership to more than 2,000 journalists and was included in Ebony magazine’s list of Top 100 Black Organizations. In 1994, she was a leader and co-creator of the first UNITY: Journalists of Color conference, and was instrumental in the release of its report, “Kerner Plus 25: A Call For Action,” which outlined steps the media industry should take to improve racial diversity. Estes was born on November 27, 1954 in Marysville, California, to Emellen Estes and Sidney Estes. She attended elementary and high school at public schools in Atlanta. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Journalism in 1976, and her Master of Science in Journalism in 1977, both from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in Chicago, where she was later inducted as a charter member of the school’s Hall of Achievement. NABJ Vice President of Broadcast Dorothy Tucker recounts the advice and mentorship that Estes offered to many. “At Northwestern, Sid was the big sister who would give you about five seconds to cry on her broad shoulders before delivering the message that defines of our world: ‘Now wipe your eyes and get your a-- back out there.’” Tucker said. As a result of her commitment to the community, Estes has received numerous awards from civic, community and church organizations. During her career in television and journalism, she has been recognized numerous times. Atlanta’s Mayor Andrew Young proclaimed “Sidmel EstesSumpter Day” on November 18, 1988, after she was named Media Woman of the Year by the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Media Women. She was featured in Ebony’s 100 Most Influential Black Americans in 1993, and in More Magazine’s book “50 Over 50.”
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law. Already a registered voter, Boynton
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Obama’s clean power plan right for world’s evolving energy needs It is often forgotten that the Clean Air Act was signed into law in 1970 after it passed Congress by a strong bipartisan vote. By enacting this landmark legislation, the federal government took a stand for public health and against air pollution, a move that was heralded on both sides of the aisle and applauded by the American people because it put the public’s interests first. In the decades that followed, we saw substantial economic growth while enjoying a cleaner environment. The fight to protect our environment didn’t end in 1970. President Obama is continuing this effort with the Clean Power Plan, which aims to transform the way we produce energy. Unfortunately, just as has been the case with the Clean Air Act, the Clean Power Plan is not short on detractors. The same cast of characters that cried foul and predicted the end of American competitiveness in 1970 is making the same exaggerated claims today about the Clean Power Plan. This posturing is both shortsighted and ill-founded. I hear from some of my Republican colleagues that if the United States cuts its carbon emissions, it will have no impact on the global temperature or sea levels. Yet, that is not the reality. Any effort to reduce emissions will have an impact, and through our leadership we can challenge other nations to do the same. As we heard from Chinese President Xi Jinping, China has
accepted this challenge and is introducing a capand-trade program that will undoubtedly spur innovation and economic growth from one of our key competitors. The world’s top carbon emitter is now stepping up along with many others around the world. We are not alone. Rather, we are leading the effort to solve the greatest environmental challenge of this generation. I am proud of the work the Environmental Protection Agency is doing. The agency’s top priority is to protect the health of the public and the planet, and I commend them for staying true to their mission in the face of unfounded and hyperbolic criticism. So what are the facts? The Clean Power Plan is projected to save American families nearly $85 on their annual energy bills in 2030. It will grow the solar and wind energy industries and make major advancements in energy efficiency across our economy. A notable co-benefit of the Clean Power Plan comes in the form of lives saved. A cleaner energy sector will reduce premature deaths due to power plant emissions by 90 percent in 2030. In addition, fewer asthma attacks in children, fewer missed school days and fewer sick days at work will ultimately lead to a more productive workforce and population. Scientists have made it abundantly clear to lawmakers and industry leaders alike that climate
change is here and we must work together to deal with it. Without transforming our energy sources or reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, we will not be able to address the looming challenge of climate change. The issue of addressing climate change should not be relegated to partisan bickering on the campaign trail or restricted to academic discussions. This will affect us all, and we all should be concerned. Leaders in the faith community have also been calling on us to address climate change. When Pope Francis spoke before a joint session of Congress last week, he called for “a courageous and responsible effort to redirect our steps and to avert the most serious effects of the environmental deterioration caused by human activity.” He went on to state, “I am convinced that we can make a difference, and I have no doubt that the United States — and this Congress — have an important role to play.” The Clean Power Plan is one piece of the broader effort we need to undertake to ensure a healthy environment and a vibrant future for our children and grandchildren. We need to listen to our scientists, to our religious leaders and to the American people. We must support broad-based national policies that will cut carbon pollution because acting on climate change is not only an environmental imperative, but a public health and economic one as well.
CHARTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY MEETING Collegiate Preparatory will provide a free k-8 education allowing students to graduate with an Associates Degree. Collegiate Prep will stress global leadership entrepreneurship, equality and empowerment for all. We will have two meetings for our proposed locations. Our meetings will take place Saturday, October 17, 2015 @ 402 NL Robinson Dr., Arlington, Texas 76011 from 10am-1130am. Also, the University of North Texas at Dallas, 7300 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241, Founders Hall 1:00pm – 2:30pm. Collegiate Inc. Board members: Kent Roberson, Larry Taylor, Nora Berry, Royce West, II, Robert Bing and Verretta Frazier.
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TV ONE TO EXCLUSIVELY REBROADCAST THE EPIC MINI-SERIES ROOTS IN HD BEGINNING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 8PM/ET SILVER SPRING, MD – – TV One will exclusively debut the remastered, high definition version of the Emmy® Award winning film Roots beginning Sunday, October 18 at 8PM/ET. The six-part, special enhanced version of Roots, the highest rated television series, will air in its entirety during the week each night at 8PM/ET
OCTOBER 7, 2015 (preempted on Friday, October 23) and finale on Saturday, October 24. Roots is based on Alex Haley’s Pulitzer Prizewinning book telling the stirring, sweeping saga of his unforgettable family and its struggle over many generations to survive slavery and regain freedom. In 1750, slave traders abduct the proud African warrior Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton) and a new American story begins. Forged in blood, sweat and tears, a dream of freedom sustains Junta and his descendants through more than a century of hardship and oppression. Cicely Tyson, Edward Asner, John Amos, Louis Gossett, Jr., Lloyd Bridges, Leslie Uggams, Ben Vereen and O.J. Simpson costar in this groundbreaking historical epic.
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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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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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We ain’t ready! Let me say this parenthetically about District Attorney Susan Hawk. She is being treated unfairly just as Craig Watkins was. I voted
Alger story. Just in case you don't know, Horatio Alger is best known for his inspirational juvenile novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. Most of us who remember Chief Brown from the neighborhood remember
for Craig and stand by that, but I believed DA Hawk to have been a good judge when she was on the bench. As a city we miss the point. She admitted to some personal problems and we treat her as if she has leprosy. But if painkillers or depression make you a leper, we need her recovery in order to inspire the other 600,000 lepers in this city. Closing parenthesis…Where was I? Oh…Chief David Brown. David Brown is from the hood; he is Dallas' Horatio
him as serious, anodyne and committed. In fact you could search the nation and not find five police chiefs in major cities who have also been successful at the administrative role of City Manager. Brown did! When Mayor Rawlings came to his defense, he did so because he realizes how rare and respected Chief David Brown is. It is nothing at all new that some of the police unions show up with their grievances in hand. They
QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent Hall “Once more and again,” as they used to say in the old black church, I have to tip my hat to Mayor Mike Rawlings. Dallas has at sundry times, been victim of its own “weak mayor system,” but Mayor Rawlings made a real strong move the other day on behalf of Dallas Police Chief David Brown. After learning of a cowardly and covert coup attempt by a couple of sophomoric council members, Mayor Rawlings shot across the bow to let them know that their efforts would be short-lived. The two conspirators were cut off at the pass. Now let me say right off that this is nothing new for Dallas, and it's not just about race as some would conjecture. If you peered at the article across from the Chief’s “Breaking news” in Dallas’ major daily, you would see that a White woman is being excoriated as well. There has always been a sinister, sobering, vile and vindictive spirit that hovers over Dallas. We tend to muse if not major in pettiness.
have a tough job, but some of them specialize in whining and feel themselves above the law that any civilian is due to respect. They even brought a talking, tawdry, token Negro to the press conference… what’s new? What upset many of us is that the surname that surfaced first amidst this foolishness was Medrano. For African-Americans in Dallas who don't know the Medrano family, suffice it to say that when we had no other alliances in civil rights, labor or political issues, they were our principal allies. “Familia Medrano” is to Dallas minorities what Cesar Chavez was to California farm workers. I am not sure why Councilman Adam Medrano made such a move. But it was hurtful. Too many of us picketed and protested to have men like Chief Brown be given a chance for some new age group power seekers to dismantle it. We ain't having it. Dallas has a sad history of using institutions and people and discarding them as no longer relevant. We blew up Reunion Arena, we blew up Texas Stadium, but you rest assured that Chief David Brown will not walk out of that office unless he is proven unfit or when he is good and ready. But he ain’t ready, so we ain’t ready!!!
"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
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Spiritually Speaking
It’s All About Your Ugly The subject is not new but the circumstances demand some of us need reassurance. Do you have an By James A. addiction, a weakness, Washington something you are aware of but just cannot shake It is through our warts that God on your own? demonstrates to us and the world that It may be a secret, your secret, He is Lord. Can you imagine something you dare not reveal for it experiencing the “perfect power” of goes the complete opposite of who the Lord? you believe yourself to be and Apparently it’s as easy as counter to the person whom you are looking in the mirror and making an truly trying to become. honest assessment of who you really 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 says, “To are and who you should be striving to keep me from becoming conceited, become. To put it into proper there was given me a thorn in my perspective, you are who you are flesh, a messenger from Satan to only in relationship to God. And torment me. don’t forget to take your imperfections with you. If you know Three times I pleaded with the and accept yourself to be a child of Lord to take it away from me. But He God, then you must attempt to be an said to me ‘My grace is sufficient for example of God’s Word and His you, for my power is made perfect in work. weakness.’ The only thing standing in your Therefore I will boast all the way is admitting to yourself, you more gladly about my weaknesses, can’t go it alone. You and I need help so that Christ’s power may rest on and that help comes only from one me.” If I’m the only one shouting source. right now, it’s okay. I know many of you are shouting silently, internally, It’s the perfect source and comes privately. with consequences. The consequences begin with recognizing You know some things in the that there is divine purpose in your bible reverberate over and over again particular set of weaknesses. I know and we still don’t get it. I don’t mean that’s hard to believe, but it is true. to infer that we don’t understand the words because most of us do. The Dare I say most of us would point is we do not or cannot reject the notion that sinful could be incorporate what we’re reading into anything more than just sinful. The our daily lives. text however says it is our duty to understand through spiritual In this passage Paul lets us know recognition that God chooses your that there is indeed a reason to accept problems to show off His our shortcomings and deal with our righteousness through you by doing flaws and faults with a basic miraculous things. understanding that in doing so, God will invariably show up and then When you get a hand from the proceed to show out. Lord to overcome your addictions,
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your passions, your vanity, your shortcomings, you get so much more than you bargained for. According to this part of the bible, you also get Christ’s power to work with. Isn’t that something? No wonder Paul continues by saying, “That is why, for Christ’s sake I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” By itself, you might wonder how Paul comes up with this conclusion. But when taken in the context of the entire passage, isn’t it true that out of many impossible situations and circumstances, God rescued you? How many testimonies do you need to hear before you give God the praise He deserves? Or is it that you can testify on your own about frailties that have become strengths to be relied upon and give you wisdom to share? All I’m saying is stop fighting yourself. Stop denying your insecurities. Accept them and give them too, over to the Lord. Then step back and watch God do His thing with your life. He’ll do things you never could. Then watch Him revel in those who see His divine work through you. It’s that let go and let God thing again. Paul just reminds us that even on your worst day, it’s not about you. If you just remember it’s all about Him; your good, your bad and your ugly. May God bless and keep you always.
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Answer: That depends; people are eligible to enroll in Medicare prior to age 65 only if they’re on Social Security Disability and have met the 24-month waiting period, or have a special condition. Check with the Social Security Administration to see when you will be eligible for Medicare. If you find that you’re not eligible for Medicare yet, then you can always visit yourtexasbenefits.com or call 2-1-1, that’s if you live in Texas, to find what medical resources are available in your area.
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Toll Road are brought to the area. Some construction has begun with the demolition of homes to follow later this year. At a meeting held by the three institutions, a focus group of sorts dished ideas and findings on the surveys that have told the story of the residents of South Dallas. “We are measuring conditions that may vary from street to street,” said Dr.
Timothy Bray, director of the Institute of Urban Policy Research. He helps
“OVER THREE TO FOUR YEARS THERE ARE CHANGES IN CONDITIONS AND WE WANT TO KNOW HOW IT AFFECTS THE AREA” oversee the The Field Research Team which underwent 80 hours of
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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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Million Man March 1995
Justice or Else 2015 By Cheryl Smith So much has happened in 20 years. In 1995, the second girl of my Three Live Crew, Annya, Trayvon Martin and gymnast Gabby Douglas were born; it was the
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first year of the Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon; Dallas Texas elected its first Black Mayor - Ron Kirk; The World Trade Organization was formed; Selena was murdered; the Oklahoma City Bombing took place; eBay went live; The Ebola
virus kills 244 Africans in Kikwit, Zaire in Central Africa; a magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurs near Kobe, Japan, killing 6,433 people, Cost of a gallon of Gas $1.09, Dow Jones closes above 5,000 for the first time, World Leaders were - Japan Prime
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BRINGING THE WORLD TO YOU! Minister Tomiichi Murayama, Mexico President Ernesto Zedillo, Russia / Soviet Union General Secretary of the CPSU Boris Yeltsin, South Africa State President Nelson Mandela and United States President Bill Clinton; Major League Baseball players end a 232-day strike; 42 U.S.C. § 13701, entitled Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act is passed ( informal name Megan's Law ) which helps to make parents aware of the presence of convicted sex offenders in their neighborhood; The DVD, an optical disc computer storage media format, is announced; and, OJ Simpson is found not guilty. As a Black woman who grew up on the east coast of these United States of America; I was excited when I first heard that the Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, was calling together One Million Black Men to gather in Washington, DC. on October 16, 1995. To me, the call was reminiscent of the call made in the cult classic movie, The Warriors. Definitely one of my favorite movies of all time, the story focuses on Cyrus, the leader of the Gramercy Riffs, the largest and most powerful gang. Cyrus issues a call for gangs from across the state to gather, unarmed, in the Bronx to talk about taking over the police and the city. His message was one of numbers and empowerment because where there is unity, there is strength. Min. Farrakhan issued a call, but the taking over part was more about men taking their rightful
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OCTOBER 7, 2015 places in their families, their communities and the world, in addition to atoning for their past behaviors and pledging to be better men, husbands, brothers, sons, fathers and leaders. To say I was excited would be an understatement. The strength in numbers theory or concept and also work here too as the fight for equality and an end to injustices continues. But everyone wasn’t excited, In addition to the skeptics from the mainstream, and across
the nation, there was a little pushback from Black women. “Why is he having a gathering for just Black men,” some women asked. “We need someone to talk to us too!” I agreed that we women, many who didn’t have a fatherfigure in our lives, needed a man to have an oh so important talk. And to add insult to injury for those women, Min. Farrakhan
began holding “Men Only Meetings” across the country, as support for the March continued to grow. Some women even held protests outside of the meeting venues. This was not the case in Dallas, TX. Now women did gather. I was among those who gathered as my station, Soul 73 KKDA gave the green light to do a three-hour broadcast (two preempted hours along with the popular regularlyscheduled Talk Back with Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price). Since Commissioner Price would be attending the meeting, where well over 10,000 men showed up, I led the discussion, informing listeners about what was going on outside, while also pulling bystanders to talk about the March, the Men Only Meetings and whatever was going on pertaining to the topics. Women stood outside respectfully speaking to the men and offering water. I made my position clear. Minister Farrakhan wanted to have a man-toman talk with Black men. When you consider all the issues affecting our communities and families, I felt somebody needed to talk to the brothers! The Minister held one Women’s Only Meeting in Atlanta and I traveled to the event. On the way, I stopped to visit my father. My father had a lot of respect for Min. Farrakhan and he was glad I was attending. It was beautiful just seeing all the sisters, showing love to one
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BRINGING THE WORLD TO YOU! another. The Minister’s message to us was one of empowerment, love and respect, along with a lot of fatherly advice about conduct, dress, relationships and life. Sure there were a lot of tee shirts and posters, food and other souvenirs that were sold, at all of these events, but there were some strong and productive conversations, speeches and relationship building. It was interesting to hear all the commentary surrounding the Million Man March. Efforts to marginalize the event, its purpose, and the number in attendance were thwarted by the strong presence of the Black Press. For months leading up to the Million Man March, there was constant coverage from some of our major black-owned media outlets, sparking an interest that many say helped impact participation significantly. Still on the day of the March, the reports were varied. The National Park Service’s original estimate reported 400,000 marchers. Dr. Farouk EL-Baz, director of the Center for Remote Sensing at Boston University, said the Center’s final analysis of the crowd size present during the “Million Man March” was 837,214, with a margin of error of plus or minus 20 percent. The NPS later conceded that their numbers were not accurate. Comedian and activist Dick Gregory, in commenting about the March and what a wonderful experience it was, said that the undercount was unfortunate and expected. He added that if there had been a fight at the March, reports would have aired saying, “Ten million N-----s were fighting...”
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OCTOBER 7, 2015 I also agree that there were many who put their spin on the Million Man March trying to separate the beautiful message of that day from “Minister Farrakhan, the one through whom the message of Atonement came.” All day, you heard people talking about, “It’s not about Min. Farrakhan!” Ahh, and to them I say, just like the members of the rap group Public Enemy, who were in attendance, “Don’t Believe the Hype!” You have to ask yourself at that time in history, who could have called such a gathering and would as many people have shown up? At that historic gathering, which was called for men but featured women speakers, some of the speakers were: civil rights movement pioneer Rosa Parks and poet Maya Angelou, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Stevie Wonder and of course, Min. Farrakhan. According to the Nation of Islam, immediately following the March, roughly 1.7 million Black men registered to vote and organizational memberships s k y r o c k e t e d — t h e N A A C P, churches and mosques reported huge increases and the National Association of Black Social Workers reported a flood of 13,000 applications to adopt Black children. “The Million Man March was one of the most historic organizing and mobilizing events in the history of Black people in the United States,” said Chicagobased Dr. Conrad Worrill, who was a main organizer of the March and the current president emeritus of the National United Black Front.
Congress shut down that day and President William Clinton was ‘out of town.’ “Mainstream media in American and media outlets from around the world were watching. The world did not see thieves, criminals and savages as usually portrayed through mainstream music, movies and other forms of media; on that day, the world saw a vastly different picture of the Black man in America. “The world saw Black men demonstrating the willingness to shoulder the responsibility of improving themselves and the community. There was neither one fight nor one arrest that day. There was no smoking or drinking. The Washington Mall, where the March was held, was left as clean as it was found. Two of the best descriptions of the Million Man March include the word ‘miracle’ and the phrase ‘a glimpse of heaven.’” Since Oct. 16, 1995, there have been a Million Woman, Million Youth and Family Marches, Millions for Reparations, the Million Mom March, Million Worker March, Millions for Mumia and other public demonstrations. A major statement the Minister made at the March was calling for an end to the disrespect of Black women, a moratorium on use of the “bword,” the absolute end to domestic violence and the immediate cessation of any and all kinds of sexual abuse and exploitation of women and children. There’s so much more data available at www.finalcall.com. So as the 20th anniversary arrives, all eyes are on the nation’s Capital again as folks gather again, this time on October
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BRINGING THE WORLD TO YOU! 10, 2015. It’s important to note that this time around we have a Black president and guess what? Barack Obama attended the Million Man March! And, this time the gathering is multicultural and women will be attending. In this region, Min. Robert Muhammad, along with Local Organizing Committees, has held town hall meetings addressing the many issues the #JusticeorElse Movement are calling attention to. The theme is so appropriate, especially when you consider the times that are upon us. “Justice or Else” adequately expresses the sentiment of many who are so tired of the countless injustices that continue to plague society and erode the quality of life for all. TV One will be providing coverage and you can join me on Twitter or FaceBook throughout the day as we share another history making event. In the movie, The Warriors, a memorable line is: “Warriors come out and play.” Well, there won’t be any playing in the nation’s Capital on October 10, 2015. The Ball of Confusion of the 60s is even more troubling and
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OCTOBER 7, 2015 vicious and these times call for drastic measures. Here’s the Million Man March Pledge that the men took on October 16, 1995. I am sure there will be additions to this rallying cry. Hopefully many men will reaffirm this pledge and also, there will be one for the women AND our children!
MILLION MAN MARCH PLEDGE I PLEDGE that from this day forward I will strive to love my brother as I love myself. I, from this day forward, will strive to improve myself spiritually, morally, mentally, socially, politically, and economically for the benefit of myself, my family, and my people. I pledge that I will strive to build business, build houses, build hospitals, build factories, and enter into international trade for the good of myself, my family, and my people. I pledge that from this day forward I will never raise my
hand with a knife or a gun to beat, cut, or shoot any member of my family or any human being except in self-defense. I pledge from this day forward I will never abuse my wife by striking her, disrespecting her, for she is the mother of my children and the producer of my future. I pledge that from this day forward I will never engage in the abuse of children, little boys or little girls for sexual gratification. For I will let them grow in peace to be strong men and women for the future of our people. I will never again use the "b word" to describe any female. But particularly my own black sister. I pledge from this day forward that I will not poison my body with drugs or that which is destructive to my health and my well-being. I pledge from this day forward I will support black newspapers, black radio, black television. I will support black artists who clean up their acts to show respect for themselves and respect for their people and respect for the ears of the human family. I will do all of this, so help me God.
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Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Texas State Senator Royce West, Pastor Freddie Haynes, Friendship West Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor David Wilson, President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance and Cornerstone Baptist Church and Pastor Bryan Carter, President of African American Pastors Coalition and Concord Missionary Baptist Church will join supporters, friends and colleagues to show their appreciation to Dallas Police Chief David Brown on Friday, October 9, 2015 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at Gilleys, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas, TX 75215. Elected officials, community and business leaders will recognize his leadership and dedication to the Dallas community while overseeing the myriad of duties of his office. Other speakers will include Jan Langbein, CEO Genesis Women’s Shelter, Pete Schenkel, former executive at Dean Foods, Alan Walne, Chairman of Herb’s Paint and Body, Rev. Lelious Johnson, St.Paul Baptist Church and Pastor Omar Jahwar, Kingdom War Church.
Original Pancake House 1505 William D. Tate Dr. Fort Worth 11AM The Female Entrepreneur Life Interruptions 5 Strategies for Change Kathleen Taylor-Gadsby is President of KTG Leadership Solutions whose mission is to Inspire People to Be Their Best Selves. Believing that everyone has great potential, her speaking, individual coaching and workshops focus on unleashing the participant's talents so they can achieve their personal and professional goals in a way that is true to who they are.
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, at the Westin DFW Hotel in Irving, *********** The Garland Fire Department will host a Safety Fest, a fire and injury prevention festival, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Safety Fest will be held at the Garland Fire Department Administration and Training Facility, located at 1500 State Hwy. 66 in Garland JUSTICE OR ELSE MARCH IN WASHINGTON OCTOBER 12 Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
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OCTOBER 15 Five African-American fiction and poetry authors read excerpts from their upcoming novels, sign books and answer audience questions during Kimbilio Litfest 6–8:30 p.m., Thursday, October 15 SMU’s Dedman Life Sciences Building, Room 131, 6501 Airline Court Media RSVP: Contact Kenny Ryan at khryan@smu.edu or 214-768-7641 Sponsor: The English Department ******** 2015 Hall of Honor Inductees Selected Congratulations to the 2015 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor inductees: Brian Boddicker, Bill Fahey, Chris Hayden, Jalie Mitchell and Martin Pillar They will be inducted on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Tom
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