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October 30, 2015 Issue 5 Number 9
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Message to the People... Get ready for the season-Are these lyrics for you?
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It’s getting around that time of year when folks are more generous than they are at any other time. Once again there has been a call to boycott Christmas. So instead of spending money senselessly, take this time of year to pay back people you owe. Just think: Did you ask for a loan or a gift? Stop dodging calls and pick up the phone. Whether you think they need it or not, give them their money back! I think Rihanna breaks this message down to the least common denominator.
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RIHANNA LYRICS
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"B Better Have My Money" B better have my money! Y'all should know me well enough B better have my money! Please don't call me on my bluff Pay me what you owe me Ballin' bigger than LeBron B, give me your money Who y'all think y'all frontin' on?
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Louis 13 and it's all on me, nigga you just bought a shot Kamikaze if you think that you gon' knock me off the top Shit, your wife in the backseat of my brand new foreign car Don't act like you forgot, I call the shots, shots, shots Pay me what you owe me, don't act like you forgot B better have my money!
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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. IMESSENGER 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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Sankofa Caravan to the Ancestors brings together descendants of all ages to pay homage to ancestors Sankofa Caravan to the Ancestors People gathered from all over in Galveston to celebrate the ancestry of African This annual event is brings together descendants of allpeople. ages to pay sponsored by the National Black United Front. homage to ancestors
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Teacher and Students Design Breast Cancer Awareness Tee-Shirt
When Elizabeth Oyetunde, Sade Burkman’s Aunt died of breast cancer in 2014 the pain of her passing was almost too much for her to bear. Aunt Elizabeth, a nurse in El Paso, Texas had lived with the disease for eight years. She was 50 years old and left five children behind.
Sade Burkman is a 7th and 8th Grade English teacher at Nova Academy Prichard. She took up her crusade to educate others about breast cancer a few years before her aunt died. She wanted to share risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options. In 2013, Ms. Burkman asked Nova Academy to join the public awareness campaign. She was granted permission to pass out pink ribbons in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The second year, she created a display that included pink paraphernalia associated with the disease. The 2015 Celebration Life Campaign is more personal. It marks the more than one year anniversary of Aunt Elizabeth’s death. So, she partnered with her students and together they used their artistic abilities to design a tee-shirt to memorialize all who have been impacted by the disease. “I told them I wanted a heart (love), wings (faith), and ribbons (hope). After three tries they got it right,” Ms. Burkman said.
Statistics indicate that breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. Nearly one in eight women born in the U. S. today will get breast cancer at some point. If found and treated early, many women can survive breast cancer. Ms. Burkman said it is important for students to understand this disease because it has broad implications not just for the victims but for family members. Participating in the national observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month helps heal the pain Ms. Burkman feels about losing her aunt. She said she is pleased with the support she receives at her school, especially from Nova’s CEO. “I am most grateful to Donna H o u s t o n - Wo o d s , f o r h e r encouragement and support. I mentioned to her last year that I wanted to do something a little more and I left it at that. When school started she reminded me of my intentions. She supported the tee-shirt idea. Staff members wear them each Wednesday in October. She said in tears, “I’m happy.”
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COACH’S CORNER It was an enjoyable event, honoring the new African American Dallas city council members
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Lincoln Stephens Missouri School of Journalism inductee - Honor medalists that have truly shaped the world. Past honorees include: Tom Brokaw, Christiane Amanpour, Sir Winston Churchill, Gloria Steinem, Deborah Howell, David Granger and Gordon Parks, Carol H Williams, and Marcia Gillespie.
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A Green FaceBook??
chronicled fight against Conservative voices who want to re-write and establish an American history that excludes slavery and oppression. You can go back to a New York Times article in 2010 which detailed her vehement opposition to these types of willful infractions upon the truth. We should all thank
Now I know that you think Facebook is fantastic because you get 350 people who don’t really know or like you to send their “best” on your birthday. But this victory proves that the urgency of now dictates the need for a new paradigm for utilizing the advances of communicative technology. It’s not as if we have not had a workable form of Civil Rights activism through “social media” before. The efforts just weren’t as technologically savvy, or as easily or widely disseminated. In fact, there is a documentary on the horizon titled, “The Green Book” which buoys my
mothers like Roni DeanBurren for (1) being astute enough to catch this egregious attempt to “Whitewash’ history and, (2) for modeling the proper use of social media; which is best used to create revolutionary communities through the conveyance of significant information. This is the real power of Facebook.
argument. In 1936, Harlem mailman and union worker, Victor Hugo Green and his wife, developed a publication they saw a need for. “The Negro Motorist Green Book” served as a travel guide and Atlas to arm Black families with traveling information as they drove through “hotbeds” where
QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent Hall Thank God for mothers like Roni Dean-Burren, who take more than a passing interest in the education of their children. When Cody, her 15-year-old son and student at Houston's Pearland High came home, he pointed out what he believed to be a wronglyworded photo caption, to his mother. This now infamous textbook, sanctioned by the Te x a s S t a t e B o a r d o f Education featured a caption which read; “Slave ships brought millions of workers from Africa to the southern United States to work on agricultural plantations.” In its historical context, this misrepresentation is tantamount to saying that Dr. Martin Luther King walked out onto the balcony of the Lorraine Motel just in time to catch a bullet from his waiting assassin James Earl Ray. In other words, a truth perverted is just an outright lie! My instincts say to pause here and acknowledge Te x a s S t a t e B o a r d o f Education Trustee, Mavis Best Knight, first elected in 2002. Trustee Knight has led a very vocal and well-
segregation was strictly enforced. Google “Sundown towns,” and read the history of those places where African-Americans were prohibited after dark. If you thought declaring martial law with nightly curfews like Ferguson or Baltimore was something new for Black folks… think again. Green surveyed his network of fellow postal workers around the country to suggest and advertise towns where Coloreds could get hotels, dining, or into night clubs without being arrested or lynched. Green printed an average of 15,000 copies per year. It was an idea he borrowed from Jews in America who were also prominently featured in the all-too-familiar signs in the Deep South that read; “No Jews, No Dogs, No Niggers!” Eventually, The Green Book evolved to include essays and journalistic works. In 1948, Green wrote that the need for his book would surely diminish soon. He died in 1960 at the age of 68. The Civil Rights Bill was not passed until 1964 and the 30-year-old Green Book printed its last copy in 1966. Maybe someone needs to publish a Green Face Book. From the looks of it, we ain’t safe or significant in school or in the streets. And if you just gotta have it, we can allow selfies and birthday well wishes!!
"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
Change gone come In the midst of imminent change in my life I ran across this and am sharing again. Most of us would agree with the concept that the one sure thing that we know about life is change.
Spiritually Speaking By James A. Washington
The comparison to a roller coaster seems appropriate, a frightening one at that. Life is full of twists and turns and inevitable ups and downs with people coming and going and emotions frayed at the proverbial last nerve because of it. Life takes your plans and destroys them in favor of its own. It’s enough to make anyone skeptical about life’s purpose. We question everything we hold dear. As Christians, we know free will is supposed to have something to do with what happens to us as we each choose or don’t choose, decide or don’t decide. Our fate is wrapped in the outcome of each. We often find ourselves caught up in quagmires of discontent due to situations we created by simply making the wrong choices. That’s why I find the subject of change in scripture so fascinating. “In paths they have not known, I will guide them.” Isaiah 42:16 clearly indicates that when you attempt or are forced to changed your life, seek God, because divine help will be needed. It’s a spiritual requirement. Oftentimes in the bible, whenever someone begins to accept Christ, challenges await.
Fear is prevalent and faith gets tested. I mean walking by faith and not by sight is unnatural in the natural world. It just is. This kind of change in your spiritual life is supposed to fortify everything in your supernatural existence. Joshua 1:9 lets us know that from the moment we begin to consciously expand our awareness of God, we must take Him everywhere we go or, risk losing ourselves to our own devices, much like the Israelites in the desert. “Be not dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with you wherever you go.” The easiest thing to fall prey to in this life it appears is all of the stuff, the temptations, the tragedies that will surely come our way every day, particularly as Christians. We live in a materialistic world framed in 30 second sound bites, news of instant wealth and the constant pursuit of more. Fantasy and instant gratification are but a click away. If you have no spiritual fallback position, you will get caught up in defining yourself by how much you have, what you can buy and what pleasures you can exploit. And don’t forget to buy a gun to protect it all from those who have no qualm about taking it from you. Under these circumstances life
can make you feel inadequate and anxious as it constantly challenges you and changes your outlook about it. More, you see, is never enough. Now this spiritual awareness that I mentioned gives perspective to all of this change and disruption. The bible promises peace and peace of mind. “My presence shall go with you and give you rest.” Exodus 33:14. The understanding of eternal existence, of the spiritual side of man should allow you to put into perspective the contradictions and absurdities in this life. I am constantly amazed at how little I really need in life as I grow older, compared with what I thought I needed when I was younger. Focusing on God actually brings clarity to the soul and subsequently order to life’s chaos. Peace of mind abounds in the hearts of those who know and seek the truth. Purpose is simplified and life’s changes and challenges become easier to navigate. In this context free will merely acts as confirmation of the obvious. “Whatever is born of God overcomes the world.” 1 John 5:4. May God bless and keep you always.
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QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES Bye, bye Biden. The VicePresident who might have given the Honorable Hilary Clinton a run for her money has concluded that the timing is not right for him. Clinton needs someone to rattle her cage, to push her to be more focused in the general election. Now, Senator Bernie Sanders will push her to the left. Biden may have pushed her back to center, enhancing her electability. No matter. The late Congressman William Clay (D-MO) often said that black folks should have “no permanent friends, no permanent enemies, only permanent issues”. How hard will African Americans push candidates for President in 2016, whether they are African American or white, Democratic or Republican, legacy candidates (Bush, Clinton), or outsiders? We should directly challenge these candidates on race matters, and push it as aggressively as we can. Hats off to the #BlackLivesMatter movement for doing exactly that – pushing until our issues garnered recognition among Democrats. Republicans were not asked, nor did they volunteer, their perspective on race matters. If I were questioning these candidates on race matters, here’s what I’d ask about their views: 1. What do you think about race relations in our nation? If you think they are broken, how would you fix them? If you think everything is fine, how do you account for the differentials we can measure in terms of income, employment and educational attainment? 2. Do you think that race matters? How? Do you think that the Presidential bully pulpit is an appropriate platform from which to raise this issues? Assuming that you are inaugurated in January 2016, what
The Last Word By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist based in Washington, DC. She can be contacted at www.juliannemalveaux.com.
would be your first speech on race, and whom would you offer it to? 3. Do you believe in targeted programs? In other words since African Americans were disproportionately hit by the Great Recession, should this community get disproportionate assistance in recovery funding. How would you manage this? 4. How do you define affirmative action? Do you agree with its premise and support its implementation? 5. The African American unemployment rate has been twice that of whites for five decades. Do you feel any obligation to close the gap? How would you approach that? Too many have accepted this employment gap as historic. Should the African American community accept this as a permanent gap? 6. How would you deal with some of the educational challenges in the African American community, from differences in high school graduation rates, to differences in college attendance? Would you increase the Pell Grant, and where would the money come from? How strongly will you support HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), and can these institutions expect more support from your administration? 7. The criminal justice system seems biased against African Americans, and the recent spate of the killings of black men at the hands of
white officers magnify this. What are your plans to reform a system that is so clearly biased that half of prison populations are African American (yet only 13 percent of the population)? 8. African Americans disproportionately depend on Social Security, mainly because as few as a third have company provided pensions. Calls for Social Security reform have included proposals to cut benefits, raise the retirement age, or both. What is your position on Social Security changes? How do you think African Americans are affected by these changes? What will you do to mitigate the disproportionate impact of social security changes on African Americans? 9. Who are the African Americans on your campaign team? What are their roles? Will you contract with African American entrepreneurs to do your printing, or media buys and to provide other services? Do you have a goal for what percentage of your campaign budget will be awarded to African American businesses? 10. Do you support the Affordable Care Act, which increases health insurance availability for African American, as well as all Americans? If you do not support the Affordable Care Act, how will you improve health access? Historically, African Americans heavily support democrats, and from what I see in the Republican field, we should continue to do so. However, Democratic candidates should not take the African American community for granted and those Democrats in the race should be willing to answer these questions. Hilary Clinton enjoys significant support among African Americans. Our support should not excuse her from asking questions about her support of African Americans. If we don’t ask her these questions, we have no right to ask them of others.
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Minority Chambers unite in support of Dallas ISD Bond Program, encourage members to Vote “For” The Dallas Black, Greater Dallas Asian American, and Greater Dallas Hispanic chambers of commerce raised their voices as one reecntly in support of the Dallas ISD Bond Program, calling it a vital component for Dallas’ continued economic vitality. “What we do today will shape Dallas’ economy over the next 10 to 15 years. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that we have the necessary resources and environment to educate our future workforce and entrepreneurs,” said Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Ricardo Ortiz. “This is an especially important issue for all three of our communities, as Dallas ISD is a majority-minority district.” “We look forward to continuing to work with Dallas ISD on making sure our communities stay informed
about, and are represented families without increasing the tax throughout the bond program.” burden,” he said. “We must seize this opportunity by voting “for” these The proposed bond program will upgrades. bring improvements to all 227 schools in the district, including Early voting runs through Oct. funds to build nine new and 30th; Election Day is Nov. 3rd. replacement schools; construct 19 “We are asking all our members additions to existing schools creating to take a moment to vote “for” the 326 classrooms; enhance libraries, Bond Program,” said Greater Dallas gyms, science labs, technology, fine Asian American Chamber of arts and more; develop facilities for Commerce President Galileo new educational programs; and Jumaoas. “Together, we can make a improve infrastructure. difference, not only for today, but, “These vital and much-needed also, for years to come.” improvements require NO tax increase,” said Dallas Black Chamber of CITY LOCAL TRUCK DRIVER Commerce President Wilton S. Mannings. TRUCKING “We have the 519 N. Cedar Ridge Dr., Suite #7 Duncanville, TX 75116 privilege of positively www.mycrossroadtruck.com impacting thousands of students, parents, and We are seeking Local City Drivers who must have a Class A - Commercial Driver License. NOTE: All Drivers must have a clean background (no felonies or misdemeanors) and at least one year driving experience with a clean MVR. Must have medical card, valid DL, SSC card, DOT card and must pass a required physical and drug screening. Driver should have a minimum of one year of driving experience in the last 3 years and 5 years of driving experience in the last 10 years. Must be 21 years of age and have a required High School Diploma/GED. Minimum Requirements Driver’s License Type: Class A - Commercial Commercial Driver’s License Endorsement: X - Combination of N and H T - Doubles/Triples Between $900.00 /WK and $1,000 / WK. Rotating Shift - home daily. Work week - full time 30-45 hours. Additional details: We are looking for drivers who are safe and will not have customer complaints. Driver must be free of accidents, service violations, and accident services. Cell: 214-475-3052 Office 214-245-5157 or email us at cr.trucking519@gmail.com
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OCTOBER 30, 2015
Caraway discusses domestic violence, gun laws and mental illness
Former Dallas Mayor and Councilman Dwaine Caraway held a press conference recently in front of the George Allen Courthouse to discuss his campaign and his stance on guns, mental Q - I’ve been on Medicaid for several health and domestic violence. months and drawing SSI from Social The candidate for Dallas County Security Administration (SSA). I’ll be Commissioner unveiled key messaging for his turning age 62 next month, I was informed campaign in moving forward towards the 2016 by SSA that my SSI would go away because Democratic Primary Election set for March. I’ll start drawing a Social Security Retirement check. Since my retirement He said he will introduce a gun buy back income will be significantly greater than the program, because “guns don’t kill people,” SSI I’ll no longer be eligible for Medicaid instead irresponsible people with guns do. assistance. I’m concerned about keeping some medical assistance so my question is Caraway also talked about domestic violence will I get Medicare too when I turn 62 next and encouraged men and women to keep their month? hands to themselves. Citing mental health issues as a major concern, A - That depends; people are eligible to he said efforts must be made to deal with mental enroll in Medicare prior to age 65 only if illness. 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. Medicare Annual Open Enrollment period: October 15th thru December 7th. The Affordable Care Act - Federal Marketplace Exchange – 2016 Open Enrollment period: November 1st 2015 thru January 31st 2016. 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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SDCC provides exciting programming
The South Dallas Cultural Center will host “Tellebration-Dallas: For God So Loved Those Loud Black Girls”, November 20-21, 2015. It's a two-night woman-centric, adult-storytelling event where five African American women storytellers will be spilling the tea on their lives. Each one taking a turn at the mic to tell the truth - the whole truth - about what happened on “that day” or “that one time.” Tellebration!™ the event has been in existence for 18 years, and the South Dallas Cultural Center is one of approximately 400 official sites around the world to host this event. No topic will be off limits: aha moments, good and not so good life choices, relationships, career blunders, surviving divorce, cancer and bad sex. “Tellebration-Dallas” goes live for two nights, Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21, 2015. Pre-show reception with wine and light fare starts at 6:30 p.m.; showtime begins at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Limited tickets available. Get yours today at https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/tellebration-dallas-for-god-soloved-those-loud-black-girlstickets-18947983930 For more info, visit www.unshackledproductions.com or call the South Dallas Cultural Center at (214) 939-2787. The South Dallas Cultural Center proudly presents ''EVERLAST'' the 15th Annual South Dallas Dance Festival on November 13th – 15th. Arga Nova Dance will collaborate with the best dance companies in the
DFW area to choreograph an everlasting weekend for dance lovers. There will be 3 days of solo and group performances, a free film screening, an industry roundtable and a master dance class. The running theme will be “legends” and “future legends” with a spotlight on the legendary Alvin Ailey. This year’s master class will be led by April Berry, former principle dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Artistic Director with Dallas Black Dance Theater during the 38th season. This annual festival will offer evening performances on November 13th & 14th at 8pm and matinee
performances on November 14th & 15th at 3pm. Tickets are $10.00 at the SDCC box office. Discounted tickets are available for seniors, students, A~N~D donors and members of DCNT. The film screening will be followed by an industry roundtable on November 13th at 6pm and its absolutely free. The master dance class will be free on November 14th at 6:00 pm. Space is limited and a reservation is required at 214-886-2321. The SDCC is located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas, Texas 75210. For more info, log onto Becklesdancingcompany.org.
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LIVE NUDITY: ERYKAH BADU'S NEW SHOW PREMIERES AT THE BLACK ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) - MultiGrammy, Soul-Train and American Music award winner, Erykah Badu's new long awaited show Live Nudity is debuting in her hometown, Dallas, and at the institution where she trained and starred in major productions, TBAAL. "It will be Badu at her best," said Curtis King, founder and President of TBAAL and the director of Badu's conceived show. "I've been putting it off for about two years and I just felt if I don't do it, I'm just never going to do it. So I called Uncle," said Badu. Audiences can expect some unpredictable moments from Badu. The big question: Will
you be nude? "Well, you have to come to the show and see," Badu said. This is a show that has been two years in the making and Erykah Badu is excited to share her creation. Catch her before she's takes the show to London and host the Soul Train Awards in November. Regarded as the “First Lady of Neo-Soul,” and best known for
her eccentric style and cerebral music, Badu’s sound -- a concoction of soul, hip-hop and jazz -- cannot be contained to a single genre. Watch it all on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage, Thursday, Oct 29, Friday, October 30, and Saturday, Oct 31, 2015 at 8:00 P.M. TBAAL members can get a special price of $18.50 for Thursday's performance. Regular ticket prices are $40 mezzanine, $45 orchestra and $100 opening night VIP reserved seating and post reception. Tickets may be purchased through TBAAL's Box Office 214. 743. 2400 or through Ticketmaster 1 (800) 653-8000 or Ticketmaster.com.
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Carter High screening a huge success It was a star-studded event at the Studio Movie Grill, for the Red Carpet screening of Carter High, the real life story of a championship high school football team that faces obstacles. Some of the team members make bad decisions and they paid for those choices.
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Many of the key players were at the screening VIVICA A. FOX COACH’S WIFE She first got her start on soap operas, moving to the small screen and then into the hearts of viewers in Independence Day and Set it Off. And, yes, she also appeared on Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Apprentice. DAVID BANNER ATTY. ROYCE WEST Lavell William Crump was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, attended Southern University, his mother's alma mater. At Southern, Crump served as president of the SGA and received a bachelor's degree in business. He attended graduate school at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. You may know him from the rap group, CROOKED LETTAZ. In addition to a successful rap career, he has joined the ranks of several other rap artists moving onto the big screen, in several films. He has appeared in This Christmas, Black Snake Moan, Stomp the Yard 2: HOMECOMING, and The Butler. He defended the use of offensive language in his music, stating: "Change the situation in my neighborhood and maybe I'll get better. I can admit there are some problems in hip hop but it is only a reflection of what's taking place in our society. Hip
hop is sick because America is sick."
GREG ELLIS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Gregory Ellis is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive end in the NFL for 12 seasons. He played college football for the University of North Carolina (UNC), and was recognized as an All-American. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and he played professionally for the Cowboys and Oakland Raiders.
ARTHUR MUHAMMAD WRITER, DIRECTOR Arthur Muhammad is a rare breed of filmmaker and exceptional visionary. He studied Cinema at Southern Methodist University and has been involved with video and film production professionally for 16 years. He’s a Carter High School graduate who played on the championship team. KELLY GRAY PRODUCER
Kelly Gray started out in the motion- picture business mentoring under Boomtown Productions producing music videos and commercials. She started Mahogany Films and began producing music videos in 2004. In 2009, Kelly produced her first feature film “Black Angels” which is listed as one of the top fifty African American films on Amazon of all time. Gray also produced “Hiding In Plain Sight” has received nine awards and has been accepted to 16 festivals and received a limited theatrical run broadcast and worldwide release. Her current title Steps of Faith has been screened in the United States and Canada taking home a Spirit Award and taking home best feature in the Capital City Festival. She is currently in Pre-production on her sixth feature "A Man Called John.”
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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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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.
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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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CALENDAR OCTOBER 30 The Multi-Grammy, Soul-Train and American Music award winner, Erykah Badu's long awaited one-woman show debuts in her hometown and at the institution where she trained and starred in major productions. It's Badu at her best. She'll dance, sing and invite audiences into her Baduism world of theatrical arts. Hosted by TBAAL Board of Directors. T h u r s d a y, F r i d a y a n d S a t u r d a y October 29 - 31, 2015 @ 8pm. Naomi Bruton Main Stage Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex. 1309 Canton Street | Dallas, TX 75201 $40 Mezzanine // $45 Orchestra $100 Opening Night VIP Reserved Seating and Post Reception with Ms. Badu ******* “Pole Spell” Pole’iticians’ Halloween Masquerade 7pm-9pm Richardson Location. Put on your frightful or flirty devilish best and come Trick or Treat with Poleiticians Fitness Studio! This is an event you do not want to miss! RSVP E A R LY TO BE SURE ADMITTANCE!!! This event is free to all Poleiticians Members and only $15.00 for nonmembers. Raffle tickets for the Pole Trick or Pole Treat event are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. ALL attendees MUST RSVP and will receive a confirmation code once booked. ALL attendees
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********* Ghostbusters Come to the Library In the mood for a scary movie that's not too scary? The Garland Library will show Ghostbusters at 2 p.m., at the Central Library, 625 Austin St. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open 15 minutes prior, and no registration is required. Popcorn and water will be available while supplies last. Call 972-205-2502
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October 31 KIPP Fall Festival Noon - 4 pm Southwest Center Mall KIPP Truth Academy (KTA), KIPP Truth Parents as Partners (KTA PAP) and KIPP DFW Schools What: KTA, KTA PAP will join forces with KIPP DFW Schools to host our first Fall Festival and Student Recruitment Fair. The free family event will be held from Noon – 4pm in the Center Court of Southwest Center Mall on Camp Wisdom. The event will feature a vendor court, two bouncers, face painting, a photo booth, visits by Minnie and Mickey Mouse, games, costume contests, a lip synch battle between KIPP Truth Academy and KIPP Destiny Middle School, dance contests, and live entertainment on the Main Stage
November 7 The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) will host its 9th annual ART for ADVOCACY auction on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at F.I.G. (Fashion Industry Gallery), 1807 Ross Avenue, celebrating the transformative power of art therapy and honoring those who find expression through creativity. The event will highlight 100 local and regional artists in a silent art auction, with a special guest performance by ISHI. ********** Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 25th Annual Sisterhood Luncheon, “Uncompromising Commitment to Community” 11:00am-2:00pm Radisson Hotel North-Fossil Creek 2540 Meacham Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76106 Ti c k e t s a r e a v a i l a b l e a t h t t p : / / www.fortworthdst.org/event-page.html on the event tab until November 1, 2015.
November 8 Guest Speaker: Rev. Al Sharpton Civil Rights Activist Friendship West Baptist Church
November 10 Children On the Mend, Inc. (Niños en Reparación, Incorporado) Parental Engagement Session. Beckley Saner Recreation Center, 114 W. Hobson Ave,
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At 7:00 P.M. At the Hilton Garden Inn-Market Center, Speaker: Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, Professor- Univ. of
November 13 The 3 Redneck Tenors, the "America's Got Talent" virtuosos' brings their southern charisma along with their trained vocal technique to TBAAL in a "Can't We All Just Get Along?" concert. The 3 Redneck Tenors hit the Clarence Muse Cafe Stage, at 8:15pm. Tickets can be purchased by calling TBAAL Box Office at 214-743-2400 or Ticketmaster 800.720.6865 The South Dallas Cultural Center proudly presents ''EVERLAST'' the 15th Annual South Dallas Dance Festival on November 13th – 15th. Arga Nova Dance will collaborate with the best dance companies in the DFW area to choreograph an everlasting weekend for dance lovers. There will be 3 days of solo and group performances, a free film screening, an industry roundtable and a master dance class.
November 14 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet fundraiser
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November 20- 21 “Tellebration-Dallas: For God So Loved Those Loud Black Girls,”. It's a twonight woman-centric, adult-storytelling event where five African American women storytellers will be spilling the tea on their lives. Each one taking a turn at the mic to tell the truth the whole truth - about what happened on “that day” or “that one time.”
December 16 Tarrant County Mayor’s Luncheon, the Fort Worth Club, benefitting UNCF.
April 2 HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL 8 p.m. Majestic Theatre The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center and AEG Live announced today that tickets for the legendary Herb Alpert & Lani Hall went on sale Friday, October 2 at 10 a.m. Herb Alpert and Lani Hall will perform at the Majestic Theatre in downtown Dallas. Center Members get access to the best available seats. Call Membership Services at 214-978-2888 or go to www.attpac.org/support to join. Center Membership presale began Tuesday, September 29 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices for Herb Alpert & Lani Hall range from $76.75 to $36.75 and can be purchased, beginning on October 2 at 10 a.m., online at www.attpac.org, by phone at 214-880-0202 or in person at the AT & T P e r f o r m i n g A r t s C e n t e r Information Center at 2353 Flora Street
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