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Remembering Julia Jordan and Jowanda Jordan

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I went to say farewell to three folks, who all happen to have the same name, Jordan, but were not related. Arthur Jordan, Jr. is the father of Arthur Jordan Muhammad. HIs celebration of life was on Monday. On Sunday I visited with his family members and heard wonderful stories about the Jordan family. Julia Jordan and Jowanda Jordan have been Prairie View A&M members of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I remember moderating a panel and there was supposed to 6 be a time limit for speakers. I just apologized to Jowanda Jordan the audience because there was no way I was going to cut off THE Julia Jordan. A retired educator, she had so much information to share, I could listen for hours. Soror Jowanda Elaine Jordan was also a prominent educator whose voice was a joy to listen to. She impacted so many students over the years and at her service many of those students, especially from Paul Quinn College, paid homage to her beautiful spirit and wonderful !VAILABLE AT .EWSSTANDS IN teachings. She and I share the same birth date Garland,Rowlett Quit Playinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; June 20, different years. She was born in 1937. !VAILABLE AT .EWSSTANDS IN 11 Mesquite Garland,Rowlett She passed on June 22, 2017. Mesquite As I reflect on the lives of these three Jordans, Richardson Richardson my heart is a little heavy. They lived life to the & E.Dallas Arthur Jordan Jr. & E.Dallas fullest and their legacies are definitely intact. At a time when we are seeing so many lives cut short at such young ages, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but wish and pray that the violence are926-8503 Fax (903) 450-1397 1 Year Subscription $45.00 5th Each Month Phalconstar.com Garland, Texas that Phonewe(972) experiencing now would come to an end immediately. We need to give some of these young folks a chance to really live. Conflict resolution does not seem to be an option. Shoot to kill is becoming more the norm than the exception. A note to our legislators - open carry is not the answer, especially on college campuses! Some people are not getting a chance to realize their full potential. I believe those who had an opportunity to know either of the Jordans feel blessed to have known some very special people.

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by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson honored Shan Su of Dallas for earning the Congressional Award Gold Medal: “I was pleased to award Shan the Congressional Award Gold Medal in Washington, D.C., ” said Congresswoman Johnson. “Shan should be proud of the work that she has done in Dallas and in surrounding communities. She has dedicated endless time and service to her community, but also saw the need to serve abroad in China. In China, Shan taught English classes and shadowed health care professionals. Shan’s commitment to service is what this award is all about.” “Among the many project that she has taken on, Shan notes that she is ‘most proud of Artists for Sandy, a project [she] initiated in which [she] compiled and sold CDs, raising $390 for Hurricane Sandy Victims by donating to the American Red Cross.’ “It is the initiative and willingness to serve others that sets her apart from many. I look forward to seeing the results of Shan’s service in our community and know that she positively influenced those among her to become more involved.” The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ award for the youngest Americans.

Congresswoman Johnson pictured with Shan Su, the 2017 Congressional Award Gold Medalist recipient

The program is open to 14-23 year olds across the Nation. Participants may earn the Bronze, Silver or Gold Medals by achieving personal goals. Since the awards’ inception in 1979, more than 49,000 people have earned Congressional Award Medals and have completed more

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than 3.5 million volunteer hours. To earn the Gold Medal Award, students must spend two or more years completing 400 hours of public service, 200 hours of personal development, 200 hours of physical fitness and 5 days and 4 nights of exploration.

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Julia K. Gibson Jordan

was a native Texan, the fourth of five children. Her education began with her parents who were two early school teachers in Waxahachie, Texas. Following graduation from high school with honors, she attended and graduated from Wiley College. She furthered her education by attending the University of Denver and North Texas State University (now The University of North Texas) where she earned a Master's Degree in Guidance Counseling with a minor in Psychology. She started her extensive career in education as a teacher in the Dallas Independent School District and from there her career expanded 48 years. During her period in the classroom she taught citizenship, music, math, spelling, social studies and language arts. After teaching on the elementary and secondary levels, she became a 9th grade counselor for 6 years. From that position she was called to the Administration Building to become Director of Student Services for the Dallas Independent School District. She returned to school and earned supervisory and administrative certifications. She had previously earned state certification in counseling. She was married to the late Dr. Frank H. Jordan Jr., a physician and surgeon, who was one of the renowned Tuskegee Airman and was one of the first four black doctors admitted to the staff of St. Paul Hospital, Dallas, Texas, in 1954. She was the mother of 2 children, the grandmother of 7, and the great-grandmother of 6. Despite her work as wife, mother and edu-

cator, she did not neglect religious and civic duties. She served as a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church where she was honored as Woman of the Year and held the office of Church Historian. Mrs. Jordan held life memberships in the Texas State Teachers Association, The YWCA, and was a proud and active 77 year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She was also a Platinum Active, 59 year member of the LINKS Incorporated, Dallas Chapter. She has served on numerous boards including the Cable Television Board for the City of Dallas, Bethlehem Center and the African American Museum where she was an original member who served on the board until the end. She was a member of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, where she served as journalist and was a current member of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill Associates. She served as the State President of the Texas Medical Wives Auxiliary, president of the Dallas Chapter of LINKS Incorporated, The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and the Priscilla Art Club, which is the oldest black woman's club in Dallas. In 2009, she was inducted into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. Mrs. Jordan and her husband traveled extensively in Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and North America. She authored a book on the life of Frederica Chase Dodd, one of the twenty two founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She was in the process of writing the history of New Hope Baptist Church, the oldest black church in Dallas, Texas, organized and maintained completely by Black Peo-

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ple for Black People for 144 years. Mrs. Jordan is listed in the book authored by Ruth Winegarten and Marc Sanders "Lives of Black Dallas Women" which gives biographical information on outstanding black women in Texas. August of 2008, her life story was written by 'Elan E.S. Moore, and was submitted to the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., via THE NATIONAL VISIONARY LEADERSHIP PROJECT, founded by Dr. Camille Cosby and Renee Poussaint. She was invited by the foundation for an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. along with 'Elan and her Mother Vera Moore for the induction. In 2012, she appeared on the B.E.T. game show, "Pay It Off", in Atlanta, Georgia as a contestant with William Moore. Mrs. Jordan admits that her weakness is her inablilty to say "NO" when she is asked to serve in a legitimate capacity. Preceding her in death are her parents Ed Lee and Harriet P. Conner Gibson, infant sister Gwen Gibson, sister, Lessie Herndon, sister Rossye Leigh Gibson Meeks, brother Rev. E.C. Gibson, husband, Dr. Frank H. Jordan, Daughter Leiwanda Kayrette Stoker, and granddaughter, Julie Kayrette Stoker. Survivors include her son Frank Jordan, III, and wife Jessie and son-in-law John Wesley Stoker. Seven grandchildren; Frank Jordan IV. (Dallas), the late Julie K. Stoker (Dallas), Stephanie J. Jordan (Dallas), John Frank Stoker (Austin), John Roderick Stoker and wife Margo (Austin), John Hardin Stoker and wife Laura (Dallas), and Annetta Grace Stoker (Dallas). Six great-grandchildren; Italia Anguiano, Gabriel Allen, Elias Allen (Dallas), Liam Stoker, Reilly Stoker (Austin), and Dominic Stoker (Dallas). Nephews, Steven Meeks (Los Angeles, CA), Rev. Michael Gibson and wife Carolyn (Houston). Niece Rosiland Marie Julia Meeks (South Texas) and a host of other relatives and friends.

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NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR 33rd A. Maceo Smith Community Service Award Five will be Honored for Community Service The coveted A. Maceo Smith Community Service Award will be presented Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 10:00a.m. Five volunteers will be recognized for their outstanding service to the African American community in the area of Arts and Culture, Civic and Human Services, Education, Business, and Youth Involvement. A special award will be presented to

a community servant under 40 years of age. The deadline for nominations is July 6, 2017 The Award is named for A. Maceo Smith, a consummate community leader whose volunteer service spanned a period of more than 50 years. Smith served as a Regional Director of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Smith was also a leading figure in the Progressive Voters League, NAACP, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Urban League and Bishop College. He was integral in the development of

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Hamilton Park. He was also a trustee of New Hope Baptist Church and the National President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Fisk University National Alumni Association. He was a foundering supporter of The African American Museum, Dallas and the founder of the Hall of Negro Life that was erected at the State Fair in 1936 for the Texas Centennial Fair. The Award which had been given beginning in 1978 was last presented on October 31, 2009. For more info, contact Daphne Stephenson Baty at 214.565.9026 ext. 311 or email: dstephenson@ aamdallas.org.

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Prairie View A&M names Ruth Simmons interim president

BY MATTHEW WATKINS

seem like an obvious fit for Simmons. U.S

credentials to be the president of any university in America."

Prairie View A&M University has lured a prominent former Ivy League president to temporarily lead the historically black university — a move that will likely surprise many in the higher education world, and even surprised the new president at first. The decision was finalized by a unanimous vote of the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Monday. Ruth Simmons, who became first black president of an Ivy League university when she took over Brown in 2001, will be interim president until a permanent replacement for current President George Wright can be found. Simmons presided over Brown for 11 years, and was once named by Time magazine as the best university president in the nation. The Houstonian has been retired since 2012 and said she never expected to take a job like this. In an interview, she said she did it because the university has a mission that she believes in. "Frankly, I was flabbergasted when I was approached about this — I didn't know what to think," Simmons said. The current president, George Wright, announced last week that he was stepping down to return to the faculty. During the same meeting, the A&M System board voted to name Kelly Quintanilla the sole finalist to lead Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. Quintanilla has held the interim post since January. Prior to then, she was provost. A&M System leaders considered merging A&M-Corpus Christi with Texas A&M University - Kingsville last year, but backed down from those plans in the face of community opposition. The Prairie View vote is the more surprising move. The rural university doesn't

Simmons said she only agreed to the job if the system made clear that she was taking it temporarily — she won't be the permanent hire "because I am old and I'm retired." But she also said she has no plans to be a placeholder. She'll come into the job with ambition and a willingness to take on big projects, she said. "I would never take a position just to twiddle my thumbs," she said. "If I am going to be lazy, I would rather that be on my own time."

News and World Report considers Brown the 14th best university in America. Prairie View doesn't crack the top 300. Brown is a research powerhouse. Prairie View's faculty research is relatively modest. Simmons said she has received numerous inquiries about returning to higher education since she retired, and she has regularly dismissed them outright. But when A&M System Chancellor John Sharp approached her about this job, she hesitated to reject him. Then, she allowed herself to be talked into the move, she said. She said she got her undergraduate degree from a historically black college, and owes a lot to schools like Prairie View, which one of her 11 siblings and a few of her nieces attended. And she said she's intrigued by Prairie View's devotion to engineering and other science and technology disciplines. Black people are underrepresented in those fields, she said, and the university can do a lot to combat that. "If I can go into Prairie View to take care of the place during the interim, it would seem to me that it would be untoward if I did not step up to that," she said. A&M System leaders touted the hiring as a coup. "Dr. Simmons has been an important figure on the national stage for decades," Sharp said in a statement. "She has the

She added, "I am not going to be interim-like." Her plans for the school are still being formulated. Simmons attended Prairie View sporting events while growing up in Texas, but her knowledge of the modern version of the school is limited. Until recently, she mostly knew about recent "notorious occurrences" at the school — most notably the death of Sandra Bland, who was arrested near campus in 2015 after what seemed like a routine traffic stop. Bland, who was coming to Prairie View for a job, later hung herself in the Waller County Jail. Her death became a cause for activists nationwide frustrated with how black people are treated by police. "That was of national interest," she said. "There are many people from around the country familiar with the tragic Sandra Bland story." Now, Simmons said she hopes she can help others in Houston and beyond become familiar with the school for other reasons. "It really should have a stronger national reputation," she said. "It should be able to place its graduates in the best positions around the country."

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Dallas Mavericks hold Summer Basketball Camps for Area Youth

Dallas Mavericks players Harrison Barnes and Devin Harris, members of the Dallas Police Athletic League (PAL) and former Dallas Police Chief David Brown visit Dallas-area youth at the Mavs Basketball Academy Summer Youth Basketball Camps.

Story and Photos By Dorothy Gentry

The Dallas Mavericks, its Mavs Basketball Academy and many of its star players are making this a summer to remember for Dallas-area youth. Star Dirk Nowitzki, point guard Devin Harris and forward Harrison Barnes are just some of the players who have spent time this summer visiting, answering questions, encouraging, uplifting, encouraging, and oh yeah, putting the basketball moves on happy girls and boys during the Mavs Basketball Academy. Mavs Basketball Academy is dedicated to helping athletes achieve basketball related goals by utilizing cutting-edge training techniques and a distinctive coaching style that stresses physical improvement, mental growth, and leadership necessary for long-term development and success. Three different basketball programs: Hoop Camp, Elite Camp and Overnight Camp, as well as the new Dance Camp led by the Dallas Mavericks Dancers, are there to provide the appropriate program for all age groups and skill levels. The camps provide kids, ages 8-18, the fundamentals of the game, meet new teammates, learn sportsmanship and have plenty of fun. The camps are coached by the Mavs coaching staff. Barnes’ camp, held at Exline Recreation Center in South Dallas, featured Retired Dallas Police Chief David Brown, a Dallas native, and the Dallas Police Athletic League. Barnes and Brown spoke with the kids after the camp on leadership in the community as a means to build the relationship between youth and law enforcement, and provide life and character-building skills for at-risk kids in the South Dallas area “It is important to talk with them about real life issues. A lot of the time they see us on the TV screen, etc. and it doesn’t seem real-life,”

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Barnes said. “It’s important to get with them, let them ask questions, encourage them to be leaders and they can see we are real people just like them.” Retired Chief Brown, a Dallas native whose mother lives in the area said, “This is a place were kids have big dreams and many challenges. But to see people like Harrison come here it means so much for me to see this. “This is not just a basketball camp. This is showing people in this community that you care and it’s heartfelt,” Brown said. “I’m happy to be such a small part of Harrison’s efforts to give back.” Barnes said it is important for youth today to understand they don’t have to be famous to be leaders. “You don’t have to be a basketball player to be a leader in your community. Everyone can be a leader. Everyone has those traits. It’s just a matter of believing in yourself and having the right priorities.” Chief Brown said one message he wants kids to understand is that leaders care about each other. “People won’t follow you unless they first know that you care about them. I want to convey to them to care about their neighborhood, friends, family,” he said. Once you care, your behavior will reflect that caring,” he said. “You won’t go out and make bad decisions because you care too much about people. Leadership is all about caring and then your behavior reflects that.” Harris surprised kids at the Mavs Overnight Camp at the University of Texas at Arlington. He spent time answering questions ranging from “How did you get to play for the Mavericks?” to “Who is your favorite player?” He then spent time playing basketball with the campers and offering tips on how to bring out the best in their game. To register for Mavs Basketball Academy, visit mavs.com or call 214.747.MAVS.

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2017 AFRICAN CHAMBER WEEKLY LUNCHEON SPEAKERS LIST 1705 Martin Luther King Blvd, Dallas Texas, 75215

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June 29-July 2 Granville Arts Center Small Theatre Dallas Young Artists presents a stunning production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” All your favorite characters from this classic tale will be onstage! “Beauty and the Beast” tells the story of an arrogant young prince who’s cursed by a wicked enchantress, turned into the hideous Beast until he learns to love and to be loved. Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com 972-205-2790 or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours before each performance. Show dates/times: June 29-30 and July 1 at 7 p.m. Matinee performances on July 1-2 at 2:30 p.m.

June 30 The Dallas Arts District is launching Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s (DBDT) 40 Years Forward Archives Touring Exhibition on June 30, 2017 in the One Arts Plaza lobby, 1722 Routh Street, Dallas, Texas 75201. The exhibition celebrates the conclusion of the historic 40th anniversary season of the oldest continuously operating dance company in Dallas, highlighting major points of interest in its historic timeline. The Billingsley Company is sponsoring a reception from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. with a press preview and conference at noon. The exhibition is funded in part by a grant from the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs. Please send RSVP’s to Hamilton Sneed, h@hasevents.com or Lily Weiss, lilyweiss@dallasartsdistrict.org.

July 1 Kickoff Event: Movie at the Plaza Theatre Saturday, July 1 Plaza Theatre | 521 W. State St.

We are kicking off Park and Recreation Month with free In-N-Out Burger, an Animal Adventures Show and a movie! Noon - Fuel up on free In-N-Out Burger to Get Out & PLAY Garland. 1 p.m. - Check out the free Animal Adventures Show presented by the Dallas Zoo Outreach Program. The show will feature six to eight educational animals including a variety of birds, mammals and reptiles! 2 p.m. - Enjoy the afternoon with a free movie screening of Zootopia. Impact House: Expo Park & Wine Walk & Grand Opening Saturday, July 1st; 827 Exposition, 75226. Impact House is a new co-working and event space launching its grand opening including a tour and an Art/Wine Walk. The goal is to spark interest and entrepreneurial growth among social conscious changemakers. Contact: info@impacthouse.com. RSVP: www.impacthouselaunch.eventbrite.com.

July 3 Red White & Blue on the Bridge

TM Advertising is hosting a blood drive to honor fallen officers of July 7, 2016. The drive is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at 3030 Olive St. in the Victory Plaza parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus with free parking in the Lexus Garage by the American Airlines Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Donna Diehl at (817) 343-1249.

July 7 Join El Centro family as they hold their #ElCentroStronger tribute event at 11 a.m. in the Student Center. Dr. Adames will lead the tribute, and Councilman Adam McGough and El Centro student Racheal Royal will also address attendees. A piece of student artwork will be unveiled at the end of the ceremony – an installation of images that represent “What El Centro means to me.” ***** El Centro will be participating in the Tribute7/7 organized by the Black Police Association and its charitable arm The Officer Down Foundation. This event, is an evening of remembrance at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. Tribute 7/7 is part of a Weekend of Honor, July 7-9, in Dallas which will feature festivities and ceremonies honoring those individuals who have sacrificed their lives for the protection of others

***** Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox Post-Game Fireworks

July 4 Deck the family out in red, white, and blue, grab your picnic basket and little red wagon and come celebrate the nation’s past at Dallas Heritage Village’s Old Fashioned Fourth, from 10 a.m. – 3

The Richardson Plano (RPA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. requests the pleasure of your company at “The Black and White Ball” at the Courtyard Theatre in Plano.

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July 9 Centro Church is hosting a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at 2719 S. Hampton in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Angie Hernandez at (214) 200-6314.

July 12 and 13

Training at the Cedar Crest Church of Christ will be held. Learn how to apply the Mental Health First Aid action plan in a variety of situations, including when someone is experiencing Panic attacks, Suicidal thoughts or behaviors, Non-suicidal self-injury, Acute psychosis (e.g., hallucinations or delusions), Overdose or withdrawal from alcohol or drug use or Reaction to a traumatic event. For more information and to register for the training please contact Cedar Crest @ 214.943.1340. This is a full day training , lunch is provided and each participant receives a certificate of Training.

2017 Aging in Texas Conference, July 12-14, 2017, Omni Mandalay at Las Colinas Hosted by the Texas Association of Area Agencies on Aging (T4A), Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), and Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC), the conference is an annual gathering of individuals who work within the aging community. Designed for professionals from a range of community-based settings, the AiTC supports professionals in the field of aging with the most current research, unparalleled trainings, and innovative tools and resources to create excellence in service delivery. With educational programming covering a variety of areas, this conference is beneficial to everyone involved with caring for Texas seniors, from administrators to service providers. 512-478-4715 tarc@txregionalcouncil.org

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July 15 Ruby Faye Woolridge Birthday Bash from 1:30 to 3:00p.m.// at J. Gilligan’s 400 E. Abram Street Arlington, TX 76010 The second Annual USA First Aide Mental Health

July 29 Southern Crest Full Gospel is hosting a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at 2325 Locust Avenue in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Kenyatta Henderson at (214) 796-9566.

August 11 ONE WORLD THEATRE PRESENTS PIECES OF A DREAM JAMES LLOYD/CURTIS HARMON 2 SHOWS 7PM/930PM

October 3 Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Police 7th Annual National Night Out, This event will be held at DART Police Headquarters at Illinois Station from 6 to 8 pm. Including food, music, face painting, health & wellness information, crime prevention & safety information, and much more, it should be a great evening! More information is in the attached document. Please contact Renee Edwards at redwards@ dart.org or 214-749-5991 for questions.

July 14 and 15 COMEDY NIGHT AT THE MUSE with actor and comedian, FREDDIE RICKS has been a regular on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, BET’s Comicview, the Apollo Comedy Hour and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. He’s been dubbed as one of the hottest and most versatile clean comedians in the business. Hosted by Board Member Albertus Lewis. @ 9pm

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ONE WORLD THEATRE AUSTIN, TX PRESENTS GRAMMY NOMINATED SAX MAN DAVE KOZ & FUNK LEGEND LARRY GRAHAM 2 SHOWS 7PM & 930PM

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July 23 2054 The Tour Earth, Wind & Fire and CHIC ft. Nile Rodgers @ 8pm

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QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent L. Hall

The Jesuit Review published a sinful quote in March of this year and after the shock and awe finally wore off, numbness set in. Congressman Roger Marshall, a Republican from Kansas and an obstetrician by trade…went there. “Just like Jesus said, ‘the poor will always be with us,’” the Kansas representative remarked in a recent interview. “There is a group of people that just don’t want health care and aren’t going to take care of themselves.” He elaborated: “Just, like, homeless people.… I think just morally, spiritually, socially, [some people] just don’t want health care. The Medicaid population, which is [on] a free credit card, as a group, do probably the least preventive medicine.” Never has a more asinine, ignorant or ill-informed statement been posited in this health care debate. What’s worse is this paraphrase of scripture found in the synoptic gospels of the New Testament is theologically perverse and spiritually bereft. There are 70 million Americans on the Medicaid rolls. This number is made up of a cross section of our nation; 20% of all Americans, 39% of children and 64% of all citizens who reside in nursing homes. Costfree substance abuse clinics, if not court mandated, fall under Medicaid and are increasing in need.

Jesus Said What? Senator Bernie Sanders (I) Vermont doesn’t mince words or mix metaphors when he exposes the damnable motives behind the rush to “TrumpCare.” The tax benefit/cut derived from the pruning of Medicaid would put at least $7,000,000 each in the pockets of the 400 richest families in America. Congressman Marshall’s comments were egregious; in-

when it comes to the poor and my prevailing argument against “states rights” and state allocation of federal funds. Texas Governor, Greg Abbott an unlikely, but unabashed defender of “bootstrap” Conservatism is my proof. In September of 1986, Abbott was jogging on a windy day through the ritzy River Oaks neighborhood in Houston. A

ferring that poor people are solely to blame for their condition, but that state of mind is not exclusive to his state. The “Lone Star State” is Godless

large Oak limb snapped as he ran beneath it. The accident cost him the use of his spine and wreaked havoc on his kidneys. Abbott, an attorney, sued

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I Messenger the homeowner and a tree care company and has received nearly $7,000,000 in payments since. Author and Attorney Mark Bello makes mention of Abbott’s gross hypocrisy in a 2013 “Legal Examiner.” “Mr. Abbott has been outspoken in his support for the tort reforms. He says tort reform is needed to curb “frivolous lawsuits.” What a hypocrite! For example, under Abbott’s policies, if a patient is left paralyzed from the waist down due to a doctor’s negligence, tort reform caps non-economic damages at $250,000 with no builtin increases over time, to keep up with the rising cost of living. And, let’s not forget who we are talking about. Abbott has sued the federal government 27 times; (20 since President Obama took office) at the expense of taxpayers. The cost for Texas alone is $2.58 million. Of those 27 cases, he has won five. Were these 22 losses frivolous expenditures of taxpayer money?” Greg Abbott will not accept the Obamacare Medicaid expansion in Texas causing millions to suffer preventive, physical and psychological treatment. Parkland Hospital of Dallas, one of the leading public health facilities in the world estimates that it loses more than $100,000,000 per year as a result. The poor may be with us always, but it’s only because the elected agents of the rich make sure they stay poor. The least these traitors could do is accept their 30 shekels of silver in private and keep the name of Jesus out of their public betrayals. Vincent Hall is an author, activist and award-winning columnist.

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Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and Twitter @almaaskalma.

Dear Alma,

I’ve been married for six years and I love my husband so much. We met when he was in the Navy. The last year that he was in, I got pregnant, so we agreed it would be best to move close to my family and I was very happy about that. He is a good provider and takes care of me and our daughter. Here’s the thing, my husband takes a trip with his best friend who is still in the Navy every year. It’s just the two of them, not the extended family. My sister said that is strange for two men to go on trips together. She said that I need to find out

what’s going on and make sure he’s not on “the down low.” What do you think? Signed, Home Alone Wife Dear Home Alone Wife, Sounds to me like your husband appreciates the experience of traveling with an old friend and ain’t nothing wrong with that. Sometimes you just want to get away and enjoy the scenery with your good buddy and take a vacation from family life. Is that a little weird, does that mean you’re on “the down low?” Ummmm, I say, “no.” He was an individual person with friends before you married him. He joined the Navy to travel and that’s what he did. Just because he’s out of the military, doesn’t mean he no longer enjoys that passion or the lifelong friendships he’s made during that time. Before you were born Sweetie,

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grandmothers use to say, “an idle mind is the devil’s workplace.” Do you know what that means? It means you’re creating stories in your mind instead of taking care of your business. That, Honey Chile, will get you in trouble. Don’t indict your husband based on your imagination. Stop listening to your sister, her idle mind is in overdrive. She’s not married to your husband, you are. You know better than anyone else what’s going on in your house. What you should be doing is defending your husband. How about that?! Use that week or so that he’s gone to try something new on your own bucket list. Grab a fork and appreciate the time enjoying your own pie of passion! Trust him, trust yourself and tell your sister to mind her business. Alma

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Take Another Look at the Light Coming Right at You From the beginning of my faith walk, I always found it amazing that what once were considered rather ordinary phrases, before finding God through Christ, I heard as very powerful statements after saying yes to the Lord. I mean, sermons arose out of everyday events; testimonies were released from childhood memories, while little nuances of speech even now take on a whole new meaning. I sometimes believe it is the Word becoming more manifest in our lives. For example, you’ve all heard or talked about the light at the end of the tunnel. Be it a freight train, a bus, or a truck, the intent of the phrase is you need to be careful. That light indicates for the most part trouble is headed your way. Now that phrase came up in a bible study I attended as part of someone’s testimony and you know what we determined? In the life of a practicing Christian, that Light represents what we strive for, what we hope for, what we pray for and what we have faith in. That light is God. I believe this because, as a Christian, I have a new perspective on the tunnel. You remember the tunnel. For the purpose of this column, let’s agree that life is a tunnel. We are in a passage way full of trial, tribulation, temptation and at times the most serious of negative circumstances. Of course life is not always like that, but if you live long enough, you’ll experience your fair share of hard times

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in life’s long dark tunnel. Let me proclaim today and shout as loudly as I can that there is Light at the end of your tunnel.

For me, that Light represents God’s promise. And so we can all be on the same page about this, let’s review God’s promise. “Remember your promise to me, your servant; it has given me hope. Even in my suffering I was comforted because your promise gave Psalm 119:49-50. me life.” For me, that Light represents God’s promise. And so we can all be on the same page about this, let’s review God’s promise. “Remember your promise to me, your servant; it has given me hope. Even in my suffering I was comforted because your promise gave me life.” Psalm 119:49-50. You see one thing I do know is that

God keeps His promises. So when your tunnel is at its darkest point, focus on God’s promise. In the Old Testament when God was pretty much upset with Israel and exercised His power to be who He is, still the promise, “Yet I will remember the covenant I made with you in your youth and I will establish an everlasting covenant.” Ezekiel 16:60. Now if you look at these references and apply them to the life and death and life of Jesus Christ, the promise is clear. We make it out of the tunnel and live in the light of eternity. We do get through it. Our goal, our survival, our restoration if you will, is embodied in our faith that God keeps His promises. Then and only then can you focus and see the Light at the end of your tunnel. Now listen to me. At that point, when your faith meets your reality, that freight train coming right at you is really an invitation. Acceptance of that invitation brightens the tunnel of your world in a manner that keeps it illuminated forever. Indeed I do see the Light. I understand the promise. And even though this tunnel can be dark and damp and cold, the Way is plotted, the Truth is known and the Light of the World is here. We must remember to flip the switch of faith that makes this Light come on. May God bless and keep you always.

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Dallas Arts District launches Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s “40 Years Forward” Archives Touring Exhibition The Dallas Arts District is launching Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s (DBDT) 40 Years Forward Archives Touring Exhibition on June 30, 2017 in the One Arts Plaza lobby, 1722 Routh Street, Dallas, Texas 75201. The exhibition celebrates the conclusion of the historic 40th anniversary season of the oldest continuously operating dance company in Dallas, highlighting major points of interest in its historic timeline. One Arts and Billingsley Company will host a reception from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. with a press preview and conference at noon. The exhibition is funded in part by a grant from the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs. The exhibit incorporates photographs of the earliest group of company dancers and members of the Dallas Black Dance Academy. It also highlights international tours, 1996 & 2012 performances at the Olympics and the acquisition of the historic Moorland YMCA building located in Dallas Arts District. Memorabilia from DBDT gala legendary artists such as Ray Charles and Harry Belafonte, as well as letters from Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush are showcased. It includes photos of DBDT dancers with Her Majesty, The Queen Elizabeth II on stage of the Morton Meyerson Symphony Center following a performance in 1991. A collection of dance costumes dating back three decades are paired with the designers’ original concept drawings. “For 40 years, Dallas Black Dance Theatre has blazed the trail for excellence in dance, education outreach and community engagement and has served as an international ambassador for Dallas,” said Lily Weiss, Executive Director of the Dallas Arts District. “ DBDT is a cultural gem in the Dallas Arts District, and we are proud to launch this archival exhibition in the beautiful lobby of One Arts, paying tribute to the 40-year legacy, celebrating the vision of Ann Williams since 1976 and moving forward with the new artistic director, Bridget L. Moore.” Dallas Black Dance Theatre engaged an archives curator in May 2017 to design a three-month traveling exhibition that includes Dallas City Hall, The AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas Public Library and Pan African Connection. Other sites include

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