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ordan Noted Psychologist Brenda Wall discusses:
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21st Mayor’s Back to School Fair on August 4
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REGISTER AND BRING YOUR CHILDREN Free event to provide school supplies for 15,000 qualifying Dallas schoolchildren, plus immunizations, vision and dental screenings, haircuts, information, and more; pre-registration now underway A one-stop shop to prepare children and their families for the school year, the 21st Mayor’s Back to School Fair, presented by Walmart, will take place on Friday, Aug. 4, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Centennial Building at Fair Park. “We want to make sure that kids are well-prepared for their first day of school,� said Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. With an expected attendance of 35,000, the Fair is a onestop-shop complete with all the back-to-school basics. Parents and children can find everything they need to prepare for the school year – from free school supplies for Dallas schoolchildren (who meet eligibility requirements); to free health, dental and vision screenings; to immunizations and haircuts; plus the latest information on education, health and social services. The Fair also will feature musical entertainment, kids activities, games, interactive demos and more. Eligible families with pre-K and elementary school students also will receive a colorful backpack at the Fair. "Back to school is one of the most exciting times at the nearly 200 Walmart stores across North Texas," said Kellie Duhr, Walmart's Director of Public Affairs. "We are proud to continue in our role as presenting sponsor of the Mayor's Back to School Fair this year.� Walmart will conduct free vision screenings and offer general health screenings, including blood pressure and glucose checks, for all family members. Texas A&M University College of Dentistry will provide free dental screenings and oral health information for everyone, plus fluoride applications, toothbrushes and toothpaste to students. Dallas County Health & Human Services will provide free immunizations; the National Kidney Foundation will offer kidney health screenings; and Children’s Health will offer consultations on asthma, behavioral health, BMI readings and nutrition. Cedric B’s Barber and Beauty Salon and Ogle School of Hair, Skin and Nails will offer free haircuts to students. Essilor Vision Foundation will be on site conducting eye exams and providing eye glasses at no cost to qualifying families. In addition, Half Price Books will give away 10,000 books. Dallas ISD will have a large area with bilingual staff on hand to provide information on magnet schools, scholarship and alternative programs, psychological and social services, parenting and family literacy. Additionally, educational information and services, in English and Spanish, will be offered at hundreds of community resource booths on crime prevention, fire safety, college readiness, housing, transportation, personal finances, health, nutrition and literacy. Eligible families who qualify for free school supplies are encouraged to pre-register by mail or in person at pre-registration events throughout Dallas. (See list of events below.) IMPORTANT: Free school supplies are available ONLY to those who meet specific eligibility requirements (must be public school students pre-K through 12th grades who reside in the City of Dallas or attend a Dallas ISD school and meet the 2017 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines). A PHOTO ID, PROOF OF RESIDENCY AND PROOF OF INCOME ARE REQUIRED TO QUALIFY. Picture ID includes state driver’s license, state identification card, military identification card, or foreign consulate-issued
identification (i.e. Matricula Consular). City of Dallas proof of residency includes June, July or August 2017 utility bill (electricity, water, phone or gas) showing applicant name and current address or letter from landlord or apartment management company, on company letterhead, indicating proof of residency during June, July or August 2017. Proof of Income may be verified using paycheck stubs from June, July or August 2017 or a letter dated in June, July or August 2017 on agency or company letterhead from an employer, welfare office, caseworker, or Social Security Administration Office indicating annual income and signed by an agent of the company or agency. Letter must include contact phone number for verification. Other qualifying documents include a Medicaid letter, Lone Star Program Card and a Dallas ISD letter indicating qualification for free lunch program. Admission is free. Parking is free, or visitors can take the DART Rail Green Line to the Fair Park or MLK, Jr. stations. New this year: Shuttle service within Fair Park will be available to and from the Centennial Building, where the Fair’s main entrance is located. The Centennial Building at Fair Park is located at 1001 Washington St. in Dallas. For more information, please call 311 or go to mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com. PRE-REGISTRATION EVENTS
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Honoring the Fallen: The Dallas Shooting One Year Later By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
One year ago, members of our Senior Cpl. Lorne Ahrens, DPD community took to the streets Officer Michael Krol, DPD Sgt. Miof downtown Dallas to exercise chael Smith, DART Officer Brent their first amendment rights by Thompson, and DPD Officer Patrispeaking out and peacefully pro- cio “Patrick” Zamarripa. testing against the killings of AlDPD Senior Cpl. Lorne Ahrens ton Sterling and Philando Castile. - Lorne Ahrens was a Senior CorWhat began as a peaceful eve- poral in the Dallas Police Departning on July 7, 2016, ended with ment, where he served for 14 a deliberate and barbarous attack years. on local law enforcement. He worked for a time in the danThe calculated ambush and gerous and unpredictable job of murder of the law enforcement serving warrants, where a simple officers in Dallas was a disgrace- knock on the door could escalate ful act of violence. Yet in into a life-threatthe face of such horrific ening situation. adversity, these valiant Before moving to officers did everything the Dallas area, possible to prevent the Ahrens served in further loss of life. the Los Angeles They bravely charged Sheriff’s Departinto direct gunfire in an ment for eleven effort to protect the city years. and its people from the For part of that deranged assailant. time, he was a law Rep. Eddie Bernice Despite all the horrors enforcement techJohnson of that evening, what I was nician, inputting and able to witness and am dispatching calls to proud of today is how police of- the station, a demanding job that ficers, citizens, and the entire city required fast thinking and profesof Dallas came together in the sional calm. Yet, anyone who saw wake of such a devastating event. him interact with his family knew In these moments of reflection, the biggest thing about him was we need to remember that these his heart. brave members of the Dallas PoDPD Officer Michael Krol - Oflice Department and Dallas Area ficer Krol was just 40 years old Rapid Transit (DART) were not when he lost his life. His goal was just officers. These brave men to serve in law enforcement and were also sons, fathers, brothers, when the opportunity within the friends, and colleagues to many Dallas Police Department preof us in Dallas. sented itself, Officer Krol took the We must never forget to ac- risk by moving halfway across the knowledge the pain that their country to Dallas in pursuit of his family, partners, friends, co-work- dream. ers, and fellow Dallas-ites endure After years of hard work and on a daily basis since that tragic preparation, Officer Krol graduevening. ated from the Dallas Police AcadBut we must also never for- emy on April 25, 2008. He was a get the victims’ names: DPD dedicated public servant who
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worked his way up from a position as a security guard for a Michigan hospital, to a Wayne County sheriff’s deputy, and ultimately a Dallas Police Department Officer. DPD Sgt. Michael Smith - Smith worked in the Dallas Police Department for over twenty five years. During his time in the department, he gained a reputation for doing thorough and dependable work. He was recognized multiple times throughout his career, most notably winning the distinguished honor of being called the “Cops’ Cop.” The only thing that outweighed his work ethic at the department was his easygoing and affable manner. Prior to joining the Dallas Police Department, Smith served seven years as an Army Ranger, where he developed a strong sense of service and an unparalleled dedication to helping others. On Sundays, he acted as a uniformed guard at the Watermark Church in Farmers Branch. There, he charmed children every Sunday by showing them his squad car or telling them dry but easy jokes. People at the church were both protected and entertained by Smith. DART Officer Brent Thompson - He was the first DART police officer to be killed in the line of duty since DART first formed a police department in 1989. Officer Thompson was hailed as a “great officer” and one who had served the DART Police Department admirably since joining in 2009. Some knew Officer Thompson as the veteran officer who bravely charged at the shooter in an attempt to stop him during his rampage. Others knew him as a
former Marine who helped train and mentor local police in Afghanistan and Iraq. DPD Officer Patricio “Patrick” Zamarripa - Before joining the Dallas Police Department in 2011, Officer Zamarripa served three tours in Iraq as active duty for the U.S. Navy and then an additional 5 years of military service in the reserves. He was the recipient of numerous awards for his years of service, including the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Our response going forward, not just in Dallas but across our nation, will be more important now than ever before. Over the past year, I convened a Task Force on Citizen Review of Police charged with identifying the underlying issues throughout our community and to lay out proactive measures that we can take to remedy such problems. The task force was compromised of citizen groups, community activists, advocates, and local law enforcement. It is crucial that we address any concerns and educate both law enforcement and members in the community on how to better engage with one another. One way to do so is by bringing interest groups to the same table for an open and honest dialogue. And, it is with the help of the Assist the Officer Foundation, Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation, and so many other groups and organizations that we have been able to move the conversation forward to help prevent future acts of violence.
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Film offers wisdom on how to ‘fireproof’ marriages By Donald Lee
The movie “Fireproof,” starring Kirk Cameron, opens with the scene that shows Cameron’s character, Fire Capt. Caleb Holt, reprimanding a subordinate after they return from fighting a fire. “Eric, he’s got a right to be upset with you,” the captain says immediately after another fireman rebukes that subordinate, Eric Harmon (Jason McLeod). “You left him in a dangerous spot and tried to be a hero.” “But Captain,” Eric responds, “I thought I heard someone calling for help.” “It was coming from outside the building,” the captain interjects. “But it was so dark, I mean I couldn’t see anything,” Eric tries to explain. “That’s why you stay with your partner,” the captain says. “He had no choice but to assume that something happened to you and you needed his help. You never leave your partner — especially in a fire. “You give him some time and then give him an apology,” he says. “And make it sincere.” “Yes, Sir,” Eric responds. Capt. Holt pats Eric on the back and then walks off. While the captain approaches his job of putting out literal fires with great passion and wisdom, the film is about how he lacks that same zeal and is ignorant when it comes to extinguishing the metaphoric fires that threaten
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his marriage. This movie is an accurate depiction of so many real-life marriages. Husbands and wives, in many marital relationships, put their hearts and souls into their careers or rendering aid to others while failing to protect their own “partners” in marriage.
For reasons such as this, it is important that couples, in general, seek counseling, and Christian couples, particularly, get that counseling from their pastor. It would also be a great idea to get the movie “Fireproof”. It offers sound advice on the how-to part of fireproofing your marriage. One of the things that counseling does for a marriage, especially one that is on the brink of a divorce, is help either side of an argument look at issues from the perspective of the other. When it’s just the spouses dealing with each other one
on one, it can be easy for legitimate concerns to be challenged. But when a counselor is involved, those same concerns get the necessary attention they deserve.
In acknowledging that there are spouses who may not feel comfortable in a formal counseling setting with a “pastor” or professional counselor, there’s an option that can be just as effective. That being one in which there’s a third party involved, a friend that both the husband and wife have immense, mutual respect for — one who is big on integrity and is spiritually mature enough to not take sides. Such a person would “counsel” the couple. But if that doesn’t work as a first-resort, then the formal counseling is highly recommended — very necessary. A word to anybody who puts anything other than God ahead of his, or her, spouse: Your first “ministry” is sup-
posed to be “home.” Ministry is service. It is wrong to walk passed your hurting spouse — being totally oblivious or indifferent to their pain — while going to provide the best “service” you can to strangers on the job or anywhere else. Put another way, such an act is called hypocrisy. If you’re single and in a relationship in which the ultimate goal is marriage, let the wisdom shared here be something that you adhere to. I’d be remiss to recommend “Fireproof” as a great movie to watch as a resource of having a fireproofed marriage while not also recommending that you get a copy of my book, “Married to Commitment,” in which a prayer partner and I co-authored to share wise counsel on having healthy relationships. If you’re married, take the necessary steps to fireproof your relationship. And be married to your commitment. Donald Lee, a freelance copy editor and columnist, is founder-pastor of Kingdom Living Christian Center in Dallas and co-author of the highly successful book on relationships, “Married to Commitment.” The book, “Married to Commitment,” can be ordered by calling the Xulon Press Christian publishing company toll-free at (866) 909-2665 or by visiting http://www.xulonpress.com. To get a copy of the movie “Fireproof,” visit http://www.fireproofthemovie.com.
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Dubroy to be named Howard University Vice President, CEO Shaw University President Tashni Ann Dubroy has resigned her position, and will join Howard University as its Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, a move suggesting a potential seachange in the unprecedented executive turnover within the HBCU sector. Dr. Dubroy’s three-year stretch of fundraising and capacity building at the private HBCU in downtown Raleigh, NC. earned regional and national attention. Signature developments included the establishment of a Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship near the Shaw downtown campus, and expanding the university’s online and continuing studies programs in
Dr.Tashni Ann Dubroy
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partnerships with American Underground, the Child Trust Foundation and IBM. In a release, officials from Howard University lauded Dr. Dubroy’s credentials and outlined her scope of work in
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the new position. In this Cabinet position, Dr. Dubroy will be responsible for the success of major operational areas of the University and process optimization across the organization... Key duties include collaborating with President Frederick on strategic planning and ensuring that all initiatives align with Howard’s core values and established priorities. In 2016, the university announced the termination of a three-year employee salary reduction program, thanks in part to gains made in fundraising and increased enrollment. “The chance for service leadership at the nation’s flagship historically black
college is one that very few receive,” says Dr. Dubroy. ” My experiences at Shaw have afforded me a great deal of insight on complex issues like infrastructure improvement, teaching and learning outcomes, workforce development and community engagement over these last three years, and I believe they coincide well with Dr. Frederick’s 21st century model of executive leadership.” A Shaw alumna, chemist and entrepreneur, Dr. Dubroy has been named as a finalist for the HBCU Awards’ “Female President of the Year” honor for the last two years. Officials say she will begin her term at Howard on October 2.
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Democratic Leadership Institute. These trainings will better equip you for the 2018 elections and make you the best activist you can be! All trainings will be taught by experts in their fields, and they are completely free to attend at the DCDP headquarters - 4209 Parry Ave., Dallas 75223. Make sure to RSVP for each class you plan to attend. The People United Will Never Be Divided: Community Organizing 101 Monday, July 24 @ 6:30 PM Time after time, we've seen what a group of like-minded individuals can do. The power of the people has blazed the trail for every civil rights movement in this country, and we continue to utilize certain tactics to fight for equality. Whether you decide to write your representatives or take it to the streets, come learn about community organizing! Taught by Hamza Syed Rockin' the Vote: Voter Registration 101 Wednesday, July 26 @ 6:30 PM It's no secret that Texas makes voting incredibly challenging, and that starts with our voter registration laws. You'll be able to navigate this draconian system like a pro after you hear from our League of Women Voter's voter registration expert. And if you're not deputized to register folks, Dallas County Elections will fix that! Voter Deputization by the Dallas County Elections Department Taught by Elizabeth Wally & Karen Bassett You Be The Judge: Serving As Election Judge 101 Saturday, July 29 @ 1:00 PM The unsung heroes of every election are
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JULY 14, 2017 the folks who greet you at your polling location, take your ID, and set up your voting machines/pass you a ballot. They're called election judges, and they work really hard to ensure your constitutional right to vote! We always need more election judges, alternate judges, and clerks to provide our communities with adequate polling locations and competent election workers. This is a PAID position, so if you're interested, come to this informational session and learn all about the process! Taught by Kris Farrell, Jean Ball, and Barbara Lewis What's Your Message?: Messaging 101 Wednesday, August 2 @ 6:00 PM As a candidate, precinct chair, or volunteer, it's important to establish your message and convey your ideas in a manner that will resonate with your community. From perfecting an "elevator speech" to pinpointing talking points for your blockwalks, your message is your key to success. Taught by Kathleen Thompson Mo Money Mo Possibilities: Fundraising 101 Saturday, August 5 @ 1:00 PM Money can't buy an election, but it can buy you materials to run an effective campaign. Everything from yard signs to push cards to snacks for your volunteers costs money. We know it's not easy to ask for donations, so hear from Dallas' fundraising gurus. Taught by Carol Donovan and Leigh Bailey
Don't be Out of Order: Robert's Rules 101 Saturday, August 19 @ 10:00 - 1:00 PM Ever been in a meeting and not known the parliamentary procedure? We've all been there! Learn how to follow along with formal meetings and how to run a meeting efficiently by following Robert's Rules of Order. We'll provide pizza for lunch! Taught by Francis Rizo Stay Woke w/ Rep. Johnson: Lobbying 101 Thursday, August 24 @ 6:30 PM The conventional wisdom on how to contact your representative is to call/write them. In the age of social media, that is not always true anymore. Hear from Rep. Eric Johnson on the best ways to have your voices heard at the capitol. He'll also be giving a legislative update on the special session! Taught by Rep. Eric Johnson Like a Good Neighbor, Democrats are There: Volunteer Recruitment/Community Outreach 101 Wednesday, September 20 @ 6:30 PM As a result of the Trump administration, Americans are more politically engaged than ever. It's our job to harness that energy and get folks involved in efforts to get out the vote in Dallas County. We're targeting new demographics, reaching out to untapped communities, and changing our methods to make 2018 the best voter turnout for Democrats in Dallas' history.
Be Ahead of the PAC: Political Action Committees 101 Tuesday, August 8 @ 6:00 PM Building a political action committee (PAC) is not as hard as you'd think and can allow you to pool campaign contributions for candidates, ballot initiatives, and legislation. Whether your club wants to take the next step and become a PAC, or you have questions about how they operate, then this seminar is for you! Taught by David Bradley
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Community Calendar
2017 AFRICAN CHAMBER WEEKLY LUNCHEON SPEAKERS LIST 1705 Martin Luther King Blvd, Dallas Texas, 75215
July 19 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEJESSICA GORDON July 26 TO BE DETERMINED 2017 AFRICAN CHAMBER WEEKLY LUNCHEON SPEAKERS LIST 1705 Martin Luther King Blvd, Dallas Texas, 75215 July 19 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEJESSICA GORDON July 26 TO BE DETERMINED National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) meets in Fort Worth July 17-23, 2017 at the Worthington Radisson Hotel in Fort Worth.
July 12 and 13 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. 512-478-4715 tarc@txregionalcouncil.org
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
July 15 C.A.W. Clark Legal Clinic Free Legal Advice from Local Attorneys Judge Dominique Collins, Moderator
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Living Wills—Medical Power Attorney—Expunctions—Disclosures - Estate Planning - Notary - Interacting with Law Enforcement—Criminal Actions—Small Claim Court Issues Notary service will be available T. M. Chambers, Good Street Baptist Church: 3110 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, Texas 75216 Time: 9:30 A.M.—11:30 A.M. Dr. Barbara Steele, C.A.W. Clark Legal Clinic Founder/Director
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 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. 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.
July 17 National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) meets in Fort Worth July 17 - 23, 2017. On Tuesday evening, July 18, Bob Ray Sanders will serve as moderator of “S.A.F.E. Encounters: A Conversation on Community and Police Relations.” This community forum featuring prominent legal experts and community leaders from North Texas is open to the public at no charge and will begin at 7:30 pm at the Worthington Radisson Hotel in Fort Worth
July 19 Learn how to invest in the stock market. 3200 W. Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster 11a-1p
July 21 ONE WORLD THEATRE
AUSTIN, TX PRESENTS GRAMMY NOMINATED SAX MAN DAVE KOZ & FUNK LEGEND LARRY GRAHAM 2 SHOWS 7PM & 930PM Healing Neen Deliverance Tour: One Woman’s Testimony WHO: Tonier Cain, former drug addict, mental patient, and homeless prostitute-turned Trauma Care expert and Inspirational Speaker TIME: 7:00 PM WHERE: New Life Community Church 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco TX (214) 872-4205
July 21 -30 Granville Arts Center Brownlee Auditorium Garland Summer Musicals presents the Tony Award-Winning, Broadway and Film classic, Hello, Dolly! starring Patty Granville as Dolly Levi and James Williams as Horace Vendergelder. Garland Summer Musicals’ production is Directed by Buff Shurr, and features a FULL orchestra and FREE parking for patrons. 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.
July 21-30 Plaza Theatre 521. W State Street, Garland CORP presents the madcap musical The Drowsy Chaperone at the Plaza Theatre in downtown Garland. Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-205-2790 or in-person at the Plaza Theatre, one hour before each performance. Online ticket sales will end on July 21 at 4 p.m. for the first week’s performances, and July 28 at 4 p.m. for the second week’s performances.
July 22 Healing Neen Deliverance Tour: One Woman’s Testimony WHO: Tonier Cain, former drug addict, mental patient, and homeless prostitute-turned Trauma Care expert and Inspirational Speaker 10:00 AM, Ideal Family Church 1000 E. Redbird LN, Dallas, TX (214) 371-9228
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Live Tribute to Johnny Taylor Saturday, August 5, 2017 Door opens at 1p.m.
DCCCD students choose new or gently-worn clothing they need for job interviews or to spruce up their workplace wardrobes.Fit2Hire, which is free to DCCCD students from every college who have a valid student ID, will be held at the district’s Bill J. Priest Institute, 1402 S. Corinth St. in Dallas, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students must sign in and provide their student ID number; they can bring a guest, but only students will be able to shop for clothes and accessories. The event also includes free seminars for anyone who would like to participate. Sessions include: “How to Interview Like a Boss”; “Practice to Perfection”; “This Is Why I’m HOT (Hire me Over Them!)”; “Need a Job? Create a Plan”; “Dress for Success for Women”; “Dress for Success for Men”; “You’ve Got the Job: Now What?”; “Splunk: Understanding the Job Interview Process”; and “Classic Man.” Students will receive a gift bag when they register with a specific number of F2H “bucks” to purchase items in the boutique (the cost is one F2H buck per
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item). They will receive extra bucks for attending sessions and completing an evaluation form. The “bucks” concept originated with the Blazer Store at North Lake College, which opened more than a
come. “Approximately 100 volunteers from across DCCCD and DFW are pitching in to help before, during and after the event because we all want to help our students dress for success in order to start their new careers.” For more information, contact Welcome at 214-3781710 or at bwelcome@dcccd. edu.
July 23 2054 The Tour Earth, Wind & Fire and CHIC ft. Nile Rodgers @ 8pm, American Airlines
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decade ago to help students with their everyday needs. A “Fun Photo Booth” will be on site during FiT2HiRE so that students can take pictures and share the day with friends and family members. Other DCCCD colleges that have or plan to open clothing closets will be able to choose from items after students finish their shopping at 1 p.m. Any items that remain will be donated to the Salvation Army. “Fit2Hire benefits students, our colleges, employees, and the community,” added Wel-
The Brow & Lash Exchange is hosting a FREE event for Industry Professionals hosted by 105.7 KRNB Radio Personality, Lynne Haze. Food, entertainment, and information are available. Space is limited. For an exclusive invite, contact info@thebrowandlashexchange.com or 469-2485057.
July 24
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Fiction in Black and White QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent L. Hall
“It’s OK. I’m right here with you.” - A four-year-old daughter’s attempt to comfort her mother after witnessing Philando Castile’s shooting death.
Dr. Brenda Wall
When Alison V., my middle child was around eight, we had a brief encounter of the significant kind; we met a psychologist, Dr. Brenda Wall. This wasn’t a paid visit, it was a chance encounter at Soul 73 KKDA AM radio. It gave me the chance to ask her what she thought of my daughter. Dr. Wall is gifted, but the spirit of discernment is the most obvious. Dr. Wall is renowned in this community. She is the type of professional and practitioner, who if given three days with Donald Trump, could get him on the path to the healing that he so desperately needs. She told me that night that Alison would
do great things, and possibly become a doctor. So when I pilfered an advanced copy of Wall’s new book; “Black Lives, White Supremacy and the American Fiction”, my plan was to peruse every page. And in just the manner I knew she would, Brenda Wall approached this very scholarly work in her strength. Dr. Wall performed an autopsy of our national police/community unrest from her perspective as the mother of a Black man and a serious student of Black Revolutionary thought. As a concerned mother, Dr. Wall set out to explain her dismay since Michael Brown was gunned down in Missouri. She takes the reader on a journey from Ferguson to Philando, and from Philando to the five officers who lost their lives tragically in the streets of Downtown Dallas. But in order to console the bulk of her patients, Dr. Wall instinctively tapered this quilt of American hostility with an understanding of the rise of Donald Trump. “Trump can be understood as a metaphor for the contemporary American fiction. The Trump metaphor represents arrogance, aggression, fear,
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hate and the reckless power of white supremacy, which has always worked toward preserving racial structural inequity. And there is always the component of economic impetus: greed.” This literary work also posits a timeline that feeds into the larger narrative. “Hands up, Don’t Shoot” emerged
from the November 24, 2014 execution of Mike Brown. By December 3, 2014, “I can’t breathe” became the rhetorical retort of the Black Lives Matter Movement as the tape rolled and we literally watched Eric Garner’s murder. Choked to death over the sale of loose cigarettes, a practice that is conducted illegally in stores and bodegas in poor neighborhoods across this nation. News of the 47th anniversary of the assassination of
Dr. Martin Luther King was arrested by the circulatory breaking news chyron that announced the police killing of Walter Scott. A week and a day later, Freddie Gray succumbed to the hands of the Baltimore P.D. African-Americans, progressive Whites, the Brown community which sees its share of police misconduct and other sympathizers mobilized in cities all over Maya Angelou’s “Yet to be United States.” “Black Lives, White Supremacy and the American Fiction” places you safely on the couch of Brenda Wall. Her intellectual pedigree as developed by her work at Vassar College, Boston University, George Washington University and as a Fulbright Scholar in Turkey are evident, but not stuffy or overpowering. I bought the book because I am an avid fan and a true believer. She won my confidence years ago when she looked deeply into the psyche of my eight-year-old and gave me parenting tips. Dr. Wall’s premonition provided a reference for this book. She cited my daughter, Dr. Alison V. Hall as a resource. Dr. Wall is right here with us. Read her.
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Dear Alma, I have a friend who is the ultimate Christian. Since she’s been “saved,” she has been more judgmental of others, as if she doesn’t have a past. Back in the day, she was the one who experimented with drugs, clubs, partying, etc. Now she looks down on others who may be going through the same thing. At times, I hate talking with her. How can I make her see that what she’s doing is no different than what those she is complaining about are doing? A friend Dear Friend, Your question is an interesting one, not because it’s the first time I’ve heard of this happening, but
it’s the first time I’ve addressed this topic. My advice column is open and accepting. I can relate to and will discuss anything — love, hate, sex, work, family, you name it. Religion, however, is one subject that I try to shy away from. My father was a minister for almost 40 years, so I see this question as somewhat of a test. LOL. I’ve prayed and pondered my response, taking into consideration that believers and nonbelievers both read my weekly column. I found myself gravitating to a book my friend Nia loaned me, a book titled Grace Happens Here by Max Lucado. His book details how God’s grace is not purchased or earned by faith acts or good works. Believing in God doesn’t require that we live our lives without making mistakes or wrong decisions. It doesn’t mean we never think, speak or react negatively or inappropriately. Believing in God means that one has accepted Him as savior, our many faults notwithstanding. It means accepting His “grace.” Grace is one of God’s greatest offers and ideas. When we are demonstrating the worst of ourselves, God — with our permission — begins to turn us around. In this transformation, some folks find it necessary to point out every flaw, negative
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behavior or bad habit in others. I often wonder why, as humans, we find it easier to correct others than to make corrections within ourselves. But that’s another story for another time. There’s nothing you can say to your friend right now. She has recently been saved, and so are you, so “save” your “oh-no-you-didn’t” comments for another time. Fold and put them away in your “help-me-Lord” drawer. In these early stages of salvation, since your friend is listening only to God, I’d suggest you pray to Him. Pray that God will help her consume the peace and grace that she will read about in her Bible. The scriptures that say we should be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God forgives us. Be the example and offer her the grace that you seek. I have read and believe that we will never be asked to offer anyone more than what God has already poured deep down inside of us. Here’s a reminder of something much easier preached, then lived: When in doubt, discouraged, overwhelmed or simply pissed off, seek first not to offend or correct –but – to be a blessing. Alma
DCCCD students will be Fit2Hire after free clothing event Some people are fit to be tied, but not Dallas County Community College District students! They are Fit2Hire – or they will be, after a special event on Sat., July 22, where they can choose new or gently-worn clothing they need for job interviews or to spruce up their workplace wardrobes. The event, which is free to DCCCD students from every college who have a valid student ID, will be held at the district’s Bill J. Priest Institute, 1402 S. Corinth St. in Dallas, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students must sign in and provide their student ID number; they can bring a guest, but only students will be able to shop for clothes and accessories. “The Dallas County Community College District, DCCCD’s staff and our district’s Professional Support Staff Executive Council want our students to be able to dress for success when they interview for a job or need to enhance their wardrobes for the office – especially if they have limited resources,” said Brenda Welcome, president of the DCCCD
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PSS Executive Council. “Employees from every college and location across our district were asked to donate new or gently-worn clothing, shoes and accessories to help students, and the response over the past two months has been overwhelming. This is a pilot event for DCCCD, but we hope to host it annually.” The call for help went out in early spring, asking for donations that would give employees’ “spring cleaning a whole new meaning.” The event also includes free seminars for anyone who would like to participate. Sessions include: “How to Interview Like a Boss”; “Practice to Perfection”; “This Is Why I’m HOT (Hire me Over Them!)”; “Need a Job? Create a Plan”; “Dress for Success for Women”; “Dress for Success for Men”; “You’ve Got the Job: Now What?”; “Splunk: Understanding the Job Interview Process”; and “Classic Man.” Students will receive a gift bag when they register with a specific number of F2H “bucks” to purchase items in the boutique (the cost is one F2H buck per item). They will receive extra
bucks for attending sessions and completing an evaluation form. The “bucks” concept originated with the Blazer Store at North Lake College, which opened more than a decade ago to help students with their everyday needs. A “Fun Photo Booth” will be on site during FiT2HiRE so that students can take pictures and share the day with friends and family members. Other DCCCD colleges that have or plan to open clothing closets will be able to choose from items after students finish their shopping at 1 p.m. Any items that remain will be donated to the Salvation Army. “Fit2Hire benefits students, our colleges, employees, and the community,” added Welcome. “Approximately 100 volunteers from across DCCCD and DFW are pitching in to help before, during and after the event because we all want to help our students dress for success in order to start their new careers.” For more information, contact Welcome at 214-378-1710 or at bwelcome@dcccd.edu.
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Live Tribute to Johnny Taylor Saturday, August 5, 2017 Door opens at 1p.m.
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.”
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Region’s First ‘Human Rights Youth Summit’ STUDENTS, EDUCATORS & ACTIVISTS TO GATHER AT SMU JULY 15 Three hundred students, educators and community-outreach leaders will gather at SMU on Saturday, July 15, for the first “Human Rights Youth Summit” set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Martha Proctor Mack Ballroom of Umphrey Lee Center, 3300 Dyer St. “High schoolers shouldn’t have to wait until college to begin learning about human rights, and teachers shouldn’t be afraid to discuss issues young people care about,” says Rick Halperin, director of SMU’s Embrey Human Rights Program, co-sponsoring the free event with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. High school students are encouraged to
sign up for the “Human Rights Youth Summit” (which will include lunch) via https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-humanrights-youth-summit-tickets-34043612361 while seating is available. Registration for community educators and leaders is now closed. The summit will offer a variety of workshops to help a diverse group of young people and educators better incorporate human rights-related subject matter into their classes and student networks – while also connecting them with leaders from community-outreach organizations. Recent high school graduate Lamisa Mustafa, instrumental in developing the summit, joins SMU this fall as a human rights and international studies major. As president of Newman Smith High School’s Human Rights Forum, Lamisa helped dozens of students regularly explore complex humanitarian and social justice issues ranging from the Syrian refugee crisis to gender inequality.
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JULY 14, 2017 Big Tex is Hiring - State Fair of Texas Seasonal Job Applications Available Online The 2017 State Fair of Texas® is just a few months away, and Big Tex is officially looking for job applicants. Seasonal job applications are now available online for a variety of departments and positions. The State Fair is a beloved Texas tradition, so it’s easy to see why working at the Fair is just as fun as attending the annual event. The Fair provides more than 6,000 seasonal job opportunities every year, with approximately 1,500 people employed directly by the State Fair of Texas. As the annual event is a collection of small businesses, the remaining seasonal positions report to independent contractors including concessionaires, ride operators, and vendors. Applications for seasonal positions can be found online, with opportunities available in the following areas: Cleanup, Commercial Vendor Booths, Cotton Bowl, Coupon Sales, Creative Arts, Food and Beverage, Games, Gates, Green-
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The Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists (formerly the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Communicators) will present its 28th annual Urban Journalism Workshop for high school and
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house, Guest Services, Livestock, Maintenance, Plumbing, Public Relations, Rides, and Security. To apply for a seasonal position at the State Fair of Texas, please visit BigTex.com/Jobs. In addition to encouraging job seekers who don’t have access to a computer to visit their area public library, the Fair has partnered with several local organizations who will be opening up their computer facilities to those wanting to fill out job applications. Please find details on the participating locations below: Cornerstone Baptist Church 1819 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215 Contact: Chris L. Simmons 214.426.5468 Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 2922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215 Contact: Lawon Williams 773.606.1147 Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Details related to future potential locations will be posted as they become available at BigTex. com/Jobs. The 2017 Fair runs Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 22.
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Registration Extended for State Fair of Texas Creative Arts Contests Registration for the Creative Arts contests is still available with a new deadline of July 28. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to showcase your artistic talents. Whether you’re new to the Creative Arts world or consider yourself a veteran, the State Fair offers a wide variety of categories for ages starting as young as six. Participants now have the option to register online through the Creative Arts page at BigTex.com. With more than 1,100 categories in 12 different departments of pre-Fair contests, amateurs and professionals alike have endless opportunities to showcase their creative talents., Contest departments include Art; Ceramics; Designer-Craftsman; Dolls; Foods (canning); Hobby Collections; Holiday Corner; Needlepoint and Cross Stitch; Needlework and Sewing; Afghans, Rugs, Quilts, and Bedspreads; Photography; and Scale Models. You now have an
extra week to submit entry forms and fees online or by mail before the registration closes. Contestants can send their entries via mail by July 28, or hand deliver items to the Creative Arts Building on August 11, 12, or 13 from 9 am to 5 pm. Only one entry per person may be submitted within each category. In the weeks following, contestants will receive notification once the judging results are finalized. Entries that are awarded a ribbon will be on display during the 2017 State Fair of Texas, themed “Celebrating Texans.” Don’t miss the chance to show off your creative abilities. Make sure to register and submit online or by mail by the new deadline of July 28, for your chance to become a Blue Ribbon winner at the State Fair of Texas. For all contest details, download the 2017 Creative Arts Handbook at BigTex.com. New contests have been added, some previous ones have been combined or removed, in addition to other updates. The 2017 State Fair of Texas runs September 29 through October 22. Register now online or by mail to showcase your creative skills!
IN MEMORIAM Martha Rivera Chavis, 53, wife of Ben Chavis
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Martha Rivera Chavis, the devoted wife of civil rights leader and National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., died Thursday in her Montclair, N.J., home. She was 53. “As first lady of the NNPA and as the former first lady of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People from 1993 to 1994, Martha Rivera Chavis was a loving mother and strong advocate for freedom, justice and equality in the United States, Africa and in the Dominican Republic,” Chavis said in a statement. Chavis and his wife met in June 1989 after the civil rights activist had spent time in Angola, where American-backed rebels mined civilian areas. At the time, Angola had one of the highest percentages of in-
33rd Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi, Dr. Moses C. Norman Sr. Dr. Moses C. Norman Sr., the 33rd Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi, has passed away. He served three consecutive terms as Grand Basileus for most of the 1980s from 19841990 and was first elected to the position at the fraternity’s Grand Conclave in Louisville. The Fraternity made the following announcement of his passing on their official Face-
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dividuals with blown-off limbs, a fact that moved both Chavis and his wife. When Chavis met Martha Rivera, she was 29 and employed translating French to Portuguese for Angola’s United Nations ambassador. They married in September of 1989. One month later, Chavis again visited Angola. After he returned, the couple cared for 10 Angolans, including six with missing limbs, in their Montclair home. “When they went back to Africa, they went back with prosthetics,” Martha Rivera Chavis told The Associated Press in 1993. “That was a wonderful experience.” The Dominican-born Rivera Chavis would later tell reporters that her husband had been “transformed” by his visit to Angola and made a commitment to help Angolans and be more “international-minded,” a cause to which she became just as committed. Messages of condolence should be sent to the NNPA national office, 1816 12th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20009. book page quoting 40th Grand Basileus Bro. Tony Knox, Sr. who called him, “A true Omega Man, a legend, a giant, a man that earned the highest praise while serving Omega for 62 years.” Dr. Norman was initiated into Omega Psi Phi on December 13, 1954 in Beta Psi of the fraternity at Clark College, Atlanta, Georgia. He held a Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Management from Georgia State University. His three sons are also Omega Men.
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JOCKEY IRAM VARGAS DIEGO HITS MILESTONE IN NIGHTCAP AT LONE STAR PARK– CAREER VICTORY NUMBER 1,000
Wings’ Allisha Gray named Back-toBack WNBA Rookie of the Month By Dorothy J. Gentry Photo Courtesy: Dallas Wings
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas – Jockey Iram Vargas Diego reached his 1,000th North American career win aboard Mr. Lexis in the ninth and final race of the night. Diego rode Mr Lexis, owned by Michael Annechino, to a one and three-quarter length victory in the ninth, a claiming race at one and one sixteenth miles on turf. He also won the opener on the card aboard Blingin’ Rose. Diego, from Guerrero, Mexico has been riding since 2002. He is currently the leading rider at Lone Star Park scoring a total of 54 wins since the meet began on April 20. The track offers a 50-day 2017 Thoroughbred Season, which concludes on Sunday, July 30. Live racing will be held three days a week, Friday at 6:35 p.m., Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:35 p.m. Live racing will be held on July 27. For more information on Lone Star Park visit LoneStarPark.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
DISD Athletic Hall of Fame Dallas Independent School District officials are excited to announce the district’s first-ever Athletic Hall of Fame created to recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the district’s storied high school athletic programs. Nominations for the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018 open today. All nominations must be received by Sept. 30. Individuals may be nominated in one of three categories: Past Dallas ISD Student Athlete; Former Dallas ISD Coach; and Contributors. “We are very excited about the opportunity we have to recognize and pay tribute to our past sports figures and their accomplishments,” Dallas ISD Athletics Director Gil Garza said. “Dallas ISD has a rich history of success in athletics and we are proud to begin this tradition. These women and men have made a
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significant impact not only in their designated athletic arena, but in their communities.” The Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame will acknowledge those who have raised the level of public awareness and appreciation for high school athletics through their distinguished achievement and excellence, both on and off the field of competition. These individuals may include former student-athletes, coaches, administrators, contest officials, media personnel, sports medicine personnel, athletic trainers, or distinguished volunteers. Nominees may be active or retired from their fields and must exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and moral character. To learn more and submit a nomination for the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame, go to dallasisd.org/athletichalloffame.
Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray was named the WNBA Rookie of the Month for games played in June. Gray earned the honor for the second month in a row. “I am definitely happy. It is an honor,” Gray said after scoring a career-high 20 pts in a recent home game against the Atlanta Dream. “I wouldn’t’ be able to get this award without my teammates because they are the ones that get me the ball “I just say thanks to my teammates. They allowed me to get this award. It’s a good feeling to have, Gray continued. “They have faith in me and believe in me and let me play.” Wings Head Coach Fred Williams said he was not surprised at the honor. “When I drafted her I told everybody she was pro-ready. And she is really showing that as a rookie right now,” he said. “What you see is what you get with her. She’s going to go and play hard and make big shots. She is not afraid to do that especially toward the end of the game. “Allisha is the type of player who has a lot of energy. She is just a smart balanced player who is able to grab rebounds, putbacks, and
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