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ALYSON RAE LAWSON 7-Eleven Franchisee

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Alyson is a winner!

QUIT PLAYIN’ 11 Evelyn Scott of Chesapeake, Virginia Avalon Young of Castle Rock, Colorado and Alyson Rae Lawson of Dallas, Texas are 7-Eleven’s newest franchisees, who will be independent business owners. They were awarded a 7-Eleven fee-free franchise, which is valued up to $190,000. They will also be able to choose any of 7-Eleven’s convenience store franchises that are available in the U.S. At her store grand opening, Lawson will receive $10,000 to donate to her charity of choice, which is Lance A. Lemons Memorial Foundation.

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Advances in STEM should include opportunities for young girls and minorities in the wake of Shelby County

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Innovations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields drive our economy and produce products and services that touch all of our lives. While the size of the STEM workforce is growing at an exponential rate, the growth in diversity of STEM professionals remains stagnant.

As Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, finding ways to encourage students of all backgrounds to study and enter STEM fields has been a priority of mine.

A major factor contributing to the lack of underrepresented minorities and women in STEM is insufficient early access and engagement in schools.

Students often miss out on opportunities and programs due to poor outreach in their communities.

Lack of engagement leaves students unaware of the possible career choices in these fields.

Because of the rapid growth in the STEM workforce, we must ensure everyone is aware of opportunities where they can share their talent and skills. And I will continue to advocate for more diversity and representation of women and minorities in STEM careers.

It is imperative that exposure to STEM education start at a young age. Fortunately, Dallas offers many camps and programs for students interested in STEM. Dallas ISD’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Department offers multiple free camps throughout the sum-

mer for children of all ages, and any high school student who is especially interested in STEM can apply to Dallas ISD’s School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center.

Several other local universities also offer programs for young aspiring innovators.

The University of Texas at Dallas offers coding camps throughout the year, and Southern Methodist University hosts programs for promising engineers and mathematicians. By cultivating and nurturing young students from many different com-

munities, we can be confident that we will see more diversity in STEM fields in the years to come.

Ever since I was first elected to the Texas State House, I have dedicated my career to bringing attention to these issues and the advancement smart policies to address them.

While in Congress, I have introduced the STEM Opportunities Act that would increase diversity in STEM in colleges and universities, enrich our STEM workforce and create more role models for female and minority students much earlier in the pipeline.

More recently, I cosponsored a bi-partisan bill, H.R.3316, the Code Like a Girl Act of 2017.

This bill, introduced by my colleague Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (D-NV), requires the National Science Foundation to support education and research projects to

increase the participation of early elementary and even pre-K school girls in coding and other computer science lessons and activities.

Research shows that elementary school boys are more likely to take a computer science class than elementary school girls. We must start early if we are going to increase the participation of women and minorities in STEM. The U.S. Department of Commerce notes that women make up only 24 percent of the STEM workforce, though women account for half of the general workforce in the United States.

New faces and ideas in this field will undoubtedly lead to new innovation in the STEM disciplines.

Every September in Washington, D.C., I host a Science and Technology Braintrust at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference in order to educate youth about the opportunities in STEM. Last year, at the 24th Annual Science and Technology Braintrust, I addressed the importance of diversity in the STEM professions.

This year, we hope to engage a robust discussion on how to build careers in STEM and identify resources for students made available by various businesses.

I am very hopeful to see so many young girls and minority students take on an interest in these fields. I am confident they will grow to become some of our greatest innovators.

To maximize positive change, it is our duty to expand and transform the STEM field to include more diverse students.

I pledge to continue my work on educating and diversifying the future generation of STEM scholars.

Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 11 - 13

As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced less than $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.

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GSR High School Hype Mega Fest

By Dr. J. Ester Davis Let’s Kick Off the 2017 & 2018 GSR High School Hype School year with this great Back to School Event Students, Parents, Coaches, Supporters, and Friends come out and participate in the event of the summer established just for “The High School Student”. Take the AT&T Stadium Tour. Come out and meet Hollywood Movie Producer, Tierre Turner; Former Dallas Cowboy Football Player; Keith Davis, UFC Welterweight Champion; Raymond Jackson, and the one and only Tito Jackson of the Jackson Five, one the greatest group that ever performed. Also come out and meet professional players in all areas of Professional Sports. Retired US Army

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General Dix will talk to students about joining ROTC to advance in becoming one of our most prized possession, the elite group of people our United States Military.

When: Friday Aug 11, 2017 Time : 12:pm to 4:pm Where: Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium Tickets on sale now $15 vs. $20 at the door. (Call 425 599 6234)or go to the Website: gsrhighschoolhypesportstalk. com

Come out and take pictures with your choice of professionals on the RED CARPET. Come and see America’s Stadium our beloved Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium.

Do not forget to register, tickets are on sale now.

Ester Davis is a celebrated writer, television producer and show host. She can be reached at Facebook.com/ Ester.davis.39. Website Esterday.com is still under construction.

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Kenyon Martin holds basketball camp at Beckley Saner Recreation Center Photos by Eva D. Coleman

Bethel Johnson brings black businesses together at 1011 Grill to collaborate and build!

Photos by Eva D. Coleman

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AUGUST 4, 2017 Taught by Carol Donovan and Leigh Bailey

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.

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.

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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 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.

Taught by Terry Bermea, Zulikha Hussein

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Community Calendar

August 4

DISD reminds parents that pre-registration for the 2017 Mayor’s Back to School Fair is available through July 28. The fair will take place Friday, Aug. 4, at the Centennial Building in Fair Park.

August 5

A Tribute to Johnny Taylor at River Rance Arena 811 PembertonHill Rd. Call 214-607-6445

August 11

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Blue Mesa 14866 Montfort Dr. Addison, Texas 75254

ters 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.

September 16

Garland Brance NAACP 27th Annual Freedom Fund event

October 3

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Police 7th Annual National Night Out, This event will be held at DART Police Headquar-

October 6

#NoMeanGirls 2017 National Conference October 6 - 8, 2017 Dallas Marriot City Center 650 N. Pearl Street, Dallas TX, 75201

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

August 19

Lip Gloss for Love Walk About A Mile in My Shoes” Community Health Fair and Back to School event. Fireside Recreation Center 8601 Fireside Dr. Dallas, Texas 75217 Event hours: 9am to 2pm

August 24 NAMC DFW Inaugural Annual Luncheon and Awards Event from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM CDT Cholula Porch Globe Life Park 1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, TX 76011

August 25-26 14th Tulisoma: South Dallas Book Fair at the African American Museum

September 9

3rd Annual Rattler Generations Brunch: The Terrance Hunt Scholarship Brunch

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BALTIMORE, PRNewswire/ -- RLTV announced today that Still in the Game with Roland Martin is premiering in syndication this month. The RLTV-commissioned show focuses on the second careers of some of the top professional athletes of our time.

In the premiere episode, Roland Martin interviews former WNBA star and Hall of Famer Nancy "Lady Magic" Lieberman and

said Roy EnNFL Hall of Fame running nis, General Manager at back, Emmitt Smith. MarRLTV. "We tin explores are excited about working their path to reinvention with him and sharing the since leaving Roland S. Martin the pro-sports inspiring stospotlight. ries of some incredible ath"Roland is an award-winning journal- letes."

"When our athletic heroes ist and recognized leader and influencer in the Afri- retire, they still are relativecan-American community," ly young," said Martin. "I've always been fascinated how these ultra competitive people find something in their next professional life to match or exceed what they did in sports. Still In The Game will provide us a great window into their new life."

Still in the Game with Roland Martin is premiering on local stations nationwide and on WLS/ABC in Chicago on August 6 at 1:00PM ET. Still in the Game is a production of JF Corp, Nu Vision Media, ACE MEDIA CORP, and RLTV and is

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Executive Produced by Roland Martin, Elliot Jacobson, Jay Feldman, and Andrea Holmes Thompkins. Allied Media Partners managed national syndication efforts.

The only cable network and online destination created specifically for adults 50+, RLTV (www.rl.tv) offers unique, inspiring programming that focuses on topics that matter to Generation 50+, from relationships, reinvention, rediscovering passions, to finances, health, and current events.

Martin is the host of TVOne's NewsOne Now with Roland Martin and the Senior News Analyst on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. Martin is also an author and has written three books, including Speak, Brother! A Black Man's View of America.

Andrea's Communications Empire (ACE), founded by Andrea Holmes Thompkins in 2003, is a certified, minority-owned Women's Business Enterprise. ACE MEDIA CORP. is a Media Sales, Branding & Entertainment Rep Firm servicing the needs of advertisers to reach and influence a cross-cultural audience.

Allied Media Partners is a Washington, D.C. based TV, Motion Picture, Programming, and Syndication Company headed up by veteran TV syndicator Ed Baruch.

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MALVEAUX: Black women will rise despite unequal treatment

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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Lots of women’s organizations commemorate Equal Pay Day, which this year was April 5. It meant that women, in general, would have had to work all of 2016, and until April 5, 2017, to earn the same amount of money that a man earned in 2016.

Few will recognize July 31, 2017, which is the day by which African American women will have to work to earn the same money a man earned last year – seven extra months!

A Latina woman will work until October, or nearly 10 extra months, to earn the same money a man earned.

I wonder about our “women’s coalitions” when majority women’s organizations, like the National Organization for Women, are silent for Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Does it matter to them? Maybe not. It matters when they want to present a multiracial, multicultural “united front” at a Women’s March, but less so at other times.

The lesson, Black women, is a lesson some sisters raised in 1991, when Anita Hill testified in the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings.

People had all kind of explanations for Hill’s testimony, most of them woefully wrong and viewed through a lens, darkly.

Led by feminists Elsa Barkley Brown, Deborah King and Barbara Ransby, more than 1500 women raised enough money to pay for

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an ad in the New York Times on November 17, 1991. The ad, titled “African American Women in Defense of Ourselves” (AAWIDO), reminded Black women that no one should speak for us, except us. No one can be relied on to defend us, except us. And no one can be depended on to celebrate us, but us. No one can lead advocacy for our equal pay, but us.

I’m not dismissing our allies – “woke” men of color, especially Black men, “woke” white women and other women of color. I’m just saying we can’t count on everybody to be woke. Evidence – was there an equal amount of noise on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day? And in the Reign of Ignorance, there is likely to be even less noise, as the House Appropriations Committee has actually proposed defunding a program that collects salary data from employers.

Without the data, we won’t know the extent of pay discrimination. We know plenty now.

We know that Black women earn 63 cents for every dollar paid to white men, compared to the 80 cents white women earn.

We know that Black women in Louisiana earn the least compared to white men, about 48 cents on the dollar! In comparison, Black women in Missouri, Tennessee, Maryland and Pennsylvania earn 68 cents for every dollar a white man earns. Whatever we earn, it ain’t equal.

What we don’t know is how

women fare inside some organizations. And you can’t dismantle pay discrimination without having the details of it. Under President Obama, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

established requirements to provide pay transparency. Businesses with more than 100 employees were required to start releasing salary data in March 2018.

Of course, those who want to sweep pay discrimination under the rug argued that it would cost too much to collect the data. And now, the Republican Congress says that no resources may be used to collect this very necessary data.

It reminds me of the old folks who used to say, “you don’t miss what you can’t measure”. But we can measure the pay inequity, and we can see it in the quality of women’s lives.

We might not be able to point a finger at one company or another (Republicans are also likely to make class action lawsuits more challenging), but we have enough aggregate data to know that there is pervasive gender discrimination in the workplace, and that Black women shoulder an extra burden because of the intersection between race and gender.

Not only do African American women earn less, but we also

catch more shade because of our skin color, because of who we are and what we represent.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama has spoken out, though very gently, about the racism she experienced while in office. At a recent gathering in Colorado, she spoke about the many “cuts” she experienced, and told the Denver Post that “The shards that cut me the deepest were the ones that intended to cut,” referring to comments about her looks, and especially those that referred to her as “an ape.”

She said she was dismayed in “Knowing that after eight years of working really hard for this country, there are still people who won’t see me for what I am because of my skin color.”

When I read Michelle Obama’s comment, I thought about Dr. Maya Angelou and her classic poem, Still I Rise. One stanza reads, “You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I’ll rise.”

Black women endure unequal pay, disrespectful treatment (consider the treatment of Senator Kamala Harris, or Congresswomen Maxine Waters), police beatings, and more.

And yet we are still here. And yet, “when they go low, we go high.”

Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, and Founder of Economic Education. Her podcast, “It’s Personal with Dr. J” is available on iTunes. Her latest book “Are We Better Off: Race, Obama and public policy is available via amazon.com

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A Bump for Trump?

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By Vincent L. Hall

“President Trump delivered a tough-talking speech in Long Island Friday filled with a vow to crush the MS13 gang, an apparent dig at Mayor de Blasio and an appeal to police to rough up suspects in custody.

“When you see these towns, and you see these thugs being thrown into the back of a paddy wagon...I said, ‘Please don’t be too nice,” Trump told a group of police cadets assembled at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood.

“Like when you guys put somebody in the car and you’re protecting their head... You can take your hand away, ok?”

The remark drew sustained applause and cheers from the cadets.”

– THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Believe me, I was not among the ones who cheered and laughed at Donald J. Trump on this one. This may have been a musical moment in the art of Trumpism, but these kinds of overtures are just descants over Chopin’s “Death March” in urban communities.

First and foremost, you

have to dig real deep to make MS-13 a major emphasis of national public safety.

This “international” criminal gang, purported to have its commencement and base in Los Angeles, is basically Mexican-American. And of course the Mexican tie allows Trump et al to buoy their claim that Mexico exports its worst, which requires a wall and a policy

African-Americans need always be leery about the treatment of what comedian Richard Pryor called the “New Niggers.” Pryor explain that no matter who racists called out as the “New Niggers,” (Mexicans, Middle Easterners, you name it) America’s original “Niggers” are never off the hook.

Any attack on the “new” includes the former.

so stringent that no Mexican dare attempt to penetrate it.

This new war on MS-13 sounds impressive and much needed. I encountered a relatively critically thinking brother who thought the idea had merit.

Apparently he hadn’t thought it through. Let me remix what Trump said and what Trump and the Republicans never have to say.

Trump, along with his loudest sycophant in the Crackerocracy, Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, are dog whistling.

If immigration officers (ICE) invade the Barrios of L.A. or Dallas looking for “dangerous” Mexicans, their poor neighbors are also put into play. There are plenty of undocumented workers in Beverly Hills and Dallas’ Park Cities…show me a news account of any raids in these areas…I’ll wait!!

It’s preposterous to allow your eyes to be directed toward MS-13, while the Aryan Brotherhood, (aka “The Brand, The AB”) is operative and growing. The Brotherhood major in Meth

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and Heroine, however, this administration has a laser trained on “Bad” Mexicans.

Any real war on drugs has to be colorblind and prone to battle in every demographic.

The Brotherhood feeds more poor Trump supporters suffering from addiction than MS-13 ever could. MS13 is gruesomely violent, but so was every successful drug cartel in history.

The “Mafia” era was dominated by leaders from every corner of Europe and showed America and the world how grotesque violence can become. The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre wasn’t an eight episode epic on HBO…its bona fide Americana!

The fact that Trump would have the nerve to make a statement of this order in public is scary.

The fact that uniformed officers in plain sight would so lavishly laud him is frightening.

But at a time when police shootings and excessive force are metastasizing and growing, Trump’s endorsement of official oppression is untimely and unwise.

The real irony is that after the speech was over, I saw a Secret Service policeman put his hand over the head of known criminal as he got into the main car of the presidential motorcade.

Somebody should bump his head and force some sense into it.

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grounded with a very pleasant personality.

The Hampton University graduate is a go-getter. She’s respectful, conscientious and super smart.

Not only does the St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church member have book sense with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Hampton and Masters degrees in business and accounting from Texas A&M -Commerce and the University of Miami; she’s beautiful, talented, athletic and well-rounded.

I wasn’t surprised when I heard that she was in competition to win a franchise.

The contest got down to the wire when seven contestants took to the internet rallying their teams to vote.

From the beginning Alyson had the lead. And she kept that lead, pulling ahead significantly at the end.

Many thought it was a done deal, but there was another step. The top three vote getters had to go for a round of interviews.

When I talked to her about the competition, she had nothing but kind words for the other contestants.

She praised their efforts, discussed their merits and methodically laid out why she thought they were excellent choices.

Did I tell you this young lady was impressive?!

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was going on since I committed to working 10 hours a month, unpaid, at whatever location Alyson chooses: Q. In the pitch, it reads, “She will also be able to choose any of 7-Eleven’s convenience store franchises that are available in the U.S.” Are any available in the D/FW market?

A. Yes. You can find a full list of available 7-Eleven stores at franchise.7-eleven.com.

Q. FOLLOW-UP... If she will be acquiring a store that is already in existence, any of the stores without an owner, what happened to render them ownerless? Are the stores without owners in problem areas?

A. Stores available to franchise are currently corporate-owned. Many of these locations are either brand new or changing over from a former Franchisee.

Q. Does 7-11 plan to build any

new ones? If so, will those be an option for Ms. Lawson?

A. Yes. If Alyson Lawson would like to wait on a brand new store to open she may do so.

Q. Initially the impression was given that there would be ONE winner. When and why was the decision made to give to all three finalists?

A. “To say that each candidate was impressive would be an understatement,” said President and CEO Joe DePinto of his interviews with the three finalists.

“Each brings a unique set of strengths. In addition, all are extremely community-oriented and have strong business, leadership and interpersonal skills. Those are qualities successful franchisees need. Any one of them would make a great independent business owner at 7-Eleven, and I couldn’t see selecting just one, when all three are exactly the type of folks we want as franchisees and as part of the 7-Eleven network.”

Q. How long is the process from today to grand opening?

A. The usual franchising process from application period to store opening is 3-6 months. However, the timeline may be a bit longer if Alyson chooses to pick a brand new store that is not already open.

I anxiously awaiting her grand opening so we can share in her success by supporting her. She deserves it!

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2017 HBCU

Alabama A&M University Visitor: Alcorn State University Location: Louis Crews Stadium, Huntsville, AL Date: October 8, 2017 | 2 PM Alabama State University Visitor: Miles College Location: ASU Stadium, Montgomery, AL Date: Nov. 24, 2017 | 3 PM Albany State University Visitor: Morehouse College Location: Albany State University Coliseum, Albany, GA Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2 PM Alcorn State University Visitor: Prairie View A&M University Location: Spinks-Casem Stadium, Lorman, MS Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2 PM Benedict College Visitor: Clark Atlanta University Location: Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, Columbia, SC Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2 PM Bethune-Cookman University Visitor: Hampton University Location: Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 4 PM Bowie State University Visitor: Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Location: Bulldog Football Stadium, Bowie, MD Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1 PM Central State University Visitor: Miles College Location: McPherson Stadium, Wilberforce, OH Date: Oct. 7, 2017 | 1 PM Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Visitor: Alabama State University Location: O’Shields Stevenson Stadium, Cheyney, PA Date: Nov. 23, 2017 | 3 PM Clark Atlanta University Visitor: Albany State University Location: CAU Panther Stadium, Atlanta, GA Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 2 PM Delaware State University Visitor: Howard University Location: Alumni Stadium, Dover, DE Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2 PM Edward Waters College Visitor: Warner University Location: Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 4 PM Elizabeth City State University Visitor: Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) Location: Roebuck Stadium, Elizabeth City, NC Date:Oct. 14, 2017 | 1:30 PM

Fayetteville State University Visitor: Saint Augustine’s University Location: Luther Nick Jerald’s Stadium, Fayetteville, NC Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 2:00 PM

Florida A&M University Visitor: North Carolina A&T State University Location: Bragg Memorial Stadium, Tallahassee, FL Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 3:00 PM Fort Valley State University Visitor: Morehouse College Location: Wildcat Stadium, Fort Valley, GA Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 2:00 PM Grambling State University Visitor: Texas Southern University Location: Robinson Stadium, Grambling, LA Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 2:00 PM Hampton University Visitor: Florida A&M University Location: Armstrong Stadium, Hampton, VA Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 2:00 PM Howard University Visitor: Morgan State University Location: William H. Greene Stadium, Washington, DC Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | TBA

Location: Alumni Memorial Football Stadium, Salisbury, NC Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:30 PM Miles College Visitor: Kentucky State University Location: Sloan-Alumni Stadium, Fairfield, AL Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2:00 PM Mississippi Valley State University Visitor: Virginia University of Lynchburg Location: Rice–Totten Stadium, Itta Bena, MS Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 2:00 PM Morehouse College Visitor: Benedict College Location: B.T. Harvey Stadium, Atlanta, GA Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 2:00 PM Morgan State University Visitor: Savannah State University Location: Hughes Stadium, Baltimore, MD Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 1:00 PM Norfolk State University Visitor: Savannah State University Location: William “Dick” Price Stadium, Norfolk, VA Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 2:00 PM North Carolina A&T State University Visitor: Florida A&M University Location: Aggie Stadium, Greensboro, NC Date: Oct. 29, 2017 | 1:00 PM

Jackson State University Visitor: Alabama State University Location: Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, MS Date: Nov. 4, 2017 | 2:00 PM

North Carolina Central University Visitor: Delaware State University Location: O’Kelly–Riddick Stadium, Durham, NC Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 2:00 PM

Johnson C. Smith University Visitor: Shaw University Location: Irwin Belk Complex, Charlotte, NC Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 1:00 PM

Prairie View A&M University Visitor: Bacone College Location: Panther Stadium, Prairie View, TX Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 2:00 PM

Kentucky State University Visitor: Tuskegee University Location: Alumni Stadium, Frankfort, KY Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 1:30 PM

Saint Augustine’s University Visitor: Johnson C. Smith University Location: George Williams Athletic Complex, Raleigh, NC Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:00 PM

Lane College Visitor: Langston University Location: Lane Field, Jackson, TN Date: Oct. 7, 2017 | 2:00 PM Langston University Visitor: Arizona Christian Location: W.E. Anderson Stadium, Langston, OK Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 2:00 PM Lincoln University (Missouri) Visitor: Truman State Location: Dwight T. Reed Stadium, Jefferson City, MO Date: Sep 23, 2017 | 2:00 PM Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) Visitor: Virginia State University Location: LU Football Stadium, Lincoln University, PA Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 1:00 PM Livingstone College Visitor: Fayetteville State University

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Savannah State University Visitor: Hampton University Location: Theodore A. Wright Stadium, Savannah, GA Date: Oct. 7, 2017 | 2:00 PM Shaw University Visitor: Saint Augustine’s Location: Durham County Stadium, Durham, NC Date: Nov. 4, 2017 | 12:00 PM South Carolina State University Visitor: Howard University Location: Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, Orangeburg, SC Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:30 PM Southern University and A&M College Visitor: Alabama A&M University Location: A.W. Mumford Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA Date: Oct. 7, 2017 | 6:00 PM

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Big 3 games pack AA Center

Story and Photos By Dorothy J. Gentry Garland Journal

The Big3 Week 6 in Dallas saw no shortage of drama, questions and the eventual growing pains associated with a new phenomenon: a missing player/coach, a legendary rap artist in the house, and a team remaining undefeated.

Allen Iverson, that's Hall of Famer Allen Iverson, was missing in action for Sunday's Big3 Dallas stop.

He did not show up, unbeknownst to Big3 officials, who hastily issued a statement acknowledging they were not aware of his absence and were "launching an investigation.”

Once word got around the packed American Airlines Center, literally half the audience abruptly got up and left, many wearing his signature Philadelphia 76ers jersey.

Four days after his big no-show Iverson issued a statement on his official Instagram page apologizing for, well, just not showing up.

"First and foremost, I apologize to Ice Cube & my Big 3 family, my fans and everyone disappointed by my absence in Dallas this past weekend," Iverson wrote. "I have spoken with Ice Cube directly regarding the details of my absence.

I will do my best to make up for this moving forward on the Big 3 tour."

TMZ Sports has reported Iverson was spotted at a Chicago casino early Sunday morning -- hours before he was supposed to be in Dallas for the game.

Since his disappearing act, Iver-

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son has been suspended one game three players, Al Harrington, James by the Big3, a league spokesman White and Rashad McCants, with confirmed Wednesday. double figures in points.

Iverson - is a player/coach for Facing elimination from BIG3 the Big3's team, 3's Company - Championship contention, 3’s and a fan favorite at every stop. Company and Killer 3s both saved If Ice Cube is the "name" of the their seasons behind standout franchise, Iverson is definitely the performances from Andre Owens "face" of the franchise and the ath- and Stephen Jackson, respectivelete the majority of the ticket-buy- ly. 3's Company took the court on ing public of the Big3 League comes to see.

Despite his absence in Dallas, the show went on and boy did it go on: among those spotted in the crowd enjoying the action was legendary rapper and actor L.L. Cool J, George "Ice Man" Gervin, 2011 NBA Champion (Dal- Ice Cube, Gary Payton and DeShawn Stevenson in Dallas las Mavericks) JetTerry, hip hop artist Trae the Truth and rapper Dorrough, who performed his hit ‘Ice Cream Paint Job’ at halftime of Game 4, and former NBA player Marquis Daniels.

Results: Trilogy - the only remaining undefeated team (6-0) (l to r) Coach

Trilogy (6-0) kept Rich Mahorn, Al Harrington, Kenyon Martin their perfect season alive with a 51-36 win over the the brink of elimination with a 1-4 Ghost Ballers. In a potential play- record and without Player/Coach off preview that involved heat- and Captain Iverson. ed taunts back and forth, Trilogy Also of note was player/cappulled away in the second half tain Chauncey Billups' return to behind a team effort that featured the lineup for Killer 3s.

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AUGUST 4, 2017 They put themselves in position to make a stretch run toward the Championship with a convincing 50-40 win over the Ball Hogs. A fiery Stephen Jackson put the Killers 3s on his back with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. In his return to action, Billups drained a four-pointer as part of his eight points.

GAME 1: Killer 3s (2-4) defeats Ball Hogs (1-5), 50-40 Stephen Jackson – 23 points GAME 2: 3 Headed Monsters (51) defeats Tri State (1-5), 50-45 Killer 3's Stephen Jackson Rashard Lewis – 25 points

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GAME 3: Trilogy (6-0) defeats Ghost Ballers (3-3), 51-36 Mike Bibby – 17 points Ricky Davis – 13 points GAME 4: 3’s Company (2-4) defeats Power (4-2), 53-49 Andre Owens – 25 points Cuttino Mobley – 23 points for Power BIG3 Week 7 will bring professional basketball to college basketball’s iconic Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on Sunday, Aug. 6.

For more information and to sign up for news updates, visit www.BIG3.com.

JAZZ Guitarist Chuck Loeb dies at 61

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) is saddened by the death of renowned smooth and contemporary jazz artist, Chuck Loeb.

Loeb, 61, was one of the notable guest artists slated to perform on TBAAL’s upcoming Riverfront Jazz Festival, Labor Day Weekend, September 1-3, 2017 at Texas Horse Park, 811 Pemberton Hill Road, Dallas, 75217.

“This was an incredible shock to me. We extend our sympathy and words of encouragement to his family, friends and fans,” said Curtis King, the Festival’s Founder and Producer. “Chuck Loeb was one of the very first artists who said yes immediately to performing in the Dallas festival. When he and his management reviewed our request stating that the festival proceeds would benefit TBAAL’s Youth Arts-and-Education

Program, he said ‘I will contribute by participating.’”

Loeb, a versatile guitarist, composer and producer, began his career in 1988 with his debut album, My Shining Hour on the Japanese record label Pony Canyon. He released subsequent albums on DMP Digital Music Products until receiving commercial success with Shanachie Records on The Music Inside.

The title song from the album held the number one position on the jazz charts for six weeks.

Later, Loeb produced Moon, the Stars & the Setting Sun (1998), Listen (1999) and In a Heartbeat (2001) and All There Is (2002).

“During Mr. Loeb’s time slot on Sunday, Sept. 3, we’ll take a moment to acknowledge his music contribution and the spiritual power of his presence,” Mr. King said. “He was a great musician and artists who showed a great diversity in his approach to smooth jazz. He appealed to a cross-generation audience.”

For more information about the festival, visit www.tbaalriverfrontjazzfestival.org or call TBAAL Box office at 214.743.2400 or 800.745.3000.

The Riverfront Jazz Festi-

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AUGUST 4, 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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URBAN JOURNALISM WORKSHOP APPLICATIONS

Applications must be returned to: DFW/ABJ c/o Cheryl Smith 320 South RL Thornton Freeway, Suite 220 Dallas, TX 75203

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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AUGUST 4, 2017 I Messenger Ultimate ride or die chick, I don’t think so!

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Dear Alma,

Now that my feet are firmly planted and I’m making a good salary, I would like for him to go legit, but he’s not having it.

He says the money’s too good. How can I get him to see, we can leave that life and do well and have a good life?

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leading to half-baked shenanigans won’t let you stand up on a slippery slope. You have to decide which path is best for you right now, today and tomorrow, not yesterday, six months ago or the year before.

Honestly girl, if your Mr. Do Right is doing wrong and you know it and support it, you’re Mrs. Do Wrong your dang self. Don’t start trippin’ now that you have a degree. Who you think you’re fooling? You’ve been in this from the jump.

Your condo won’t keep you out of jail. Your degree won’t prevent you from serving time. You can’t dissect, analyze and redirect this negative into a positive now, because you’re getting an authentic paycheck. Get yourself out of this mess, before it’s too late. When it all comes crumbling down, and it will, you’ll be on your way to lock down, for love’s sake. Here’s my question to you: Is it worth it?

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Honestly girl, if your Mr. Do Right is doing wrong and you know it and support it, you’re Mrs. Do Wrong

I can’t give you all the details, but let’s just say my boyfriend is doing something that makes a lot of money, but it’s illegal. If he gets caught, “we” could go to jail.

I love him and I’ve always supported him. He was there for me when I didn’t have anyone and helped me financially complete my degree and purchase my condo.

I don’t want to leave him now that I’m gainfully employed, but I do worry about him getting caught.

Sometimes I feel like I’m living a double life.

your dang self. Don’t start trippin’ now that you have a degree. Who you think you’re fooling?

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Dear Down for My Man, Some people will sell their soul for a diamond-crusted, fried bologna sandwich, while others will work hard, all day long at doing what’s right. The road to righteousness is long, undoubtedly unfair and ruthlessly rough. The sidewalk

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