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Why is emergency special session ignoring Texas’ student debt crisis?
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By State Rep. Helen Giddings
state appropriations have declined by 27 percent. Simply put, we shiftAUSTIN — Last month, Gov. ed the burden to students Greg Abbott called a special and families. legislative session, declaring, This is a state and na“If I’m going to ask taxpayers tional emergency. When to foot the bill for a special sesthe governor chose to call sion, I intend to make it count.� us back, it is inconceivable He proceeded to lay out 19 that neither the student items for our consideration, indebt crisis nor any issues in cluding a new “bathroom bill� higher education merited QUIT PLAYIN’ to regulate local school district consideration. We could be 11 policies, a “revenue cap� to spending the next 30 days regulate local municipalities, debating loan forgiveness and new abortion reporting burdens to regand repayment programs, expanded refiulate local hospitals. nancing options, and additional tax credits. The governor can call us back to work for We could be working on a bipartisan basis, any time or any reason. He is fully empowin collaboration with university leadership, to ered to set the agenda for debate. However, find creative new ways to help students gradspecial sessions should be called when there uate on time with manageable debt. is a pressing need facing Texas families. BeThe Texas Higher Education Coordinating cause we are operating on the taxpayer’s Board has set a goal for 60 percent of Texans dime, we should be focused on the urgent between the ages of 25 and 34 to earn a deproblems of our state. gree or certification by 2030. We are never!VAILABLE AT .EWSSTANDS IN This is why I was disappointed and, frankly, going to meet that goal without the resolute 76 cents a gallon bewildered that Texas higher education did support of our state leaders. IN !VAILABLE AT .EWSSTANDS not merit inclusion in the governor’s proclaWe have often been able to work across 19 Garland,Rowlett mation. I am requesting that the governor party lines toMesquite support Texas higher edu reconsider. cation. Last session, with the help of Rep. Richardson There is no greater vehicle for economic James White, I was able to pass an important & E.Dallas opportunity than a college degree. There overhaul of remedial education classes with is no more fertile soil for innovation and House Bill 2223. With the support of lawmakself-discovery than a university classroom. ers from both parties and the governor, this However, access to that dream has become will help needing 1remediation 5th Each Monthmore Phalconstar.com Garland, Texas Phone (972) bill 926-8503 Faxstudents (903) 450-1397 Year Subscription $45.00 and more costly in time and in money. graduate faster with less debt. This was a Over the past 10 years, outstanding stugame changer, and I thank the governor for dent debt has surpassed the amount househis support. But we have a responsibility to holds owe on auto loans, home equity loans expand that goal for all Texas students. and credit cards. Since 2004, there has been a The future of Texas depends on how we 92 percent increase of student loan borrowrespond to this crisis. For us to reach our full ers. During that time, the number of borrowpotential, we must allow these students and ers defaulting on their loans has increased families to meet theirs. We have been called 125 percent. for another session, and we must not waste None of this is surprising when you realize our time on trivial disputes. Let’s work tothat in Texas, the 50 percent of students who gether, shoot for the stars, and give our stuleave college with debt leave owing over dents the future they deserve. $31,000. At several institutions, that average Helen Giddings is a Democratic member of the Texis north of $40,000. as House representing Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Lancaster, This is a travesty, and it’s one lawmakers Wilmer, Hutchins and portions of Dallas. She wrote this helped cause. Since 2003, tuition and fees for The Dallas Morning News. Email: District109gidhas increased by 91 percent. Meanwhile, dings@house.texas.gov
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Literary icons Sonia Sanchez and Haki Madhubuti will receive the Sutton E. Griggs Lifetime Achievement Award in Literature on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the kick-off of the 14th Tulisoma: South Dallas Book Fair. Sonia Sanchez formed a writers’ workshop in Greenwich Village, attended by poets Amiri Baraka, Haki R. Madhubuti, and Larry Neal. With Madhubuti, Nikki Giovanni, and Etheridge Knight, she formed the “Broadside Quartet” of young poets, promoted by Dudley Randall. She married and divorced Albert Sanchez, a Puerto Rican immigrant whose surname she has used when writing, and the poet Etheridge Knight, with whom she had three children. During the early 1960s she began to focus more on her Black heritage from a separatist point of view. Sanchez was a pioneer in developing black studies courses at what is now San Francisco State University, where she was an instructor from 1968 to 1969. In 1971 she joined the Nation of Islam, but by 1976 she had left the Nation, largely because of its repression of women. Sanchez is the author of more than a dozen books of poetry, including Shake Loose My Skin: New and Selected Poems (Beacon Press, 1999); Like the Singing Coming Off the Drums: Love Poems (1998); Does your house have lions? (1995), which was nominated for both the NAACP Image and National Book Critics Circle Award; Wounded in the House of a Friend (1995); Under a Soprano Sky (1987); Homegirls & Handgrenades (1984), which won an American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation; I’ve Been a Woman: New and Selected Poems (1978); A Blues Book for Blue Black Magical Women (1973); Love Poems (1973); Liberation Poem (1970); We a BaddDDD People (1970); and Homecoming (1969). Her published plays are Black Cats Back and Uneasy Landings (1995), I’m Black When I’m Singing, I’m Blue When I Ain’t (1982), Malcolm Man/Don’t Live Here No Mo’ (1979), Uh Huh: But How Do It Free Us? (1974), Dirty Hearts ‘72 (1973), The Bronx Is Next (1970), and Sister Son/ji (1969). Her books for children include A Sound Investment and Other Stories (1979), The Adventures of Fat Head, Small Head, and Square Head (1973), and It’s a New Day: Poems
for Young Brothas and Sistuhs (1971). She has also edited two anthologies: We Be Word Sorcerers: Twenty-five Stories by Black Americans (1973) and Three Hundred Sixty Degrees of Blackness Comin’’at You (1971). Sanchez has received many honors including: the Community Service Award from the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, the Lucretia Mott Award, the Outstanding Arts Award from the Pennsylvania Coalition of 100 Black Women, the Peace and Freedom Award from Women International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Humanities, a National Endowment for the Arts Award, and a Pew Fellowship in the Arts. She has lectured at more than 500 universities and colleges in the United States and had traveled extensively, reading her poetry in Africa, Cuba, England, the Caribbean, Australia, Nicaragua, the People’s Republic of China, Norway, and Canada. She was the first Presidential Fellow at Temple University, where she began teaching in 1977, and held the Laura Carnell Chair in English there until her retirement in 1999. Sanchez is a recent recipient (2001) of the Robert Frost medal in poetry, one of the highest honors awarded to a nationally recognized poet. One of the most important writers of the Black Arts Movement; Sanchez is the author of sixteen books and lives in Philadelphia. Haki R. Madhubuti over the years has published 28 books (some under his former name, “Don L. Lee”) and is one of the world’s best-selling authors of poetry and non-fiction, with books in print in excess of 3 million. His Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous?: The African American Family in Transition (1990) has sold over 1,000,000 copies. His latest books are Claiming Earth: Race, Rage, Rape, Redemption (1994), GroundWork: New and Selected Poems 1966-1996 (1996), and HeartLove: Wedding and Love Poems (1998). Madhubuti has also co-edited two volumes of literary works from “Gallery 37”, releasing The Spirit (1998), and Describe the Moment (2000). His poetry and essays were published in over 30 anthologies from 1997 to 2001. He also wrote Tough Notes: A Healing Call For Creating Exceptional Black Men (2002).
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Besides co-founding a publishing company, Madhubuti is the co-founder of the Institute of Positive Education/New Concept Development Center (established in 1969), and co-founder of the Betty Shabazz International Charter School (established 1998) in Chicago, Illinois. He is also a founder and board member of the National Association of Black Book Publishers, a founder and chairman of the board of The International Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent, and founder and director of the National Black Writers Retreat. Prior to stepping down from his position, Madhubuti held the position of Distinguished University Professor, co-founder and director emeritus of the Gwendolyn Brooks Center for Black Literature and Creative Writing and director of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Chicago State University. Madhubuti’s latest book, Yellow Black, is an autobiographical novel detailing the first 21 years of his life. In December 1967, Haki R. Madhubuti met with Carolyn Rodgers and Johari Amini in the basement of a South Side apartment to found Third World Press, an outlet for African-American literature. By 2007, the company continued, 40 years later, to thrive in a multimillion-dollar facility. Over the years, this press would publish works for Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gwendolyn Brooks, as well as Sonia Sanchez, Sterling Plumpp and Pearl Cleage. Over the course of his career Sutton Griggs wrote more than a dozen books, including five novels, five social tracts, his autobiography, a short biography of John L. Webb, and The Kingdom Builder’s Manual (1924), a booklet of biblical quotations. At his expense he published and distributed these works, which were generally written for “the aspiring classes of the black south.” Although virtually unknown among whites, his writings were generally read by African Americans. Griggs wrote in a very direct style that was somewhat stiff and formal. He was one of the few Southern members of the Niagra movement, a civil rights group which had an outspoken platform based on Please see, TULISOMA, page 16
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Her Excellency
During Megafest, 2017, Dallas was graced with kings, queens, ambassadors, distinguished clergy and foreign diplomats; lots of high class, lonely class, middle, modest and homelessness. It was a dynamic spiritual awakening for all the world to see and Dallas rolled out the bejeweled “red carpet.” Her Excellency PresAfter the interview with Her Excellency CBS 11’s Kaley O’Malley and Ester ident Ellen Johnson Davis, ION & BPEN Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia, Nobel in Liberia in 1938 and attended the Peace Prize Winner struction. prestigious Harvard University in the and first elected female Head of State United States. in Africa was also in Dallas. And the Returning to her pride and adoration of such a giant native country, a miliwalking among us was overwhelming. tary coup sent her into Her Excellency Johnson Sirleaf is the world’s first elected black female pres- exile in the 1980s. Her outspoken ident and Africa’s first elected female position against the head of state. military regime issued On my list of photojournalists is a her a prison sentence young energetic intern who is from of 10 years. After Liberia. Upon mentioning Her Excellency, he serving part of her was engulfed in smiles from cheek-to- sentence, she returned cheek and affectinately called her “the to the United States, living in Washington Iron Lady.” D. C., but returned to President Johnson Sirleaf has many Liberia in 1997 for the accomplishments from receiving the third time. Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her Gathering all her fornonviolent struggle for the safety of titude, determination women and for women’s rights to full and energy for such participation in peace-building work, a changing time as to her Liberian Presidency in 2006. this time, she ran for What a journey! President for the first President Johnson Sirleaf was born time and lost.
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In 2005 she ran for the Liberian Presidency once more promising economic development and an end to civil war and corruption. In 2006, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was inaugurated as the people’s president. Her Excellency has indeed lived up to the expectations and promises made during her tenure. She now stands beautifully as a bright beacon for not only women, but for all mankind. Thank you, your Excellency. 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 con-
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Lynn Briggs, Crooner, Chris Arnold, Hanson, nominated for Texas Radio Hall of Fame
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One of Dallas’ favorite voices has been nominated for the 2017 Texas Music Hall of Fame Induction in November, along with the Crooner, the talker and the sports guru. LYNN BRIGGS served as The Voice of Smooth Jazz from 1999-2006 at 107.5 The Oasis. Briggs’ golden voice has graced the airwaves for more than 30 years. Honored with the prestigious “Billboard Magazine’s OnAir Personality of the Year”, and “Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame” awards, Briggs’ has worked in many of the largest markets in the country, from Los Angeles to New York City and alongside icons and legends, such as Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder. “I am pleased, honored and humbled to be nominated for the Texas Radio Hall of Fame Award,” said Briggs. “Thanks to the
board members for recognizing my commitment to excellence. I would also like to salute all this year’s nominees who have made outstanding contributions to the radio/broadcasting community. I am truly grateful for this opportunity to be added to the ranks of so many that I admire.” Briggs has also worked with several non-profit organizations, including the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Currently, Briggs can be heard mid-days on Santa Barbara’s K- LITE 101.7. She is also a principal with TMG Las Vegas Marketing where she heads the company’s entertainment division.
Willis the Crooner Johnson
A native of the east Texas town of Gladewater,WILLIS JOHNSON, is one of the longest-tenured figures
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in Dallas radio, starting at the now defunct KKDA-AM, known as “Soul 73,” in the mid 1970s. He quickly became the station’s most prominent voice with a show that was a mix of community affairs, politics and music, and a presence extending almost 40 years. Married to businesswoman Sophia Dowl, he is a father and grandfather. Willis has a bachelor’s degree in business/communication from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M-Commerce) and in addition to being the voice of the station, he was the program manager and radio talk show host for KKDA-AM. Willis has mastered radio and television, also hosting shows on WFAA-TV and internet radio and television shows. He is well known for community service efforts that extended way above and beyond his job description at KKDA. He has been voice of reason and respect during some very volatile times in Dallas. Willis has numerous awards including Honorary Doctorate Degree from Paul Quinn College (formed a group to raise over $2 million for Paul Quinn). He received the Willow Award from the Dallas Black Chamber for service to the business community. He
also received the NAACP's Craft Award given to Dallas' Outstanding Community Service Citizen.
Chris Arnold
CHRIS ARNOLD has been a part of the Mavericks broadcasting department since 1996.Chris works currently as the team’s in-arena game night emcee. He also continues to be involved in many of the team’s off the court promotions in a variety of functions including public speaking, marketing initiatives and other broadcast endeavors. Arnold has been a media fixture in the Dallas /Ft. Worth for decades, but his broadcasting career actually began in Memphis, Tennessee. At the age of 14, Chris hit the airwaves at WLOK Please see RADIO , page 10
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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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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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Southern Crest Full Gospel is hosting a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at 2325 Locust Avenue in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Kenyatta Henderson at (214) 796-9566.
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For Early Registration and Advance General Tickets Call or text Dr. Safisha @ 214 205-8804 3200 S Lancaster Rd. Suite 623, Dallas TX 75216 (Lancaster-Kiest Shopping Center behind MoTown)
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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.
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Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Helps Women Manage Menopause One Patient says she felt suicidal, psychotic before treatment Special to I Messenger
MANSFIELD, Texas – It seemed like an odd solution for an evangelical Christian minister. Swallow a handful of barbiturates and if that didn’t work, drive your vehicle into oncoming traffic. The goal was to commit suicide. Cathy, who asked not to use her last name for privacy, was clearly at a crossroads. She was in physical and mental turmoil and neither the counseling nor hormone medication was easing her suffering. “I knew that I had been in premenopausal stage for quite some time. I had gone to a primary care specialists who gave me a generic patch. I never could get the thing to stay on,” said Cathy, who was 52 at the time. “In 2009, my youngest and only sister was killed in a car wreck. I couldn’t sleep; I did not know what was going on. I thought it was grief.” Cathy, who is married with a blended family that includes four adult children and grandchildren, said she expected to find solace in her spiritual life. When that was unsuccessful, she tried three different counselors and hormone patch therapy. “I thought I was supposed to be praying. It was so hard, even now, I am still emotional,” she said. “I am in ministry, and I had this impression that I was supposed to look a certain way and act a certain way. But inside it was killing me. I made one attempt to commit suicide and I couldn’t figure out what was going on.” With what seemed like no relief in sight, she called the medical director of Hormone Harmony – Living A Balanced Life Center. The wellness center is now open by appointment only, Monday-Friday at 550 Walnut Creek Drive, Suite 110, Mansfield, Texas, 76063.
Dr. Jill Waggoner Dr. Jill Waggoner, Hormone Harmony Medical Director, said she opened the center when she realized many of the patients she cares for in her family medicine practice were experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance. “Some people start to experience symptoms of hormone imbalance as early as their late 30’s. This is important because people think of hormone imbalance only in persons who are in there 50’s and 60’s,” said Dr. Waggoner, author of three books on wellness. “The truth is that this is not always the reality. It is important for a patient to start therapy as soon as possible, so that they can maintain optimal health for as long as possible.” Estrogen levels in women fluctuate during their menstrual cycles and dip dramatically after menopause, Dr. Waggoner said. Hormone therapy restores estrogen and or progesterone levels to ease the most common complaints and symptoms. At Hormone Harmony, physicians take the time to do a private consultation before conducting a comprehensive evaluation using state-of-the-art analysis of lab results for blood, saliva or urine. The customized treatment is prepared at a compounding pharmacy; and includes treatment with natural, bio-identical creams, lotions and pellets, which are placed under the skin for three months at a time. The medicine is chemically identical to
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the compounds that occur naturally in the body. The center serves men and women in a gender-neutral, intimate environment. The modern décor is airy and flooded with bright oranges, reds and cushy seats, reminiscent of someone’s living room rather than a medical facility. “It became more, and more apparent that fixing the underlying hormone issues could prevent the patient from being prescribed other medications such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. This treats the cause of the symptoms and not just the symptoms,” said Dr. Waggoner. Cathy, who is also a corporate trainer, said her pre-menopausal and post-menopausal symptoms included depression, insomnia, lack of focus, irritability, weight gain and personal dryness. Her husband noticed the erratic mood swings. “If it was a good day, it was a good day, if it was a bad day I would isolate myself. You are pretending and becoming more, and more withdrawn. I am a people person and I knew it wasn’t healthy, but I couldn’t do anything about those episodes." “I was planning to drive into traffic the day I called Hormone Harmony. I was almost psychotic.” Now, at 60 years old, Cathy was prescribed bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She said her life is balanced, not perfect. The depression and suicidal thoughts are gone. She returned to school to study for a Doctorate in Ministry. She had previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and two Master’s Degrees, Science Education and Arts in Human Relations and Business. To top it off, the 13 extra pounds she gained melted away. “Hormone Harmony’s approach gave me my life back,” said Cathy.
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radio and hasn’t stopped since. He continued working in radio and television while earning a Bachelors Degree in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma. After he graduated he was hired at K104 radio as sports director. He was heard every morning as part of the “Skip Murphy And Company Show.” His remarkable 30-year stint at K104 was the longest uninterrupted weekday tenure of any radio sports figure in Texas history. Since leaving K104 radio, Skip Murphy and Company have gone viral. Riding the wave of social media that’s changing the way the world receives entertainment, “SMAC” is now online, on demand, and heard thru smart phone apps worldwide. In the world of sports talk radio, Chris remains a popular fixture hosting “The Chris Arnold Show” on CBS radio KRLD FM “The Fan” on Saturdays from 10am – 2pm. Chris also hosted his own highly rated sports talk show from 1995-1999 in Sports Radio 1310 “The Ticket”. DFW sports radio listeners still quote lines made famous by his show, such as, “movie watching is a sport.” and “people do love lists.” Since 1996, Chris has been an integral part of the NBA’s World Champion Dallas Mavericks broadcast team, serving as the Mavs courtside reporter on television and as his current role as game night emcee. In addition to his Mavericks correspondence, his television experience included working as a sports reporter at WFAA TV in Dallas . Chris’ work garnered a regional sports Emmy. Prior to WFAA, he wrote, produced, and hosted “On The Beam” a syndicated African American entertainment television show that was seen by more than 20 million households in 46 cities across the US, Japan, the Carib-
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bean, and in 17 countries in Africa. Chris is also a very popular speaker and host. He’s spoken at major corporate seminars, civic groups, schools, charities, Churches, sports banquets and more. From hosting events to providing career guidance to our youth, he truly enjoys reaching out and changing lives. JOHN L. HANSON is the producer
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and host of the nationally syndicated radio series In Black America. It’s heard on home station KUT Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m., as well as weekly on close to 20 stations across the country. The weekly podcast of IBA, the only nationally broadcast black-oriented public affairs radio program, is one of KUT’s most popular podcasts. Hanson’s love of radio started in his hometown, Detroit, as a teenager. He began as a music programmer and youth reporter for the student station in his school. Upon his high school graduation, he traveled to Austin, Texas, to attend Huston-Tillotson College, and landed a DJ slot at a small, low wattage station in nearby Lockhart where he offered a popular nightly program of jazz and soul music. Eventually he
was hired by KUT radio in 1974 where his first assignment was to produce a nightly program called “Soul on FM” which became an immediate success and ultimately earned him recognition as “Best DJ in Texas” by Texas Monthly magazine in 1976. In 1977, Hanson received a Minority Training Grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which he used to learn the ropes for setting up a public affairs program for KUT. Upon his return from the CPB workshops, Hanson turned his attention to improving and increasing information about the black community, which was not effectively reaching the local media outlets. He soon created Access, a weekly, live, phone-in program on KUT, which allowed experts in various fields and endeavors to address the public about their intended impact on the Austin community. From there, Hanson was promoted to the producer of In Black America after its previous host left the city in 1980. A former board member of the National Association of Black Journalists, Hanson has served many roles at KUT, including being the station’s interim GM on two occasions. He retired from KUT in 2011 but has continued to work on IBA and host the Old School Dance Party on sister station KUTX 98.9 Friday afternoons from 4-7 p.m. Hanson is married to the former Latischa M. Merritt; he has two children, Kacey and Michael. The Texas Radio Hall of Fame is dedicated to the recognition of broadcasting greats in the Lone Star State. This year’s induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 4 at Noon at the Texas Broadcasting Museum of Broadcasting and Communications located at 416 E. Main Street, Kilgore, TX 75663. For more information, visit www.txmbc.org.
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QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent L. Hall
Hey Jim, it’s your Brother John and I am not in any shape, form or figment of the imagination supported by or related to Orenthal James Simpson. Among the unfortunate circumstances that found me visiting a friend in the emergency room was, being simultaneously summoned to read the latest article of the Dallas Observer. And while I never read your publication or the Snooze as a general rule, I could not help but comment on your “story.” So much has changed since the days when you were at the Dallas Times Herald. Back in the days when you and I were brothers in the revolution; but then again so few things have changed. And ultimately this type of one-sided, tunnel-vision, soft-attack journalism that sells papers, continues. Generally I have always loved the way a “Schutze” piece can be appreciated more for its inference than investigation. It’s what you don’t say that makes me ponder. You play on words, captivate the audience and apparently that still makes you a staple. You have moved from the mastery of the “Accommodation” to the mediocrity of assimilation. Obviously,
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there is no solid market for real artistry these days. Let me be forthright in taking this and every opportunity to thank and pay homage to the outstanding league of lawyers that defended me and Ms. Fain. Dallas County and probably the State of Texas have never seen the coagulation of such a comprehensive vein of legal talent. And while you and most others are astounded by their handiwork, our weekly that turned to daily meetings over the last five years portended this or a similar outcome. All of the attorneys in this case were diligent, dutiful, and determined to get to the bottom of the facts…When they got to the bottom…the facts startled them. There was no there, there! They arrived to find the same lack of evidence that the attorneys for the infamous Scottsboro Boys, Reuben “Hurricane” Carter, The Central Park Five, my former assistant, Joyce Ann Brown and the more than 20 men exonerated in Dallas County were greeted to. In each case the missing component was evidence. Even in America, it helps when you have defendants who are credible, credentialed, and courageous enough to stand before a judge and jury. We didn’t cop any pleas…we did not call for anarchy against the system; we just stood on our faith. We stayed “Prayed up so we wouldn’t be Preyed
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on!” Well that’s all Jim, and let me apologize. Part of the sentiments in this letter was meant for a wannabee investigative reporter; a piece of Shipp named Brett over at Channel Eight, who is about as useless as carburetor on a Tesla. Finally, and what I really want to convey to you is that I thank God for the attorneys that spent six years crafting our defense, the scores of volunteer law students who helped to dismantle some 7 million pages of evidence and a judge who was fair and impartial. They sacrificed more in time and treasure than we could ever repay.
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Now, more than ever before, I pray for men and women of all ages and races who find themselves like me; incapable of paying the price of competent, commensurate, legal representation. The “Price” of freedom in the American justice system can be quite expensive. I am grateful that I can still hold my head up and give my name rather than an inmate number. I remain, and will forever be John Wiley Price. And for the record and in the spirit of Jay-Z’s latest release; I am not O.J.!! - JOHN WILEY PRICE
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Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and Twitter @almaaskalma.
Dear Alma, I 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. Now
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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? Signed, Down for My Man 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 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 yester-
day, 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? Alma
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Spiritually Speaking…
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Do you love you? Spiritually Speaking by James A. Washington
The road to spiritual salvation is sometimes so obvious, so apparent that we just miss it. Like most of Jesus’ message, it doesn’t seem possible that by simply changing ones’ outlook, the Kingdom of Heaven is yours. “Teacher, which is greatest commandment of the law?” Jesus replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is just like it; “Love your neighbor as yourself. All the law and the prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40. It is not always through guile and deceit that the devil works his evil. He can accomplish his goals if he can convince you that what is very important is of little matter and no consequence. This love thing is pretty well documented throughout the Bible and Christ certainly clarifies its importance in the above passage. Remember this is the Son of God talking. The single most important thing I can do to abide in God’s will is to possess love in my heart for God and my fellow man. Is that it? Yeah. That’s it! If that’s as close to a guarantee as we can get, why are many of us hell bent on doing the things that will insure our place at the table in Hell’s Kitchen?
I personally think the concept of loving God is pretty easy to comprehend. Most of us, dare I say, are arguably trying to accomplish this in one way or another. It’s the loving your neighbor as yourself that’s causing the problem. The devil is having a field day with this one. Count how many people you can’t
The devil has us so confused and dumbfounded on this issue that we can’t see that the hatred we harbor for others, the contempt we feel for people we don’t even know, masks an underlying reality that won’t allow us to love our neighbor. stand at this very moment. Take your shoes off and add to your list those people, who if they died tomorrow, you would be among those who would say ‘good riddance.’ The devil has us so confused and dumbfounded on this issue that we can’t see that the hatred we harbor for others, the contempt we feel for people we don’t even know, masks an underlying reality that won’t allow us to love our neighbor. In actuality, we hate ourselves. You see the devil has tricked us into hating the mirror image of who we really are. Deep down inside we hate in others that which
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we might become, because we really don’t like what we have become. Hello, somebody! The devil knows man is not perfect, so he entices us into hating the imperfection of others; their flaws and faults, their weaknesses and shortcomings. All the while, being imperfect ourselves. Isn’t it interesting that most people, who claim being saved, tell you they first had to realize that God through Jesus’ sacrifice loved them warts and all? The stories come from former drug addicts, adulterers, petty gossipers, murderers and greedy self-absorbed takers in life, who wished they knew how to have a healthy respectful loving relationship with another human being. One by one, they, we, line up and confess that once we accepted that God indeed loves us, then and only then, are we able to love ourselves and subsequently love others just like they are; all imperfect, all flawed children of God, all welcomed at his eternal table. At this point, one sees God in every man, every woman and every child, because once you accept that God resides in your own sinful soul, you can see God in others. God knew you before you knew you and he loved you anyway in spite of what He knew you were going to do or become. As incredible as that sounds, it’s true. It’s called love. God’s point is so simple. If He’s got it for you, the least you can do is have it for others. Step back, Satan. I love me and I ain’t got nothing, but love for you too. May God bless and keep you always.
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Tulisoma, continued from page 3 the issue of racial and social justice and which eventually evolved into the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Although he has often been characterized as a black nationalist based on the plot of his first novel, this may be an overgeneralization since his subsequent novels do not contain this theme. In Imperium in Imperio Griggs chronicles the social and political injustice to which blacks are subjected. He describes the meeting of the Imperium in Imperio, a secret political organization in Waco, Texas, composed of blacks who are frustrated with the social and political status of blacks in America. In the novel the leader of the organization argues for the violent takeover of the state of Texas. Neither this work nor any subsequent novel by Griggs received widespread distribution. Although succeeding Griggs novels, Overshadowed (1901), Unfettered (1902),
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The Hindered Hand (1905), and Pointing the Way (1908), are deemed “less militant” by some scholars, they received poor circulation. One reason may be that many of Griggs’s philosophies on race relations were in direct conflict with the philosophies espoused by Booker T. Washington and other popular black leaders of the day. Griggs’s views on improving the status of blacks were influenced by several contemporary social theorists, including Charles Darwin, Herbert Spencer, and Benjamin Kidd. Griggs felt that society evolved from lower to higher forms by adopting “Christian virtues.” In his later view blacks needed only to practice Christian virtues (love, honesty, patience, etc.) in order to improve their socioeconomic status. Members and organizations of the black community would have to work together in order to instill these traits in the race. Griggs outlined these views in the social tracts that he
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wrote and in lectures he made in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. Tulisoma, Swahili for “we read”, is a community-based festival promoting literacy and the art in the South Dallas/Fair Park area. Founded in 2003, by the late Leo V. Chaney, Jr., and Dr. Harry Robinson, Jr. President and CEO of the African American Museum, the goal of Tulisoma is to create a dynamic event tailored to engage local families, avid readers, aspiring writers and visitors to the city. The African American Museum serves as the lead partner along with the Dallas Public Library and many community supporters and sponsors to continue the tradition of celebrating reading and the importance of literacy. Special thanks to Councilmember Kevin D. Felder for his dedication and support of this event. Tickets for the Award Dinner are $50. For information: www.tulisomabookfair.org
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IN MEMORIAM
Donny (Don) Betts
Donny (Don) Betts, 58, of Houston, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Don was born in Pensacola, Florida, to Salonie Betts and the late Lonzie Lee Betts on October 21, 1958. He graduated from Woodham (Pensacola) High School in 1976 and went on to attend Florida State University. While at Florida State, Donny, an active member of the Chi Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Inc., met the love of his life and future wife, Valerie (Val) Ward. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing in 1980. He and Valerie pledged their love for each other on April 28, 1982 and soon relocated to Houston where they
started their family. Donny impressed the value of continuing education on his children and led by example. He obtained his Masters of Business Administration in Finance from Texas Southern University as well as maintaining an instructor’s license from TCLEOSE and a realtor’s license. A Certified Fraud Examiner, Donny served the state as the assistant Regional Supervisor of Audit and Investigations at the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC). He was a dedicated employee of the TABC and well-respected by peers and co-workers. Donny was a devoted husband and father who taught his children the importance of never making excuses, saying, “Excuses are monuments of nothingness.” His favorite minister was Joel Osteen and he loved the song “I Won’t Complain.” Donny’s passing has left a huge void in the hearts of all who loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Valerie Betts, Houston, TX, two Sons: Donaldson (Tammie) Betts, Houston, TX and Darrious Betts, Houston, TX. Daughter: Paige Betts, Houston, TX; Mother: Salonie Betts, Pensacola, FL; two Brothers, Elder Jimmy (Barbara) Betts of Orlando, FL and Darryl (Vickie) Betts of Pensacola, FL and a Sister, Elder Dorothy (Eddie) Moorer; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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Demetria Chester passed away earlier this week, after a brief illness.
She was initiated into the Omicron Omega Chapter of Delta SIgma Theta Sorority, Inc., in 1991 at Texas A&M University in College Station. In 1993 she graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Biology/Chemistry. A Business Development Specialist for Texas Health Resources, Demetria was a member of Concord Church where she was on the Global Missions Leadership Team, United Voices of Con-
cord, Drama Team and Sunday School. She has worked as a brand representative for IBM, a Physician Relationship Manager for Lake Pointe Health Network, a Marketing Director for HorizonMedical Group and Marketing Consultant and Trainer for The Peer Group, Inc. She was also in sales for Zenexa Pharmaceuticals and Bristol Myers and she also taught chemistry in Dallas Public Schools. She was a member of the National Association of Christian Ministers, board of Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County, and African American Professionals Network. She had extensive involvement in the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta on various committees and served her eighth year as Chaplain. She also received the Garland NAACP Extraordinary People Award. The Godmother to five children, she wrote the lyrics for the theme song for the Delta National Convention in Las Vegas.
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JULY 28, 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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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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76® gas stations opening in Metroplex
One of several newly designed 76® gas stations opened its pumps at 2930 W. Irving Blvd., last Saturday and hundreds lined up in scorching heat beginning at 5:30 a.m. to attend the grand opening celebration from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and possibly be one of the first 100 attendees receiving regular unleaded gas at a discounted price – $0.76 per gallon. The Irving location is one of many 76® branded stations in an aggressive growth plan to open new stations along the eastern and gulf coasts of the United States. In addition to offering 76® customers with the discounted fuel offer for the first 100 vehicles, guests can play games for a chance to win gas cards, 76 branded items, family packs of FC Dallas tickets and many more prizes during the day’s celebration. The grand opening event coincides with the 50th anniversary of the beloved 76® antenna ball, a classic customer favorite.
“We are thrilled for the all-time classic 76® brand’s arrival to the Texas community,” said Gita Gidwani, 76 Brand Manager for Motiva Enterprises LLC. “With the new 76® station openings, we will be able to offer local residents another great fuel option in their neighborhoods.” 76® is a registered trademark owned by Phillips 66 Company and licensed for exclusive use by Motiva Enterprises in 26 Gulf and East Coast states. The 76® brand has been on the driver’s side for more than 80 years and sells TOP TIER® gas that benefits vehicles and the environment, as it helps clean engines, burn less fuel, and reduce emissions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the United States. Motiva owns and operates North America’s largest refinery in Port Arthur, Texas with a crude capacity of more than 600,000 barrels a day. The company also operates the country’s largest lubricant plant for both consumer and commercial use. Under exclusive, long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® Brand), Motiva’s marketing operations support more than 5,200 retail gasoline stations.
DeeJay Hot Rod was first in line at 5:30a.m. to take advantage of the gas giveaway
In addition to the gas giveaway thre were plenty of other giveaways, including those presented by 94.1 Radio Station and Synchrony Bank.
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