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AUGUST 11, 2017 I Messenger Annual MLK Back to School Festival Event scheduled for Friday, August 25, 2017 What: Parents and students are invited to the MLK Back to School Festival on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center. Free school supplies, uniforms, haircuts, and hairstyles will be made available to parents with school-aged children. Medical screenings and immunizations will also be available through the Foremost Family Health Center.

Local vendors will also be present to provide information on education, health, and social services.

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ment, free snacks, and more.

Parents must provide a valid ID and children must be present to receive supplies and uniforms. No registration is required to attend.

The goal of the Back to School Festival is to serve Dallas-area students with the essential items needed for a successful academic school year.

This event is free and open to the public. All media outlets are invited.

When: Friday, August 25, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where: The Martin Luther King Recreation Center, located at 2901 Pennsylvania Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75215 Who: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Board and Staff host this annual event. This year’s sponsors include the City of Dallas, Dallas Parks and Recreation, Miles of Freedom, Capital One, Carter’s House, Niagara Water, and Reliant Energy.

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I Messenger Jazz Festival features some of the greatest of this era AUGUST 11, 2017

Curtis King, Founder and President of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters and founder and producer of Dallas’ First Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival is sharing the outstanding lineup and plans for Dallas’ first Riverfront Jazz Festival and entertainment opportunities, Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1-3, 2017 at the Texas Horse Park, 811 Pemberton Hill Road, Dallas, Texas 75217.

This festival will help thrust Dallas into the national summer jazz festival music scene, comparable to those in Washington, D.C., New Orleans and Chicago.

As an economic engine, it will help draw tourism dollars to Dallas/Fort Worth by extending the summer travel market.

Mr. King, who is a member of national arts organizations, knows the importance of supporting African American culture institutions in this climate where arts funding is dwindling on the federal, state and local

levels. Proceeds of the Riverfront Jazz Festival will be used for the sustainability of the 40-yearold institution and its Youth Arts-and-Education programs.

Ever since 9/11, arts funding has been slashed in half leaving some institutions almost non-existent. With the current government administration, there is national conversation to cut more funding from the federal arts budget.

TBAAL services about 75,000 youth per year who perform or participate in the Summer Youth Arts Enrichment Institute, Summer Arts Masters Class Recitals, Budding Rose Concert, Masters and Promising Young Artists series and annual Christmas/ Kwanzaa Concert.

The Riverfront Jazz Festival has 35 national and international acts on two stages plus a third stage devoted to showcase 34 Promising Young Performing Artists. This is the first festival of this nature to be held in Dal-

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las produced and presented by a non-profit institution.

The artists are diverse: In their music – smooth and contemporary jazz, instrumental jazz, down-home blues, pop, hip -hop, neo-soul and R&B; In their ethnicities -- African American, white, South African, Japanese, English; and In their ages – Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z. They include Erykah Badu, Will Downing, Najee, Oleta Adams, Peter White, Mary Wilson, Euge Groove, Maysa, Keiko Matsui, Phil Perry, Paul Taylor, Martha Wash, Ruben Studdard, Rachelle Ferrell, Freda Payne, Jon Secada, Jonathan Butler, Alex Bugnon, Melanie Fiona, Kim Water, Pieces of A Dream, Phil Perry and more. (See the complete lineup at tbaalriverfrontjazzfestival.org/lineup.)

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Plano’s Season Ending Celebration

Students, teachers in mayor’s internship/externship program honored Story and Photos By Eva D. Coleman

“Not a summer on the sideline, but a season of opportunity,” said Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere as he explained the mission 116 Plano ISD high school students embarked upon as a part of his Summer Internship Program.

With “Mayor Harry,” as the students and so many others affectionately call him, leading the charge, they are prepared to win, again and again.

Stated as such with the grand entrance into the ballroom where the celebration luncheon took place at Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park. The mayor along with several interns rushed in, pumping their fists and waving their hands in the air to the popular song and lyrics, “All I do is win, win, win no matter what.”

LaRosiliere’s commitment and connec- Former Dallas Police Chief David Brown, Plano ISD Supt Dr. Brian T. Binggeli and Plano tion to the program are evident as stu- Mayor Harry LaRosiliere with program participants. dents lined up the classroom and even their colleagues.” after the event Educators Megan Adams-Smyth and to take a picMelinda Kizer shared with the audience ture or selfie their takeaways from the program, which with the popuincluded experiences in collaboration lar mayor who and technology, new lesson plans and leads a bustling a goal of teaching something that may city of growth seem so simple. with major com“I realized students had never been on panies planting a conference call,” Kizer said. A lesson on new roots, eathis could have students “work on being ger to call Plano better listeners and stronger speakers,” “home.” she added.

The paid sumRetired Dallas Police Chief David Brown mer internship delivered the keynote address, sharing program, now stories of his childhood and lessons on at the con2017 program participants race he’s experienced throughout his life. clusion of its He focused on the bigger picture of peofourth year, ple with diverse backgrounds working The program has a twist. It now inplaces stutogether. dents inside such corporations, giving cludes a teacher externship program that “History is watching us as we are dividthem a chance to learn well beyond the welcomed 11 Plano ISD educators. ed or as we reconcile,” Chief Brown said.

“We ask our teachers to be learners, classroom.

From the program beginning until the “We really want our kids to acquire 21st reflective practitioners and we thought, end, Mayor Harry made attendees aware century skills, problem solving, working ‘Isn’t there a way that we could connect of the real MVPs in the room. collaboratively, communicating,” Plano them?’” Binggeli said. He also shared the “You’ve arrived and you’re ready to be Independent School District Superinten- desired goal of the connection is “to the large and in charge, ” LaRosiliere emphatdent Dr. Brian T. Binggeli said. “We ask our world of work they’re preparing students ically said. private sector folks to give our kids prob- for and allow them to learn in that setting that they could hopefully bring back to lems to solve.”

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Community Calendar

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

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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

nual National Night Out, This event will be held at DART Police Headquarters at Illinois Station from 6 to 8 pm. Including food, music, face painting, health & wellness information, crime prevention & safety information, and much more, it should be a great evening!

More information is in the attached document.

Please contact Renee Edwards at redwards@ dart.org or 214-749-5991 for questions.

October 6

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

The uplifting conference will feature talks from: 2016 & 2017 Texas Businesswoman of the Year finalist Dr. Cortney Baker Oprah Winfrey-favorite Mica May (CEO of May Designs) Katie Goodman (New York-based comic, actress, author, and speaker) The husband and wife team of Tracey Trottenberg and George Kansas (renowned conscious communication and feminine leadership experts) The weekend will be filled with opportunities to network with other women who have a #NoMeanGirls policy, including a Diversity Panel, customizable breakout sessions, and an extra special Thelma & Louise Pajama Party!

Purchase your pass today by visiting www.nomeangirls.com.

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

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3rd Annual Rattler Generations Brunch: The Terrance Hunt Scholarship Brunch 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Blue Mesa 14866 Montfort Dr. Addison, Texas 75254

September 16

Garland Brance NAACP 27th Annual Freedom Fund event

October 3

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Police 7th An-

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I Messenger Hormone Harmony Therapy Center opens in Mansfield MANSFIELD, TEXAS -- Hormone Harmony – Living a Balanced Life (www.hormonyharmonylifeblance.com) announces its grand opening at 550 N Walnut Creek Drive, Suite #110, Mansfield, Texas 76063.

The wellness center offers private consultation and custom bio-identical hormone therapy for men and women.

“Hormone Harmony understands the sensitive nature of this condition. We take the time to do a comprehensive evaluation in a private, gender neutral environment.

Once a diagnosis is determined, physicians prescribe custom, compounded hormone therapy for the patient and then closely monitor the progress,” said Hormone Harmony Medical Director Dr. Jill Waggoner.

The natural hormone therapy could come in the form of a cream or lotion that is applied to the skin or as a pellet that is placed just under the skin.

Symptoms of hormone imbalance in men and women are similar and often can be misdiagnosed. Some of these symptoms include: • Insomnia

• Lack of energy • Irritability

• Unexplained anxiety or restlessness

• Lack of libido or interest in romance • Depression

• Mood swings

• Loss of edge

• Hot flashes for women If you’d like to get your groove back, register for one of three Hormone Harmony – Living A Balanced Life, information sessions at http://www.hormoneharmonylifebalance.com/register-now/. To make a consultation appointment, please call 682-400-8585.

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MALVEAUX: Hypocrisy – Affirmative Action For Wealthy Immigrants, Not Students The LAST WORD

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

In the same week that it was revealed that the Department of Injustice is spearheading attacks on affirmative action, our 45th President indicated his support for legislation that would drastically revive our nation’s immigration policy. Instead of providing immigration opportunities to the families of people who are legal residents of our country, the pending legislation would create a “merit based” system for immigration. According to legislation sponsored

by Republican Senators Tom Cotton of Arkansas and David Perdue of Georgia, applicants for legal immigration earn points based on education, high-paying job offers, entrepreneurial ability (including the ability to invest in the US), high-achievement – Nobel Prize winners are welcome, and age (bring on the young). Presently, about a million people are granted green cards, but the Cotton-Perdue legislation would cut the number by half within a decade. And the “diversity lottery” that admits 50,000 people each year, would be eliminated. A significant number of African immigrants, among others, are admitted through the diversity lottery.

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wealthy immigrants. If you have a high-paying job offer, or money to invest, or entrepreneurial ability, you’ve got a better chance of getting in than if you are a high-school grad who would be sponsored by her sibling. Why is this affirmative action? Because affirmative action says that when all else is equal, you choose a preference for a certain group. In higher education, the preference – all else equal – is for those who have been historically excluded and systematically discriminated

nods to 45’s base, the nativist white people who irrationally oppose immigration, and feel that whites experience more discrimination than do African Americans.

Their beliefs cannot be verified by economic data that indicate that African American people experience more unemployment, have lower incomes, less wealth and less education. Equally educated African Americans take twice as long to find new jobs as whites do. Beyond economic matter, basic quality of life issues (such

against. When affirmative action policies were initially developed they were designed to favor African Americans and other underrepresented minorities. In practical terms, white women have often been the primary beneficiaries of affirmative action, especially in the workplace.

45 and his posse support preferences in immigration, but oppose them when it comes to higher education and employment. The Administration’s positions on both affirmative action and immigration are winks and

as police violence) are harsher for African Americans than for whites If 45 and his crew can state their preferences for immigration policy, why can’t institutions of higher education state their preferences for admissions policy? The problem is that 45 has hired these inferior and aggrieved white people, like Candice Jackson, who works in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Education. While a Stanford student, Jackson was a staunch critic of affirmative action. She has also said, rather callously, that most accusations of

campus rape are related to alcohol or the end of relationships. She is exactly the wrong type of person to lead an office of civil rights. It is not clear why Jackson was hired, but she has the right ideological credentials – she wrote a book about “the women targeted by the Clinton machine”, worked for the conservative Judicial Watch organization, and has an axe to grind against feminists, and those who support racial economic justice. Charging this woman with defending civil rights is the same as charging Scott Pruitt with protecting the environment!

45 and his colleagues would probably support the same kind of affirmative action in college admissions as they support for immigration. If you have money, are an entrepreneur, or have already achieved, then you deserve admission.

If not, that’s just too bad.

Are we facing the end of affirmative action and the end of immigration fairness? Most likely, unless we resist. Every day it becomes clearer that 45 will attempt to implement drastic structural change unless our legislative process is altered by the 2018 elections. Meanwhile, 45 is throwing red meat at the braying dogs of racism and xenophobia. And the dogs are barking at those of us who believe in justice and fairness..

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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Fight The Power!!!

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“I believe in White supremacy… until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility. I don’t believe giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people ... I don’t feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from [the Native Americans] ... Our so-called stealing of this country from them was just a matter of survival. There were great numbers of people who needed new land, and the Indians were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves.” - - John Wayne – Actor and Proud Republican Marion Mitchell Morrison, whose government name was Marion Robert Morrison became known professionally as John Wayne and was later nicknamed “The Duke.”

He was probably never sure what name he should answer to, but he was definite about his race and all the rights and privileges thereto appertaining. Whether he answered to Marion, John,

or the Duke, he always laid claim to being a White male and therefore superior to all others.

In case you were wondering what Donald J. Trump’s fans see in him, look at John Wayne. Trumpism is soluble and simple; he’s proud, he’s loud, he’s White and that makes him right! What the Hell is there not to like?

John Wayne was in many

ready; fresh from the doctors’ appointments provided them by Obamacare. They screamed and hollered until they were damn near sick… again. And if it didn’t make them sick, 67% of America was.

West Virginians, like most of the rural fans of the “Crackerocracy” have plenty to celebrate. Jefferson Beauregard Sessions is rip-

ways akin to Donald Trump.

Wayne had seven children and three babies’ mamas.

Donald is tied with him on wives, but Melania keeps giving him the side eye, so the count could change.

Wayne was sorta’ the West Coast version of Trump, but never let anyone talk him into running for public office. And they did try.

This parallel surfaced again publicly last week when DJ Trump hosted his latest traveling sitcom; “The Hillbillies of West Virginia.”

The West Virginians came

ping civil rights law, left and right. He’s got bolt action on Affirmative Action and is shooting down civil liberties as fast as a transsexual can put on a Coast Guard uniform. Can they still?

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Coretta Scott King’s letter is 31 years old and still warning us about Sessions.

“Anyone who has used the power of his office as United States Attorney to intimidate and chill the free exercise of the ballot by citizens should not be elevated to our courts.”

Trump mirrors Wayne, the star of western movies like “True Grit” and other “shoot em’ ups” where the White man (rightfully) took the scalps and land of the “injuns.” These “Great Americans” held no qualms about hanging the “bad guys” without a trial or due process. Trump and his neo-Cowboys are lassoing immigration, the free press, voting rights and civil rights.

John Wayne would have been 110 this May. I missed the celebration but I can never forget how Chuck D and Public Enemy recalled Wayne and his contemporary, Elis Presley in their seminal hit; “Fight the Power.”

“Elvis was a hero to most, But he never meant Sh!t, to me you see ; Straight up racist that sucker was simple and plain.

Mother (intercourse) him and John Wayne. ‘Cause I’m Black and I’m proud. I’m ready and hyped plus I’m amped. Most of my heroes don’t appear on no stamps.

Sample a look back you look and find nothing but rednecks for four hundred years if you check.”

Donald Trump ain’t no John Wayne and his brand of racism ain’t new. We just got to Fight the Power!

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School days are just around the corner Parkland health centers offer immunizations on ‘Walk-in Wednesdays’

Although it may feel as if summer just got started, the calendar says it’s only a few weeks until kids will be heading back to school.

And as parents prepare for the upcoming year, now is also the time to make sure their youngster’s immunizations are up to date.

If immunizations are needed, parents are encouraged to bring their children to one of Parkland Health & Hospital System’s Community Oriented Primary Care health centers or Youth & Family centers located throughout Dallas County.

This year the health centers once again will be offering immunizations on “Walk-in Wednesdays.” Parents can bring their children for immunizations without having to make an appointment on Wednesdays.

Immunizations during Walkin-Wednesdays will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents can

still walk-in with their children for vaccinations on other days, but appointments are recommended. To schedule an appointment for your child at a COPC health center, please call 214.266.4000.

To schedule an appointment at a Youth & Family Center, please call 214.266.1257.

The World Health Organization reports that each year vaccines prevent more than 2.5 million child deaths globally. An additional 2 million child deaths could be prevented each year through immunizations with currently available vaccines.

“Vaccines are one of the most important steps you can take to ensure the health of your child,” said Barbara Durso, MD, lead staff physician at Parkland’s Oak West Health Center. “Vaccines keep children healthy by preventing disease. When children are healthy, parents and children

win. Children miss fewer days of school and parents miss fewer days of work.”

In February, nearly two dozen mumps cases were confirmed and another nine suspected cases were reported at one Dallas County high school.

According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the mumps vaccine is nearly 90 percent effective when patients receive two doses. Mumps is spread through mucus or saliva, and can be spread anywhere from 3 to 6 feet when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Some of the symptoms of mumps include fever, headache, muscle aches and loss of appetite. There are those, however, who get the mumps who may have very mild or no symptoms at all.

Along with the mumps vaccine, medical experts also remind parents to take seriously the poten-

tially deadly consequences of failing to protect children from preventable diseases like measles, diphtheria, tetanus and more.

Children in Texas are required to have been vaccinated for nine communicable diseases before entering kindergarten through 12th grades.

The required vaccinations are: Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis; Polio; Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR); Hepatitis B; Varicella; Meningococcal; and Hepatitis A. Children in daycare must also be vaccinated.

Parkland accepts Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and most major insurance plans. If you do not have insurance, Parkland can provide financial screening to determine if patients qualify for financial assistance.

To find the Parkland COPC health center nearest you, please visit www.parklandhospital.com.

TWC announces “Careers in Texas Industries Week” The Texas Workforce Commission and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, in partnership with 28 local workforce development boards and Tri-Agency partners, will host statewide career exploration events for middle and high school students as part of Careers in Texas Industries Week during September 25-30, 2017.

The Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative established by Governor Greg Abbott challenged the Commissioners of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) with developing strong links between education and industry, with the goal of helping Texas grow in economic prosperity. Careers in Texas Industries Week was identified as an initiative to promote statewide and regional industry clusters and objectives that support a variety of businesses and job creation.

“If Texas is to maintain its standing as the best state for business, investing in our middle schools

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and high schools to create a world-class workforce of tomorrow is of critical importance,” said Governor Abbott. “I am grateful to the Texas Workforce Commission for establishing Careers in Texas Industries Week, and look forward to building on this exciting new program to provide our students with the skills needed to compete in a 21st century economy.”

The week is designed to increase awareness among students, parents and counselors about the opportunities of in-demand careers in Texas industries. The events will enable students to explore careers and provide employers with opportunities to showcase the exciting and rewarding careers in their industries.

“Texas employers in our dynamic industries compete and succeed in the Texas economy, creating a broad range of jobs that offer wonderful career opportunities for students in our state,” said TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar. “The continued growth, innovation and success of employers in Texas industries depends on sustained

partnerships and strategies that inform and inspire students to explore and pursue the rewarding and exciting careers available in our state. I ask stakeholders to join us during Careers in Texas Industries Week.”

Careers in Texas Industries Week encourages students to explore career opportunities including in-demand careers, networking, internships, apprenticeships and other applied learning opportunities. These events will also encourage parents and counselors to understand their special role in helping children in their career exploration journey.

“I want to encourage our Texas employers to participate in our Careers in Texas Industries Week to educate our students about the diverse range of career opportunities and the skills needed to acquire these jobs,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Ruth R. Hughs. “Reaching out to the talent pipeline of the future is key to keeping our Texas economy strong, and this event will pave the way for our youth to

contribute to the economic sustainability of our great state.”

Careers in Texas Industries Week will showcase available labor market information tools, including Texas Reality Check, Texas Career Check and Texas Internship Challenge, which assist youth in exploring career opportunities in different industries and plan for their futures.

“Careers in Texas Industries Week provides a forum for students to utilize labor market information tools that will help them explore in-demand careers across various industries,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez. “These events will help students discover new interests and possibilities in planning for their future careers.”

The Careers in Texas Industries Week website provides students and employers with event information, outreach materials and links to career exploration tools. TWC will also connect students, educators and employers through the TWC blog, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

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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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49th NAACP Image Awards to air live on TV ONE – two hour special moves to January 15, 2018

Call for Submissions Begins LOS ANGELES, CA – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and TV One, a television network dedicated to the best of black culture and entertainment, recently announced that the 49th NAACP Image Awards will be nationally telecast live on TV One on Monday, January 15, 2018, the federal holiday marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The two-hour special will also include a live pre-show from the star-studded red carpet.

“The NAACP is proud to air our 49th Image Awards live telecast on the nation’s most significant civil rights day of the year celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” said NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell. “In alignment with The National Martin Luther King Day of Service, we are encouraging our nominees, celebrity presenters and performers, network representatives, staff, directors, trustees, sponsors, and branches and units in all 50 states to join us in a day of citizen action volunteer service in honor of Dr. King.

“As the nation commemorates the 50th anniversary of his assassination on April 4, 1968, we are reminded of the ageless principles of non-violence, truth and justice, humility, and service that he taught all Americans.”

In addition, the call for submissions for the 49th NAACP Image Awards begins. Submissions for the 49th NAACP Image Awards may be submitted at NAACPImageAwards.net in the categories of motion picture, television, recording, and literature. Nominees will be announced the week of November 13 and the winners will be determined by the vote of the NAACP membership.

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The eligibility period for all projects is January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Motion picture category projects (and individual achievements within it) must have been initially released and distributed in the U.S. with a minimum commercial theatrical run in Los Angeles or New York for seven (7) consecutive days.

All entries are evaluated and narrowed to the top five in each category by the members of the NAACP Image Awards Nominating Committees which are comprised of individuals within the entertainment industry (studio/ networking executives, actors, artists, managers, agents, publicists, journalists, literary agents, and others) and NAACP Board Members, NAACP Foundation Trustees, staff and key interfaces.

AMC Theatres is the 49th NAACP Image Awards Submissions sponsor.

Following are the key calendar dates for the 49th NAACP Image Awards: · August 1 – Submissions process opens for the 49th NAACP Image Awards · October 6 – Submissions process closes for the 49th NAACP Image Awards · October 25 – Nominating Committee voting opens for the 49th NAACP Image Awards · November 9 – Nominating Committee voting closes for the 49th NAACP Image Awards · Week of November 13 – Nominees Announced for the 49th NAACP Image Awards; Final Voting opens for the 49th NAACP Image Awards · Week of December 11 – Final Voting closes for the 49th NAACP Image Awards · Monday, January 15, 2018 – 49th NAACP Red Carpet and Image Awards Airs Live on TV One

the top names in the entertainment industry. In recent years some of the biggest names in film, television and music appeared including Denzel Washington, Oprah, John Legend, Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, Dwayne Johnson, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart, Stevie Wonder, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Gina Rodriguez, Chrissy Teigen, Kerry Washington, Nate Parker, Morris Chestnut, Ice Cube, LL Cool J, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tika Sumpter, Keegan-Michael Key, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Tracee Ellis Ross, Laurence Fishburne, Spike Lee, Loretta Devine, Shonda Rhimes, Omari Hardwick, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Don Cheadle, Sanaa Lathan, Keke Palmer, Michael Ealy,

Ken Jeong, Sylvester Stallone, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Gabourey Sidibe, Lee Daniels, Danny Strong, Trevor Noah, and more.

The NAACP Image Awards is the preeminent multicultural awards show, from an African American point of view. It celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.

For all information and the latest news, please visit the official NAACP Image Awards website at: http://www.naacpimageawards. net.

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Dallas Mayor wraps up summer internship program

By Dorothy J. Gentry Photos by Eva D. Coleman

Although most are only 16 and 17-yearsold; they woke up early each morning this summer. They got dressed, they ate breakfast and they left the house.

Not to a camp or to the park or to hang out with friends. They went to work.

Last week these youth were celebrated by thousands of fellow youth, City of Dallas and Dallas Public Schools officials, business, corporate and nonprofit leaders and more at a luncheon honoring the 10th year of the Dallas Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program.

Mayor Mike Rawlings, Dallas Public Schools Superintendent Mike Hinojosa and more were on hand to honor almost 400 interns and 240 participating companies throughout North Texas for their commitment and dedication to this program.

Parents Charmessa and Mark Mitchell Sr. who have had four of their sons and daughters participate in the Mayor’s Intern Fellow Program, shared their testimonies. WFAA-TV Channel 8 anchor Cynthia Izaguirre served as emcee.

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Mayor Mike Rawlings with 2017 Intern Fellow program participants

Fellows Program is helping to build our future workforce, and I’m proud that hundreds of businesses and nonprofits have made the choice to invest in our young people, providing them with these amazing, invaluable experiences,” said Mayor Rawlings. “My hope for the next decade is for the program to continue to thrive so that even more teens can land these coveted summer internships. “ The Beginning Founded in 2008, the youth workforce program introduces high school students to careers and employment opportu-

nities in industries and companies where they have expressed interest.

The students – rising juniors and seniors from Dallas ISD and public charter high schools – get exposure to a variety of fields, including technology, healthcare, law, engineering, finance and accounting, education, the nonprofit sector, advertising/marketing/ public relations, manufacturing and hospitality, to name a few.

Unlike most internships, the eight-week placements are paid positions. Each of the interns, hailing from 52 Dallas public and charter high schools, earned

a minimum of $9 an hour working 20-40 hour weeks. Among the many positions held, the teens have gone behind the scenes at City Hall and Dallas’ police department, helped families at community health clinics and museums, worked at engineering and law firms, explored the energy and technology fields, learned about journalism and real estate, and much more.

Since the program’s inception, in 10 years, more than 2,100 Dallas ISD and public charter high school students have traded in their laidback summer days for real-world jobs, generat-

ing payrolls toping $4.8 million.

This year, approximately 2,000 Dallas public high school students applied for internships, 1,050 qualified for the Job Fair, and a record-breaking 392 students were hired by 240 businesses and nonprofits. However more than 650 students did not land an internship, which is why more businesses and nonprofits are urged to step up each year.

MIFP Success Story There are many success stories that have come from participants of the MIFP, including last week’s luncheon Keynote

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speaker 24-year-old Adan Gonzalez, a two-time Intern Fellow in 2010 and 2011 who received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and his master’s degree from Harvard College of Education.

He is also the founder and executive director of the Puede Network.

“Being a part of this amazing internship program introduced me to a different world. Not only was I meeting professionals for the first time, because in the hood we only see you guys in Disney movies,” Gonzalez said.

“But being a part, I saw how less stressful life could be. I said once I wanted to be a governor of Texas. I was young, naïve and I didn’t know what that meant. But I did understand that my community was struggling, my community was in pain and I wanted to help that. This program showed me how I could, thru higher education and being involved.”

Izaguirre, a graduate of Dallas’ Thomas Jefferson High School said she identified with where many of the interns were coming from as they shared their stories this summer.

“Their stories touch us. As a proud graduate of DISD and Thomas Jefferson, I can understand where these students come from,” she said. “Many spoke of being first in their families to attend college, of being raised by single parents, and many shared how proud their families were for them getting this chance to work in a professional environment in the summer.

“Many have used their paychecks to help their families, pay bills, have a roof over their heads, to make sure they had a car to drive, not spending it all on

video games and clothes. I am personally thankful to the businesses who make these internships possible.”

The Support of the Dallas Business and Non-Profit Communities AT&T is the Founding Sponsor and Bank of America is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2017 MIFP. For the past five years, Bank of America has underwritten 40 internships at nonprofits and government agencies as part of their $100,000 sponsorship.

Highland Capital Management is the Job Fair Sponsor, and Chase is the Lead Intern Sponsor. Alliance Data, the Intern Fellows Training Sponsor, provided the interns with three days of intense training before their summer positions began.

Employers were asked to provide at least one eight-week summer internship for a student fellow for 20 to 40 hours weekly, pay the interns the recommended minimum rate of $9 per hour, and pay a program fee of $500 per intern, which covered the intern’s participation in “Business 101” professional development training, the job Fair, Fellows Training and Community Service Day. Businesses were also asked to provide students an opportunity for job shadowing of executives and to observe company

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prospects and to share information about the company’s industry and variety of career options.

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AUGUST 11, 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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college students. For more information or to apply, log on to www. dfwabj.com

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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The first thing that comes to my mind is, “Seek and ye shall find, my brotha ~ you came to the right place, LOL.”

long distance relationships (LDR’s) take an enormous amount of hard work, but then again, a regular in your face, every day relationship does, too.

I say, navigate the negativity, as long as the two of you are serious about your commitment and devotion to each another, a LDR can be quite successful.

In my opinion, a LDR requires two mature adults who are completely confident in their own right.

Each has got to be comfortable in their own skin and not looking to be completed or validated by the other.

All lines of communication must remain open and honest always.

You’ve gotta trust each other. That’s super important! With today’s technology options, you can keep in touch daily, practically face to face.

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Lawddy, can you imagine anticipating the next time you’ll see each other? Wheew, kool it down, this columns rated: PG, LOL. I could go on and on with the positives, but no need, I’m sure you feel me. Evidently you’ve been looking in all the wrong places or you’d be hooked up by now. Today’s the day to steer yourself in a new direction.

Start looking to find a woman who’s pursuing her dreams, occupying her time, joyfully participating in her life.

Since you’re on the road most of the time, I’m sure this task won’t be easy.

Soooo, you know me, I just can’t help myself, I’ll see what I can do to help you out.

Ladies: If you’re interested in contacting Lamont, shoot me an email. I see springtime and love just around the corner.

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DISD Called Board Meeting Postponed A called board meeting to consider a special Tax Ratification Election for October has been postponed.

The Administration postponed the meeting after receiving an estimate of $2.2 million for a special October election. Instead, the Administration will present options for the Board to consider calling a Tax Ratification Election or Tax Swap on November 7, the Uniform Election date.

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The cost of the November election is anticipated to be no more that $750,000.

A called Board meeting and public hearing will be held on Monday, August 21 at 4 p.m.

At that time Administration will present a proposed plan for a 13-cent TRE, a six-cent TRE, and 2-cent tax swap for the Board’s consideration.

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