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The next day marked a year since the passing of veteran journalist George E. Curry.

When I traveled to the nation’s capital, for more than two decades, there were three people who I made it my business to contact: George Curry, Dick Gregory and Dr. Julianne Malveaux, and they wouldn’t think of coming to Texas without reaching out to me.

Now, only my dear sorority sister, Julianne, is here to call.

Although the late, great Dr. Maya Angelou has been quoted as saying; I can say I actually had her tell me that “growing old is not for sissies.�

I realize what she meant.

It’s hard saying goodbye to loved ones.

The celebration of life for Mr. Gregory will be on Saturday, September 16, 2017, 4p.m. at the City of Praise Family Ministries, 8501 Jericho CIty Dr. Landover, MD 20785.

The Gregory family thanks everyone for the outpouring of love and support.

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fining Moments in Black History“ for your family or friends to keep the words and passions of Dick Gregory front and center.

Or, consider a tax-deductible donation to the Dick Gregory Foundation, www.DickGregoryFoundation.com.

Thanks to the Pan African Connection and Resource Center for the Tribute held on August 27 in Dallas.

The Dock Bookshop is planning a tribute in Fort Worth.

Mr. Gregory has not missed a year visiting Dallas in almost 25 years and so it is only fitting that we pay tribute to him. That tribute is scheduled for Sunday, October 8, with more details forthcoming.

There will also be a special edition of Texas Metro News with photos, stories, and tributes dedicated to Mr. Gregory.

If you would like to participate in the tribute, there is no charge. Just make your request to: news@texasmetronews. com before September 23, 2017.

Mr. Gregory left an indelible mark wherever he went.

He left so many memories to cherish!

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Back to School: Ready to Read?

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson For many students

exists within child literacy. By age three, children of higher-income parents have an advantage over children of lower-income parents because they have heard more words at home.

in District 30, the first few weeks of school are met with About 60 percent of children much enthusiasm and high expectations to from families with incomes over succeed in the class room setting. 400 percent of the federal poverty level are read to daily while While students are prepared physically to go to school, many students are not prepared on a reading level.

Nationwide, 34 percent of children in kindergarten lack the basic language skills needed to learn how to read; in fourth grade, 65 percent of children are reading below grade level; and only 37 percent of high schoolers graduate at or above reading proficiency.

The American Academy of Pediatrics announced in 2014 that it recommended that parents read aloud to infants from birth, noting that a vital part of brain development occurs within the first three years of a child’s life.

Reading to children from birth to age three will enhance vocabulary and communication skills.

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ders a child’s ability to prepare for school and stay on track.

One of the programs I helped spearhead, the Innovative Approaches to Literacy, which is now part of the Every Student Succeeds Act, help to bring different partnerships together to promote student literacy from birth through high school.

The Innovative Approaches to Literacy program awards grants to nonprofit organizations and school districts like the grant awarded to the Texas Can Academies in Dallas and Fort Worth, which distributes free books and provide collaborations between local librarians and classroom teachers.

While programs like Innovative Approaches to Literacy are valuable in the Dallas community, Texas, and across the nation, we must also take matters into our only one third of children from own hands. families with incomes below the federal poverty line are read to Parental engagement is key daily. According to Reading is in any child’s development.

Fundamental, two out of three There are many public libraries children living in poverty have throughout district 30 that prono books to call their own. vide tools, workshops and resources for parents and children Having few to no books in the to improve their literacy and ease home is a clear disadvantage accessibility to reading materials. when entering school. This hin-

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Celebration of Life for Mr. Richard Gregory

Garland Branch NAACP 27th Annual Freedom Fund Brunch and Silent Auction Hyatt Place Garland 10:00a.m.

Omega Chapter located in Plano, Texas Think HBCU Day Party at the Blue Martini. 1-6pm

DFW LITERARY SOULFEST AUTHOR SHOWCASE, POWER SESSIONS & BOOK REVIEWS Remembering the Life & Legacy of Dick Gregory 4:00-5:30 PM @ The Dock During the DFWLS we will pause to pay tribute to Dick Gregory Comedian, Civil Rights Activist, Social Critic, Writer and more.

Come share your thoughts, artistic expressions and energy as we discuss his new book, Defining Moments in History: Reading Between the Lies which will be available for purchase at event.

The Official Celebration for Dick Gregory will be held this Sat. Sept. 16 as well at 4PM at City of Praise Ministries, 8501 Jericho City Dr. Landover, MD 20785 DFW LITERARY SOULFEST AUTHOR SHOWCASE, POWER SESSIONS & BOOK REVIEWS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 11am-8pm @THE DOCK BOOKSHOP A community event of books, music and authors during national literacy month! Event is free from 11a-6p. After 6p is $10 for concert.

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TATIANA MAYFIELD SAT. SEPT. 16, 2017 6-8 PM GET TICKETS! Visit http://literarysoulfest.com/ @ THE DOCK Remembering the Life & Legacy of Dick Gregory & Book Review

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ation’s of North Texas, Inaugural Chairman’s Award Gala, held at the newly renovated Double Tree By Hilton Dallas Campbell Centre (8250 North Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75206), at 7:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom.

Nomination Deadline - September 15, 2017 Become a member of the RBCA today! www.regional-bca.org

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Live Well | Go Green Expo Sept. 23 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Curtis Culwell Center Garland’s free Live Well | Go Green Expo provides a day full of opportunities to learn more about living a healthy and environmentally

friendly lifestyle.

September 28 An Update on State & Federal Legislation Affecting Business Featuring: Tickets-$25 for members, $35 non-members.

Methodist Dallas Medical Center Hitt Auditorium 1441 N. Beckley Ave. Dallas, TX 75208 7:30am-9:00am

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RiverFront Jazz Festival: Dallas’ Inaugural Story By Betheny Sargent Photos by Eva D. Coleman Texas Metro News

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–Naturally when many think of a Jazz Festival, one city comes to mind — New Orleans. However, a new city will have you expanding your musical horizons.

Three full days of Jazz and Blues. Three separate stages.

One purpose.

The Black Academy of Arts and Letter’s founder, Curtis King has purposefully created The RiverFront Jazz Fest to bring lovers of music and arts alike at the Horse Park in Sunny South Dallas.

Opening the month of September, aside from the expected Texas heat and the unexpected red dirt, Dallas’ inaugural Jazz Festival was a successful and an unforgettable experience.

Dallas welcomed home native artists Erykah Badu and Yarbrough and Peoples as well as national recording artists such as Reuben Studdard, Melanie Fiona, Jonathan Butler, Keiko Matsui and Rachelle Ferrell.

“I feel no need to compare festivals,” said King. “When there is a need for the people you have to fill the void.

“Every festival has its own uniqueness and I am trying to ensure its uniqueness when it comes to Dallas.”

While one might think a Horse Park is an unusual venue to host a Jazz Festival, this is Texas -- and the ample spacing

and seating capacity for 15,000 was ideal.

There were many food vendors including The Cake Bar, Elaine’s Kitchen, The Daiquiri Shoppe, Fabulous Fish, Soul Bowl, and Pineapple Express.

There was also beverage bars, visual artists and showcases for young, up-and-coming featured artists from the Booker T. Washington School of Performing Arts, as well as Simone Jasmine, Brittney Holmes and Rachel Dupard performing on a third and separate stage.

“The RiverFront Jazz Festival promoted unity,” said King.

What better way to serve that purpose and to bring about unity than music for the soul, food for the body and relaxation for the mind?

With the unfortunate devastation in Houston looming on the minds of many, artists paid homage to the victims of Hurricane Harvey; a just and admirable thing to do.

The RiverFront Jazz Festival served another purpose -- to remind us that we are all Texans.

Much to delight of many in attendance, King confirmed plans to make the Jazz Fest an annual event for Dallas.

To get a head start on next year’s festivities contact The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

To volunteer with The Black Academy of Arts and Letters for Dallas’ 2nd annual Jazz Fest, contact Kia Davis at 214-7432452.

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NABJ establishes Hurricane Fund, solicits support as disasters continue to wreak havoc NABJ members impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey are encouraged to apply

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) continues to express concern and extends offers of support as Hurricanes Irma and Harvey caused deaths and destruction while also displacing thousands of families.

NABJ has established a fund to help NABJ members impacted by the hurricanes.

Donations are requested here: NABJ Relief for Hurricanes Irma and Harvey. Those NABJ members directly impacted by the storms may email NABJ Region III Director Ken Lemon at HurricaneFund@nabj.org with appeals and to share detailed information about their need.

tion, and NABJ is proud to have USVI media professionals among its member ranks.

"We're waiting for clearance and an update from the Coast Guard," said Sen. Blyden, adding that from his own assessment of various areas, the damage is pretty bad. "Every other light post is broken, trees are uprooted, many homes are destroyed or lost the roofs and most cars are severely damaged with broken windows and body damage."

The senator said emotions are high as many have no insurance and lost everything. And he doesn't expect the recovery to be quick,

President Sarah Glover has been reaching out to journalists and receiving updates from areas that have reported the most damage as a result of the Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in Houston, United States Virgin Islands and Florida.

"We are deeply concerned about the devastation and inconveniences these disasters have caused NABJ members," said President Glover. "There have been many lives lost, families displaced, and businesses and homes destroyed. But there is hope visible in the communities whiplashed

by Irma. This resilience is seen in the news reports documented by journalists and NABJ members."

The United States Virgin Islands were hit hard by Irma. St. Thomas' death toll stands at four and at least 40 people are still missing, according to Sen. Marvin Blyden. Unfortunately in St. John, where Hurricane Irma hit the hardest, it's taking longer to get the proper assessment. USVI has been a longtime partner of NABJ, and a supporter of the Founders Reception at the annual convention since 2011.

The tourism department routinely sends USVI journalists and students to the NABJ conven-

generators, batteries, and of course, food.

Many have stepped up with donations in the form of clothing, shelter, food, water, and other acts of kindness, but more help is needed and the NABJ would like to target NABJ members who have been impacted, many of whom are also covering the story.

"Many journalists have put their lives in harm's way to bring accurate coverage to help citizens navigate through dangerous areas," Glover noted.

Much of the areas affected by the hurricanes are located within the NABJ's Region III. Director Ken Lemon, along with others, has stressed the need for member support.

"We want support and donations to reach ground zero, where resources will be put to good use," he said. "There's so much more help that is needed and it is going to take a while, just as is still the case with those affected by Hurricane Katrina over a decade ago."

inexpensive or easy.

"This was historical in that the winds were high as 225 miles per hour and no one has experienced anything like this," he explained.

"When we were hit by Hurricane Marilyn (1995) it was bad but it wasn't nearly as bad as Irma. Still it took a year to a year and a half to rebuild. Irma was terrible. Irma was devastating and we don't know how long it's going to take to recover."

As citizens and the USVI government prepare for rebuilding areas that rely heavily on tourism, Blyden says while money is a definite need, the immediate needs are ice, water,

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Glover agreed, adding that during NABJ's Convention in New Orleans in August, members worked on the homes of some citizens who haven't been in their homes since 2005.

"There is no quick fix for what those who have been impacted are facing. We also applaud the first responders and everyone who is going above and beyond the call of duty. There's so much to do!"

NABJ applauds the journalists on the front lines covering the story. In addition to the many good deeds previously reported here, 2016 NABJ Community Service Award winner and ABC 13 Reporter Chauncey Glover delivered a baby while covering Hurricane Harvey.

With Hurricane Jose on the horizon, if needed, those in Jose's path may be added to the hurricane fund effort. NABJ worked, in 2005, to help aid members who needed assistance after the ravages of Hurricane Katrina.

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Hurricane Poverty?

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By Vincent L. Hall

I'm partial to the name Vincent, probably because my parents preferred it for their first born. Yes, I’m the firstborn. My pride is in not being a Bobby, Ronnie, Ricky or Mike. I love the name Vincent so much that I look for any semblance of it anywhere.

2017 was sure to be a bonanza for the “V word.” You may not, but I still follow my grandmother’s habit of consulting the Old Farmer’s Almanac each year. Who needs them slick talking preachers who prophesy, or name it and claim it for a “seed offering?” I’m betting on the same constellational counsel that our ancestors of every race, creed and kind did.

This year’s almanac highlighted several salient dates and events, but a smile formed when I read the 2017 Hurricane name list. You guessed it. 2017 was set to start with Arlene and Bret…Harvey and Irene seemed to have been squeezed harmlessly in the middle and Vince came after P, R, S and T. The other day, while hawking a Huffington Post article, I realized that Vince will never make it to prominence this season. Hurricane Poverty will end up being the first and last significant storm of 2017. In fact Hurricane Poverty lingers on and gets stronger ever year in these “Yet to be United States.”

“Hurricanes don’t care if you’re rich, poor, white or black — but that doesn’t mean that every person is equally vulnerable to a storm. Low-income families are more likely to live

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in flood-prone areas with deficient infrastructure.

Hurricane Harvey is yet another example of this pattern. While large parts of Houston flooded, low-income neighborhoods fared worse than wealthier areas.

“Oftentimes, low-income communities and communities of color don’t get the necessary protection when it comes to flood control,” said Robert Bullard, a professor of urban planning and environmental policy at Texas Southern University in Houston. “That

pattern is playing out now.”

In the eight counties hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey, less than one in five homeowners have flood insurance, according to analysis from the Washington Post. The National Flood Insurance Program has underestimated the risk of flooding in many areas.

Many low-income families without flood insurance will struggle to rebuild their homes. If that sounds bad, it gets worse.

“It’s not just the flooding. It’s also the industrial pollution,” Bullard said.

“When you have something like Har-

vey, it elevates the risk of shutdowns, accidents, spills and explosions.”

Hurricane Vince would be less noteworthy than Hurricane Poverty even if it hit half of the Eastern seaboard at Cat 5 strength. Hurricane Poverty is so deeply ensconced in our culture that it may never be uprooted. Thousands of low-income families and single mothers will be devastated by the effects of this storm. We can ascertain that by simply recalling the Katrina and Rita transplants in our midst.

But Hurricane Poverty is even worse.

What becomes of the poor when neither the President nor any of his cabinet harbors a second thought of their plight? Where are the Liberals? We have legions of working people living out of their cars and dressing out of their backpacks. We have a growing number of destitute “Americans” who battle with drugs, mental issues or both and are transient villagers in modern day “Leper” camps that arise and are crushed as suddenly and as carelessly as ant beds.

I like you, pray and send my money to help Hurricane Harvey and Irma victims. But at some point we have got to address the 564,708 homeless humans that America admits and the other half million that show up at work after showing up at the local shelter.

When “Fickle 45” and his “Conservative Concubine Congress” gets through playing these bullshit PR games with Funky FEMA and the “Redneck Cross;” maybe we can end poverty…period!!!

Sincerely, Hurricane Vincent – Poor People’s Campaign Groupie

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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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Texas Southern University Visitor: Alabama State University Location: BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, TX Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2:00 PM Tuskegee University Visitor: Central State University Location: Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium, Tuskegee, AL Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:00 PM University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Visitor: Central State University Location: Golden Lion Stadium, Pine Bluff, AR Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2:30 PM Virginia State University Visitor: Bowie State University Location: Rogers Stadium, Ettrick, VA Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2:00 PM Virginia Union University Visitor: Elizabeth City State University Location: Hovey Field, Richmond, VA Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:00 PM West Virginia State University Visitor: Glenville State College Location: Lakin Field at Dickerson Stadium, Institute, WV Date: Sept. 30, 2017 | 1:30 PM Winston Salem State University Visitor: Shaw University Location: Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:30 PM alphabetically listed

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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GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas – Lone Star Park’s 26-day live Quarter Horse Season begins this Friday, September 15. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. First race post time 6:35 p.m.

Opening Night Giveaway The first 1,000 fans through the Admission Gates will receive a premium Lone Star Park 20th anniversary logo hat!

Also on Opening Night live Mariachi’s will play “First Call” which is the tune normally played by bugle before each race, signaling the horses to the track.

Of the 69 derby trial competitors six have won at least one graded stakes previously. Race 4 has drawn Jose Luis Ozuna’s First Kool Moon who won the Grade 2, Zia Handicap July 30 at Ruidoso Downs.

The gelded son of First Moonflash out of Lilly Cartel, by Corona Cartel is trained by Jimmy Padgett.

Another in race 4 is Karen & Preston Cloud’s Grade 3, Remington Park Derby winner, Apollitical Scout. She is a daughter of Apollitical Jess and out of Swingin Cartel, by Corona Cartel. In her most

After the opening weekend live racing will be held each Thursday, Friday and Saturday night through November 11. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. First race post time 6:35 p.m.

Promotions Every Thursday night is discount night throughout the live season.

Fans can enjoy Senior Citizens’ Discount, Senior Citizens' aged 62 or older can receive one (1) free General Admission every Thursday with valid ID*; Military Discount, Members of any branch of the military can receive one (1) free General Admission every Thursday with valid military ID*; and Pepsi Can Promotion, Bring a Pepsi can and receive one (1) free General Admission and one (1) free large Pepsi every Thursday. *Offers are valid on Thursdays during live racing only.

Opening Night Racing - Dash for Cash Derby Trials The Opening Night nine race card drew 87 horses. 69 of those will be competing in all but two of the nine races on the program. Races 3 through 9 are trials for the Grade 3, $175,000 Dash for Cash Derby.

The 10 fastest times from the 440-yard trials will advance to the final on Saturday, September 30.

Champions Day Juvenile Stakes last year at Fair Grounds. In his most recent start he finished third in the Grade 3, Treme Stakes also at Fair Grounds. Hez Kwik is owned by Richard Mendoza and trained

by Miguel Castillo.

There are plenty more exceptional Quarter Horses competing on Opening Night, so make plans to come be a part of the heart-pounding action.

Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, a Class I racetrack operated by Texas Partners LSP and GG LSP. The track offers a 26-day 2017 Fall Meeting of Champions Season, which opens Friday, September 15 and concludes on Saturday, November 11. Live racing will be held three days a week, Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 6:35 p.m. For more information on Lone Star Park visit LoneStarPark.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Lone Star Park is also home to the multi-million dollar simulcast racebook, sports bar and event venue, Bar & Book. The 36,000 square foot venue is open to the public 363 days a year.

recent start she placed in the Grade 2, Heritage Place Derby on June 3. Apollitical Scout is trained by Clinton Crawford.

Last year’s Grade 3, Sam Houston Juvenile Challenge winner Maxx, owned by local Grand Prairie resident Irma Vargas has landed in race 5. A gelding by Pyc Paint Your Wagon out of Bullions N Garters, by Bully Bullion, Maxx has wins in his last two attempts, most recently the Ruidoso Derby Challenge at Ruidoso Downs in July.

Another graded winner in race 5 is Hez Kwik. A gelded son of Heza Fast Dash out of the Thoroughbred mare Kwik Kash,

by Bag, he won the Grade 2, Louisiana

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 I Messenger State Senator Royce West, Banker Effie Dennison featured in Who’s Who In Black Dallas – State Senator and prominent attorney Royce West and Texas Capital Bank executive Effie Booker-Dennison wrote the Foreword and Introduction respectively for the fourth edition of Who’s Who In Black Dallas, according Associate Publisher Ken Carter.

West, managing partner in the law firm West and Associates and state senator representing District 23, succeeds Matrice Ellis Kirk who wrote the Foreword last year.

Dennison, senior vice president of Texas Capital Bank and recognized business industry leader, authored the Introduction.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have Royce and Effie on board to write the Foreword and Introduction,” said Carter. “They have been integral to the development of Dallas, and they both offer insightful perspectives on the significance of this publication which celebrates and highlights the achievements of African Americans in the city.”

The 2017 edition will be released in mid-September.

“I am delighted and honored to be asked to write the Foreword for the fourth edition,” said Senator West, who also was featured as one of the Most Influential in 2016. “Recognizing the achievements of African-Americans in Dallas is significant. Sharing my thoughts among those affiliated with Who’s Who In Black Dallas is very heart warming.”

Dennison serves as Texas Capital Bank’s Director of Community Development and Corporate Responsibility, overseeing its Community Reinvestment Act initiatives and the administration of its compliance and charitable donation/grant program.

She is also President and Chairman of the Texas Capital Community Development Corporation that makes commercial loans and equity investments in low to moderate income areas state wide. “I am thrilled to

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join Senator West and be invited to write the Introduction for the fourth edition of Who’s Who,” said Dennison. “This publication and its unveiling are significant in bringing the many diverse leaders together at one time. I have been an admirer of this city for a long time and am encouraged about recognizing African-American contributions.”

TX St. Louis, MO, Detroit, MI, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, OH, Indianapolis, IN and Charlotte, NC among others.

“We are excited to have the support of Senator West and Ms. Dennison as our Foreword and Introduction Writers for the fourth edition of Who’s Who In Black Dallas. Our team in Dallas is working hard to make this a memorable issue and one of our very best,” said Carter Womack, Chief Operating Officer of Who’s Who Publishing.

Who’s Who Publishing, a subsidiary of Detroit based Real Times Media, has grown to publish annual editions in over 26 cities since its founding in Atlanta more than 25 years ago.

The company publishes books recognizing African American achievement in numerous cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, NY Washington, DC, Houston,

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Ask Alma:

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.

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Dear Alma, During a team meeting at work, I came up with an idea to better assist our members and increase membership. Later while sitting in my cubicle, our boss came over and complimented my co-worker on submitting such a great idea. I was shocked, I couldn’t believe he took my idea to management and took the credit for it. When I asked him about it, he said it was all of our ideas combined that made the

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suggestion a success and that’s just not true. I am so mad. Should I go to my boss and tell him the truth? I don’t want to be a part of his team anymore.

Signed, Disgruntled Co-worker

Dear Disgruntled, It is what it is; don’t make a fuss. I promise you, you’ll have your day. This happens all the time, and leads to one of two scenarios.

No. 1: This situation will come up again and they’ll look to him to lead the team.

No. 2: Questions will be asked and they’ll look to him for answers.

What I would do is better prepare myself. From now on, after making suggestions during a team meeting, you should come out and send an email reiterating

what you said. That’s right, add some “Loco” to your “Motion,” so you’ll be heard and seen the next go-round, otherwise you’ll look petty. This game is played all day, every day from corporate America to the family owned drugstore on Main Street.

To ease your pain, I’ll tell you what my mama use to tell me: “God, don’t like ugly.” LOL. So trust me, your time will come. I like the Michelle Obama quote: “When they go low, we go high.”

Keep that tucked in your back pocket.

No doubt, on the back end of this two-faced co-worker coup, I can’t stress enough the importance of you taking the high road and continuing to be the best you can be. I know it doesn’t always look like it, but hard work and determination never goes unrewarded. Believe you me,

managers and supervisors are always eyeballing, watching when you least expect it. They know who’s doing what and what’s doing who.

Truth is, we all strive for kudos, compliments, fist bumps and high fives, accompanying a big thanks from the boss. When that doesn’t happen, it’s cool.

What I’ve found on the other side of 50 is, I was rewarded more when I didn’t get a pat on the back, no acknowledgement at all.

It always worked out in the end.

I’ve experienced and learned a conference room full of cheers is fleeting; it’s my confidence, fortitude and purpose that matters most.

Those qualities will never leave you; they’ll always propel you to achieve your highest goals.

Alma

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