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Message to the People...

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If you’ve ever spent a lengthy time in a hospital whether as a patient or visiting a patient, there are going to be things that you notice that will make you say “this is a good place” or either you’ll make anyone close to you vow that even if you are on your death bed, you don’t want to ever step foot on the premises again. For almost two months, I was back and forth to Methodist Charlton Medical Center because unfortunately two of my recently relocated family members had to be hospitalized. Of course I repeatedly asked my relatives if they were comfortable and I watched closely as staff interacted and responded to requests from my relatives. I watched for the good and bad signs because I didn’t want to hear any complaining!

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Food, nursing staff, facility and doctors received glowing reports. I was surprised even when I got a positive report on one relative’s new doctor because prior to her entering the hospital we visited the doctor in his office and she was NOT impressed at all. Now the emergency room is another story or column. But one thing that would Cheryl Smith change reports about the emergency room would be if people would stop using it as their primary care physician. I sat in the emergency room with one relative for about an hour before she was seen and during that hour, I did not see one gunshot victim, no heart attacks and only one extreme case of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; which was my relative. There wasn’t even a car accident victim! Instead you had the colds, back pains, a few minor asthma attacks and many flu-like symptoms. I overheard one woman talking on the phone, explaining to the person on the other end, that she couldn’t talk long because she was at the doctor’s office. NO! She wasn’t at the doctor’s office, but if you talk to some of the people waiting for care; they are doing so because they won’t have to pay right away or they don’t have a doctor to visit. Instead they sit for five or six hours, sometimes more, waiting to be seen. Clearly these situations were NOT emergencies! These people, as one hospital official observed, should take advantage of the local urgent-care clinics or make a doctor’s appointment and use the hospital emergency room for emergencies.

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So, you don’t know what constitutes an emergency. Well, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) says the following warning signs indicate a medical emergency.

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Diﬃculty breathing, shortness of breath Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness Changes in vision Confusion or changes in mental status Any sudden or severe pain

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Far be it for me to diagnose the patients I saw, but staﬀers and experts note that the growing trend, whether it is to avoid a co• pay or because it seems easy, is for folks to show up at the emergency room rather than the doctor’s oﬃce. And you have folks still decrying OBAMACARE!

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Uncontrolled bleeding Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea Coughing or vomiting blood Suicidal feelings Diﬃculty speaking Shortness of breath Unusual abdominal pain

Now back to my relative. One’s stay lasted six weeks, while the other was limited to a two-week stay. To say that visiting my relatives was at times challenging as I honored visiting hours, met their requests, and divided my time equitably between the two. There were times I spent the night and that’s when I really got to observe everyone in action. Not only were they courteous to me, they were very accommodating. What really stuck out in my mind was as I walked the halls, from one room on one floor to another room on a different floor and another wing of the hospital, everyone wearing a hospital badge spoke to me. I guess it is the culture, coming from the top down, that employees will speak. Talk about a nice touch! There were times when I was totally exhausted and a smile and a pleasant voice would greet me. It made all the difference in the world. I talked to a few of the “officials” and expressed my pleasure with the service, level of professionalism and pleasant attitudes that I observed from the emergency room to the cafeteria and the security officers to the technicians and housekeeping. We all know that when people don’t feel well, or they are dealing with pain or death the last thing they need is to deal with bad attitudes. Sure someone is going to say, “everyone” isn’t nice, and maybe some folks will let their bad days show through, but for the most part, the customer service that I witnessed should be a case study for all businesses.

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So, when I heard that Methodist Charlton Medical Center was presented the Pioneer Award at the recent Duncanville Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, I could understand why. According to chamber officials, “The Pioneer award is presented to a

business or person involved in public or community service activities that enhance the quality of life for Duncanville citizens. Methodist Charlton’s involvement in the Duncanville chamber and the community includes sponsorships and free health screenings at community events, and representation on the Duncanville Chamber Board.”

“Methodist Charlton is a true partner in business with the Duncanville Chamber and our community, and they have truly enhanced the quality of life for citizens,” said Duncanville Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Steve Martin. I have to agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Martin. It is also important to note that more than Duncanville citizens are benefiting from the efforts of the team of professionals at Methodist Charlton Medical Center.

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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT... Reverend Jackson and Rainbow/PUSH call for federal intervention in Chicago Chicago, IL — Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. And Rainbow PUSH Coalition call for immediate Federal Intervention and Homeland Security in Chicago as January homicide totals exceeded 45. This morning, in Chicago, a woman’s van was riddled with bullets as she was executed on a major highway. Two days ago, a 15-year-old Dr. Martin Luther King College Prep honor student, who had recently performed as a majorette at the President’s inaugural ceremony, was killed after trying to seek shelter from the rain less than a mile away from the President’s home. Another student was shot but survived. The gunman is still at large. Days before these tragedies, seven people were killed, six from gunshots, all in one day; most of their murders have been unsolved. Reverend Jesse Jackson reaffirms that gun control reform is critical and the ban on assault weapons paramount. Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. said, “With each passing shot, the call for gun reform becomes more critical because of the stinging pain of past tragedies; we must work diligently to break this cycle of violence to prevent future tragedies.” Please join Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. and Rainbow PUSH Coalition for a Rally and March in memory of the King College Prep Student and all victims of gun violence Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 10am, at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters, 930 East 50th Street, Chicago Il 60615 as they continue their immediate ban on assault weapons. What: Rally, March and Press Conference Who: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr, Rainbow PUSH Coalition Staff, Ministers, Legislators, School Officials, Concerned Parents, Supporters When: Saturday, February 2, 2013 Where: Rainbow Coalition Headquarters 930 East 50th Street Chicago, Il 60615 March will be from Rainbow Push Headquarters to 4458 South Oakenwald Ave. Chicago IL. (One Block East of Lake Park Ave. 60653-PRESS CONFERENCE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING On Site, at Park, where victim was gunned down Time: 10:00am Broadcast, March, Immediately Following

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President Obama stands on the shoulders of 50 years of history By Marc H. Morial

“You can kill a man, but you can’t kill an idea.” - Slain Civil Rights leader, Medgar Evers

When President Obama took the oath of office on Monday, he was surrounded by an extraordinary legacy of 50-year civil rights milestones that helped make possible his second inauguration. It is fitting that the inaugural invocation was delivered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol by Myrlie Evers-Williams, the widow of civil rights hero, Medgar Evers. After years of risking his life to end discrimination against black Mississippians, Evers was felled by an assassin’s bullet in the driveway of his home 50 years ago on June 12, 1963. Whether serving his country as a soldier in World War II, or leading the fight to desegregate the University of Mississippi, or working to end Jim Crow as the state’s first NAACP field director, Medgar Evers was a fearless, peaceful warrior who paved the way for President Obama and countless others who have been inspired by his example. An assassin cut short his life

in 1963, but Myrlie Evers-Williams went on to devote her life, as an NAACP leader and civil rights activist, to the ideas he fought and died for. Medgar Evers, ironically was killed on June 12th, just hours after President John F. Kennedy delivered a nationally televised speech in support of civil rights. President Kennedy, himself, was assassinated only five months later, 50 years ago, on November 22, 1963. President Obama took the oath of office holding a bible belonging to another champion of civil rights and American democracy – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fifty years ago, on August 28, 1963, Dr. King inspired America and the entire world with his “I Have a Dream Speech” delivered at the Lincoln Memorial in front of more than 250,000 people during the historic 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The March was organized by Dr. King with help from the National Urban League’s Whitney M. Young, along with A. Philip Randolph of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, James Farmer of the Congress of Racial Equality, John Lewis of the Southern Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, and Roy Wilkins of the NAACP. The March on Washington was instrumental in the passage of the

Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Finally, President Obama was sworn-in 50 years after one of the most horrific events of the civil rights era, the 1963 bombing of Birmingham, Alabama’s 16th Street Baptist Church, which resulted in the deaths of four little black girls – Addie Mae Collins, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley, all 14 years old, and 11-year-old Denise McNair. The Birmingham church bombing galvanized the conscience of the nation and led many whites to denounce racism and its brutal consequences. Those four young black girls did not die in vain. As Dr. King said in his eulogy, their deaths, “…say to each of us, black and white alike, that we must substitute courage for caution. They say to us that we must be concerned not merely about who murdered them, but about the system, the way of life, the philosophy which produced the murderers. Their death says to us that we must work passionately and unrelentingly for the realization of the American dream.” Fifty years later, America’s first black President takes the Oath of Office for the second time. Marc Morial is the president /CEO of the National Urban League and former mayor of New Orleans.

Celebrating Black History Month By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Since 1976 we have observed February as Black History Month – a commemoration to honor the achievements and contributions of African Americans to the United States. Throughout history, African American men and women have made invaluable contributions to our Nation, and have played an essential role in shaping this country’s story and identity. Because of the hardships that those who came before us had to endure, we can live in a country where

equality and justice can be achieved. This year the theme of Black History Month is “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality”, and celebrates landmark events in American history – 150th anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring “all persons held as slaves” in rebellious states “shall be then, thence forward and forever free.” In March 1963, hundreds of thousands of Americans marched and witnessed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. give his famous “I Have A Dream” speech. Historians

credit the march on Washington as playing a key role that led to the enactment of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. African Americans continue to contribute to our nation and to make great strides. Last month we re-elected the first African American President of the United States to his second term. Although we have come a long way on the path to righting injustices, we must continue to work to achieve equality for people all over the world. As we reflect on the oppression that our ancestors endured, we must continue to move towards a day when all Americans can achieve their version of the American Dream.”

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Every manuntil hasa adesignated right to month his own opinion. Every race has a right Don’t wait to its own to go action; to the doctor-therefore let no man persuade you against your Cancer, hypertension, blood clots, kidney disease and will, let no other race influence you against your own. other ills are not paying attention to a calendar and neither should you!

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DALLASITE RETURNS FOR VALENTINE CONCERT The African American Museum of Dallas is featuring Soprano/Actress Alfrelynn Roberts in a valentine concert titled, “An Afternoon filled with Love”, on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 3:30pm at the African American Museum located in Fair Park. This valentine inspired concert is part of the Oncor Lecture Series of culturally relevant events highlighting the AfricanAmerican Experience through visual and performing arts. Alfrelynn is a product of the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Hampton

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University, and Northwestern University. A versatile performer, Alfrelynn has been a featured soloist with the American Institute of Musical Studies Orchestra in Graz, Austria, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Indiana University South Bend Orchestra, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Battle Creek Symphony, and Grand Rapids Symphony. She has performed roles for the Prather Entertainment Group, What a Do, Farmers Alley and Kalamazoo Civic Theaters as well as Opera Grand Rapids, Michigan Opera Theater and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Alfrelynn has won many vocal competitions and community awards

throughout the world. Alfrelynn is the eldest daughter of noted Dallas educators Dr. Alfred Sr. and Billie Kerl Roberts. An Afternoon filled with Love will celebrate various musical genres by AfricanAmerican composers. The performance will also feature the music of the South Dallas Concert Choir and virtuoso pianist Monya Davis Logan. The art exhibition, Rising Up: Hale Woodruﬀ ’s Murals at Talladega College, will also be available to view. Tickets are $15. For more information, contact Dameron Growe, 214-565-9026 ext. 301 or email dgrowe@aamdallas.org.

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Ask Gwen

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Robert Dear Robert:

My sister is a sneaky snake! Dear Gwen: For the past 25 years I have been in the music business. My sister and her husband started a business at that time. They made money. In fact, they became rich. This is the problem: During the years of their money-making, they never offered to assist me in any way with my career. Now they are broke. He spent the money on his family and on ladies of the street, not to leave out his drinking buddies. They all got the money. Last week I had to stop my sister from constantly saying “we” can do this and “we” can do that. I found it most irritating. My record was released a few months ago – and is rising up the charts. I dare my sister to think I am stupid enough to allow her to become involved with my life at this point. I have struggled so hard and for so long. How

Hold your money and she will go away. You don’t have to disconnect her as your sister, but just don’t connect her with your bank account. She didn’t connect you to hers. Let her know you have no intentions of bringing her into your success. Let me tell you this: I want you to be sure to have an accountant. You will need to hire two. You know. An accountant to audit the other accountant. I also want you to enroll in a business course. Remember this: Don’t get so busy recording and performing you fail to look after your financial affairs. Too many artists end up broke without a dime to spend due to this type error. Oprah Winfrey has often stated that when she informed Bill Cosby of her talk show deal, he told her to sign her own checks. Robert, think about it. Money can go away fast when you entrust someone else --- to control it. ***Got a problem? Don’t solve it alone. Write to Gwendolyn Baines at: P. O. Box 10066, Raleigh, NC 27605-0066 (to receive a reply send a self-addressed stamped envelope) or email her at: gwenbaines@hotmail.com or visit her website at: www.gwenbaines.com

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BLACK PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY RE-LAUNCHES LOS ANGELES CHAPTER

Special guest speaker Sony Pictures film exec Devon Franklin with BPRSA-LA leaders Tosha Whitten Griggs, Shawn Turner, and Phyllis Banks at the relaunch of the Los Angeles chapter of the Black Public Relations Society of America. (Photo Credit: Raul Roa/Disney)

The Black Public Relations Society - Los Angeles (BPRS-LA) celebrated its re-launch at a networking mixer Thursday hosted by Disney Consumer Products in Glendale, CA. The event was well attended by professionals who work in a diverse range of communications functions including public relations, publicity and media relations, corporate communications, community relations, event planning, social media, marketing and public aﬀairs.

and president of P. Banks Communications.

"Our primary focus is professional development, career advancement, information sharing and promoting diversity within the industry," said Shawn Turner, president of BPRS-LA and manager of public relations for Disney Consumer Products. "BPRS-LA activities will include monthly meetings, panel discussions, webinars, special events and networking opportunities for jobs and business."

The re-launch program featured DeVon Franklin, senior vice president of production for Columbia Pictures, a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Franklin has spearheaded some of Sony Pictures' most successful films including "Karate Kid," "Jumping the Broom," and last year's "Sparkle."

The local organization is an aﬃliate chapter of the National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS), the nation's foremost organization for professional image-makers and strategists. Its network of 500-plus members includes professionals in every aspect of public relations. (www.nbprs.org) "Our national organization was founded in Los Angeles by the late Pat Tobin, whose spirit is with us today," said Phyllis D. Banks, vice president of BPRS-LA, a board member of the national organization !

The local chapter had been inactive for several years but has been revived, in honor of Tobin, who mentored many African American public relations professionals in Los Angeles. Her daughter Lauren Tobin, CEO of Panther PR, served on the event host committee with Turner, Banks and Tosha Whitten Griggs of The FrontPage Firm. Lauren Tobin and Whitten Griggs will also serve on BPRS-LA's advisory board.

He is also a minister and author of "Produced by Faith," an inspirational and motivational selfhelp book chronicling his journey in the entertainment industry. "Franklin provided provocative insight from his book on how to up your game and achieve overwhelming success in any and every thing you pursue. We were thrilled to have him for our BPRS-LA kick-oﬀ," Turner said. The next BPRS-LA event is scheduled for late March at Edelman public relations agency in Los Angeles, CA. Visit www.nbprs.org

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Sony Movie Channel honors Black History Month Tuesday nights In February with blockbuster films featuring Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman and Richard Pryor, among others CULVER CITY, Calif., -- In recognition of Black History Month, Sony Movie Channel (SMC) is turning over its Take Two Tuesday night programming franchise to movies featuring some of film's top African-American stars. Each film in the double feature block is connected to each other in a way that cinema enthusiasts will appreciate. Richard Pryor fans, especially, will be able to enjoy some of his stand-up concert comedies, uncut and uncensored. As an added bonus, the Take Two movies in February are being repeated over the course of the night, so that viewers on the east and west coasts can enjoy watching these priceless treasures in primetime hours. The Take Two February schedule is as follows (all times are Eastern): Feb. 5 – Morgan Freeman Night

MAIDEN HEIST – 8:15 PM & 12:00 AM - It was a stroke of genius. But now the perfect crime is turning into a perfect disaster in this all-star comedy caper that proves you're never too old to have some new fun. Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken, William H. Macy and Marcia Gay Harden star. UNDER SUSPICION-10:00 PM & 1:40 AM – The day after he finds the body of a dead girl on his daily job, a prominent lawyer is called into the police station to "tie up a few loose ends." Morgan Freeman, Gene Hackman, Thomas Jane and Monica Bellucci star. Feb. 12 – Denzel Washington Night SIDNEY POITIER

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DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS – 8:15 PM & 12:10 AM - In a world divided by black and white, Easy Rawlins is about to cross the line. Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Tom Sizemore, Maury Chaykin, Jennifer Beals and Lisa Nicole Carson star. GLORY – 10:00 PM & 2:00 AM - Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington star in this inspiring story of the first Black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War. Feb. 19 – Sidney Poitier Night BROTHER JOHN - 8:15 PM & 11:45 PM - A black man returns to his home town in Alabama, just as his sister dies and black workers strike the town's leading industrial

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plant. He is thought to be an outside agitator until it is learned he is the messenger of death. Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Paul Winfield and Beverly Todd star. BUCK AND THE PREACHER – 10:00 PM & 1:25 AM - Actionpacked Western about a scout (Sidney Poitier) and a con man (Harry Belafonte) who team up to protect the Exodusters: ex-slaves who traveled across the West after the Civil War. Directed by Poitier. Music by jazz great Benny Carter. Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Cameron Mitchell, Denny Miller, Nita Talbot and John Kelly star. Feb. 26 – Richard Pryor Night RICHARD PRYOR LIVE ON THE SUNSET STRIP -10:00 PM

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BEDFORD INCIDENT (10:00 PM E/P). Throughout the month, SMC will also air TO SIR, WITH LOVE II, Poitier's 1996 follow-up to his iconic mid-'60s performance as an Tune in to Cheryl’s World on inspiring inner city London Blog Talk Radio, or call schoolteacher in TO SIR, WITH 646-200-0459 to hear informative, LOVE. Poitier fans will enjoy a entertaining, enlightening and thought-provoking two-day birthday celebration -- of commentary and news with veteran journalist his movies on the 19th and 20th. Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8a.m. and Katina Potts on Mondays at 6p.m., aromatherapist Deborah Also on the schedule are films Long Chambers on Tuesdays at 6p.m., Love A starring prominent AfricanNatural Me with Yvette and Amy on Wednesdays American actors such as Donna at 6p.m., Young Generation Talk with Dareia Summer in THANK GOD IT'S Tolbert and Markel Slocumb on Thursdays at FRIDAY (Feb. 1 at 1:00 PM E); 6p.m., and See you at the Movies - with Jamille Jamie Foxx in STEALTH (Feb. 5 at Bradfield on Fridays at 6p.m. 6:00 PM E); Gregory Hines in the Feb. 5 double feature of WHITE NIGHTS (11:40 AM E) and TAP (2:00 PM E); and Cuba Gooding Jr. in HERO WANTED (10PM E and 1:20AM E) and LINEWATCH (11:40PM E and 3AM E) on Feb. 18.

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amille Bradfield

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2013 Quest for Success Honorees The oldest and largest Black chamber of commerce in the nation, the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce DBCC), will celebrate the prestigious 2013 Quest For Success Awards at its 29th Annual Quest For Success Awards Luncheon scheduled for Monday, February 4, 2013 at 12:00 noon (Reception Registration: 11:00 a.m.) at the Dallas Convention Center-Ballroom A. (650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, TX). Taking place on the morning of the luncheon will be a business workshop which will focus on the upcoming MEGAFEST Conference to be hosted this year in Dallas by T.D. Jakes Ministries. The conference, August 29-31, will bring an estimated 100,000 conventioneers to the area and over $41 million to the Dallas economy. Dallas convention officials and MegaFest representatives will be on hand to discuss the specifics of the MegaFest Conference coming to Dallas and how people can be involved and participate as well as the economic impact of the conference and how local businesses can stand to benefit.

traditionally male-dominated industry. She is solely responsible for forging multiple strategic alliances with the $67.1 billion U.S. Postal Service, $3.7 billion J.B. Hunt, $2.7 billion LBJ Freeway Project, and $738.5 million DART. Her succinct business acumen and leadership style has led to recognition from many Dallas-based organizations, including Recipient of the Dallas SBDC Fast Start Award in

DNA Transcomp maintains DBE, MBE, WBE and HUB certifications. Ms. Anderson received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University and a MBA in Management and Marketing from Dallas Baptist University. She is an active member of the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and served as the undergraduate advisor for the

2011, Warrior Group Small Business Academy Certificate in 2011 and the 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Small Business Administration. Prior to founding DNA Transcomp, Ms. Anderson contributed to the success of the $30 billion lAtria (Philip Morris USA) for 13 years through multiple executive management roles. Her record of high-level performance and results led to multiple promotions from territory sales manager and training manager to marketing/ distribution manager and business unit manager; where she increased revenues 15.3% to $75 million.

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Here are the 2013 honorees: Donna Anderson DNA Transcomp & Houdek Enterprises 1402 Corinth St, Ste 119 Dallas, Texas 75215 www.dnatranscomp.com Donna Anderson is a take charge business executive with more than 15 years experience in the business sector. After a successful tenure in management, Donna left corporate America to start her own logistics and transportation company, DNA Transcomp. She recently acquired Houdek Enterprises, Inc. to add to her portfolio. DNA Transcomp & Houdek Enterprises, Inc. is a transportation and logistics firm that specializes in moving freight and materials and operates in all 50 states and can handle international intermodal shipments. Under the leadership of Ms. Anderson, DNA Transcomp & Houdek Enterprises, Inc. became recognized as a leading transportation and logistics firm and has produced collective revenues near $2.0 million since inception. An up-and-coming figure in the Dallas business community, she has been recognized for her leadership and accomplishments in a PAGE 12

Eve Clark MEB Construction 137 Souder Drive, #400 Hurst, Texas 76053 www.mebconstructionllc.com Eve Clark is President and CEO of MEB Construction, LLC a general contracting firm specializing in tenant finish out, commercial renovations and concrete barrier supply and placement. MEB Construction has been working nationally and throughout the Metroplex for six years. Current MEB projects include work at DFW !

International Airport, DART, NTTA and Super Bowl XLVII. Ms. Clark moved to the D/FW Metroplex from Chicago 11 years ago. After starting MEB Construction, with her business partner in 2006, she hit the ground running and set out to be involved in many professional organizations. She knew that their success factor would not come from just being a member, but by being very involved in the organizations they served on. Ms. Clark also has a strong belief in giving back to the community. As a person who lives with Multiple Sclerosis, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is near and dear to her. She even renovated two of her local offices at cost and continues to be a mentor to others stricken with the disease. She also has a love of the arts and her affiliation with the Dallas Opera helped her to not only be involved in something that she loved, but to foster business relationships. She said she believes that we have to help ourselves in business instead of waiting on the corporations to do it for us as our clients. Also, Ms. Clark believes that as a woman and a minorityowned firm it is her duty to spend every dollar she can with a diverse firm. Ms. Clark currently serves on the Board of Directors for the DFW Minority Supplier Development Council and is the current MBEIC Chair. She also serves on the Boards of the Texas Youth Commission Volunteer Advisory Council, MBEPAC and is a member of the Architecture, Construction and Engineering Committee for the Women’s Business Council Southwest. She previously served on The Dallas Opera’s Amici Steering Committee. In addition, she is a mentor for the Dallas and Arlington National Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups. Ms. Clark was the Co-Chair of the Construction Industry Group at the DFWMSDC and is an alumnus of LeadershipTexas Class of 2011. Her extra-curricular activities include attending the Dallas Opera, The Dallas Black Dance Academy, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, The Dallas Symphony and worldwide travel. The wife to Melvin, Mother to Aaron and Nana to Arieanah, she is a native of Chicago, but got to Texas as soon as she could 10 years ago! !

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Tiffaney Dale Hunter Tiffaney Dale Agency 2201 Main Street, Suite 785 Dallas, Texas 75201 www.tiffaneydale.com Tiffaney Dale Hunter is a seasoned business and community leader who founded Tiffaney Dale Agency in 2006. As the President and CEO,she leads the TDA team in crafting signature and state-of-the-art campaigns and events that leave longstanding impressions with measurable results. A highlyrespected communications and business strategist, her continued professionalism, attention to detail and innate ability to forge meaningful and lasting relationships has earned her the respect and credibility of both clients and peers in the industry. Ms. Hunter often serves as a consultant for other public relations and marketing agencies, playing an integral role in the successful execution of key campaigns and events. As a consultant she assisted in: the planning and implementing of the Jazz in the Garden’s Women impact Luncheon in Miami Gardens, FL; the launching of the City of Dallas’ red light camera enforcement public awareness campaign; managing M/WBE participation for the development of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas; and spearheading the grand opening of the Fox Sports Grill at the Shops of Legacy in Plano, Texas. She also managed media and marketing strategies for the Dallas SymphonyAssociation. Prior to launching Tiffaney Dale Agency, she honed her business and communications skills at Wyndham international, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. While at Wyndham, she worked in various areas including investor relations, corporate communications, social responsibility, minority and women marketing, diversity and inclusion and supplier diversity. Ms. Hunter has a life-long commitment to community service and the betterment of her community. Most recently she was honored with the “40 under 40” recognition by the Collin County Business Press and “40 under 40” by the Dallas Furniture Bank. Ms. Hunter is a graduate of the coveted Dallas Regional Chamber’s 2007 Class of Leadership Dallas and has served on countless boards and committees for some of D/FW’s most prestigious companies and organizations. Additionally, for three years she served as a contributing writer for WHERE Magazine, a national publication distributed in PAGE 13

over 4,000 hotels in the world and covered fashion and travel for Tom Joyner’s BlackAmericaWeb.com, a credible source for news and information covering all aspects of daily life. Ms. Hunter holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of North Texas. While obtaining her business degree, she completed marketing training programs with Ernst & Young, Arthur Andersen and Denton Municipal Electric. Braylon Lester Xtra 21 Express Trucking P.O. Box 533 Crowley, Texas 76036 www.xtra21express.com Braylon Lester earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and is President of Xtra 21 Express Trucking in Dallas,Texas. His 15+ years of trucking and construction experience have produced collective earnings that surpass $4.5 million since inception. “We develop partnerships, not just customers. Our relationships with our partners rely upon more than a simple one-time transaction.” he said. Xtra 21 Express Trucking LLC, continues to make an economic impact on the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex by paying $1.5 million in wages/payments to staffer/truckers who all reside locally. Profoundly driven and perfectionistic by nature, Mr. Lester is committed to his clients, and employees. He devotes his time to analyzing business models, automating processes, and systemizing operating structures. To ensure flawless service and customer satisfaction, he also maintains and regularly enhances a database that helps assess client compatibility. Mr. Lester is the husband of Le’Andra Lester and father of twoyear-old Lauryn. He is also an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and Co-Founder of Team Courtney through the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas. Jollyn Mwisongo ACARI Management Group, Inc. 806 Kingwood Circle Highland Village, Texas 75077 www.acarimg.com Jollyn Mwisongo grew up in Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania, with a population of 3 million where the primary industry is Trade. Her parents, were Diplomats so at an early age she had the opportunity to travel to different countries. Her parents retired early

and concentrated their efforts in Real Estate and a Poultry business, at which she had an opportunity to work with them. After graduating high school, Ms. Mwisongo decided to pursue a Law degree at Bangalore University, India. After completing her degree, she then turned her attention to getting an advanced degree, MBA, concentrating in Finance. In 2002, she relocated to the USA and had an opportunity to work with a Program Management team for the 2002 Dallas ISD Bond Program. After seven years working in the construction industry and armed with little more than a dream, Ms. Mwisongo created ACARI Management Group inc in 2009 and has been working to grow and mature this dream ever since. Alice Riggins All In One Tour Services 2050 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite 145 Dallas, Texas 75207 www.allinonetourservices.com Alice Riggins is a native Texan who came to Dallas at the age of 14. This would be the first of many motor coach tours that she would plan as she planned the “bus tour of her life” because she was running away from her home in Gilmer. She admits falling in love with the Dallas skyline at first sight. Twenty years ago, Alice started All In One Tour Services to fill a niche of assisting other tour operators and planners who were bringing tour groups to the Dallas area and other Texas cities. She soon discovered that the same planning would apply to people who wanted to go to other destinations such as Canada, National Parks, California and Hawaii. The rest of the story is pure bliss whether planning a tour or escorting a group, as Alice gets to travel (sometimes vicariously) to the destinations that she’s planning. Ms. Riggins is a graduate of El Centro’s Mid- Management program where she received the designation of the “Most Outstanding MidManagement Student.” She currently serves on El Centro’s MidManagement Advisory Board. She is a member of several industry boards and associations including, American Bus Association (ABA), National Tour Association (NTA) currently serving as a liaison to the Travel Professionals of Color, Founding member of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area Tour Guide Association, Dallas Center for Architecture and !

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the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau. An avid golfer and a lover of cultural arts and Dallas’ live jazz, she has personally welcomed over 50,000 people on motor coaches when groups come to Dallas and to Texas. Ms. Riggins is an icon in the tour and travel industry throughout the U.S. and Canada. You will often hear her referred to as “Dallas Alice.” Sherilyn Smith-Rudolph Enigma, LLC 100 Crescent Court, Suite 700 Dallas, Texas 75201 www.enigmallc.com Sherilyn K Smith-Rudolph is President of Enigma, LLC and leads a talented staff while maintaining a flexible network of highly skilled specialists to meet clients' evolving needs. Initially, Ms. Smith-Rudolph served as freelance photographer for several local minority publications before eventually being recognized as the NBA photographer for the Dallas Weekly newspaper. She became successful in her career managing marketing and advertising programs in the newspaper industry, she saw an opportunity to bring her experience and unique perspective to her own clients. She founded Enigma based on a simple business philosophy: build rewarding, longterm client relationships with character and care, two qualities that big marketing agencies don't deliver. Since its inception, Ms. SmithRudolph has grown to serve a wide variety of clients and industries including national celebrities/ athletes, movie premiers, non-profit organizations, auto manufacturers and beer/spirits producers. The firm's success is built on its commitment to understand and work within each client's objectives and requirements. That promise is especially visible in Enigma's extensive work with highly regulated industries such as automotive and alcohol. With more than 18 years of business to business, business to consumer and grassroots marketing experience, she aspires to make Enigma the premier advertising, marketing and promotions company in the Southwest.

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Something Natural with Deborah Chambers

Choosing A Qualified Aromatherapist As communicated in previous articles, aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to assist the body in healing itself. It can be a very useful addition to many treatment plans. Although the use of aromatherapy is safe enough to be done at home, consulting with a certified aromatherapist can be a great help in choosing the right essential oils and the best methods for their use. Practitioners of aromatherapy in the United States receive certification through course work and clinical training. Referrals from massage therapists, chiropractors, or other licensed practitioners who employ the use of natural complementary approaches, are a good way of finding a qualified aromatherapist. A private consultation with an aromatherapist can in many situations be an addition to an existing medical treatment plan. The role of the aromatherapist is to provide knowledge about the use of essential oils and how they can be used to improve or support a physical or emotional concern. In a professional consultation, the therapist will need to know your general medical history and the reason you are seeking counseling. Your level of stress and/or discomfort will be assessed. This assessment plays an important role in determining the method of application of an aromatic approach. PAGE 14

A focused aromatherapist will prepare for the consultation with a list of questions answered before the visit. There are literally hundreds of essential oils available for use. The knowledgeable therapist will be able to target an appropriate category of essential oils for the client based on a welldeveloped questionnaire. Perhaps the best part of an aromatherapy consultation is experiencing all of the aromatic possibilities in approaching an issue. The reaction of the client to the aroma of an essential oil is critical in the selection process. The goal is to select an essential oil or create a formula that is pleasing to the senses; thereby ensuring consistent use. Ground coffee is often used to clear the olfactory passages after smelling an aroma during a private consultation. The most important thing to remember when using aromatherapy or any other health related modality is to listen to your body. Make mental note of (or record in a journal) how you feel before and after an aromatherapy application. Approaching health and wellness through aromatherapy with a qualified aromatherapist is a cooperative effort that begins and ends with paying attention to your body and its signals. For more information, call (972) 871-7441 Deborah Long Chambers, Certified Aromatherapist CEO, Designs for Living Comfortably www.aromaticscents.com !

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African-American, 49,880 were Hispanic, 47, 345 were white and seven hundred and seventy-three were classified as â&#x20AC;&#x153;other.â&#x20AC;? A study released recently stated Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â that 24.3 percent of the men and By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice women released from Texas penal Johnson institutions between 2007 and Â 2010 returned to prison within three Many previously incarcerated years. men and women in Texas have tremendous difficulty finding The situation that we face is suitable employment to sustain alarming. It costs tax payers more to themselves and their families. maintain an inmate for one year Unfortunately some return to than it does to send him or her to a lives of crime, often unable to find state college for two semesters. livable wage jobs, and lacking the We have children who are skills required to compete in a without parents and grandparents society that is increasingly having to raise their grandchildren. technology dependent. One of the organizations According to the Texas vigorously fighting to change the Department of Criminal Justice situation we find ourselves in is the there were 151,988 men and women Urban League of Greater Dallas and in state prisons on November 30, North Central Texas. 2012. Of these, 53,990 were

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Since 2005 it has serviced 929 former inmates with a program teaching technical and social skills designed to prevent them from returning to prison. Participants are also given job placement assistance. Approximately 200 people, of all races, complete the program each year. The program, funded with a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, has performed so well that its recidivism rate is only eight percent, much lower than the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rate. Participants are taught job skills, given transportation assistance and helped with clothing. At least two participants, after completing the program, opened their owned businesses and hired others who were former inmates.

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Under the leadership of Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks, the President and CEO of the League, the director of the program, Yvonne Young, was invited to the White House in April of 2008. There she shared with others the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success in Dallas. For some entrepreneurs in this country prisons have become an industry. They are projecting prison growth based on the failure rates of second and third graders. As a society we must prove them wrong. We must support programs such as the one run by the Urban League and others. All men and women who make mistakes in life should not be stored away and allowed to deteriorate. We have to do all we can to restore them, particularly those who deserve a second chance.

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In our library Pastor's Books help you overcome life's challenges CAMBRIDGE, Md. - January 24) Dr. Terry Dixon, a nationally renowned pastor, accomplished author and inspirational speaker, has written a series of books to help anyone overcome pain, hurt, financial crisis, divorce and other personal disappointments. The Survival Course Sy!abus: A Life Reconstruction Manual helps you work through your personal issues in the comfort and privacy of your own home without feeling self-conscious. Dixon oﬀers 10 tips on how to survive - and 10 tips on what to avoid. The Mishandling of Brokenness: Breaking the Cycle of Discouragement is a powerful work that advises you on how to heal from a broken spirit and soul. Black Issues: Spiritual and Social I!s analyzes how blacks can handle the responsibility of "emotional, family and religious" changes that aﬀect their daily lives. All three books are available at Amazon.com.

teaching and lecturing. Since he was a teenager, he has been inspired to get into the ministry. He is founder of the Miracle Revival Center Ministries Worldwide, Inc., based in in Bridgeton, NJ, just west of Ocean City and the Fairhaven Christian Ministries in Richmond, Va.

During his illustrious career, he has travelled to 39 states and eight countries spreading his spiritual message and opening schools of ministry. The father of five adult children and seven grandchildren has survived four heart attacks over the years so he understands

how to deal with adversity. "I know all about personal, spiritual and emotional experiences," he says. "I'm working on my next book now - 'Life is Painful' - that talks about the painful sides of life many of us avoid talking about."

"So many of us are or have experienced some life-changing event," says Dr. Dixon, a minister with a Ph.D. in counseling who has advised families and couples for nearly four decades. "I know so many people who need help, but don't know where to begin. I write from the perspective of someone who knows the pain and have devoted my life to counseling people to overcome life's challenges." Dixon, a native of the eastern Maryland Shore town of Cambridge, has traveled around the U.S. and the world preaching, Support Black -owned bookstores

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Mark your calendar Artwork of George Cephus, Jr. "The Diaspora: From The Motherland to the Homeland" Featuring George Cephus, Jr., Willie James Johnson and Murielle White February 1-28, 2013 Irving Arts Center - Main Gallery 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX Admission: FREE ARTIST RECEPTION: February 2, 2013, 5pm - 7pm Main Gallery Admission: FREE Come out and meet the artists.

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Curtis Culwell Center (Formerly the Garland ISD Special Events Center) 4999 Naaman Forest Boulevard Garland, Texas 75040

^^^^^ Black History Celebration Storytelling @ The Library 1:00pm-3:00pm Welcome by Mayor Pro Tem Rodney Davis Decee Cornish Urban griot, author, historian, writer, Decee tells stories to all ages. His stories of history and culture will enrich any multicultural program. Often called the "Urban Aesop," his tales entertain and teach. Drumming, music and fun for all. Also Performing: *Love & Grace Community Church Choir On Display: *A.C. New National History Day Project Exhibit Free Refreshments! Balch Springs Library-Learning Center Auditorium 12450 Elam Rd. Balch Springs, TX 75180

****** Grambling State University Marching Band to perform at halftime for our annual African American Heritage Night. After party on the Platinum Level at the AAC (Audi Club) post game with DJ Ro Parrish. Game Date:, MAVs vs. Golden State Ticket prices: $17 (discounted internally to $14) $3 per ticket sold – upper level $33 (discounted internally to $27) $6 per ticket sold – upper level $79 (discounted internally to $71) $8 per ticket sold – platinum $84 (discounted internally to $76) $8 per ticket sold - lower level corners

February 10 Pens and Pancakes Writers Workshop The Dock Bookshop 6637 Meadowbrook Dr in Fort Worth, TX 76112 www.thedockbookshop.com

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Plus a Special Musical Guest from this years BET's Sunday Best Show "Jackie Bonner Calhoun" February's Show will be Hosted by Cedric Bailey National Gospel Radio host & V.P. of Rejoice Radio Network, and Lady Wanda Bell Radio Personality on www.rejoice1110.com Save $10 with advanced tickets at: firstsunday.eventbrite.com or $25 at door!

February 16 The African American Museum of Dallas is proud to feature Soprano/Actress Alfrelynn Roberts in a valentine concert titled, “An Afternoon filled with Love”, on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 3:30pm at the African American Museum located in Fair Park. ******** Theta Alpha & Nu Kappa Chapter’s local Talent Hunt Program The men of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. cordially invite you to attend our annual talent hunt competition that will take place on Saturday, February 16, 2013, from 5:00 – 8:00pm.. Location: University of North Texas Dallas Campus The Founders Hall, Room 138 A & B 7400 University Hills Blvd (formerly Houston School Road) Dallas, Texas **** Urban League Guild of Greater Dallas

CHOCTAW Casino Fun Run CHOCTAW Casino Fun Run 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM (CST) Walmart Parking Lot 150 North Interstate 35 Service Road Lancaster, TX 75146 Call Pat iMms at 214-662-5407

*** Special Pre-Conference Symposium 59 Years after Brown vs. Board of Education The Urgency of Now: Crisis in Public Education Location: Friendship West Baptist Church 2020 West Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX 75208 Date: Saturday, February 16, 2013 Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm Lunch Speaker: Dr. John Jackson, President of the Schott Foundation for Public Education, Washington D.C. Come out and take part in working conference sessions that will center around the Cradle to Prison Pipeline and other critical issues in public education.

February 7 “An Evening with Captain Dave Harris”….. The event is scheduled from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the CR Smith Museum located at 4601 Hwy 360 at FAA Rd. near DFW Airport. FREE MAMMOGRAMS 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The JFS Women’s Center at PCCenter UT Southwestern Center for Breast Care Event: The Mobile Mammogram Unit will be at the JFS Women’s Center at PCCenter in DeSoto providing free mammograms to the uninsured. You must schedule an appointment by calling 214-645-2560 or 866-277-0710. 1229 East Pleasant Run Rd. Suite 302, DeSoto, TX 75115 972-224-9800 ****** Dallas Business Journal's Minority Business Leader Awards | 11am - 1:30pm | Sheraton Dallas Hotel The honorees have been selected, and now it's time to celebrate! Join us and the Dallas Business Journal to honor the top minority business owners and corporate executives from leading North Texas companies!

February 9 Live the Dream - EXPO (people with disabilities) http:// www.marchforrespect.org/ Live the Dream - Expo Time: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm PAGE 17

FIRST SUNDAY’s GOSPEL SHOWCASE AND BUFFET Center City Grille/3316 Merrilee Dr.( Arlington, Tx.) 76011 We hope you can join us for an afternoon of Smooth Gospel Jazz, Mime, Spoken Word, Clean Comedy, Delicious Dinner Buffet, Chocolate Fountain, Dessert Bar, FREE Door Prizes...and Much More....

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SMINK is pleased to announce the opening of RICHARD HOGAN – A Retrospective an exhibition of past and current work by the celebrated artist, whose work has been a benchmark of contemporary art in New Mexico since the 1970s. The artist will be in Dallas for the opening reception to be held February 23rd, 2013 – from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The exhibition extends through March 30th.

March 2 Trinity Chapter of the Links, Inc. invite you to join in celebrating their Sixth Annual Diamond and Sneakers Gala March 2, 2013 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.

Dallas, TX 75219 Wednesday, April 3 7:30pm Thursday, April 4 10:30am, 7:30pm Friday, April 5 7:30pm Saturday, April 6 11:30am, 3:30pm and 7:30pm (SPANISH Performance) Sunday, April 7 1:30pm and 5:30pm Ticket Information Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $75 (Rinkside), $45 (VIP), $30 and $15. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. Tickets may also be purchased at Ticketmaster Retail Locations or at the arena’s box office.

Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc., 2013 Centennial Torch Events

November 9-14 CELEBRATE WITH AUTHOR FRANCIS RAY! Hampton-Illinois Branch Library 2951 South Hampton Road Dallas, Texas 75224 214-670-7646 3:00 - 5:00 PM

March 9 "Touching Lives Through 15 Years of Giving and Caring" Tickets $25 - Childcare provided - 6:30 to 9:00 pm

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Beauty Industry Champions Cruise & Educational Summit 2013! Cruise dates are November 9-14, 2013

January 13, 2013 – March 31, 2013— (OPEN TO PUBLIC) The Delta Legacy Exhibition at the African American Museum will highlight nearly 90 years of service of Deltas in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth Metroplex, provide information about National Founders fromTexas: Frederica Chase Dodd of Dallas, Jessie McGuire Dent of Galveston, and Myra Davis Hemmings of San Antonio; and chronicle the Delta Airlines Flight 191 that crashed killing and injuring members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. who were arriving for the 38th National Convention in Dallas. Saturday, February 23, 2013 – 9:00- 11:00 AM (OPEN TO PUBLIC) Be Fired Up-STEM Activities for Youth— at the University of Texas – Richardson Campus, will engage a 100 students in challenging activities at technology expo.

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Saturday, February 23, 2013 -- 6:00 PM – (OPEN TO PUBLIC) The Light That Guides Us Must Shine On – As part of a 22 city Centennial Torch tour that began, January 1, 2013, a custom crafted Centennial Torch arrives in Dallas. The Dallas Torch Lighting Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel will honor the 22 Founders and feature long tenured Sorors and Charter members of each of the DFW chapters in the ceremony.

Embassy Suites DFW 4650 W. Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062 Keynote Speaker Prof. Seleban Ahmed Guled President of Amoud University Motivational Speaker Mounzer Taleb

Saturday, February 23, 2013 – 7:00 PM – (OPEN TO PUBLIC) The Light That Guides Us Must Shine On – The Five-Point Program Displays of the participating DFW chapters will be featured at the Fairmont Hotel, Regency Ballroom Saturday, February 23, 2013 – 9:00 PM – (OPEN TO PUBLIC) The Light That Guides Us Must Shine On—Centennial GalaRegency Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel. Subscription event -- *$75 per person. Agenda will feature live entertainment, recognition of 25 and 50 year Honorees, and visual presentation of 100 years in 25year segments.

ENTERTAINMENT Baba Ali, Comedian Hossein Behizad, Poet

April 1 Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Golf Tournament! Registration: 7:00 a.m. | Tee-off: 9:00 a.m. Keeton Park Golf Course! 2323 North Jim Miller | Dallas, TX 75227

Sunday, February 24, 2013 – 10:00 AM – (OPEN TO PUBLIC) To God Be The Glory – Gospel Brunch Lone Star Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel. Subscription event -- *$50 per person. The program will feature Bishop Vashti McKenzie, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, as the keynote speaker and the extinguishing of the TORCH. *$100 subscription will allow participants to attend the Centennial Gala and Gospel Brunch.

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5/20/1958 - 3/23/2012 Elusive Lady #22 Spring 1978 Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., FAMU !

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Sony Movie Channel Honors Black History Month Tuesday Nights In February With Blockbuster Films Featuring Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman And Richard Pryor, Among Others

The I MESSENGER Family gives thanks and extends heartfelt wishes for the best for each and everyone. And remember that for this short time we are on this earth, we can do so much to make this world a better place.

CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 28, 2013 / PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Black History Month, Sony Movie Channel (SMC) is turning over its Take Two Tuesday night programming franchise to movies featuring some of film's top African-American stars. Each film in the double feature block is connected to each other in a way that cinema enthusiasts will appreciate. Richard Pryor fans, especially, will be able to enjoy some of his stand-up concert comedies, uncut and uncensored. As an added bonus, the Take Two movies in February are being repeated over the course of the night, so that viewers on the east and west coasts can enjoy watching these priceless treasures in primetime hours. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/ prnh/20120322/LA74713LOGO) The Take Two February schedule is as follows (a! times are Eastern):

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Feb. 5 – Morgan Freeman Night MAIDEN HEIST – 8:15 PM & 12:00 AM - It was a stroke of genius. But now the perfect crime is turning into a perfect disaster in this all-star comedy caper that proves you're never too old to have some new fun. Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken, William H. Macy and Marcia Gay Harden star. UNDER SUSPICION-10:00 PM & 1:40 AM – The day after he finds the body of a dead girl on his daily job, a prominent lawyer is called into the police station to "tie up a few loose ends." Morgan Freeman, Gene Hackman, Thomas Jane and Monica Bellucci star. Feb. 12 – Denzel Washington Night DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS – 8:15 PM & 12:10 AM - In a world divided by black and white, Easy Rawlins is about to cross the line. Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Tom Sizemore, Maury Chaykin, Jennifer Beals and Lisa Nicole Carson star.

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GLORY – 10:00 PM & 2:00 AM Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington star in this inspiring story of the first Black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War. Feb. 19 – Sidney Poitier Night BROTHER JOHN - 8:15 PM & 11:45 PM - A black man returns to his home town in Alabama, just as his sister dies and black workers strike the town's leading industrial plant. He is thought to be an outside agitator until it is learned he is the messenger of death. Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Paul Winfield and Beverly Todd star. BUCK AND THE PREACHER – 10:00 PM & 1:25 AM - Action-packed Western about a scout (Sidney Poitier) and a con man (Harry Belafonte) who team up to protect the Exodusters: ex-slaves who traveled across the West after the Civil War. Directed by Poitier. Music by jazz great Benny Carter. Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Cameron Mitchell, Denny Miller, Nita Talbot and John Kelly star. Feb. 26 – Richard Pryor Night RICHARD PRYOR LIVE ON THE SUNSET STRIP -10:00 PM & 1:10 AM - A living legend, a comic genius... in legendary stand-up comedy concert performance captured live in 1982. RICHARD PRYOR: HERE & NOW – 11:30 PM & 2:40 AM - A comic genius... alive and well and at his best on Bourbon Street in New Orleans in this 1983 stand-up comedy concert. In addition to airing these films on the dates above, all the aforementioned movies are scheduled for further broadcasts throughout the month. (See sonymoviechannel.com/schedule for details.) Other notable Black History Month programming includes SMC's celebration of Poitier's birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 20, with back-to-back broadcasts of his movies THE LONG SHIPS (7:45 PM E/P) and THE BEDFORD INCIDENT (10:00 PM E/P). Throughout the month, SMC will also air TO SIR, WITH LOVE II, Poitier's 1996 follow-up to his iconic mid-'60s performance as an inspiring inner city London schoolteacher in TO SIR, WITH LOVE. Poitier fans will enjoy a two-day birthday celebration -- of his movies on the 19th and 20th. Also on the schedule are films starring prominent African-American actors such as Donna Summer in THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY (Feb. 1 at 1:00 PM E); Jamie Foxx in STEALTH (Feb. 5 at 6:00 PM E); Gregory Hines in the Feb. 5 double feature of WHITE NIGHTS (11:40 AM E) and TAP (2:00 PM E); and Cuba Gooding Jr. in HERO WANTED (10PM E and 1:20AM E) and LINEWATCH (11:40PM E and 3AM E) on Feb. 18. !

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The Centennial Torch Tour Gala Celebration is a PARTY!

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dodd Education and Support, Inc.

Dallas/Fort Worth Centennial Torch Celebration – February 23-24, 2013

  An exciting weekend of activities is being planned as we celebrate the only Texas stop for the Delta Centennial Torch in the Dallas/Fort Worth area on February 23-24, 2013:

It's a birthday party celebrating 100 years. There will be a program, there will be music, there will be food, there will be dancing.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

The program includes dancing by the Dallas Black Dance Theater....but then ........there will be a DJ and a dance floor. It's a PARTY!!!!!

Sunday, February 24, 2013 January 13 – March 31, 2013

- Youth STEM Conference (by Invitation Only); 9:00 am - noon - 5-Point Program Expo, Fairmont Hotel-Downtown Dallas; 1717 N. Akard St; 6:00 pm; Open to the Public (Free) - Centennial Celebration Gala, Fairmont Hotel-Downtown Dallas, Regency Ballroom; 8:00 pm - Midnight; $75 per ticket; Open to the Public - Centennial Founders’ Gospel Brunch with Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Guest Speaker; Sheraton Hotel-Downtown Dallas, 400 N. Olive, Dallas, 10:00 am; $50 per ticket; Open to the Public - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Legacy Exhibit “Illuminating the Path”, African American Museum; 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas; $5 Donation to the Museum; more information call: 214-565-9026

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REGISTRATION FEE(S) MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013. ***LIMITED CAPACITY - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED*** Texas Centennial Torch Weekend Package @ $100 each (incl. all events) Centennial Celebration Gala @ $75 each Centennial Founders’ Gospel Brunch @ $50 each

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Pin and Scarf Set @ $50 per set ____RED or ____WHITE Pin @ $30 each Scarf @ $30 each ____RED or ____WHITE I am unable to attend, but would like to make a donation to support the activities in the amount of: GRAND TOTAL: To purchase subscription to each event: By mail: Dodd Education and Support Inc. P.O. Box 226601 Dallas Texas 75222 By Paypal: www.education.org/torchinfo.htm More information contact: Sandra Malone - malone4san@aol.com or Carolyn Matthews - cayema@yahoo.com / 214-233-3955 PAGE 20

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BLACK Â HISTORY Â MONTH Â

Wednesday Â Brown Â Bag Â Â±Lunch Â Series Â Â

Community Â Conversation: Â Â Domestic Â Violence Â in Â the Â African Â American Â Community Â Â

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FEBRUARY Â 6 Â -Â Â Click Â here Â to Â register! Â Â Â Perceptions Â of Â domestic Â violence Â in Â the Â African Â American Â Community Â This Â workshop Â will Â focus Â on Â statistics, Â understanding Â Â dynamics Â of Â abuse, Â safety Â planning Â and Â resources. Â Location: Â MLK Â Center Â -Â Â 2922 Â MLK Â Blvd, Â Building Â A, Â Dallas, Â TX Â 75215 Â

FEBRUARY Â 13 Â -Â Â Click Â here Â to Â register! Â Men Â to Â M.A.P.S. Â (Mentor, Â Advocate, Â Prevent Â and Â Secure) Â This Â workshop Â will Â include Â a Â interactive Â dialogue Â with Â African Â American Â Â men Â on Â family Â violence Â and Â how Â to Â proactively Â involve Â men Â Â in Â the Â family Â violence Â movement. Â Â Location Â Â± Â WFC Â The Â Empowerment Â Center Â -Â Â 2200 Â Zang, Â Dallas, Â TX Â 75224 Â

FEBRUARY Â 20 Â -Â Â Click Â here Â to Â register! Â Keeping Â the Â Faith Â From Â the Â earliest Â days Â of Â American Â history Â a Â deep Â rooted Â spirituality Â has Â been Â one Â of Â the Â hallmarks Â of Â African Â Americans. Â This Â workshop Â will Â focus Â on Â Â practical Â strategies Â for Â working Â with Â victims Â with Â strong Â faith Â beliefs. Â Â Â Location Â Â± Â WFC Â The Â Empowerment Â Center Â -Â Â 2200 Â Zang, Â Dallas, Â TX Â 75224 Â

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“We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of the good people.” . Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Come on PEOPLE! Don’t you CARE? POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist. Aren’t you concerned? Do you care? We know he has attacked members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and there is a $5,000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers. If you have ANY information, PLEASE call Crime Stoppers

877.373.8477 Also, if you want extra protection, check out Street Safe at

www.streetsafe.peopleguard.com

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