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Temptation can equate to stupidity A wise person once said that “when you know better, you do better.”

Another equally intelligent scholar said, “Experience is the best teacher.”

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Cheryl Smith After viewing the latest production of director, writer, actor, and all-around media mogul Tyler Perry, movie-goers can combine the two messages and live much more productive and fulfilling lives.

Temptation is the tale of a married woman tempted by a business client. Of course there are plenty of lessons to be learned, which is usually the case with Mr. Perry’s works.

Sure there is humor, as most of Mr. Perry’s fans have come to expect. But there are also some strong messages that if paid attention to and learned from, could save folks quite a bit of heartache, pain and suffering.

Now, that’s a lot easier said that done, I’ll agree! Throughout the movie, folks were talking to the screen and warning the lead character, Judith to beware.

In real life, we have all been Judiths from time to time, but it’s easier to see danger when you aren’t the one in danger.

There’s a saying that “some people don’t think that fat meat is greasy.”

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The lead character in Temptation was warned time and time again but she didn’t pay attention.

You’ll have to see the movie yourself to find out what happens. OR you just look at your life or the lives of people around you.Then you’d have to ask yourself questions like: Why do children see their parents die from lung cancer, yet they still continue to smoke?

Why do folks see friends and loved ones die from AIDS, but still they have unprotected sex?

Or, why do people text and drive or drink and drive when they have seen the horrible stories about accidents resulting from such behavior?

There are so many more questions of similar significance. You don’t have to smoke, have unprotected sex or get in an accident.

You don’t have to experience cocaine, prescription drugs, or heroin to see how the drugs can destroy your life. Just learn from watching TV One’s hit show Unsung and see how drugs led to the demise or downfall of some of the greatest talents like Marvin Gaye, Phyllis Hyman, Whodini, David Ruffin, Alexander O’Neal and members of several other groups.

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Or tabloid headlines blazing tales of the abuses by Lindsey Lohan, Robert Downey Jr., John Belushi, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Judy Garland, Anna Nicole Smith, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Sheen and Billie Holiday, to name a few.

You can see the devastation all around you.

You can learn from others’ misfortune and do better in your own life.

Or you can make a choice that sends your life spiraling out of control.

Sadly, folks are living by the “experience is the best teacher” school of thought instead of incorporating in their lives a different theory, namely, “learning from others’ experiences can be the ultimate teacher.”

You don’t have to experience EVERYTHING in life to know what it’s about.

I MESSENGER Cheryl Smith, Publisher Established 2011 IMESSENGER is a tribute to Le Messager, founded by Cameroonian journalist Pius Njawe and The Messenger, an independent magazine, founded by labor activist A . Philip Randolph and economist Chandler Owen.

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Folks should be lining up to see Temptation. If teachers have nothing better to do in school, Temptation is the film they should be showing. Something has to be done as we see so many going down a trail they should have avoided. Hopefully there will be discussion groups at churches and within organizations because with so much information readily at their fingertips, folks just don’t “GET IT!” Unfortunately Judith learned the hard way, and she like many who go to prison or have equally negative experiences, her testimony is poignant and hopefully will make some people think once and then again before doing something stupid!

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Can March on Washington’s Unity be Duplicated

By George E. Curry

Temptation A wise person once said that “when you know better, you do better.”

Another equally intelligent scholar said, “Experience is the best teacher.”

After viewing the latest production of director, writer, actor, and all-around media mogul Tyler Perry, movie-goers can combine the two messages and live much more productive and fulfilling lives.

Temptation is the tale of a married woman tempted by a business client.

Of course there are plenty of lessons to be learned, which is usually the case with Mr. Perry’s works.

Sure there is humor, as most of Mr. Perry’s fans have come to expect. But there are also some strong messages that if paid attention to and learned from, could save folks quite a bit of heartache, pain and suffering.

There’s a saying that “some people don’t think that fat meat is greasy.”

The lead character in Temptation was warned time and time again but she didn’t pay attention.

You’ll have to see the movie yourself to find out what happens.

OR you just look at your life or the lives of people around you.Then you’d have to ask yourself questions like:

Why do children see their parents die from lung cancer, yet they still continue to smoke?

Why do folks see friends and loved ones die from AIDS, but still they have unprotected sex?

Or, why do people text and drive when they have seen the horrible stories about accidents resulting from such behavior?

There are so many more questions of similar significance. You don’t have to smoke, have unprotected sex or get in an accident. You see the devastation all around you.

You can learn from others’ misfortune and do better in your own life.

In four months, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. In 1963, the March was jointly called by the Civil Rights Movement’s “Big Six” – A. Philip Randolph, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, James Farmer and John Lewis.

At this point, it is unclear whether today’s leaders will come together and rally around the theme of jobs and justice as leaders did on August 28, 1963.

Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King, III are planning a march in Washington. Bernice King has announced a commemoration of the “I Have a Dream” speech at the King Center in Atlanta to observe the 50th anniversary. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Dr. King’s old organization, will be holding its annual convention in the nation’s capital the week of the anniversary and is considering holding an activity.

The foundation that raised more than $100 million to erect the MLK monument on the National Mall – and was forced by King’s children to drop the reference to Dr. King in its name – is still hoping it can participate in a joint celebration by all of the civil rights groups.

Interestingly, the Big Six managed to come together when the Black unemployment rate was 6.7 percent, compared to 3.2 percent for Whites.

The unemployment rate for Blacks 20 and older in February was 12.7 percent – nearly double what it was at the time of the March on Washington.

Of course, any discussion about the preservation of Dr. King’s legacy invariably involves his three remaining children – Martin III, B e r n i c e a n d D e x t e r. W h i l e appreciating the King family’s desire to protect intellectual property left to them by their father, including his “I Have a Dream” speech, I have been critical of their decision to charge what had been known as the Martin

Luther King National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. a licensing fee of nearly $3 million to use his name, likeness and quotes in conjunction with a monument erected to him on the National Mall. I also upbraided them for, after making the decision to charge a licensing fee, refusing to extend the agreement, forcing the foundation to change its name (it is now The Memorial Foundation) and limit the scope of the monument-connected activities it had planned to advance Dr. King’s legacy.

Roland Martin and Joe Williams have an interesting article on rolandmartinreports.com about the controversy.

We had a heated discussion Sunday on “Washington Watch with Roland Martin” about the King children’s interaction with Harry Johnson and the group that raised the money for King monument on the Mall, the first to honor an African American. In response to my earlier column on the subject, Armstrong Williams wrote a column claiming I had slandered the King family and “For Mr. Curry to spread the falsehood that the King family is charging schools for the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech is not only wrong, but embarrassing to these good people.”

After schooling Armstrong Sunday on the difference between “slander,” defamation that is spoken, and “libel,” which is written, I told him I couldn’t have possibly made that charge because I never used the word “school” anywhere in my column. He waited four months to reply and still didn’t get it right. To his credit, Armstrong acknowledged his error on-air and apologized.

During the program Sunday, Roland said he had spoken with Tricia Harris, a King representative, who said the money paid to the Kings was for corporations that exploited Dr. King’s image and they had not received money from the foundation for using quotes and the likeness of Dr. King.

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I said, “She’s lying.”

Harris sent me a note taking exception to my comment and said, “It’s a great American tragedy when influential African Americans attack the King family for protecting and benefiting from Dr. King’s work when he set it up that way.”

Actually, King, Inc. was created after Dr. King’s assassination. Therefore, he did not “set it up that way.”

Second, the licensing agreement does in fact extract a fee from the mall foundation in exchange for using his likeness on materials and quotes at the memorial.

Let’s be clear: No one is objecting to the King siblings profiting from their father’s intellectual properties. The issue is, unlike the descendants of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, they are trying to personally profit from a national monument that honors their father and the struggle he led.

David Garrow, a Pulitzer Prizewinning King biographer, told the Roland Martin and Joe Williams: “It’s not as if (King, Inc.) is using any of this income for charitable good deeds.

We’ve seen none of that whatsoever. It appears to be simply self-enrichment for a small number of people.”

As great as he was, the March on Washington wasn’t about Dr. King. It was about jobs and freedom. Sadly, 50 years later, we need a similar march that unites our leaders around those same issues.

George E. Curry, former editor-inchief of Emerge magazine, is editorin-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/ currygeorge.

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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 Join the rally, 3.23.13 will, let no other race influence you against your own. other ills are not paying attention to a calendar and Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Rally Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dallas City Hall. (DART exit at Convention Center Station.) It’s time for the men of Dallas to say, enough is enough.

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ASK THE ADVOCATE Dear Advocate, I was sexually abused by my uncle when I was in the second grade. The worst part about it is that my mother and grandmother blamed me for it and they tried to make to confess, but I never did.

I had nightmares that I could not explain for several years as a child. To this day I struggle with memory blocks and putting together all what happened with this terrible man. As bad as that was, the worst part, however, is the fact that my family did not believe me and punished me. As an adult now, I still struggle with anger and depression. I think I’m fairly successful in my life. I graduated college and I have a good job and I’m able to support and take care of myself but at times I feel like something is holding me back. Why am I still dealing with this when this happened so long ago?

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Dallas, TX Dear Confused and Angry, Your story is tragic but unfortunately a common occurrence. I’m so sorry to hear of your hurt, pain, fear and betrayal at such an early age.

Sexual abuse is a traumatic experience which causes a great deal of confusion and anger in a person’s life. First of all, I want to say this to you. This is not your fault! Hear me again, this is not your fault!

Survivors carry a bucket load of false guilt and shame which belong solely on the abuser, which in your case, was your uncle. No child at any time can provide genuine consent to sexual activity because they are lacking the mental and emotional development to understand the consequences that come along with this act. So, he is held 100% responsible for his shameful and criminal act committed against you.

Secondly, not to be believed by primary caretakers is a double betrayal and often feels worse than the actual sexual violation. I regret that your mother and grandmother were not able to provide you the care and protection you needed in order to feel safe. The nightmares, memory blocks, confusion, depression and anger are the after-effects of sexual trauma.

Sexual abuse creates an emotional wound in the victim/survivor’s life and will not be healed until it is appropriately addressed. Many times we think we can ignore it and it will go away.

We’re only deceiving ourselves with this mentality. The pain will express itself in other areas of our lives: mentally, emotionally, physically, relationally and spiritually.

Seek a licensed professional who is trained in working with survivors of sexual violence. Join a sexual abuse recovery group whereby you can learn truth about your experience and be healed.

Gwendolyn Gwendolyn Jones is a spokesperson and advocate for the sexually exploited.

Being victimized herself as an adolescent she has walked the path of recovery from victim, to survivor to an overcomer. She began facilitating support groups in 2008 to help survivors of sexual violence heal emotionally and spiritually from the devastating effects of inappropriate sexual behavior.

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April is Fair Housing Month: Housing choice is your right Without any television specials or advertising campaigns to remind us, the fact that April is Fair Housing Month can sneak up on you.

Promoting awareness of fair housing and educating people on their rights and responsibilities is essential to ensuring that we each have what the Fair Housing Act is there to provide – a choice in where we live.

And because it’s Fair Housing Month, April is a good time to highlight the Fair Housing Act and how it can protect you. This is especially important for members of a minority group or anyone whose primary language is not English.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, it is a violation of the Fair Housing Act for an individual to take any of the following actions based on the protected classes of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability: Refuse to rent or sell a home

Refuse to negotiate for a home Make a home unavailable Falsely deny that a home is available for inspection, sale, or lease Persuade an owner to sell or rent to a particular buyer Set different terms, conditions, or privileges for the sale or lease of a home

Although not specifically identified in the Fair Housing Act, anyone who shows, sells, owns, manages, or offers mortgage services for housing properties might consider providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance for persons with limited English proficiency in keeping with the spirit of the Act. The vast majority of professionals in the housing industry are honest, lawabiding men and women who are well aware of fair housing issues. But it is important to learn and recognize discrimination.

Ultimately, knowledge is your best tool to avoiding discrimination. There are multiple facets to the Fair Housing Act and all Texans should be familiar with their rights under the laws of this state and country.

But don’t wait until you start your housing search.

Fair housing violations — just like Fair Housing Month — can sneak up on you before you know it.

Directing a client toward or away from a specific neighborhood is also a violation of the Fair Housing Act whether intentional or not.

Real estate professionals should avoid offering their personal opinion regarding or performing any activity that highlights the racial, religious, or ethnic composition of a given neighborhood or neighborhood school.

Consider looking for a real estate professional whose territory covers a broad, diverse area, as opposed to one populated primarily by members of a certain ethnic or religious group.

AJGA Sports Brief – Under Armour® / Hunter Mahan Championship Volunteers The American Junior Golf Association is seeking volunteers to help conduct the Under Armour® / Hunter Mahan Championship, April

19-21, at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.

Tournament participants will include 78 of the nation’s top junior golfers, age 12-18.

Positions to be filled include timing stations, live scoring, ball spotters, shuttle drivers and stocking water coolers. All volunteers receive an AJGA hat, lapel pin, on-course beverages and lunch.

For more information about volunteering at the tournament, please contact AJGA Tournament Director Adam Rogers at (770) 825-1001or at arogers@ajga.org.

With any additional questions, feel free to reference the tournament website.

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DICK GREGORY to fast until imprisoned attorney is freed Dick Gregory issued a declaration on the anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., that “I shall refuse all solid food until Lynne Stewart is freed and receives medical treatment in the care of her family and with physicians of her choice without which she will die.”

The 73-year-old Stewart, a renowned criminal defense attorney, is suffering from Stage 4 cancer. Gregory, known for his social activism as much as his for comedic wit and political commentary, has taken this step to reinforce the worldwide petition in support of Stewart’s application for compassionate release. Over 6,000 people, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Pete Seeger, have signed to date with the numbers growing by the minute.

As a criminal defense lawyer for over 30 years, Lynne Stewart defended the poor, the disadvantaged and those targeted by the police and the State. Such has been her reputation that judges assigned her routinely to act for defendants whom no attorney was willing to represent. One of these was the blind Egyptian cleric Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman, who Stewart represented with co-counsels former Attorney General Ramsey Clark and Abdeen Jabara.

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Attorney General John Ashcroft for providing a vigorous defense of her client. She was charged with conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist activity after she exercised both her and her client’s first amendment rights by presenting a press release to a Reuters journalist.

In 2006, while the Department of Justice demanded a 30-year sentence, Judge John Koetl, handed down a 28month sentence noting: “By providing a criminal defense to the poor, the disadvantaged and unpopular over three decades, it is no exaggeration to say that Ms. Stewart performed a public service not only to her clients but to the nation.”

That sentence, however, was not to stand as the Second Circuit Appellate Court, withdrew Lynne Stewart’s bail — even though her case is still before the courts — and remanded the case back to Judge Koetl with the harsh demand that he revisit his sentence and issue a severely enhanced one. On July 15, 2010, Judge Koeltl increased Stewart’s sentence from 28 months to 10 years imprisonment.

This has become a virtual death sentence for Lynne Stewart.

As Gregory so eloquently states: “The reason for the prosecution and persecution of Lynne Stewart is evident to us all. It was designed to intimidate the entire legal community so that few would dare to defend political clients

whom the State demonizes and none would provide a vigorous defense. It also was designed to narrow the meaning of our cherished first amendment right to free speech, which the people of this country struggled to have added to the Constitution as the Bill of Rights.”

DECLARATION BY DICK GREGORY — APRIL 4, 2013 - I hereby declare on this day commemorating the life and sacrifice of my friend and brother in struggle, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that in the spirit of his moral legacy, I demand the immediate release from prison of the legendary lawyer Lynne Stewart, who devoted her entire professional life to the poor, the oppressed and those targeted by the police and a vindictive State.

I further declare that from this day forth, I shall refuse all solid food until Lynne Stewart is freed and receives medical treatment in the care of her family and with physicians of her choice without which she will die.

There is no time to lose as cancer, which had been in remission, has metastasized since her imprisonment. It has spread to her lymph nodes, her shoulder and appears in her bones and in her lungs.

A criminal defense attorney in New York for over 30 years, Lynne Stewart’s unwavering dedication as a selfless advocate was acknowledged by the community as well as judges, prosecutors and the entire legal profession.

Such has been her reputation as a fearless lawyer, ready to challenge those in power, that judges assigned her routinely to act for defendants whom no attorney was willing to represent.

In 2002, Lynne Stewart was targeted by then-President George Bush and Attorney General John Ashcroft for providing a vigorous defense of her client, the blind Egyptian cleric Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman.

She was charged with conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist activity after she exercised both her and her client’s first amendment rights by presenting a press release to a Reuters journalist.

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She did nothing more than other attorneys, such as her co-counsel former Attorney General Ramsey Clark, have done on behalf of their clients.

The reason for the prosecution and persecution of Lynne Stewart is evident to us all. It was designed to intimidate the entire legal community so that few would dare to defend political clients whom the State demonizes and none would provide a vigorous defense. It also was designed to narrow the meaning of our cherished first amendment right to free speech, which the people of this country struggled to have added to the Constitution as the Bill of Rights.

The prosecution and imprisonment of Lynne Stewart is an ominous threat to the freedom, rights and dignity of each and every American. It is the agenda of a police state.

I ask you to join with me to demand freedom for Lynne Stewart. An international campaign has been launched with a petition that supports her application for compassionate release.

Under the 1984 Sentencing Act, the Bureau of Prisons can file a motion with the Court to reduce sentences “for extraordinary and compelling reasons.”

Life threatening illness is foremost among these and Lynne Stewart meets every rational and humane criterion for compassionate release.

Join with me, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Pete Seeger and 6,000 other people of conscience throughout the world who have signed this petition to compel the Warden of the Federal Medical Center, Carswell and the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to act. Act now. There is no time to lose.

The petition can be found online at the Justice for Lynne Stewart website: www.lynnestewart.org or at www.change.org/petitions/petition-tofree-lynne-stewart-save-her-life-releaseher-now-2

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Ask Gwen Why do so many women falsely accuse men?

I was out on a date and the female I was with said I attacked her. She had bruises on her forehead and chin. Just before being stopped by the police, I lost control of my car and ran off the road. Her bruises came from the accident and not from me. I had to serve five years in prison.

When I was released I went to a party and instead of going home to my wife, I stopped by a lady’s house I had met a few months prior. She lived two blocks from the location of the party. I fell asleep on her couch. When I opened my eyes, there again were cops all over the place. The lady claimed I raped her. I didn’t. I might be

sent back to prison if I can’t prove I am innocent.

What should I do? I think I am going to give up on women. As a result, I want my wife to divorce me. She also doubts my innocence.

Robert Dear Robert Let me tell you this: It seems you are constantly getting into trouble because you have chosen the wrong friends.

Try to mingle with people who are positive thinkers, people who work for a living, and stop being around people who make no effort to sacrifice for what they desire. You don’t have to commit a crime, but just being with others who commit the crime, you also go up the river. Although, we know the story: Many men and women are incarcerated who did nothing wrong.

In reading your letter you stated that a lady accused you of rape. You said you fell asleep and didn’t feel like going home. Therefore, since this lady lived close to where the party was, you chose to go there. Robert, you should have gone home to your wife. Even if you were too impaired to drive yourself, you should have gotten someone to drive you. Men appear to be ‘empty headed.’ They fail to think anything will go wrong. This is a cruel word Robert. Think about it. When a married man goes everywhere except home to his wife, — trouble follows.

"Ask Gwendolyn Baines" advice column is distributed by the National Newspaper Publishers' Association (NNPA)Washington, D.C.

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Something Natural with Deborah Long Chambers HOUSTON – The University of Houston has created an interdisciplinary minor in energy and sustainability designed for students who are pursuing a wide range of majors but want to understand the key issues in the world of energy.

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Sweet Rose Cafe is more than meets the eye and the stomach

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Starting Thursday, April 25 from 7pm – 9pm, ***Sweet Rose Café will be featuring its bi-monthly “Chicken, Waffles, & Conversation” Restaurant Event and Network Series. Similar to the “Movie and Meal” concept, the Chicken and Waffles “Dining and Discussion” series will offer patrons a combination of homestyled cooked meals for the 1st hour and an interactive and lively discussion with audience participation for the 2nd hour.

Each themed and moderated event will include Panelists, Entrepreneurs, Authors, Political Leaders, and Community Activists who are not only skilled and experienced in their crafts but who are considered Subject Matter Experts that are established , accomplished and have years of wisdom and knowledge. Topics such as “Entrepreneurs Overcoming Challenges: From

Bankruptcy to Bankroll”, “Want Success – Learn How To Have Healthy Relationships”, and “Overcoming Extreme AdversitiesA Tissue for our Issue” are only a few of the topics that will be highlighted.

Discussions will be lively with Moderator Dana Davis. Recently highlighted in the Feb/2013 EBONY Magazine issue, Dana is best known for her appearances on CBS's "The Amazing Race", WFAA Good Morning Texas and Fine Living Channel’s "All Girl Getaways“. TV Producers for each relationship-based television show sought Dana for her ability to share her unique life experiences while being simultaneously transparent and candid with her audiences.

The first event April 25th entitled “Get Real or Die Trying”, will address the controversial topics affecting how African- Americans

Giving Back and Making It Count As many individuals continue to struggle to make ends meet and poverty continues to increase, more middle-class Americans are facing the reality of the possibility of becoming part of a growing number of Americans that are considered living at or below the “Poverty Line.”

According to the U.S. Census 25.8% over 9 million African-Americans live below the poverty rate.

After reading an article about the number of Americans struggling to make ends meet or even getting a chance to change their financial situation, Ray Williams wanted to do something to help Americans increase their income and build personal wealth.

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currently “fit” into mainstream society. Panelists include Antonio Wingfield and De Phillips.

Antonio Wingfield is the Founder, Creator, Designer, and Writer of the acclaimed stage play as featured on 94.5 KSOC and WFAA for the outstanding play “The Awakening” –a play about the power of Perception as it relates to people of African descent and an endless battle at the doorsteps of White Approval and De PhillipsFounder of Nappiology, an annual event which boasts close to 5,000 attendees from across the country who are interested in educating, embracing, and celebrating their natural beauty.

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support their families, or not having the financial resources to keep a roof over their heads, Ray Williams wanted to do something that would help people change their financial situation.

Ray Williams decided to create a system that would help individuals increase their income and build personal wealth, regardless of their current financial position. Acting on his personal belief that most people will take the necessary steps to improve their financial status if given the opportunity. With this thought in-mind Ray Williams started the U’s Can Too Wealth Builders Association, an organization dedicated to educating and mentoring individuals on how to increase their personal income working from home.

U’s Can Too Wealth Builders Association conducts “Up Your Income Workshops” that’s designed to teach individuals proven strategies and methodologies that can be used to easily increase personal income as much as five-thousand dollars monthly. “In today’s technological environment it’s possible for anyone to make money, even if they don’t have any computer skills or money” said Ray.

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For example, someone can earn income by just referring customers to business owners by simply handing out postcards or business cards.

The Up Your Income Workshops has generated much attention over the past two years and have proven to be affective for those who apply their skills at what they’ve learned in the workshop said Ray. According to Ray, it takes the average individual only about 45-60 days to increase their income after attending one of their basic workshops.

Ray said that the workshops are a way to help Americans regain their sense of purpose and contribute to their family financial future, as-well-as the financial future of America.

Many individuals are complaining that they don’t have the money or access to the proper resources that’s required in order to enhance their lives.

As his way of giving back to the community Ray is giving away 50 tickets to the 2013 Up Your Income Workshop scheduled for April 06, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. To request individual tickets call

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Black women urge support of various programs

NY Rep. Yvette Clarke speaks to Black Women's Roundtable during a briefing on Capitol Hill PHOTO CREDIT: Paulette Singleton Washington, DC - Over 300 Black women from 10 states traveled to the US Capitol last week to urge representatives to pass policies and programs that empower Black and underserved families, especially single mothers and the working-poor. Issues the women addressed as they visited the offices of their congressional leaders included: public education, gun violence and the creation of jobs with livable wages.

The women met with Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), and others as part of the second annual Black Women's Roundtable (BWR) Women of Power Summit. The meetings with leaders were followed by a congressional briefing featuring Rep.Yvette Clarke(D-NY), Rep. Gwen Moore (DWI) FCC Commissioner Mign on Clyburn, and others.

"It's good to see a filled room," Rep. Clarke said. "We must make sure that our faces are a part of the debate and dialogue.

We are known for doing what we have to do to keep it moving.

Women owned businesses are creating jobs. They train and employ those who have been shunned by society."

Rep. Moore applauded President Obama's signing of an expanded Violence Against Women Act. "Violence against women is a pandemic disease. As Vice President Joe Biden would say, this is a big deal."

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Melanie L. Campbell, convener of Black Women's Roundtable, addressed the purpose of visits. "As my mentor, Dr. Dorothy I. Height often said, Black women get the job done. We see the problems tearing at the fabric of our community every day so we knew that we needed to kick off our conference up here on Capitol Hill to let our legislators know that we have an agenda and we intend to make sure our voices are heard."

President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP), Campbell continued, "I'm looking in the audience at women of power who turned out thousands of people to the polls. Salandra Benton in Florida, Helen Butler in Georgia, Faye Anderson in Pennsylvania, Tracy Sturdivant in Michigan. In 2012 Black women were the highest vote for President Obama and the margin of victory for many right here in the U. S. Congress.

We are here to make sure our elected officials know what we want."

Many of the participants in the BWR Summit played significant roles in registering and mobilizing more than a million voters in national and local elections since the Unity Voter Empowerment Campaign started over a decade ago.

"Our folks in Alabama can't afford to make a mud pie," said Shelia Tyson, convener of Alabama Black Women's Roundtable. "We

came here on a song and a prayer to let these lawmakers know that our people are hurting. They're loosing jobs and homes. We've got hospitals closing. We can't keep watching dissention and lengthy filibusters in DC. Black families need help now or we need to elect new leaders."

While the women were visiting lawmakers, the group had a separate youth track touring the Capitol. Carlottia Scott, chief operating officer of NCBCP and former Capitol Hill staffer said, "BWR is focused on mentoring. It is important that we make sure our young people understand our history, the opportunities in leadership, and how to have an impact on public policy."

After the Capitol Hill briefing BWR delegates and the youth delegation rushed off to the White House where they received a public policy briefing from Tina Tchen, assistant to President Obama and chief of staff for First Lady Michelle Obama; Latifa Lyles, acting director of the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor; and Marie C. Johns, deputy administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration.

Held at the National Education Association National Headquarters, day two of the summit, Civic Engagement and Global Empowerment Day, allowed the women to come together to map out a strategy based on feedback from meeting !

with Congress and the Administration.

The day started with a faith and social justice prayer breakfast headlined by Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, U.S. Ambassador-At-Large for International Religious Freedom, U. S. State Department.

Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee (D-TX) stopped in to bring greetings and Susan L. Taylor, founder and CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement, was the keynote speaker for the luncheon.

Dr. Gail Christopher, W. K. Kellogg Foundation; Elizabeth Powell, American Postal Workers Union; Dr. Lorretta Johnson, American Federation of Teachers; Becky Pringle, National Education Association; Judith BrowneDianis, Advancement Project; Diane Babineaux, International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers; Dr. Judith Moore, Sisters Saving Ourselves Now; Rev. Marcia Dyson, Women's Global Initiative, Dr. Julianne Malveaux, economist; Felicia Davis, UNCF Building Green Initiative; Lori George Billingsley, Coca-Cola Refreshments; and Clayola Brown, A. Philip Randolph Institute; were among the distinguished speakers and awardees. Click here for a full list.

The final day of the summit was Community Day held atShiloh Baptist Church that hosted a health fair and mini-expo for women and girls.

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NABJ honors Prudential's Kelly with Media Professional Award WASHINGTON, D.C. The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announces the selection of Dawn Kelly, Vice President and Account Team Leader of Global Communications for Prudential Financial, Inc., as its 2013 Pat Tobin Media Professional Award recipient.

The award recognizes a public relations, advertising, or marketing professional who has had a distinctive impact in the media realm, and whose work has resulted in positive media coverage of the black community, thus improving the media landscape.

"NABJ is proud to honor Dawn Kelly. She is a rainmaker whose counsel is much sought after.

Much like the visionary Pat Tobin, Kelly has a vision not just for

herself, but also for more women of color to move to the front office, and occupy the CSuite," NABJ President Gregory Lee, Jr. said.

"Kelly is a dynamic and well-respected communications and media professional. We are delighted that we have the opportunity to recognize her contributions."

Kelly is responsible for providing ongoing internal communications and media relations support for Prudential's retirement business, which delivers retirement plan solutions for public, private, and nonprofit organizations "A long-time NABJ Associate Member, Kelly is most deserving of this honor. Her proficiency in her craft has helped Prudential remain a leader within the financial services industry. Kelly's

tenure at Prudential is a testament to her passion, smarts and undeniable work ethic," added Dawn Roberts, NABJ Associate Representative.

Since joining Prudential 13 years ago, Kelly has been responsible for developing and implementing multifaceted communications strategies for the parent company, as well as the Prudential Foundation, and a number of corporate initiatives. Prior to her current role, she supported the International Insurance business and helped increase awareness of the company's international business operations in eight countries. Additionally, she provided ongoing internal and external public relations support for Prudential's Group Insurance business, which included helping launch the company's newest businesses in Mexico and India.

Kelly also represents Prudential in

conjunction with various media organizations within the AfricanAmerican community, and select industry associations.

Before joining Prudential in 1999, Kelly served as the director of public relations at York College/ CUNY. Kelly also held key media relations positions with the AARP in Washington, D.C., during her 10-year tenure.

She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, International Association of Business Communicators, National Black Public Relations Society, National Association of Black Journalists, New York Women in Communications and the New York Press Club. Kelly is a graduate of Howard University, a graduate of the Women Unlimited LEAD program and has received numerous awards for her high levels of both business success and community service.

TV ONE SETS SECOND SEASON PREMIERE OF R&B DIVAS TV One Celebrates Second Season Premiere with “Destination Divas” Month Featuring Two New Originals Specials

SILVER SPRING, MD, March, 25, 2013—TV One’s popular reality series R&B Divas Atlanta returns to the network for its second season premiere Wednesday, May 1, 10PM/ET. In celebration, TV One is branding the month of April “Destination Divas” and will pack the network’s schedule with a mix of new original specials, iconic movies and sitcoms, plus encores of R&B Divas season one.

“R&B Divas Atlanta has quickly become one of the strongest performers in our originals

portfolio,” remarked Maureen Guthman, SVP Program Strategy and Acquisitions. “With Destination Divas, our goal is to extend the entertainment factor for our viewers with a month devoted to content reflecting Diva appeal as well as drive tune-in to the R&B Divas Atlanta second season premiere.”

Specials and airdates are as follows:

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 9PM/ET: R&B Divas Pre Party – Hosted by renowned comedic personality Joe Claire, the one-hour special will bring viewers up-to-date with current activities of the R&B Divas Atlanta cast and provide a preview of the upcoming season premiering Wednesday, May 1.

Additionally, the hour will feature a collection of the most popular

music videos from the current cast of R&B Divas Atlanta: Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert-Daniels, Syleena Johnson, Monifah Carter, Keke Wyatt, and introduce its two newest members, LaTocha Scott and Angie Stone.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 8PM/ET: Diana Ross: Live in Central Park – An encore presentation of the iconic performance that cemented Diana Ross’ status as a legend. In 1983, Diana made history when she took the stage in New York's Central Park despite a relentless downpour. In one of music’s most memorable moments, Diana pushed on for much of the set, urging the drenched crowd to stay with her. Eventually the torrential storm put an end to the performance, but not before a promise to return the next day.

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performed the entire concert again on July 22nd for the people of New York.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 9PM/ET: Top R&B Divas of All Time - A one hour special highlighting some of the most accomplished and beloved singers in R&B history. The program features a diverse, eclectic group of music, cultural and fashion pundits celebrating ten of the most impressive female vocalists and performers of our time with a fastpaced mix of memorable clips as well as commentary from members of the cast of TV One’s R&B Divas Atlanta and L.A. Profiled divas include Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Janet Jackson, Patti LaBelle, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé and Rihanna.

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CEDAR VALLEY COLLEGE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER named area’s SBDC OF THE YEAR Lancaster, TX-- The U.S. Small Business Administration's Dallas/Fort Worth District has selected the Best Southwest Small Business Development Center at the Cedar Valley College Center at Cedar Hill as the 2013 SBDC of the Year -- the first time in the Best Southwest SBDC’s 21-year history that it has received this honor.

The SBDC Center was created in 1992 to provide management counseling to area residents and originally was located at 214 Main St. in Duncanville. In 2002, the program was relocated to the Cedar Valley College Center at Cedar Hill at 207 N. Cannady Dr.

The current Best Southwest SBDC director, Russell Wyrick, joined the program in October 2010 as part of the college’s community resources and economic development team led

by Patricia Davis, chief community and resource development officer.

“This is a huge honor for our team. Their willingness to engage in the critical conversations necessary to transform the Best Southwest SBDC over the past two and one-half years has been instrumental in its success," said Wyrick. "I cannot express how grateful I am that everyone on our team has been willing to consistently challenge the status

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“This exceptional recognition is a reflection of Cedar Valley College’s vision to be ‘a premier college transforming lives and communities.’ Russell and his team make us proud with this amazing transformation to the top,“ said Davis.

The 2013 Salute to Small Business luncheon will be held

on Thurs., May 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, located at 1500 Convention Center Dr. During the event, awards will be presented to the SBA Dallas/Fort Worth District Office winners in honor of National Small Business Week. Tickets to the luncheon are available through the Arlington Chamber of Commerce at a cost of $30 each and must be reserved

by May 16.

For more information, contact Dr. Megan Palsa, director of marketing and public relations at Cedar Valley College, by phone at (972) 860-8142 or by e-mail at mpalsa@dcccd.edu.

500 Democratic Women Stand Up for Women's Issues at the Texas Capitol on April 9th

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Democratic and progressive women from across Texas are taking action to stand up for Texas children and families with Blue Ribbon Lobby Day in Austin on April 9.

WHAT: Blue Ribbon Lobby Day is the first Texas lobby day organized by and for Democratic women. In fact, it's the first of its kind in at least a generation. The lobby day on April 9th and associated in-district visits provide an opportunity for legislative advocacy, issue education for future local engagement activity and statewide Democratic organizing.

The participants will meet with state legislators at the Texas State Capitol.

WHO: Democratic and progressive women from across the state – from Lubbock to McAllen, and El Paso to Houston.

Confirmed women attendees represent every Democratic House District and many of the Republican districts throughout Texas. Over 500 women are registered to attend.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 9th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Texas State Capitol, 112 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701 WHY: Blue Ribbon Lobby Day is all about bringing Democratic and progressive women together during the legislative session to have their voices heard. The purpose is to bring about change through a coalition of women fighting for fairness and equality. Specifically, Blue Ribbon Lobby Day participants will be advocating for women's healthcare, funding for public education, Medicaid expansion, and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay in Texas bill. Together, the Blue Ribbon Lobby Day women are united, watching and keeping score. For more information visit www.blueribbonlobbyday.com. !

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In our library Health Expert to Release New Book: Blood Pressure Down The 10-Step Program to Lower Your Blood Pressure in 4 Weeks-Without Prescription Drugs Valley Forge, PA - Cardiovascular disease is America’s leading cause of death. Every 39 seconds, we lose another American to a fatal heart attack or stroke, and yet, despite the fact that the largest risk factor for cardiovascular death—high blood pressure —is both reversible and preventable, 78 million adult Americans continue to suffer from this lifethreatening condition, and another two million will be diagnosed over the next year.

Perhaps even more alarming, 56 percent of those already diagnosed with this potentially fatal affliction still do not have their blood pressure under control, with many deterred by the frustrating side effects of medications. The good news?

Lifestyle changes can be just as effective as prescription drugs in reversing and preventing hypertension. In fact, the government-endorsed Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet was rated the #1 Best Diet Overall by the U.S. News & World Report.

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2013), nationally recognized nutrition, health, and fitness expert and Cholesterol Down author Dr. Janet Bond Brill shows how high blood pressure can be lowered and prevented quickly and safely—without the side effects of many blood pressure medications. In ten simple—and delicious—steps, Dr. Janet’s unique plan harnesses the power of lifestyle changes, including elements of the DASH diet, proven to be the most effective medicine for hypertension: blood pressure power foods like bananas, yogurt, soy, and dark chocolate, as well as exercise and stress reduction. Backed by solid research, Brill cuts through the medical jargon to explain how and why each step in her program works.

The Blood Pressure Down plan is both thorough and accessible, including many convenient checklists, charts, meal plans, and over 50 delicious heart-healthy recipes that make incorporating each step into a heart-healthy lifestyle easy, practical, and never overwhelming.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.--Peace Corps Acting Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet is proud to recognize the top Peace Corps volunteer-producing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This year, Howard University in Washington, DC, holds the top rank for HBCUs with 21 undergraduate alumni serving as Peace Corps volunteers and 204 alumni having served overseas since 1961.

“Historically Black Colleges and Universities equip students with the skills necessary to make a difference overseas through Peace Corps service,” said Acting Director Hessler-Radelet. “Volunteers with diverse backgrounds bring unique cross-cultural experiences to the communities they serve and help promote a greater understanding of all Americans.”

After 27 months abroad working in education, health community economic development, environment, youth in development or agriculture, Peace Corps volunteers with four-year degrees are uniquely qualified to return to the United States and enter the global job market.

Peace Corps volunteers return from service as global citizens and receive support from the Peace Corps in the form of career services, graduate school opportunities, advantages in federal employment, readjustment allowances, and loan deferment and cancellation opportunities.

Howard University graduate Christina Titus of San Diego, Calif., has been living and working in Rwanda since May 2012.

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“It was during my time at Howard that I envisioned myself living abroad. Attending an HBCU opens your eyes to a culture you’d otherwise miss in a traditional school. Professors at HBCUs invest in you.

You have fellow students from similar backgrounds cheering you on in what can be an arduous road to graduation. Attending Howard gave me the confidence, courage and capacity to take on such a challenge.”

The following are the top three Peace Corps volunteer producing HBCUs: 1. Howard University 21 2. Morehouse College 8 3. Spelman College 5 The Peace Corps works to ensure that its volunteers reflect the extraordinary diversity of America, which has enriched and strengthened our country in countless ways.

Peace Corps’ Office of Diversity and National Outreach (ODNO) works to implement tailored outreach strategies for the recruitment of applicants from historically under-represented communities and those with specialized skills.

In April 2012, the Peace Corps and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (AKA) signed a memorandum of understanding to increase the number of service opportunities for Americans from underserved communities. AKA is the oldest historically Black sorority in the nation with more than 260, 000 members.

The Peace Corps ranks the top volunteer-producing HBCUs annually. Rankings are calculated based on fiscal year 2012 data as of September 30, 2012 as self-reported

by Peace Corps volunteers.

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CALLING ALL GIRLS AGES 10-18!!!

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The Dallas Youth Council, Inc. proudly presents the 4th Annual Girls’ Day event, April 27, 2013 from 9am to 3pm. Promoting healthy lifestyles that enrich the lives of girls as they foster friendships, discover values, increase physical activity, build self-esteem and connect on issues that impact girls.

Workshops are lead from a community of experts and role models, aimed at providing a wide range of enjoyable opportunities for the girls to connect and discover a support net they need to hurdle the physical and emotional challenges of teen years.

When: April 27, 2013 Time: 9am – 3pm Where: University of Texas at Dallas- Richardson, TX Cost: $10.00 (registration fee) REGISTRATION IS OPEN http://girlsdaydallas.org/

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OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN

by Jamille Bradfield

amille Bradfield On a recent visit to Washington, D.C., I had a great time showing our children some of the landmarks in our nation’s capital. Quite naturally, the most-anticipated address of our executive summary tour was 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Yes, the big white house with the manicured lawn. You know the one.

However, it is Mr. Fuqua’s edgy directorial genius that makes this movie what it is…a box office hit.

think it is safe to say, the theatrical release of OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN definitely marks the beginning of 2013’s blockbuster season.

Shot in Louisiana cities, Bossier City and Shreveport on a production budget of $70 million, the film, which has a running time of one hour and 59 minutes, is rated R for strong violence and language throughout. I

Electrifying action!

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Unfortunately, as we walked in the direction of the U.S. President’s residence from a couple of streets over, we were turned away by the men (and women) in blue, and patrol cars and yellow police tape blocked our pathway. When we asked why we could not proceed ahead, we received no explanations. Defeated, we did an about-face and headed back to the minivan, all the while wondering, “What is going on at The White House?” I quietly hoped that everything was okay.

Needless to say, whatever prevented us from getting within vacation-scrapbookphoto-op range at the most recognizable home in the world, it was nothing (and we should all pray that it never will be) even remotely close to the action-packed, yet slightly fear-mongering story portrayed in FilmDistrict’s latest film, OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN. When the architect of a terroristic plot, seizes the White House (Secret Service Code: “Olympus”) and kidnaps the President (Eckhart), disgraced former Presidential guard, Mike Banning (Butler) finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to trust Banning’s insider knowledge to help regain control of the White House, rescue the President and thwart an even greater catastrophe.

Directed by one of Hollywood’s hottest directors, Antoine Fuqua (REPLACEMENT KILLERS, SHOOTER, TRAINING DAY), and written by Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt, OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN boasts all of the ingredients for a must-see action movie. An all-star cast (Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Angela Bassett, Morgan Freeman, Dylan McDermott, Ashley Judd and Rick Yune) featuring a protagonist who pulls off a heart-pounding, last-man-standing rescue mission; a well-written script; dynamic cinematography; and skillful editing.

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Saturday April 6 in Fort Worth at Nicholas Martin Hall on the campus of Texas Wesleyan University, 1309 Wesleyan Street, Fort Worth, TX 76105, beginning at 2 PM. Education funding, accountability and curriculum issues, among others, will be discussed.

Funeral Arrangements for Mrs. Lela H. Wicks are the following: Wake Friday, 7-8:30 p.m.

Delta Omega Omega Service will be held Laurel Land Funeral Home 6000 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway.

Dallas, Texas 75232 Funeral Saturday,April 6, 11:00 a.m. New Hope Baptist Church

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Kingdom Manifesters Church 2401 McCurdy Street Fort Worth, TX 76104

http://inthedoorsss3.eventbrite.com/# SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, 4/5 11:30 AM TO 1:30 PM SOPHISTICATED STRATEGIES AND SPEEDNETWORKING 469-855-3074 Eastfield College Hosts Garland City Council Candidate Forum Eastfield College is hosting a forum for candidates running for Garland City Council in the May 11, 2013 municipal election. Only candidates in contested races will participate in the forum. Don Baynham, Associate Vice President, will moderate the forum. 7 p.m. at Garland City Hall, 200 N Fifth Street. The forum will also be broadcast live on CGTV, the Citys government access cable channel. CGTV is available on Time Warner Cable channel 16, on Verizon FIOS TV channel 44 and is streamed live on the City’s website.

The Duncanville ISD community is invited to attend a processional, autograph signing, and celebration ceremony for the Duncanville High School Pantherettes on Thursday, April 4. The parade will begin at Main Street and Wheatland Road at 4:45 pm and end at the Hilton Garden Inn, where festivities will continue with an autograph signing at 5:30 pm and an award ceremony at 6:00 pm. The Pantherettes will also be included in the Sixth Annual MaxPreps Tour of Champions presented by the National Guard. MaxPreps will honor the DHS team at the conclusion of the parade on April 4.

April 6 3 pm: Harvest of Empire: A new film by Juan Gonzalez Based on the award-winning book, the new film Harvest of Empire connects the historical interaction between the U.S. and Latin America with the immigration debate, changing the dialogue from one of illegality to historical truth. Kelli Obazee, Executive Director of the Dallas Peace Center and member of Reform Immigration Texas Alliance (RITA) Executive Committee, will host a discussion following the screening.

Teatro Dallas, 1331 Record Crossing Rd., Dallas, Texas.

For info: www.dallaspeacecenter.org, 214-660-7676.

Tickets: $10 each or $30 for the 4 program series. Scholarships are available upon request.

To get tickets online: www.teatrodallas.org *********** Options for Online Publishing Special Guest Speaker Best Selling Author Michelle Stimpson The Dock Bookshop 6637 Meadowbrook Dr in Fort Worth, TX 76112 www.thedockbookshop.com Senator Wendy Davis has announced two town halls this Saturday, April 6, to hear views on the state of public and higher education in Texas and discuss current proposals in the Legislature: Saturday, April 6 in Arlington at the Mac Bernd Professional Development Center (Arlington I.S.D.), 1111 W. Arbrook Blvd., Arlington TX, 76015, beginning at 9:30 AM; and,

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8 pm: The Missing Voice: Living with AIDS in Dallas Today Young men and women impacted by HIV/AIDS will share their experiences and describe barriers to adequate care. Discussion Hosted by Eric Reece HIV/ AIDS justice advocate, with members of the Dallas Chapter of C2EA (Campaign to End AIDS), and Dallas Peace Center board member.

Where: Teatro Dallas, 1331 Record Crossing Rd., Dallas, Texas.

For info: www.dallaspeacecenter.org, 214-660-7676.

Tickets: $10 each or $30 for the 4 program series. Scholarships are available upon request. To get tickets online: www.teatrodallas.org ***** Anyone interested in future plans for Garland’s Centerville Marketplace area is invited to attend a public open house at Remington College School of Culinary Arts, 1810 Eastgate Drive, Garland, Texas 75041, from 6 to 8 p.m. Anyone who wishes to participate is welcome to attend. Attendees are invited to come and go as they please.

First Fridays Clean Comedy Doors open 7:00pm / Show time 8:00pm Featuring Ms. Vickie

The oldest and largest Black chamber of commerce in the nation, the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce ("DBCC") in conjunction with the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Business Development Corporation, will hold the 16th Annual Excellence in Education Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 12:00 noon at the Dallas Convention Center, Ballroom "A" (650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, TX).

Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Excellence in Education Scholarship Luncheon 12:00 noon Dallas Convention Center - Ballroom A

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Clark Atlanta University Alumni Association DFW Chapter President. I wanted to extend the invitation to you and the entire DMCBAA to attend our Happy Hour at BlackFinn in Addison Deschutes Brewery is coming all the way from Oregon to celebrate at the one-of-a-kind Big Texas Beer Fest! Woody, Deschutes Brewery’s giant traveling beer barrel, will be there to greet craft beer fans with his 16 tasty taps. Featured beers at the event will include Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, and Inversion IPA. See you all there!

2-6:30pm Fair Park Automobile Building, 1010 First Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226 Chief on the Beat at Kimball High School on Sat. April 6 from 10a-2p.

Barbara Pierce Bush, CEO and co-founder of Global Health Corps, is the keynote speaker of the New Friends New Life "WINGS" Luncheon on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 300 Reunion Blvd. in Dallas. Her mother Laura Bush will introduce her at the luncheon.

The Masters Course at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas will host the American Junior Golf Association’s Preseason Junior at Brookhaven, April 12-14, for the fifth straight year. The event features 62 boys and 21 girls from 16 states, Germany, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago.

April 7 First Sunday's Featured Musical Guest| Center City Grill 3316 Merrilee Dr. , Arlington, Texas 76011( off Division Street behind Race Track Gas Station)| 2-5:00pm| Live Radio broadcast & Live Television Taping for "RTC-TV" for ALLNATIONSTV.COM * FRIENDS OF FAIR PARK TO HOST SEVENTH-ANNUAL DOG BOWL ON FIELD OF HISTORIC COTTON BOWL STADIUM SUNDAY, APRIL 7 1-5pm

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The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will present its Teen Town Hall Summit on Saturday, April 13th from 9am to 1pm at Cedar Valley College, 3030 North Dallas Ave., Building M, Lancaster, TX. Online registration is required. The registration deadline is Monday, April 8th. For more information and to register, visit http://www.dallasalumnae.org/.

Tune into the Business Sense with Katina Show on Cheryl's World.....

Each Monday 6-8pm via phone or web www.blogtalkradio.com/cherylsmith (646) 200-0459, call in to listen (469-855-3074), call to be a guest on the show

TASTE OF GARLAND 7-10 PM Curtis Culwell Center (formerly the Special Events Center), 4999 Naaman Forest Boulevard Garland, TX 75040.

Tickets: $20 in advance & $25 at the door This event is sponsored by and a fundraiser for Crime Stoppers

April 9

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is pleased to announce its ninth annual Mad Scientist Ball. This year the Ball will be held on April 13, 2013 at the Museum beginning at 6:30pm where attendants will be taken on an Electric Field Trip. The attire is scientist chic.

Asthma Workshop To learn more about Asthma awareness, management and prevention, please join us to hear about leading a healthier and safer lifestyle.

April 15 Tune into the Business Sense with Katina Show on Cheryl's World.....

Each Monday 6-8pm via phone or web www.blogtalkradio.com/cherylsmith

Sessions for both parents and children Florence Parsons Pre-K 2202 Richoak Drive, Garland, TX 6:00-7:00pm Presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Mu Omega Chapter

(646) 200-0459, call in to listen (469-855-3074), call to be a guest on the show

April 16

**** What I Want You To Know. . .

Introduction to Memoir & Personal Essay An intensive 4-part writing workshop series with award-winning journalist and author, Linda Jones Center for Spiritual Living, Dallas Tuesday evenings, April 9, 16, 23, 30 7 - 10 p.m.

Workshop fee: $150 Early bird discount: $120 Register at the Center for Spiritual Living webpage. Go to April calendar For workshop questions: 214-803-3920 Through stimulating and thought-provoking exercises and activities, these intensive workshop sessions will help you mine your memory, capture special moments of the present and preserve special moments of your past.

You will walk away with stories for publication and posterity Investiture of Judge of the 162nd Civil District Court Phyllis LIster Brown Half Past Three O’clock in the Afternoon at the Belo Mansion 2101 Ross Avenue

An Evening with Condoleezza Rice 8:00pm UNT Coliseum 600 Avenue D Denton, TX 76201 Tickets - $25 for UNT Alumni/ $30 General Admission

April 17 Irving International Women's Consortium invited you to Influence of the Purse Celebrity Purse Auction Wednesday, April 17, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM WHERE: Las Colinas Country Club 4400 O'Connor Road Irving TX 75039

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Emmy Award-winning Jeff Corwin is set to share his fun-filled, interactive, and educational adventures that have delighted audiences of all ages for a truly wild experience at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History 7pm

April 19 DADA will present its Edith Baker Art Scholarship to a visual art student from the Dallas County Community College District at a reception on Friday, April 19, 6–8 p.m. at the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art, 3109 Carlisle St. in Dallas. Call 214-914-1099 for more information. *** AJGA Sports Brief – Under Armour® / Hunter Mahan Championship Tournament Schedule

APRIL 5, 2013

The American Junior Golf Association will return to TPC Craig Ranch for the first time since 2010 when 78 of the nation’s top junior golfers compete in the Under Armour® / Hunter Mahan Championship, April 19-21. Hunter Mahan, the 1999 Rolex Junior Player of the Year and three-time Rolex Junior AllAmerican, has worked with Under Armour® to create one of the toughest events on the AJGA schedule.

The tournament practice round will be held Friday, April 19, while tournament rounds will be played Saturday, April 20, through Sunday, April 21.

First and final round tee times will run from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. off the Nos. 1 and 10 tees at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Guests are welcome to attend and admission is free. For more information, visit ajga.org.

April 20

Artist frank frazier’s Birthday Celebration at Sandaga 813 exposition ave dallas tx 75226 830 pm to 12 pm by the way it’s a ROAST so come and roast the old man tell is like is it

IN MEMORIAM Tuesday

Monday

HOST: KATINA POTTS

HOST: DEBORAH CHAMBERS

Wednesday

HOST - YVETTE BROOKS

Thursday

HOSTS: DAREIA TOLBERT AND LADY D

Friday

Donna P. Charles

HOST: JAMILLE BRADFIELD

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