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Willis Unchained!

411 Reality Radio steps up to the plate with a homerun!

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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.

IM ESSENGER is committed to informing, inspiring, enlightening and provoking thought in a forum that is international. Submissions for publication consideration may be submitted to www.myimessenger.com.

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Early this year thousands of radio listeners learned of the demise of KKDA-AM Cheryl Smith Soul 73 AM and they were not happy. After nearly four decades on the air, the station was no more. If you were listening like me, at midnight the station went silent for a brief second and then you heard a different sound altogether. Yes, the Soul had been sold to Seoul, Korea that is.

There were a lot of rumblings. Meetings were held. Tempers were flaring. There was even talk of a boycott of the two remaining stations in the Service Broadcasting group, KKDA-FM 104.5 and Smooth R&B 105.7.

On the other side, however, were folks who said that Service Broadcasting was a business and the owner could do whatever he wanted, so get over it.

Enter 411 Reality Radio.

When I met John Mitchell, over a year ago, he was excited about the future of internet radio and he talked enthusiastically about 411 Reality Radio. With several stations, you had a variety of music and talk to keep you listening.

His pitch was simple: “Welcome to the 411 Reality Radio Network! We are your source for groundbreaking national and local music and talk on the web. Whether it’s R&B/Neo Soul/Jazz; HipHop/Rap, Latino/Tejano, Faith Based, Talk or Rock; or if you want to ‘call in and talk about it,’ check us out! We are a community of streaming stations and we are bringing ‘Reality’ back to radio!

So now you have the “All New Willis Johnson Good Morning Show” also known as “The Voice,” weekdays 6:00 am to 9:00 am.

You can hear Da Crooner Willis Johnson, along with his long-time sidekick Alecia Thompson, actress Tammy Thomas and Mitchell.

This is exciting news that I can share because I am still getting the calls from long time listeners. It seems that unfortunately on terrestrial radio (or regular over-the-air broadcasting) no one has seen fit to fill the void left by the station that touted a line up that played the “music you grew up listening to,” with on-air personalities who loved and lived in and for the communities they served.

Talk about passionate! John has poured all of his resources into building 411 Reality Radio and the fruits of his labor appears to finally be paying off.

Rather than sitting around moaning and groaning, Mr. Mitchell immediately began making things happen. He secured the name Soul73online and started meeting to woo Mr. Johnson and the team over to 411 North Beckley. Talk about an amazing feat!

The Willis Johnson Good Morning Show had a huge following. The popular “Da Crooner” letter was the precursor to Steve Harvey’s Strawberry Letter on another station.

Of course there were technicalities that had to be ironed out because if you saw Mr. Johnson after his tenure ended at Soul 73 KKDA, he was clearly enjoying being able to sleep past 4 am, for the first time in nearly 40 years.

Thankfully he realized how important his voice is. So many benefit from the interviews, the portal for varying expressions and opinions and the many guests who stop by.

Now we will really have fun. I am excited about what the future holds for The Voice and 411 Reality Radio. I think we are going to get so much more and the thought is exciting. What you see at work is folks acting like Carter G. Woodson, Ida B. Wells Barnett, Frederick Douglass and Marcus Garvey.

This is only the beginning. Support 411 Reality Radio by listening and also with your advertising dollars. Tune in to www.411realityradio.com No more tears or “woe is me” attitude.

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DCCCD Public meeting set for Chancellor’s Search Ideas

(Dallas) – The board of trustees for the Dallas County Community College District is looking for a new chancellor. The wheels have been set in motion for a formal, national search, and members of the general public and the business community are invited to share their ideas about the qualities and qualifications for DCCCD’s next CEO during a special public hearing on Tues., May 7, at 6 p.m.

The trustees, who comprise the executive search committee, will hold their regular monthly meeting at 4 p.m. that day, followed by the public hearing at 6 p.m. The meeting and public hearing will be held in the board room at DCCCD’s administrative office building, 1601 S. Lamar St. in Dallas.

The search for DCCCD’s next chancellor was prompted by the pending retirement of Dr. Wright Lassiter Jr., the district’s current CEO. Members of the executive search committee are in the process

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of selecting a firm to assist them with the national search, and feedback from the May 7 public hearing will be used to help create specific criteria related to the characteristics and qualifications that DCCCD’s next CEO should possess.

“We invite community members to share their thoughts with us as this critical process begins,” said Bob Ferguson, DCCCD trustee and chair of the executive search committee. “Please attend the public hearing to share your ideas. Community members who cannot attend the meeting can also call us or send an e-mail.”

A dedicated telephone line is available at (214) 378-1603, where callers can leave a voice mail message with their ideas. E-mail messages can be sent to the executive search committee at DCCCDTrustees@dcccd.edu.

For more information, visit www.dcccd.edu/chancellorsearch.

Happy Centennial Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. National Call…..Looking For a Few Good Spiritual Women Of Faith for our Panel Spiritual Women-Of-Faith is inspirational talk biblically discriminating radio broadcast on the Valder Beebe Show. National-and-global-topics of conversations on today’s issues, social commentary with high-profile interviews.

We are opening the conversations to the audience, igniting thought provoking and relevant topics that faithbased women (and men) envelope in honest and opinionated dialogue.

The producers are looking for panelists to take a seat at the virtual table and share spiritual wisdom on today’s issues. The Valder Beebe Show, a new kind of spiritual talk show broadcast on KKVI FM (DFW) www.kkvidfw.com and on-line www.ValderBeebeShow.com .

We are conducting a nationwide search for Spiritual Women Of Faith. You can contact producers@valderbeebeshow.com, send a mini bio and photo for contact.

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CHERYL’S WORLD Tune in to Cheryl’s World on Blog Talk Radio, or call 646-200-0459 to hear informative, entertaining, enlightening and thought-provoking commentary and news with veteran journalist Cheryl Smith on Sundays at 8a.m. and Business Sense with Katina Potts on Mondays at 6p.m., Something Natural with aromatherapist Deborah Long Chambers on Tuesdays at 6p.m., Love A Natural Me with Yvette and Amy on Wednesdays at 6p.m., Young Generation Talk with Dareia Tolbert, Dr. Buckey and Lady D on Thursdays at 6p.m., and See you at the Movies - with Jamille Bradfield on Fridays at 6p.m.

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Feeding the hungry

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

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shameful that in this country of economic and agricultural abundance nearly 50 million citizens and their children go to bed hungry, not having eaten properly during the day nor secured the necessary food nutrients that will keep them well and prevent premature death.

In North Texas more than 750,000 people live in circumstances where there is not enough food to feed themselves or their families.

Eighteen percent of our state’s citizens live below the poverty line. That number includes one of every four children. Nearly ninety percent of the children who attend Dallas public schools are eligible for the free or reduced lunch programs.

The problem has been long-standing. While a member of the Texas legislature I introduced legislation that mandated feeding children from low income families. Hunger and a lack of nutrition have been seminal issues in my life as an elected official.

In the fall of this year, a number of non-profit organizations that fight hunger in Texas will participate in the Dallas Hunger Summit that I will host in an effort to address and bring about a resolution to the issue of hunger. I am working with these groups closely for the success of this event.

Vitally important organizations such as the Texas Hunger Initiative, the North Texas Food Bank, Good Indeed, Feed3, the Dallas Baptist Association, the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas and Get Healthy Dallas are willing and selfless partners in this crucial effort.

The hunger summit will be a collaboration between government, businesses and nonprofit entities to consider ways in which we can reduce the suffering caused by hunger in Texas and throughout our nation.

HUD ANNOUNCES MAJOR RESTRUCTURE DALLAS AND LUBBOCK FIELD OFFICES TWO OF 16 TO CLOSE NATIONWIDE Realignment to Streamline and Modernize the Department FORT WORTH – Mark Brezina, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Acting Regional Administrator, announced the agency’s small offices in Dallas and Lubbock will close as part of a realignment of staff resources to better support program delivery. Nationwide, HUD plans to close 16 of its 80 field offices, affecting approximately 120 employees.

It is anticipated the offices will be closed by early fiscal year 2014. The move will result in meaningful administrative savings, anywhere from $110 to $150 million in lease and operating costs over a 10 year period.

“The closure plan provides for optimal use of HUD's

human capital, better results for HUD customers, and greater efficiencies for American taxpayers,” said Brezina. "Like families and businesses across the country, we cannot continue to operate like we did several decades ago. America has changed, communities have changed and we must change."

“We looked at where our staff needs to be in order to make certain we can achieve the greatest possible impact on the people and places we serve,” said Pat Hoban-Moore, HUD’s Assistant Deputy Secretary for Field Policy and Management.

We will implement this realignment without disrupting the program delivery networks currently serving communities throughout the nation.”

Celebrating our heritage! 365 days !

HUD staff in Fort Worth will work with HUD clients serviced by the two closing offices to ensure uninterrupted, quality service going forward.

HUD will retain large offices in Houston and San Antonio, as well as the Fort Worth Regional Office.

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A guy who hits a woman can be called lots of things.

“Man” is not one of them.

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 andJoin the rally, 3.23.13 neither should you!

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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“While these restructuring actions are personally difficult because of the impact on a very limited number of employees, they are necessary to improve execution and to the long term health of the Department,” explained Brezina. “We are realigning HUD to deliver the best value to customers and taxpayers.”

Pray for the survivors and families in Boston and West, Texas

Hunger is an economic issue as well.

Employees who have not eaten sufficiently are not able to perform well at their places of employment. Hungry children do not do well academically in school. Studies have proven that well-fed children have higher test scores than those who are confronted with not having sufficient food to eat. There is even a relationship between aberrant behavior and inadequate food.

The coming together of these various organizations is a necessary step in our battle against hunger. Collectively we will be able to do so much more to confront the problem which presents itself as a moral dilemma for our state and our nation.

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Walmart and Warner Bros. give Superman Fans exclusive opportunity to see “Man of Steel” first Laurence Fishburne to star

Superman fans, mark your calendars! Walmart announced recently that it has partnered with Warner Bros. to give its customers exclusive access to see Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Man of Steel” in theaters nationwide before the film’s official release. This program marks the first time in entertainment history that a studio has partnered with a retailer to provide such an opportunity for fans.

Tickets for the exclusive screening of “Man of Steel,” will go on sale in more than 3,700 Walmart stores starting at 8 a.m.

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on May 18. Customers will be able to purchase up to four tickets per visit, and have the option to choose between 2D or 3D showings, where applicable. The advance screening will take place in selected local theaters nationwide at 7 p.m. on June 13.

“We couldn’t be more excited to give our customers and associates early access to one of the summer’s most anticipated movies,” said Laura Phillips, senior vice president of entertainment at Walmart U.S. “Walmart’s premiere of ‘Man of Steel’ once again proves we have the ambition and studio partnerships to develop unique retail programs that give our customers access to the movies they love.”

Dan Fellman, Warner Bros.

Pictures president of domestic distribution, stated, “We are extremely pleased to partner with Walmart on this unprecedented initiative, which will allow devoted fans to be among the first to see ‘Man of Steel.’ We know the movie delivers and believe this unique partnership will kick off strong word of mouth that, thanks to the reach and immediacy of social media, will propel moviegoers to theaters nationwide.”

The director of “Man of Steel,” Zack Snyder, added, “We have appreciated the unwavering support of the fans, and can’t wait to share the movie with them. I am thrilled that Walmart is giving us this terrific opportunity to open the doors early.”

In addition to being the first among their friends to see “Man of Steel,” Walmart customers can also take advantage of the following offers: Priority Purchase of Blu-ray Combo Pack or HD Digital Download: Each ticket bought at Walmart will feature a code on the back that allows customers to pre-order their own Blu-ray Combo Pack or HD Digital Download of “Man of Steel,” which will contain exclusive film content.

Official “Man of Steel Experience” Mobile App: Fans can bring Superman to life with the official “Man of Steel Experience” augmented reality app.

The app allows customers to take photos with the superhero, as well as unlock special photo frames by pointing their phone at “Man of Steel” signage in their local Walmart. To download the app please !

visit: Apple App Store or Google Play.

Exclusive Original Digital Comic Book: Customers will receive a free original Digital Comic Book written by “Man of Steel” screenwriter David Goyer with every ticket.

“Man of Steel” Merchandise: Beginning April 28, a variety of “Man of Steel” merchandise such as t-shirts, electronics, posters and more from top brands will be available at Walmart stores and at Walmart.com.

Walmart invites customers to join the conversation and show their excitement for the first screening of “Man of Steel” on Facebook and on Twitter with the hashtag #SeeSteelFirst. For more information and to view the selected theaters please visit: www.walmart.com/ManofSteel.

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes “Man of Steel,” starring Henry Cavill in the role of Clark Kent/ Superman, under the direction of Zack Snyder. A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

“Man of Steel” also stars Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni and Russell Crowe. The film is produced by Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas and Deborah Snyder. The screenplay was written by David S. Goyer from a story by Goyer & Nolan, based upon Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster and published by DC Entertainment. Thomas Tull, Lloyd Phillips and Jon Peters serve as executive producers. Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures, a Syncopy Production, a Zack Snyder Film, “Man of Steel.” !

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FAMU Clerk

Ta’Ronce Stowes, third-year FAMU College of Law student, has become the first from FAMU to Clerk for the Florida Supreme Court.

West Nile Virus: Take Steps to Fight the Bite!

Garland, Texas - - It’s never too early to take steps to control the mosquito population in your neighborhood and to combat West Nile Virus.

The City of Garland Health Department has already begun trapping and testing mosquitoes for West Nile Virus. Although, tests have been negative so far, positive mosquito pools have already been found in North Texas.

To report stagnant water, increased mosquito activity, or dead birds, call the Garland Health Department’s mosquito hotline at 972-205-3720.

To protect yourself and your family, remember the four Ds: DRAIN standing water around the home,

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS BRING SUMMER SKILLS CLINICS TO 24 HOUR FITNESS CLUBS IN DALLAS FROM JUNE 17-22

Back in Dallas by popular demand, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their renowned Summer Skills Clinics to 24 Hour Fitness® clubs in the Dallas area from June 17-22, 2013.

During their six days in Dallas, Globetrotters’ stars will lead a total of 18 two-hour clinics at the following 24 Hour Fitness locations: • 24 Hour Fitness Murphy Super Sport 229 E. FM 544 Murphy, TX 75094 June 17-19: 9:00-11:00 a.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.

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Use insect repellent containing DEET, Avoid being outdoors at DUSK and DAWN when mosquitoes are most active, And DRESS to protect yourself with long sleeves and pants to reduce skin exposure In addition, make sure doors and windows are screened properly to keep mosquitoes out of your home.

For more information about West Nile Virus and Garland’s mosquito control program, visit the City’s Mosquito Information web page.

On April 11, 2013, the City of Richardson announced that West Nile Virus positive mosquito pools were detected within their city limits, in areas bordering the City of Garland.

For more information about Richardson’s planned mosquito spraying activity, visit their West Nile Virus information page.

• 24 Hour Fitness Lewisville Super Sport 4866 State Highway 121 Lewisville, TX 75056 June 20-22: 9:00-11:00 a.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Globetrotters will be on-court for each two-hour session – coaching, motivating, inspiring and entertaining participating kids.

The stars of the team make clinics inclusive and fun for boys and girls, ages 6-12, of all skill and experience levels. Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinics were introduced last summer in Dallas with rave reviews from parents and kids.

Space in each clinic is limited to ensure an up-close-and-personal experience. Registration is $59 per session. Parents can find more information and purchase clinic spots at www.harlemglobetrotters.com/ clinics.

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Ask Gwen

My mother doesn’t want me to marry my choice Dear Gwendolyn: I have been engaged on and off for over ten years to a beautiful lady.

Earlier in our relationship I didn’t marry her because her four children didn’t respect me. Their father had told them I was not their father and they didn’t have to listen to me.

Their mother did not object to his commands. Therefore, my mother felt I should postpone the marriage.

I listened to my mother and canceled all wedding plans. We broke up. Five years later we saw each other at a shopping mall. Her boys are now in their late teens.

We admitted to still being in love with each other. My mother thinks her children will remember their father’s teachings. Mother says, “You won’t be happy.”

Rob Dear Rob Listen to your mother again. She is right. Do not make wedding plans.

In fact, dissolve the renewed courtship before it gets started.

Seek someone new. You have heard the saying, “Leftover soup rewarmed does not – taste as good.”

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

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FAITH FITNESS IS BACK! PLEASE JOIN FRIENDSHIP-WEST AS WE PRESENT Basic Fitness Class for Senior Adults Every Monday & Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Located in the Banquet Area SWING CLASSES at the Wild Wild West!

Every Tuesday & Thursday Evening 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

FWBC Banquet Area WALKING GROUP SATURDAY MORNINGS TIME: 8:00 A.M. | Location: FWBC Zumba TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM AT FWBC BOOT CAMP FITNESS EVERY 2nd & 4th SATURDAY MORNINGS - TIME 7:00 A.M. All classes are free of charge No experience necessary Adults of all ages and skill levels are welcome For more information please contact sports@friendshipwest.org or (214) 861-0457

For more information, Deborah Long Chambers, Certified Aromatherapist CEO, Designs for Living Comfortably www.livingcomfortably.com

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.

The new minor is part of UH’s strategic

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GROUNDBREAKING STUDY REVEALS IMPACT OF RACE AND GENDER ON WELL-EDUCATED AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPECTANT MOTHERS Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- While many medical researchers and social theorists have most often focused on the plight of underclass black women, three notable researchers have turned their attention to the impact of racial and gender stressors on African-American expectant mothers who present the image of the "American dream" by virtue of their educational, professional and economic attainment.

The results of this pioneering, three-year study, "Contextualized Stress, Global Stress, and Depression in Well-Educated, Pregnant, African-American Women," published by Fleda Mask Jackson, Ph.D., Diane L. Rowley, M.D., M.P.H., and Tracy Curry Owens, Ph.D., reveal that the shroud of blackness and the mantle of gender are no less impactful on the psyche of middle- and upperclass African-American women, despite the prestige and security associated with university degrees, corner offices and money in the bank. The findings suggest that well-educated, pregnant, AfricanAmerican women are as disproportionately at risk for adverse birth outcomes as their less fortunate "sisters," and that the depression linked to their stress has been established as a significant contributor to poor birth outcomes. The research was supported by generous funding from the Ford Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

The 101 women who collaborated in the study were recruited from private practice obgyn offices and categorized on the basis of the demographic variables of relationship status, the presence of other children and annual household income. Age was divided into two categories: 20 to 29 and 30 years and older. Education categories included non-college educated (having no college degree) and college-educated (having graduated from a 4-year college).

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children. Employment variables were divided into currently employed (full- or part-time job), or unemployed. Lastly, annual household income was divided into three categories: $10,000 to $30,000, $31,000 to $50,000, and above $51,000.

The majority of the subjects were college educated, employed, and married or partnered. A crosssectional study was then conducted utilizing the Jackson, Hogue, Phillips Contextualized Stress Measure (JHP), a measurement of racial and gendered stress, and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), an assessment of global stress, to detect their associations and predictions for depression as measured by the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II). The results indicated that 35% of the women had high levels of contextualized stress, 40% reported high levels of global stress, and 23% were deemed to be depressed.

Race and gender matter in the lives of African-American women.

Their significance provides the context for how these women experience stress in the places where they live, work, and go about their daily lives. This study further demonstrates the level to which these experiences are inextricably linked to race, gender, and class inequities. While expectant mothers of all persuasions are driven to contemplate the role of parenting, pregnant AfricanAmerican women also bear the additional and horrendous burden of considering the world into which their children will be born - a world that offers little black and brown babies fewer opportunities for growth and development and greater opportunities to confront the evils of prejudice, bigotry, discrimination and racial profiling.

uninsured. The link between the stress experienced by African American women and depression has implications for postpartum depression and depression across the life course.

What is most important about this newest research is that its findings issue a clarion call to health care professionals and local communities about the importance of being responsive to the unique individual and environmental-level stressors that jeopardize the health of an entire community - the expectant mothers, unborn babies, and families of all AfricanAmerican women, regardless of their educational, professional, social or economic standing.

Scholar, educator and activist, Fleda Mask Jackson, Ph.D., is president and CEO of the national research firm and think tank MAJAICA, LLC, and the leader and creator of Save 100 Babies, a cross-sector network devoted to a social determinants approach to eliminate racial disparities in birth outcomes. Dr. Jackson currently serves as a senior fellow at the National Center for Health Behavioral Change, Urban Medial Institute, Morgan State University.

Her most recent affiliations also include professorships at the Rollins School of Public Health and the Women's Studies Program, Emory University.

A highly regarded lecturer and guest speaker, Dr. Jackson is an alumna of Spelman College with an M.S. in human development and family ecology from the University

of Illinois, where she published her thesis on "Socialization Practices Related to Racial Identity Among Black Middle-Class Mothers," and her doctoral dissertation, "The Role of The Black Church in the Socialization and Education of Black Children." With academic preparation in education, psychology, and anthropology, Dr. Jackson has been working with public health departments, private physicians and social agencies across the country to bring attention to the importance of addressing stress and depression in the ways they are experienced by African-American women and toward developing remedies for closing the racial gap in birth outcomes.

Dr. Jackson has served as a consultant and advisor for a wide range of organizations that include the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies; Center for Excellence in Women's Health, Harvard University Medical School; Ford Foundation (SisterSong); Rhea and Lawton Chiles Center for Healthy Mothers and Babies, University of South Florida; and Children's Defense Fund. Dr. Jackson currently serves as a member of the National Advisory Committee on Health Disparities for the director of the Centers for Disease Control, and recently has been approved by the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to serve on the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality.

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Rep. Barton and colleagues invite gun manufacturers to relocate to Texas WASHINGTON: Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington), joined by11 members of the Texas Congressional Delegation, sent a letter Tuesday to three gun manufacturers urging them to consider relocating their firearms manufacturing facilities to Texas.

The members drafted the letter after a Connecticut-based rifle manufacturer, PTR-Precision Technologies Inc., announced its intentions to move 40 jobs out of the state due to “unintended consequences” of Connecticut’s newlypassed gun control legislation.

The letter promotes Texas’ support of the Second Amendment and the Lone Star State’s business friendly environment.

“In Texas, we are committed to protecting our right under the constitution to own and use guns…The business-friendly environment in Texas prompted CEO Magazine to name Texas the best state in the nation for doing business, eight years in a row. Texas lawmakers have paved the way for business through reasonable regulations, low taxes, a skilled workforce, cuttingedge infrastructure and the advantage of being a right to work state,” the letter states.

The letter ends with a friendly invitation, “We encourage you to relocate to Texas, where we can provide a business-friendly environment that encourages innovation and understands the right to bear arms. We look forward to calling y’all Texans!”

Along with Rep. Barton, the letter was also signed by Reps. John Carter (TX-31), Mike Conaway (TX-11), Blake Farenthold (TX-27), Ralph Hall (TX-4), Sam Johnson (TX-3), Randy Neugebauer (TX-19), Pete Sessions (TX-32), Lamar Smith (TX-21), Steve Stockman (TX-36), Randy Weber (TX-14) and Roger Williams (TX-25).

The letter was sent to PTR-Precision Technologies Inc. located in Enfield, Connecticut, The Marlin Firearms Company located in North Haven, Connecticut, and The Mossberg Corporation, also in located in North Haven, Connecticut.

Congressmen Cuellar and McCaul introduce bill to improve Federal Government Customer Service WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) announced the introduction of the Government Customer Service Improvement Act of 2013. The bipartisan legislation works to improve PAGE 10

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customer service delivery across federal agencies, and a companion bill was introduced by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Ron Johnson (RWI). Millions of Americans depend on federal agencies for vital services, and delays in processing those requests often result in inconvenience, frustration and financial hardship. Passage of this legislation will make the federal agency customer service process both more transparent and efficient and will focus limited resources on improving frontline customer service functions.

“Millions of American families encounter the federal government on a daily basis. They deserve first class customer service. When trying to navigate the bureaucracy and cut through the red tape, it is the job of our federal agencies to provide helpful answers in a professional and timely manner. This bill puts the taxpayer first,” said Congressman Cuellar, Member of the House Appropriations Committee.

“Too often we hear that Americans’ are frustrated with government service. It is our responsibility to act when we hear that students are having difficulty with federal student loans or when seniors experience a delay in their retirement benefits. Every taxpayer, every day will benefit from this legislation.”

“The federal government is an oversized, intimidating bureaucracy that is too often difficult to navigate,” said Congressman McCaul, Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee.

“Whether it's a veteran in need of care or a business with a tax dispute, the least we can do is ensure that each federal agency is responsive to the taxpayers who fund it.”

“Citizens should expect federal agencies to deliver customer services at least as well as the private sector does, but this often is not the case,” Senator Warner said. “Many of our military veterans still wait too long for critical medical services and benefits, and I’ve heard from Virginians waiting over 400 days for their full retirement benefits from the federal government. That simply is not acceptable.”

“For companies operating in the private sector, bad customer service means reduced profits and the risk of failure,” said Senator Johnson. “While federal agencies don’t face that pressure, this bipartisan measure requires the development of customer service standards and performance measures at each agency. This is a common sense approach to help make government operations more responsive.”

The measure requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to set government-wide customer service standards to improve response times for citizen requests and government services. It holds the Chief Performance Officer at each agency responsible for improving customer service and it would also establish a specialized team to assist those agencies which consistently fail to meet customer service standards. In addition, the Government Customer Service Improvement Act of 2013 sets specific service improvement targets for the Office of Personnel Management, an

agency which has experienced chronic backlogs in processing retirement benefits for federal employees. As of March 2013, OPM still has a backlog of more than 36,000 claims.

Congresswoman Johnson congratulates National Endowment for the Arts Grants awardees Washington, DC – The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced that Big Thought Arts Education and the Nasher Sculpture Center Museum will receive grants as part of NEA’s second major round of arts funding in FY2013. Big Thought Arts Education will receive $37,000 to support professional development for teaching artists, and the Nasher Sculpture Center Museum will receive $60,000 to support Nasher XChange: 10 Years, 10 Artists, 10 Sites: Bringing Dallas Together, a public art installation.

“I’m pleased to see these funds used to continue to promote the arts in the Dallas area, and develop young artists,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “These grants will help support projects in the district and continue to spur interest in the arts.”

Over $26 million, including nearly $4 million in arts education projects, will be awarded in this round of grants. In total, more than 800 organizations in 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will receive funding.

Senate Committee unanimously approves Sen. Wendy Davis Victims' Rights Bills for Rape Survivors

AUSTIN – A key bill written by State Senator Wendy Davis that assists victims of sexual assault and helps obtain the evidence needed to find and convict rapists was approved unanimously by the Texas Senate earlier today. Davis’ Senate Bill 1191 (House Bill 2560, by Rep. Senfronia Thompson) would allow virtually every Texas hospital to obtain critical forensic evidence needed to apprehend and convince sexual predators.

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evidence collection needed to find and prosecute the rapist. Under Davis’ bill, an assault survivor will not be turned away.

"This is victory for care, compassion and smart law enforcement.

Just yesterday, we heard the horror story of how one rape victim was forced to drive around for five hours searching for a hospitals that could provide her care and collect the evidence necessary to convict her assailant," said Davis.

Last fall, the Dallas Morning News reported that only two of Dallas County's 46 hospitals offer effective, forensic rape exams. In 2011, rape victim Nicole Anderson was forced to travel 50 miles over five hours, going to three hospitals before receiving the care she needed. As a result, investigators were not able to collect critical evidence related to her rape.

"I wrote this bill to help victims of sexual assault and to find options to preserve evidence after these horrible crimes are committed," said Davis. "I'm so proud of Nicole Anderson for her courage to testify. It is so important that we continue to support sexual assault survivors and help to bring justice to the perpetrators of these crimes."

Davis Victims' Rights Fact Sheet · Sen. Wendy Davis is also sponsoring legislation with Rep. Thompson (Senate Bill 1192/House Bill 2559) to empower survivors of sexual assault to be more involved and knowledgeable about the status of the

sexual assault evidence collected from them and the status of an ongoing investigation. The bill provides that victims of sexual assault may request information regarding any evidence collected during the investigation as well as the status of the analysis. That legislation is slated for a vote by the full Senate. · In 2011, Sen. Davis passed SB 1636, legislation to address the more than 23,000 untested rape kits on backlog statewide. In February, she joined Sen. Bob Deuell (R) in requesting funding to aid local law enforcement in testing the their rape evidence. Both the House and Senate have approved $10.8 million for the Department of Public Safety's the 2014-2015 budget to help clear the backlog. · Last month, Davis received the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault's Champion for Social Change Award for her work on behalf of victims of sexual assault and violent crime.

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Lancaster ISD hosts 4th Annual Special Olympics Track Meet in the Best Southwest High-fives, hugs, smiles and cheers permeated the Beverly D. Humphrey Tiger Stadium as Lancaster ISD hosted its 4th Annual Special Olympics Track Meet in April.

The event featured 287 students with special needs from neighboring schools including Waxahachie, Cedar Hill and Grand Prairie Independent School Districts competing alongside their peers all vying to be champions.

Ruby Batiste, director of the Lancaster ISD Special Education Department, shared the impact of this event.

“Watching the participants compete with confidence is life-changing. The students compete with passion and resiliency,” Batiste said. “What we perceive as their disability is no longer a factor in them becoming an accomplished athlete.

Students from multiple grade levels and abilities participated in track race relay competitions throughout the day as teachers, family members, friends and other students cheered them to the finish line.

The Mayor of Lancaster, the Honorable Marcus E. Knight, and Lancaster ISD Executive Director of Accountability, Dr. Lamont Smith officially opened the Olympic Games after the ceremonial running of the torch, infamous Lancaster High School Tiger March Band drum line and the parade of champions.

This event is a point of pride for Lancaster ISD and was the brainchild of Eddie Bratton, Lancaster ISD Special Olympics event coordinator, Physical Education and Adaptive Play Coach.

“Our journey has been a very interesting and tremendous experience,” he said. “ In 2010, our goal was just to collectively bring the community, Lancaster ISD staff and students together in their First Special Olympics. We did not know the impact that it would have on those that attended.”

After the first year, momentum continued to grow and has blossomed into the area-rich event that encompasses as many neighboring districts as it can handle.

Bratton continued, “We were not only able to accomplish the goals of bringing those parties together; but we excelled in allowing our students as well as surrounding districts to have an incredible experience as student athletes.

Batiste agrees that this event has tremendous value and purpose.

“The most valuable component of the event is students with disabilities are given the opportunity to feel valued and relevant. They are given the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of their peers and family in an environment where they

the all-star lineup of entertainment industry experts who will be sharing first-hand insight on the ins and outs of music production, songwriting, music business, technology, and much more.

BISHOP JAKES’ INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE TO FEATURE SESSION WITH GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER, RODNEY “DARKCHILD” JERKINS

Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins is best known for number one hits for world-renowned artists including: The Winans, Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, and Michael Jackson, to name a few.

The Potter’s House’s own Grammy®Award-winning record producer, Myron Butler, Stellar and Dove Award-nominated producer, Marcus Dawson, and Jamar Jones, super producer, composer, and Executive Director of Music, will be on hand to discuss all aspects of music in ministry. The conference will be held April 25-27, 2013 at the Dallas Convention Center.

Additional notable industry powerhouses to lead churchoriented arts and entertainment workshops at annual conference Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins joins Bishop Jakes’ annual leadership conference, adding to

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Seabreeze Jazz Festival This year's Seabreeze Jazz Festival was the 15th Anniversary of the event which has called Panama City Beach home since it's inception.

It was recognized as "One of the Top 10 Jazz Festivals in the USA" by JazzIZ Magazine and "Top 100 Event in North America" by the North American Tour Bus Association.

Mark and Rene Carter wanted to put on a Jazz Festival that would rival the The legendary Bony James woo's the crowd with his "horn of plenty" on Thursday night. James is credited with four gold albums, three Grammy nominations and Sales totaling more than three million records.

best of the best and combine the beautiful sandy beaches of Florida with smooth Jazz and devoted fans for a blockbuster weekend.

The music is the same type of sound you can hear on the flagship radio station of the Seabreeze Jazz Festival at WSBZ-FM. The Seabreeze Jazz Festival featured renowned artist like Brian Culbertson, who kicked off the event with a dinner cruise on Wednesday night along with an autograph session that night.

Other big names included Fourplay, Tower of Power, Lalah Hathaway, Steve Oliver, Euge Groove, Peter White, Norman Brown, Kirk Whalum, Rick Braun (the latter three known as BWB performing together), Tim Bowman, Ken Ford, The (not so)

Average White Band...who proceeded to turn it out like no other group had all weekend, Jazz in Pink, The Sultry Saxtress Ms. Pamela Williams and rising star Yancyy to name a few.

The event attracts a crowd that appears to have a solid group of followers that range in age mostly from the mid 30's to the mid 50's.

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SPECIAL CELEBRATION FOR ARLINGTON-BASED ENTERTAINMENT EXEC More than three decades of promoting, entertaining and inspiring will be honored and celebrated May 5 at the Center City Grill in Arlington. Super promoter, Carlton McConnell, will receive special recognition for his 35 years in the entertainment business.

More than a dozen nationally known entertainers with perform 'live' at this gala...singers, comedians, Christian rappers, even a mime will be on hand for the tribute. Among those expected are Dallas area native Ethan Kent, whose latest gospel song is #26 this week on the Billboard charts...and singer Andrea Helms, a finalist on the highly popular BET talent show, "Sunday Best."

McConnell is a native of Lansing, Michigan. He launched his career in entertainment back in 1978 while a junior high school

student...putting on "house Christian plays, and other parties" for kids in his "family friendly" offerings neighborhood. As a such as 'clean' comedy and freshman at Eastern Gospel concerts, and variety Michigan University, shows featuring Christian McConnell brought singers, poets, rappers and "Prince" to campus for a sold- instrumentalists.The out concert. During the 80s upcoming celebration for and 90s, McConnell McConnell, currently the promoted and staged President and CEO of entertainment events 'Round the Clock' featuring such performers as: entertainment group, will R & B greats Luther take place during the "First Vandross and 'Maze' Sundays" event for the featuring Frankie Beverly, month of May. For the smooth jazz musicians 'Najee' past year, McConnell has and Alex Bugnon, and held these monthly affairs in comedians Sinbad, Jimmy the Metro-plex, featuring Walker and Tommy Davidson. top-notch Christian Also, McConnell did entertainment and a buffet promotional work for iconic meal. The May 5th tribute, athletes, Magic Johnson and during the regularly Muhammad Ali. scheduled "First Sundays," In 2006, McConnell had a will be held from 2pm to 5pm at the Center City kind of spiritual Grill, located at 3316 awakening...and shifted the Merrilee Drive in Arlington. focus of his entertainment efforts from the secular to the religious realm. Since then, he has been involved exclusively with promoting

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National syndication of “Conversations With Ed Gordon” announced Original quarterly special will feature oneon-one celebrity interviews; Gordon talks with Kevin Hart, Whoopi Goldberg & KEM

NEW YORK, NY – Ed Gordon Media recently announced the syndication of Conversations with

Ed Gordon, a quarterly, one hour special with award-winning journalist and renowned interviewer, Ed Gordon, serving as host and executive producer. The specials will be aired nationally, including on all ten NBC owned and operated affiliates. The first special begins airing April 28, 2013. Specific airdates, times and markets can be found on http:// www.edgordon.net/conversations.htm.

Gordon, known for in-depth and exclusive interviews, will do it again with a stellar line-up of guests for the

first special. Comedian Kevin Hart, one of today’s hottest entertainers, talks with Gordon on location in Los Angeles about his record-breaking concert tour and hit television show. Hart also confronts recent criticism surrounding a controversial “color” joke.

Kevin Hart on why he doesn’t address media/social network criticism: “They want to make something out of nothing. So if you give ammunition, which is a reply, an excuse or a constant apology, you’re setting yourself up for more comments.”

On wanting to be on the list of the greatest comedians of all-time: “As long as my name is in there, I don’t care if it’s dead last, as long as I am in there. That means people understood my work ethic and understood that I love to do what I am doing now… making people laugh and that’s it.”

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Goldberg talks about her iconic career, her desire to be a United States Ambassador and black America’s love/hate relationship with her controversial image.

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On those who didn’t know what to make of her look: “People didn’t want me to be the representation of the black woman. I somehow didn’t serve some kind of purpose. But, what I have is longevity, which trumps everything else. I never promised I was going to be hot looking.”

R&B sensation KEM rounds out the first special. Gordon and KEM go back to the Salvation Army in Detroit where the two-time Grammy-nominee and Billboard Award winning artist found sobriety and started his climb out of drug abuse and homelessness to the top of the R & B and jazz charts.

Comments: Did music save KEM’s life?

“In a sense that would be true. In the darkest periods of my life music was a light for me. It was a focal point.

It was something to reach for, something to live for.”

What KEM’s music means to his fans: “The reception that my music is given by people is what I hoped it would be. I don’t want to create music that just entertains people. I want to be a part of the soundtrack of their lives.”

Gordon is thrilled about the special and the line up of guests. “Kevin is the hottest thing in show business right now.

What can you say about Whoopi?

She’s a real legend in the business and

KEM’s story about overcoming life’s troubles, including sexual abuse, is one of the best I’ve ever heard,” Gordon says. “Most of all, I appreciate that all three were very open and honest with some very personal issues.”

Upcoming specials will include

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AFRICAN AMERICAN INTERNS WANTED FOR 2013 WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) -- The 2013 White House Initiatives Year-round Internship Program provides current undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to learn about African Americanfocused education policy, communications, and outreach at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Collecting and compiling research and data on African American education, institutions and communities; Performing data entry and managing the office database; Greeting and escorting visitors to meetings; Participating in strategic planning and staff meetings and other Department policy briefings and meetings relevant to the work of the Initiative; Responding to constituent inquiries verbally or in writing; and more.

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OHIO SWEARS IN FIRST AFRICANAMERICAN COUNTY TREASURER Cleveland, OH (BlackNews.com) -- In an unprecedented move, Ohio swore in its first African-American County Treasurer. Mark A. Parks Jr. took the oath of office on March 27th, 2013, from Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald before a group of 11 council members and community supporters.

Parks served as the interim Cuyahoga County Treasurer since mid-December, 2012. His appointment began one month prior to him taking the oath. He is the first African-American county Treasurer in any county in Ohio.

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For more than two years, Parks was the Council President for Orange Village and has served as Chairman of the finance committee for more than six years. He also served as the Director of special projects. He counted among his duties: assisting the Chief Fiscal Officer and serving as Controller for the fiscal office.

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Proclamations have been issued by DeSoto Mayor, Carl O. Sherman declaring May 4th as Epsilon Tau Chapter Day. Also in line with the sentiments of the southwest cities recognitions – Mayor Marcus Knight of Lancaster has proclaimed the expansion a great opportunity for both communities and the sorority. Resolutions were also recognized and sent by Senator Royce West and State Representative Helen Giddings offices.

The Southwestern Region of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. with chapters throughout the Continental United States and the U. S. Virgin Islands is announcing its second chapter to be chartered in over70 years in Dallas County.

The Southwestern Region is comprised of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Arkansas with only one chapter in Dallas County - Psi Chapter Dallas chartered in 1936.

National President Shumate has stated that “This is indeed a great day for Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. with the expansion of the sisterhood in Dallas County”.

Regional Director Charlotte D. Berry is elated since this is one of her last term of office goals in seeing the growth in the Southwestern Region. The organization has another chapter located in Tarrant County – Epsilon Omicron Chapter.

The new chapter Epsilon Tau will be chartered in Southwest Dallas County in the city of DeSoto on Saturday, May 4, 2013 by National President, Ms. Phyllis Shumate of Durham, N.C. – Rho Chapter and Ms. Charlotte D. Berry Southwestern Regional Director of DeSoto – Psi Chapter. The national body is excited to add the new chapter to its sisterhood with the expansion in Southwest Dallas County.

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The producers are looking for panelists to take a seat at the virtual table and share spiritual wisdom on todayʼs issues. The Valder Beebe Show, a new kind of spiritual talk show broadcast on KKVI FM (DFW) www.kkvidfw.com and on-line www.ValderBeebeShow.com .

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Bayou Classic signs extension with NBC Sports Group for next three years NEW ORLEANS – The Bayou Classic team recently announced that the 40 th Annual Bayou Classic will once again be broadcast on NBC nationally. The agreement between The Bayou Classic and NBC Sports Group extends the national broadcast on NBC through the 2015 contest.

NBC Sports Group has been the home of The Bayou Classic since 1991. Last year, the nationally-televised edition of the 39 th Annual Bayou Classic saw a 19% rating increase.

In addition to the national broadcast, the contest will also be available on-demand at Hulu.com and NBC Sports Network will work with the 12 regional sports networks to re-air the game allowing The Bayou Classic to reach 50 million+ homes.

“The landscape of television sports is changing and it is important to us that The Bayou Classic continue to be an integral part of that landscape,” said Dottie Belletto, President of New Orleans Convention Companies, Inc., the management firm of The 40th Annual Bayou Classic. “This match of two HBCUs represents an important tradition within the community that we hope to continue for many years to come, and thanks to NBC Sports Group, we’ll be able to see that come to fruition for an additional two years.”

The Bayou Classic was represented in contract talks by Jeffrey Cokin, President of Cokin Communications, who negotiated the deal with NBC Sports Group.

“The insights and experience of Jeffrey Cokin have been key to achieving this new contract with NBC Sports Group,” added

Belletto. “The Thanksgiving weekend, national time slot on NBC is important to building the tradition of our game and the Bayou Classic brand.”

The Bayou Classic ( www.mybayouclassic.com ) features one of America’s greatest college sports rivalries, bringing the fans and alumni of Southern University and Grambling State University to New Orleans for a celebration of football, family and the traditions and pageantry surrounding Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Proceeds from the annual series of Bayou Classic events provide support to the campuses’ athletic programs and fund scholarships through the SU System Foundation and the GSU Foundation.

The Bayou Classic was supported last year by the following organizations for the 39 th annual series of events – State Farm, MillerCoors, US Marine Corps, Toyota, Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board, The Home Depot®, The CocaCola Company, New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC), New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau, McDonalds, Cox Louisiana, Louisiana>AIDS (Louisiana Greater Than AIDS), The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, The Louisiana Campaign for TobaccoFree Living, the French Market Corporation, Entergy, Visit Baton Rouge, Jacobs Engineering, State of Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, L’Auberge Baton Rouge, Crystal Hot Sauce, CH2MHILL, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc., the Downtown Development District and 100 Black Men of Atlanta.

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Mark your calendar April 26 Dallas Challenge is pleased to announce its 4th Annual ART FROM THE HEART Celebrity Art Auction & Benefit, a fundraising event featuring the artwork of over 20 national and local celebrities. This chic affair will be held at 129 Leslie in the Dallas Design District on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Co-chairs for this event are Molly Nolan and Brandon DeShong. Jody Dean of KLUV 98.7 will serve as the emcee for the evening.

April 27 Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce "2013 Boots and Bling Awards Gala & Auction" Call the Chamber at 972.227.2579 for Tickets, Sponsorship Opportunities, and more information *** Toni Redd makes her return debut to Buttons Addison this Saturday with her new CD, "N The Key Of Redd". If you missed her the first time around, make sure you come hear this internationally known, Atlanta-based siren blaze the stage.

9:00PM V.I.P. seating is available (must call to confirm) ********* Dr. Njoki McElroy, speaks on Sherman TX Race Riot, Whats Buzzing in South Dallas?

Beekeeping Classes, and Saturday Fitness, Rhythm, Dance, Math, Jewelry Making, Sunday Kids History & Culture Class and also Mark Oct. 5, for Holistic Healer Queen Efua

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CITY-WIDE CLEANUP BEING OFFERED FOR RESIDENTS The City of Greenville and IESI will conduct a city-wide cleanup event for residents on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the IESI facility located at 4618 Ed Rutherford Drive. Under the contract with IESI that the Greenville City Council adopted in June 2008, IESI will provide four city-wide cleanup events each year on the fourth Saturday of January, April, July and October.

Residents may bring items to the IESI facility beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday April 27. Proof of Greenville residency is required in the form of a utility bill, tax statement or driver’s license showing a Greenville address. ************** The Greenville-Hunt County Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection is also open on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit: www.ci.greenville.tx.us/hhw For more information, contact the City Manager’s office at 903-457-3116 or IESI at 903-450-8282. ************* BVSTX monthly mixer, dinner at Loving Hut, 5:30 pm, 14925 Midway Road Addison, TX 75001 972-980-1840 ****** Urban League of Greater Dallas Young Professionals hosts the Annual Youth Conference at H. Grady Spruce High School in Dallas **** 2013 Dallas Walk Like MADD will start at Main Street Garden Park in Dallas. An opening ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m., and the walk will begin at 9 a.m.

- Every Saturday - 10am - 11 a.m. Boxing fitness for women (free) - Every Saturday - 11am - 12noon Boxing fitness for men (free) - Every Saturday - 12 noon - 1 p.m. - Prof D is back- Rhythm and Percussions Class, Learn the Kora, Bells , Drums, balophone, and more. $5 per student.

Sunday 2 p.m- Don't Miss Drumming Class with Bandan Koro Free for Children under 18 and $10 for Adults Saturday April 27, 10 a.m.- 12noon The Journey Dance Center's Saturday Dance Class 10 a.m. - Ages 4-6 11 a.m. - Ages 7 to 12 ***** Comedian SINBAD Performs at AT&T Performing Arts Center at the Winspear Opera House 8p.m. ********* Congressman Marc Veasey Hosts Congress on Your Corner 10:30-12:00pm El Rio Grande 2515 W Jefferson Blvd Dallas, TX 75211 For more info, call: 214-741-1387 ********* Author Alondra Poindexter Book Signing Event TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: White Rhino Coffee, 230 West Belt Line Road Cedar Hill, TX 75104 WHAT: Poindexter, a resident of Arlington, TX, will be available to sign copies of her book, In Their Shadows.

Often times we are unaware that what we are doing is being observed by others, some we are acquainted with while others are total strangers.

In In Their Shadows, author Alondra Poindexter shares her experiences being in the shadows of some of the most notable professional athletes in this era. She artistically paints a vivid picture of events that have occurred in her life that have involved these athletes. Alondra presents

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Shiloh Church, 4702 Saturn Road, Garland, TX 75041 Shiloh Church is celebrating its pastor, the Reverend Ronald Session and First Lady's 2nd Anniversary. This year's theme is "Called to Administrate the Work of the Lord." Special Guests are the Rev. Kedric L. McKnight of New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Dallas, TX at the 8am worship service and the Rev. Larry Harris of New Hope Baptist Church in Terrell, TX at the 10:30am worship service. For more information, call the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website at, www.shilohgarland.org.

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children from every background deserve to learn through methods that respect their culture and language.

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GIPSY KINGS returns to the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Annette Strauss Square in the Downtown Dallas Arts District at 8 p.m. ******** 5th Annual Pastor Appreciation Luncheon(Emcee)- Chris Howell April 30, 2013 @ Noon Methodist Charlton Medical Center 3500 W, Wheatland Road Dallas, TX

May 1 Free Webinar Training: Communication is the START of Forgiveness 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Central Time you can choose to hear the audio for this meeting either through your computer speakers or by dialing the following conference call information with your phone: Toll Number: 213-416-1560 | Attendee Access Code: 743 5649

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National Day of Prayer 62nd ANNUAL NATIONAL OBSERVANCE IN U.S.A 12TH CONSECUTIVE OBSERVANCE IN CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS May 2, 2013 – 12 NOON The Atrium in Downtown Garland, 300 N. Fifth Street The Lancaster ISD Fine Arts Department presents ICON—a district-wide production featuring Lancaster ISD students – celebrating the famous artistic legends: Duke Ellington, Alvin Ailey, August Wilson and Michael Jackson on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre located at 1925 Elm Street in Dallas, Texas. Tickets are now available for $10 for all attendees and can be purchased at any Lancaster ISD campus in the front office, the Lancaster ISD Administration building, or at the Majestic Theatre on May 2, 2013. For more information, please contact the LHS Fine Arts Department at 972-218-1800 Meet and Greet with Ronny Edry, TelAviv graphic designer, who started Facebook cause "Israel Loves Iran"

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The Pan-African Connection Bookstore Art Gallery and Resource Center, 828 Fourth Ave., Dallas Texas, (Across From Fair Park Music Hall) 214-943-8262/panafric@airmail.net www.panafricanconnection.com

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them, some Hall of Famers, as ordinary people with ordinary lives. She wrote In Their Shadows with the hope that you will be able to see that high-profile sports figures are only human, and while she was standing in their shadows, someone is standing in yours.

Northaven United Methodist Church Thursday, May 2 at 5:30 pm 11211 Preston Road Free to the public RSVP to 214-827-1047 Sponsored by the Dallas United Nations Association

Dallas Rallies to Raise Funds for West, Texas: The ‘Texans for West’ Benefit Concert will Feature Performances by Toadies Lead Singer, Vaden Todd Lewis, Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights, and more at the AT&T Performing Arts Center 4pm-10pm.

Strauss Square at AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas, 75206 Tickets: $20 http://www.attpac.org/on-sale/2013/texansfor-west-benefit-concert/

April 29 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 *********** International Pastors and Leadership Conference 2013(Internet Host- Chris Howell) April 24 - 27 Dallas Convention Center 650 South Griffin Street Dallas, TX 75202

April 30

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will celebrate Día de los Niños/ Día de los Libros in the Innovation Gallery and Studios Tuesday April 30, 2013 from 3pm to 5pm.

Día de los Ninos is a nationwide initiative that promotes the importance of child literacy and celebrates culture, heritage and language. The initiative originated from Children’s Day, which first took place in Geneva in 1925 following the World Conference for the Wellbeing of Children. Día de Los Ninos is supported by the idea that !

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President Harry S. Truman. Our Task Force is a privately funded Do you make the world's best salsa? Come and participate in the salsa ********** organization whose purpose is to encourage participation on the contest. You must provide your own chips and salsa must be made in "HALLELUJAH!!!THE MEASURE OF A GODLY WOMAN" National Day of Prayer. It exists to communicate with every The Twenty-Eighth 2013 Annual Adolescent and Ladies Symposium focuses on advance. Hey Macarena!!! Do you remember the Macarena? We addressing issues of today's society from a Biblical perspective. The individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, to welcome everyone to come and show us your moves. Prize awarded Symposium is free and open to preteen girls (9-12), adolescent misses (13-18) create appropriate materials, and to mobilize the Christian to the one with the best moves! Chihuahua Races!!! Space is limited and adult ladies (19 and up) and features twelve spiritual workshops (including community to intercede for America’s leaders and its families. so pick up your entry form Balch Springs Recreation Center a Mother/Daughter session); The Task Force represents a Judeo Christian expression of the continental breakfast; lunch and national observance, based on our understanding that this door prizes. Register online through country was birthed in prayer and in reverence for the God of April 24th. We will have onsite the Bible. registration the day of the event.

The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center is located at 300 N. For informationon the Church of Fifth Street, Garland, TX 75040.

Christ or the event, please visit www.gacoc.org or call 972-644-2335.

May 3 Children’s Cancer Fund (CCF) will host its 25th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show on Friday, May 3, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. (champagne reception and silent auction at 10 a.m.) in the Chantilly Ballroom of the Hilton Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, Texas 75207.

May 4 2013 FORT WORTH CHAPTER SPRING EVENT: THE PVU ALUMNI KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY* @ LONE STAR PARK IN GRAND PRAIRIE *********

May 5 The III Forks Golf Classic and Auction Dinner benefiting TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation is scheduled for May 5 and 6, 2013. Amy Vanderoef, host of ABC’s Good Morning Texas and former Miss Connecticut USA will be hosting the May 5th auction dinner at III Forks. The Master of Ceremonies for the event is Mark Davis. Call 972-663-7327

ADOLESCENT & LADIES SYMPOSIUM ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES The Greenville Avenue Church of Christ and Ladies Bible Class are hosting its 28th Annual Adolescent and Ladies Symposium from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Greenville Avenue Church of Christ, 1013 South Greenville Avenue. Since it founding in 1985, the Annual Adolescent and Ladies Symposium has reached out to teach godly skills to preteen, adolescents girls and adult ladies on how to combat contemporary social and generational issues that confront society today.

This free event is open to all preteen girls ages 9 to 12; adolescent misses - 13 to 18; and adult ladies from 19 and up. The attendees have their choice to participate in several spiritual workshops as well as a Mother and Daughter session and include a continental breakfast, lunch and many door prizes.

For more information and to register for this event, please visit www.gacoc.org or call 972-644-2335. *** Homegrown Fest 4 Launch Party at Granada with Sons of Fathers 7pm $15-30 Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, 75206 ********** 13th Annual Peace Conference, “A World of Women for World Peace,” which will take place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, 2200 N. Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas "Bandan Koro African Drum & Dance Ensemble "Rhythm of Life" "Don't Miss This Exciting New Show"

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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.

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