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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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Dallas Alumnae shows why sororities are needed Congratulations Annya, Pajhe and Robbie Over the years, I have heard numerous questions about the validity and value of things that I hold near and dear, like Black colleges, black businesses, and sororities and fraternities, to name a few.

Sadly folks still don‘t get it. Many see nothing wrong with constantly being in rooms discussing issues with a huge segment of the population excluded. Diversity, Unity, togetherness Cheryl Smith mean nothing to those who consider themselves privileged. If I were a violent person, I would say slug the next person who says, “I don’t see color,” unless that person is Stevie Wonder or another sight-impaired person.

I want you to see and appreciate my color and differences as we explore one another’s similarities! And that is indeed what I found in pledging a sorority -- instead of losing myself in a sea of women, out of a sea of women I emerged, more confident, loving, intelligent, spiritually grounded and focused.

It was just 35 years ago and the countdown was on. I was a mere pyramid, a pledgee of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on the campus of Florida A&M University.

I had just a little over four more weeks of pledging to go and I was learning a lot about the organization, the members, my fellow pyramid sisters and, most importantly, myself.

I’ve never regretted writing that letter of interest, attending that interview and making those so important steps toward “Delta Land.”

Once initiated I immediately became part of a sisterhood, founded on Christian principles and boasting an impressive membership that expands the globe.

It’s funny. With sorority sisters, no matter how long you go without talking, you’re like family. You still have a bond that transcends time, distance and yes, sometimes disagreements.

As a member, I have a network that has greeted me in the Motherland, put me in contact with sorority sisters in Japan and enjoyed the hospitality of one in a quaint city in a remote area of Texas.

Who could begrudge such an existence?

Wherever I am and I meet a Delta, I am not meeting a stranger.

As the organization celebrates it centennial this year, I still stop from time and pause to reflect on the 22 young women who wanted to make a difference in the world, and they did. Those women dealt with considerably more challenges than I have today so I refuse to abdicate the responsibility that came to me when I took that oath in May of 1978.

This past weekend I was with my sorority sisters at our annual Jabberwock Pageant. On these pages I have shared information about Annya’s quest to become Miss Jabberwock and the time was finally here.

Annya was joined by two other contestants: Robbie Zhane Banks and Pajhe Danielle Jordan. These young ladies were absolutely beautiful! They were cheering one another on and they bonded like sisters.

I don’t think the girls really cared about winning. They were just enjoying the ride -- and that’s what life is supposed to be about, the journey.

With the help of the Committee Chair Shaunetta Heiskell and Co-Chair Leslie Swann; along with a dynamic committee, pulled together a wonderful program that definitely enriched the lives of everyone involved.

This was especially life-changing for Annya. I watched her blossom and mature. It was heartwarming to not only see the changes in her but to experience the love from so many Deltas and friends who showed their support. It was great to see the village at work, whether it was fixing the hair or makeup, donating money, buying ads, snapping pictures, sharing tips for securing dresses and other accessories, loaning gloves or just calling to say, “you go girl!”

Ever since she was a little girl, Annya has been surrounded by members of Delta Sigma Theta. She has more aunts than she could have ever imagined and many watched proudly as she was crowned 2013 Miss Jabberwock for the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She joins the ranks of thousands of young ladies who have received this honor since 1925 when the first Jabberwock was presented in Boston, MA. For the Dallas Alumnae Chapter, Annya Christina Smith joins John Ella Goode, April Denise Tanksley, Carla Eushon Dillard, Gadget LaShon Bullard, Fredricka Ann Larty, Cokiesha Lashon Bailey, Cheryl Yvette Goode, Hope Nicole Howard, Savannah Stephens, Ashley Janise Gaines, April Danielle pSignet, Erica Shanest Glenn, Britani Danielle Johnson, Chandler Elise Stephens, Kari Deanne Malone, Callie Christina Cantrelle, Da’Brana Denise Foster, Chrystal Cantrelle, Abeni Jewel Haynes and Taylor Lauren Ratcliff.

She and the other young ladies also got much-needed scholarship dollars which she will need to get her to Florida A&M University.

Our children deserve to have programs and opportunities -- such as the ones provided by so many great sororities and fraternities, as well as other social, civic and community based organizations.

If folks out there want to start more organizations, there’s plenty of work to do. In the words of Bishop T.D. Jakes, who so eloquently silenced critics of megachurches, “There are plenty of souls to save!”

There is so much work out there to do, to save our young girls and boys. If anyone wants to criticize, they should instead use their efforts and get to saving!

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Actor Malik Yoba supports book focusing on strengthening bonds between Black Fathers and their Sons

while projecting their voices to the back of the theater. The young man discovered that reading well wasn't the issue, rather, their lack of confidence and realizing their abilities to maximize their potential.

Another young man asked what he could do to put his city (Gary, IN) on the map, as he felt that sports was the only way for him to do so. Newbern informed him how much smarter it was to not just be the

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Happy Centennial Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

(Gary, Ind. -The Glen Theater recently welcomed author Sedrik Newbern and TV/Film star, Malik Yoba, for a special reading of Newbern's new book, titled "Unconditional Forgiveness-Lessons for Letting Go to Build Better Relationships." Inspired by Newbern's relationship with his father, the book centers around the impact father's have on their sons, and how Newbern forgave his father, who wasn't there for him as he matured from a boy to a man.

Photo Caption: Actor Malik Yoba and author Sedrik Newbern address young black male audience about building relationships with their fathers during a special book Yoba is most remembered from his role as J.C. Williams on signing event in Gary, Indiana.

FOX's "New York athlete, but instead, the person who Undercover", as well as his role in Tyler owns the team, and signs the checks.

Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?" and Afterwards, Yoba had the young man come "Why Did I Get Married Too"? His most up front, and introduce himself to Kimberly portrayal was of the iconic Dr. Martin Robinson, member of the city council that Luther King Jr. in Lifetime TV's original TV was also in the audience, and had them film, "Betty & Coretta", where he exchange information so that he starred opposite of Angela Bassett. Yoba took could be instrumental in creating the change a break from filming in Miami to that he wanted to see in his be a part of the event saying he believed in environment. the heart behind the book and could Newbern gave each of the young men a identify with the subject matter. signed copy of the book, followed by a The event’s audience largely consisted of photograph with Yoba. The book details the young and teenage, many of which grew impact growing up without his father up without their fathers. In addition to reading had on Newbern’s life, as well as how they excerpts from the book, Yoba were able to evolve and move beyond engaged the young men asking them to read the pain to develop an unbreakable bond. from the book as well. Organizers said The book also gives practical advice to several of the participants found it those hurt in past relationships, so they can challenging to read in public confidently, heal and develop healthy

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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT...

e Eloquent and Elegant Michelle Obama

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Our nation is fortunate to have Mrs. Michelle Obama, who visited Dallas this week to help celebrate the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library, as its First Lady. She is gracious, charming and centrally involved in the life of our country.

Mrs. Obama’s many contributions have not gone without notice. The mother of two young daughters, she has launched initiatives designed to help young people. Three years ago she decided to address the problem of childhood obesity by starting a program entitled “Let’s Move.”

It has promoted healthier lifestyles for children and the placement of more nutritious foods in their schools and homes. The program includes parents, teachers, school nurses and medical professionals.

In 2011 the First Lady united with Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of the vice president, to create Joining Forces, a program that assists military families in the areas of health, employment and education. Clearly, Mrs. Obama is someone who sees beyond herself to the needs of average Americans, Mostly recently Mrs. Obama has reached out to the families of victims of gun violence. She attended the funeral of a young high school student who was senselessly killed on the streets of Chicago. She has passionately advocated the need for federal and state gun policies that protect our citizens.

While she attended two Ivy League schools, there were no special privileges or economic abundance in the home where Mrs. Obama and her brother were raised on the south side of Chicago. While a high school student, her commute to and from school lasted three hours. An honor roll student, she was graduated as the class salutatorian.

Our First Lady has a capacity to reach all types of people. Whether speaking to an audience of Hollywood celebrities or a gathering of bereaved relatives, her grace allows her to meet people where they find themselves.

She often says that she is foremost the mother of her daughters, Sasha and Malia. When asked to describe the relationship with her husband she says that it is built on trust and understanding.

The life of a president can be lonely and difficult, yet I am certain that having Mrs. Obama as his spouse soothes the difficulties that President Obama endures. At dinner, she says, they talk about the experiences of their children, and things that make them happy. Able to relate to people of most political persuasions, Mrs. Obama is a gift to our nation. Men and women the world over follow her every move, knowing that she is walking in a direction that they admire.

Protecting our children Session Watch

By Sen. Carlos Uresti

With children's lives at stake, the pressure imposed by heavy workloads at Child Protective Services is pushing many caseworkers out the door. The Legislature must use the time remaining in the 83rd session to help this agency keep caring people on the job.

Every day, child abuse investigators have to deal with disturbing and heart-wrenching situations that most people never encounter. Their decisions can mean life or death for a child at risk, and that's not something to put away in a desk drawer when they go home at night.

Other caseworkers — in family-based services, conservatorship programs, foster and adoption programs, child-care licensing specialists and inspectors — also make a difference every day in the lives of Texas children. It's not a job they do for the money, and in fact, it takes a toll.

Just how challenging are these jobs? Last year 34

percent of all child abuse investigators in Texas resigned, and the turnover rate among other caseworkers was 26.1 percent.

According to the CPS Data Book for fiscal 2012, only 45.1 percent of all caseworkers have been on the job for three years or more, while almost 30 percent have been at the job for less than a year.

CPS workers are relatively young, with an average age of 36, and the entry-level salary is less than $37,000 a year.

In February, the commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services, former San Antonio Judge John Specia, told a legislative hearing that child abuse investigators are overwhelmed and under paid, and he asked for help.

“It’s real hard to run a railroad with 37 percent turnover,” Specia told the Dallas Morning News, referring to the number of rookie investigators who departed the job last year.

Although these workers care about what they're doing, he said, you can't pay them enough to stay if "they’ve got

just a completely unreasonable workload."

The Legislature is trying to respond to his plea. While the final budget for 2014-15 is still being worked out, Senate Bill 1 as it currently stands provides just over $2.5 billion in all funds for CPS, an increase of more than 10 percent over the current budget. This amount includes about $105 million for Prevention and Early Intervention programs — a substantial increase over the current budget, but still not enough to really get serious about prevention.

More money will help, but that alone won't relieve the stress caused by heavy caseloads. We can do more, and that's why I am sponsoring bills that would limit the caseloads of investigators and other CPS caseworkers, and enhance training for CPS supervisors.

I'm also seeking to create a task force to examine hiring and management practices at the agency.

Specia is working hard to stem the flight of caseworkers from CPS and create a workplace environment that will encourage good, caring people to stay on the job. The Legislature must continue to help him.

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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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Stress, Soy and Fibroids. They relate. had grown so much that it looked available in my part of the US in the like I was four or five months winter months. Eating fruit in season pregnant. I had at least two blood will always taste better. transfusions just so I could function What are your favorite herbs without falling faint doing routine and why? household chores. The only I keep a lot of mint leaves to add temporary relief my gynecologist in fruit salads. I also make a lot of could offer was birth control pills. middle eastern inspired dishes that It has been found that a High Desperate to stop the bleeding at any call for fresh mint leaves -- like my intake of estrogen is connected to cost, I took one, two, sometimes chickpea salad. fibroids. This is easy to do when three birth control pills in one day, eating the sad diet since soy is in unaware that it could result in a What are your favorite roots and EVERYTHING. Consuming soy massive stroke. I had a myoectomy why? increases your chance in suffering to remove 8 large fibroid in June Ginger is my favorite root. Fresh from fibroid. I promote a soy-free 2009. I thought I was in the clear ginger gives greater depth of flavor way of eating and avoid it as much thinking that a surgical intervention -particularly to tomato and curry as possible. would surely cure me. Six months dishes. I grate it into sauces, add it after the surgery, a doctor told me People choose soy with the the fibroids were growing back. thought that they are making the I knew I had to do something healthiest choice. This is being fed Oatmeal different to save my own life." to society in utero, birth and onto said Halona discussing her adult hood only to repeat it again fibroid story. while you take in soy while pregnant. This is why it is not a Halona recommends eating surprise so many of us experience foods that do not feed your fibroids. So much so it is expected fibroids and adopt it as a in words like "Well my mom and lifestyle. So I asked here a few my aunts had fibroid now so do I." questions in regards to some easy recipes with foods that do not This is why I invited Halona feed fibroids. She answered with Black to call into the show. She is a some of her faves: Culinary Nutritionist located in New Jersey. She healed herself from What are your favorite fibroid and now speaks on how she ingredients in your pantry and/or healed herself from fibroids through cabinets? educating herself and change of avocado, curry powder, black eating lifestyle. She set up a website to fruit salads, put it in a rice salt, coconut oil, and chickpeas called Garlic and Lemons LLC in steamer with coconut milk, add a What are your favorite super2010 so that other women with one-inch piece to smoothies, use it foods and why? fibroid could get quality, first-person to flavor homemade sorbets, etc. information on what fibroids are and I love blueberries! I love What tool do you use in your how to naturally get rid of them. She blueberries in hot cereals like kitchen? speaks to girls and women about the oatmeal or millet. They add a hint of I love my Vitamix! I use it fact that fibroids are something one freshness to an otherwise boring everyday for smoothies, nondairy can prevent/or get rid off without breakfast. ice cream, sauces, nondairy surgery.

What are your favorite fruits and cheeses, etc. It is an Halona is a graduate of the why? investment that is very well Holistic Nutrition Coaching worth every penny. I used a I love a good mango -- but only Program at the Institute for $20 blender for about 2 in the summertime. Eating mangoes Integrative Nutrition. She offers years before it gave out on in the dead of winter are just not the personalized and group holistic me. That worked fine until I same -- even though they are readily health programs geared towards was ready to upgrade my women. diet. I would encourage She is also a Personal others to invest in a Vitamix Chickpeas Chef working with clients when they are ready. seeking support with preparing food that heals and RECIPES FROM nourishes the whole family.

HALONA She works with new moms, families, and busy professionals to prepare as I recently made Ginger many meals as you need on a Maple Oatmeal with banana, weekly or monthly basis. She walnuts, and cranberry jam. I also does grocery store tours slow simmer steel cut oats in a and pantry make-overs. mixture of homemade almond milk "I have suffered with and water. Grate in some fresh fibroid for at least 10 years. I ginger. Then add maple syrup, experienced menstrual maybe some raisins, vanilla, periods so heavy I couldn't allspice, cinnamon. Mix it well and leave the house. My uterus put it in a bowl. Slice up a banana.

Then mix in cranberry jam which is simply fresh cranberries blended together with raisins -- a great RAW alternative to store-bought, sugar laden jellies and jams.

I love this Carrot, Coconut, Basil Soup. It's easy and takes practically no time to make. Just blend meat and water of 1 young coconut with a carrot, and a bunch of basil leaves. Add some sliced sweet red pepper for texture and it's done. It's full of vitamins, minerals, and FLAVOR! Kale salad made with fresh kale, cucumber, tomato, scallion, parsley.

Then dressed with fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and a tahini dressing (I like Annie's Goddess dressing...). I usually eat this in a big family sized salad bowl -- all for myself. :) Listen to the archive of this show here http:// www.blogtalkradio.com/ cherylsmith/2013/01/10/cherylsworld and find out how soy, stress and fibroids relate. Halona will discuss the symptoms, what to do, foods to eat and more.

Tune in every Wednesday night Love A Natural Me on Cheryl's World. You will find my friends and I at www.blogtalkradio.com/ cherylsmith every Wednesday 6 8pm CST. We have real conversations, current events, interviews with folks that are on the same page in regards to finding Love within and aren't afraid of Change.

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My sister sexually abused me!

ASK THE ADVOCATE

Gwendolyn Jones Dear Advocate,

I’m embarrassed to write my story but I can’t continue on living a lie. When I was five years old my older sister sexually abused me. She was 20 at the time. Today, I am 23 years old, and it still affects my life.

The abuse ruined my childhood and caused a great deal of pain. I have forgiven my abuser and that has helped with the healing process. However, my contact with her is

limited. At times I feel healed, and then the pain comes back to me. One thing I have learned is that when I have children I will make sure they are never put in a situation where they could be abused.

Embarrassed!

Dear Embarrassed, Unfortunately, sexual abuse is rarely committed by a stranger. 90% of reported incidents the victim knew their attacker. i.e., parent, family member, friend or acquaintance.

While the majority of sexual abuse is committed by males, females also commit sexual abuse against the opposite gender or the same gender as in your tragic story. Anyone can commit the crime of sexual abuse against a child. My heart grieves for your loss of innocence, the loss of a healthy relationship with your sister, safety and security from someone you should have been able to trust but who was untrustworthy.

Nothing you did or said warranted this behavior.

Survivors of sexual abuse tend to believe they are responsible and that somehow they should have

stopped it. As a result they end up carrying a heavy load of false guilt that only belongs to the abuser. Your sister chose to commit a criminal and immoral act against you and as a result you were negatively impacted. Sexual abuse always leaves a negative impact on its victims.

In closing, recovery is needed so you can connect with the buried painful emotions of the past, learn the truth about your experience, process the feelings and then release them. When you have worked through the anger, pain, humiliation and hurt, you will be able to emotionally let go of the past and you don’t have to worry about the pain coming back. The past can just be that----the past!

An event that happened to you but it doesn’t have to define your present or your future.

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. Contact Gwendolyn on facebook or email asktheadvocate@yahoo.com.

A mighty soldier takes her sleep

By Jonathan Frederick Douglass The first woman of color to serve as an officer in the United States Army as a nurse has given her final salute. Mary Elinor Walton recently passed at the Dallas Veterans Cancer Center.

She was 93 years old.

“My interest in health care began when I was around eight years old,” Mrs. Walton, who was a lieutenant in the military, said once during an interview. “I used to pull stickers from the feet of my friends and administer first aide.”

Mrs. Walton also assisted doctors in delivering babies in the homes of people who could not afford the cost of a hospital visit. “I did not know what a midwife was during those days, but I guess that is what I did,” she said.

A member of the 1936 class of Booker T. Washington High School, she worked as a nurse’s aide at Baylor Hospital when she was a young girl. Her skills and devotion to patient care impressed a nurse who suggested that she pursue nursing as a profession.

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“After the war my mother returned to Dallas where she worked at Baylor Hospital as a public health nurse,” said her daughter, Marilyn, a professional singer who has performed around the world. “She became the second Black nurse hired at Parkland Hospital.”

“My mother was a caregiver for my father, Linuard, when he became ill,” she said. “Her life was devoted to healing and to lifting the spirits of others. She was an amazing mother and a tremendous friend.

Mr. Walton passed in 1980.”

During the height of segregation both Mr. and Mrs. Walton earned advanced academic degrees at universities in California. They were recognized among the educational elite in this country and constantly inspired young people to get as many degrees as they could.

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, who knew Mrs. Walton, called her “an influential and historic” figure in Dallas. “She was a selfless caregiver whose faith helped her to overcome the challenges of discrimination. We are grateful for her service to our

country and her courage in the face of adversity.”

Mrs. Walton started her own healthcare business and worked until she was injured in an automobile accident five months ago. She continued to read her scripture, tend to her garden and call her friends with words of inspiration and praise, her daughter said.

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Gwendolyn, I truly believe that it was not intended for man to have only one woman.

Jim Dear Jim

To be married and remain faithful is so hard Dear Gwendolyn I have been married for 32 years.

My wife is a wonderful person but says she cannot continue to ignore my cheating. My marriage is nearing a divorce.

We have five children. I love her but admit I stayed with her because of the children. She is looking forward to early retirement.

She has made plans for us to go on exclusive vacations. I don’t intend to go with her. Eight months ago I broke off my relationship with my side woman I had for six years.

Two weeks after that I met another ‘side woman’ and I just can’t control myself.

Let me tell you this: You are playing Russian Roullette with your life, not with one gun – but with two. A divorce is in order and should have been years ago. You did not stay with your wife because of the children. You stayed with your wife because she had a job.

Get your life together before you meet with tragedy. After 32 years of marriage and five children, it’s time to bring your dog in. You can no longer bark like a young man. It is wrong for any man not to appreciate and respect his wife.

Your wife and her gun can harm you. Your lady on the side with her gun will harm you because everything you told her was untrue.

It was not meant for man to have two or more women. Think about it.

Financially he can barely —provide for one.

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A roof over her head Hatley Brothers II Roofing & Construction recently announced its 7th annual Weathering the Weathered community service project benefitting an elderly mother in the Dallas metroplex with a complimentary new roof.

bonded company that provides a wide range of residential and commercial roofing services and general construction. Since the company was incorporated in 1994, it has completed more than 10,000 residential and commercial projects in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Ke’Elronn Hatley, owner of Hatley Brothers II Roofing & Construction, searches throughout the year for an eligible mother who is in need of a new roof for her home but cannot afford to pay for full-scale roof replacement services on her own.

Once the recipient has been selected, Mr. Hatley notifies the winner of the generous gift and during Mother’s Day weekend, the Hatley Brothers team replaces her old, leaking roof with a quality, new 20-30 year shingled roof.

Hatley Brothers II Roofing & Construction is a member of the Better Business Bureau, North Texas Roofing Contractors Association, Historically Underutilized Business Certification and Compliance Program, and D/FW Minority Business Council (Minority Business Enterprise Certification).

Ke’Elronn Hatley and Ms. Jessie Hunt

This year’s recipient is Ms. Jessie Hunt McGree of Dallas and the roof she will be receiving is valued in the $10,000 to $12,000 range.

often faced with the financial burden of replacing roofs more frequently than some other geographic locations due to hail and wind damage, extreme heat and general age deterioration.

“Giving back to the community has always been a top priority at Hatley Brothers II Roofing & Construction,” said Mr. Hatley. “In Texas, homeowners are

In this current economic climate, with the average cost of residential roof replacement services running anywhere from $10,000 to $15,000, we knew we

had to do something to make a difference in the community. So we decided to help someone in need by providing them with a new roof at no charge, and we are looking forward to installing Ms. McGree’s special Mother’s Day gift.”

Based in Desoto, Texas, Hatley Brothers II Roofing & Construction is a licensed and

Mr. Hatley, who is a South Oak Cliff High School alumnus, a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and attends Friendship-West Baptist Church, is the youngest recipient of the prestigious Quest for Success Award, presented by the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce and WFAA-TV. For more information on Hatley Brothers II Roofing & Construction, visit www.hatleybros2.com.

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Obama Supporter Disinvited from Morehouse Baccalaureate over Political Views Morehouse College alumni are outraged by the college's decision to disinvite fellow alum, the Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson, Senior Pastor of the Bright Hope Baptist Church in Philadelphia, as the baccalaureate speaker on May 18, 2013. After being announced to alumni and the college community as the baccalaureate speaker, Morehouse College President John Silvanus Wilson, Jr. contacted Johnson on April 15th via phone to inform him of the decision due to concerns about views Johnson expressed in an opinion editorial in The Philadelphia Tribune and stated that the article

was "untimely" given that President Obama is the 2013 Commencement speaker, a day after Baccalaureate.

The article entitled, "A President for Everyone, Except Black People," was published on April 14th and respectfully criticized the lack of African-American appointees in President Barack Obama's cabinet and challenged the lack of policies specifically designed to reduce poverty. On April 15th and April 16th, coincidentally the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Wilson contacted Johnson and encouraged him to resign as the speaker, a suggestion Johnson refused. Wilson then proposed that Johnson agree to be one of three speakers for the event. Johnson refused this offer as well on the grounds that it was a departure from the college's tradition of having one baccalaureate speaker, and all initial representations made to him. Accentuating the principle of free speech, Johnson said, "I have always been and continue to be a supporter of President Obama. The

issue is not about the article in question, but about Morehouse's longstanding history and pedagogy of free thought and free speech.

Without free thought and free speech, Morehouse would not have produced our most admired alumnus, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." Johnson submitted a letter to Wilson on April 17th insisting that Wilson honor his original invitation.

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baccalaureate speakers—Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock, Senior Pastor of the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor of the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, and a graduating senior. The college posted Warnock and Moss' names on its website on April 23rd as the speakers, but quickly removed their names from the site on April 25th after Warnock and Moss withdrew their names.

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amille Bradfield Take the super silly comedic antics of The Three Stooges, the attention-grabbing action of virtually any Michael Bay film (take your pick), a starstudded cast whose muscles have muscles, and a true crime storyline ripped right out of the headlines and you have Paramount Pictures’ latest action/crime/comedy, PAIN & GAIN. Based on magazine articles written by Pete Collins with the screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and directed by Bay, PAIN & GAIN stars Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie as three bodybuilders in the 90s, known as Miami’s Sun Gym Gang, who cook up an implausible kidnapping and extortion scheme to secure their slice of the American pie.

Unfortunately for them, their diabolical plan backfires and the bolts begin to fall off the wheels spoke by spoke, painting the three amigos as bumbling idiots turned bonafide, hardcore criminals.

The mastermind of the trio is Daniel Lugo (Wahlberg), a personal trainer with a history of fraud crimes, who quickly works his way up to manager at the Sun Gym after improving the gym’s image and increasing profits with modern marketing strategies.

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people. So when one of Lugo’s clients, a particularly egotistical, wealthy, rude businessman named Victor Kershaw (played by Tony Shalhoub) begins spouting off about his assets, Lugo hatches a plot to kidnap his client and force Kershaw to sign everything over to him.

Enter Frick and Frack. Lugo obviously needs help to pull this off, so he recruits friend and fellow trainer, Adrian Doorbal (Mackie) and trainer/ex-con Paul Doyle (Johnson). Although the men have at least two things in common — being fitness fanatics and coveting the lifestyles of the rich and famous — they couldn’t be more polar opposite in personality.

Lugo is clearly the brains of the operation and ringleader of the gang; Doorbal is more of a follower, doing whatever has to be done to meet their illegal activity goals; and due to his massive, Incredible Hulk-like physique, sans the Kelly green complexion, Doyle provides the necessary

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brawn for their little criminal enterprise.

After a series of screw-ups including a longer-than-planned torture session and multiple botched attempts to kill Kershaw, they finally get their hands on the money, but as life has taught us, once people come into money, it is never enough and eventually they will want more, in this case, by any means necessary. Yep. You guessed it. They get greedy and decide to do another hit and here is where things spin completely out of control.

This time they prey on phonesex king, Frank Griga and his girlfriend, Krisztina Furton, but when Frank starts asking too many questions, he pays the ultimate price and Krisztina soon follows when she succumbs to lethal doses of a horse tranquilizer.

Yes, all of this actually happened in real life.

You cannot make this stuff up.

Wahlberg, Johnson and Mackie have dynamic onscreen chemistry and deliver a hilarious, outrageously entertaining !

performance in PAIN & GAIN. Other notable performances include Rebel Wilson, Ed Harris and Shalhoub. And of course, pulling all of these shocking pieces together, is acclaimed director, Michael Bay, known for his extraordinary vision with action movies (think TRANSFORMERS franchise, ARMAGEDDON, BAD BOYS).

With a running time of two hours and 10 minutes, PAIN & GAIN is rated R for bloody violence, crude sexual content, nudity, language throughout and drug use. It is a bizarre, laughout-loud and at times cringeworthy tale (remember two people lost their lives and the surviving victim was seriously injured) that has been skillfully adapted for the big screen.

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Yes, what you eat and drink affects your hair. I am asked oen, why is my hair dry?

Why is my scalp flaky and have white build up? Why is my hair thinning?

And the list goes on. e body is 75% water so if you don’t put water back in the body you will become dehydrated. When the body is dehydrated the natural sebum doesn’t secrete; therefore making hair dry and brittle.

I know our day to day schedules get hectic and a cup of coffee seems to keep you on the ledge; however it will produce a white build up on the scalp along with eating a diet high in saturated fats, sugars and processed foods. It is imperative that we consume at least 7-14 servings of raw fruits and vegetables daily so that our body can function properly and heal itself. When one’s circulatory system is off in their body then the blood is not circulating correctly on their scalp and will cause thinning and balding.

Not to mention if you’re not eating properly it will began to affect your immune system and onset illnesses and diseases. Among the medications that can potentially cause hair loss are blood thinners, vitamin A supplements, some arthritis medications, antidepressants, gout medications, medications for certain heart problems, blood pressure medications, and birth control pills.

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Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair DEBORAH PEOPLES elected chair of the Tarrant County Democratic Party Ms. Peoples says she has big plans and Democrats are looking forward to Tarrant County joining Texas’ only Blue County, Dallas.

Executive Assistant Excellent customer service, organizational and leadership skills. Ability to set priorities, handle/track multiple projects, prioritize issues and deliver planned results. Able to problem-solve and/or seek solutions. Must have advanced MS Office Suite, Adobe, Photo Shop and database skills. HS Diploma, prefer some college with 4 years related experience.

Co-Facilitator/Substance Abuse Counselor Associate Degree and/or LCDC or HS Diploma w/ Substance Abuse Certification w/2 yrs. demonstrated exp. in facilitating group level prevention interventions to reduce risk behaviors by heterosexual African American (AA) women at highest risk for HIV. Experience in risk reduction, recruitment, outreach, report writing and data collection. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends and have reliable transportation.

Positions require excellent verbal and written communication skills, thorough knowledge of Dallas communities, work as a team member as well as independently. Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Software application required. Must have reliable transportation.

Submit Resume, Cover Letter and Salary Requirements To: Urban League of Greater Dallas Attn: Human Resources 4315 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, TX 75216

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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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In our library MAYOR’S SUMMER READING CLUB Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings’ reading program, presented by Walmart, encourages kids, teens and adults to gain a lifelong habit of learning by reading books, e-books, audiobooks and more Sign up begins May 19 at your neighborhood Dallas Library or at dallaslibrary.org Kick-off celebrations set for June 15 at eight Dallas Library locations Eight-week program runs June 15 - August 10

Free and open to all ages who register online or in person Summer vacation may be on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean kids should bid adieu to reading.

Why? Regular reading keeps academic skills sharp, inspires curiosity, enhances comprehension and vocabulary, and best of all, puts in place the habit for young people to become lifelong readers and learners. In an effort to encourage the whole family to read, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings is kicking off the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club, an eight-week program powered by community participation, weekly incentive prizes and allaround fun from June 15 August 10. Registration opens on Sunday, May 19, and kick-off

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celebrations are slated for Saturday, June 15, at eight library locations throughout Dallas. All 29 Dallas Public Library locations as well as the Dallas Public Library’s Bookmobile will participate.

Presented by Walmart, the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club is free and open to all ages.

Register online at dallaslibrary.org or in person at any Dallas library location.

Each week, participating young club members will have a chance to win an incentive prize by reporting what they read to any Dallas Public Library location. Children 7 and older are asked to read at least five hours per week, and children 6 and under are required to read

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three hours per week to earn a weekly prize.

Two of the weekly prizes will include a new book for Reading Club participants up to 18 years of age. All readers may report any reading material including books, e-books, audiobooks and magazines.

There is one grand-prize drawing for children and two grand-prize drawings for adult participants in the program.

With a “write, create, participate” focus, entries into the grand prize drawings for the four 18 and under age-group categories can be earned by reading extra hours, attending library events, writing book reviews, or illustrating book characters, to name a few.

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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 Katina Potts on Mondays at 6p.m., 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, Lady D, Dr. Buckey, and Markel Slocumb on Thursdays at 6p.m., and See you at the Movies - with Jamille Bradfield on Fridays at 6p.m.

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National Call…..Looking For a Few Good Spiritual Women Of Faith for our Panel

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Early voting location: Hunt County Voter Administration 2217A Washington Greenville Tx Dates: April 29th thru May 7th, Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm Extended early voting hours on the following days: Tuesday, April 30th & ursday, May 2nd, 7am to 7pm Commerce ISD only:

Spiritual Women-Of-Faith is inspirational talk biblically discriminating radio broadcast on the Valder Beebe Show.

National-and-global-topics of conversations on todayʼs issues, social commentary with high-profile interviews. We are opening the conversations to the audience, igniting thought provoking and relevant topics that faith-based 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 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 .

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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Early voting & Election Day voting will only be held at: Commerce City Hall 1119 Alamo Commerce Tx Dates: April 29th thru May 7th, Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm Extended early voting hours for Commerce ISD at Commerce City Hall on the following days: Monday, May 6th, from 7am to 7pm Tuesday, May 7th, from 7am to 7pm If questions, please call the voter office at 903-454-5467

Congressman Veasey speaks on positive impact of Immigration Reform Denton, Texas– Friday, April 19, 2013, Congressman Marc Veasey attended and spoke at LULAC Council 4789’s Immigration Reform Town Hall Series at the University of North-Texas.

The event focused on educating the community about the need for comprehensive immigration reform, the problems with the current immigration system, and actions needed to accomplish reform.

productive members of our nation since before its inception.

Our nation has benefited from their hard work and it’s just wrong that their own progress is stymied by their immigrant status.”

During the town hall, Congressman Veasey stated, “Immigrants have been

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Mark your calendar National Day Of Prayer 12th consecutive observance of the National Day of Prayer in Garland, Texas. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law

by President Harry S. Truman. Our Task Force is a privately funded organization whose purpose is to encourage participation on the National Day of Prayer. It exists to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, to create appropriate materials, and to mobilize the Christian community to intercede for America’s leaders and its families. The Task Force represents a Judeo Christian expression of the national observance, based on our understanding that this country was birthed in prayer and in reverence for the God of the Bible.

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

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

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

Balch Springs 5 de Mayo Celebration Saturday, May 4, 2013 11AM-3PM CALL FOR VENDORS.... Display your programs, products and services for a fee of $25 per booth. Don't delay booth space is limited and they will go fast.

Do you make the world's best salsa? Come and participate in the salsa contest. You must provide your own chips and salsa must be made in advance. Hey Macarena!!! Do you remember the Macarena?

We welcome everyone to come and show us your moves. Prize awarded to the one with the best moves! Chihuahua Races!!! Space is limited so pick up your entry form Balch Springs Recreation Center 4372 Shepherd Lane Balch Springs, TX 75180

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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

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 May 7

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

Charles Stone, Elvis’ former tour manager, will be sharing insider stories about the King at the Magnolia Bar Tuesday May 7, 2013 at 7pm. Stone, who grew up in Wichita Falls, didn't know when he started to work for Concerts West, that one day he would work with Colonel Parker and the Elvis entourage as tour producer for the Elvis Presley Tours in the 1970s.

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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.

Saturday, May 11, 2013 Dr. Trevicia Williams will facilitate her signature "I Love You But I Can't Stand You Right Now" workshop again at the Central Park Conference Center in McKinney for mothers and teen daughters to connect, build, bond and grow. Dr. Williams requires that the teen daughter be accompanied by her mother to participate. Her outreach will be extended to mothers and teens during the summer months as well.

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situation as a whole. He is a highly sought after presenter, pundit, writer, energy and leadership expert. His greatest gift is that in his speaking and writing he connects with every man and woman in this country with straightforward talk and understandable writing.

A superb interviewee, he has appeared on Charlie Rose, Glenn Beck, Neil Cavuto, Meet the Press, Fox Business Network and more. He is also a regular contributor on CNBC's SquawkBox. He has spoken at the Universities of Harvard, Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley, UCLA and Arizona to name a few. He will be sharing his lessons in leadership with us.

Read Chairman Hofmeister's full bio here.

Tuesday, May 14 at 7PM Center for Community Cooperation 2900 Live Oak Street Dallas, Texas

May 18 African American Museum Gala Featuring Bar-Kays Sat, May 18, 2013 from 6:00 PM to Sun, May 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM WHERE: Khmer Ballroom of the Hilton Anatole Hotel 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway Dallas TX 75207

Elvis Tribute Artist Contest: Early Elvis & the Vegas Years SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013 1:00-4:00 PM COWTOWN COLISEUM- HISTORIC FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS 121 E EXCHANGE AVE. FORT WORTH, TX 76164 REGISTER online at stockyardsrodeo.com or in person at the Cowtown Coliseum. Each entry will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to that evening’s Rodeo and two (2) complimentary tickets to Elvis at 21: Photographs

by Alfred Wertheimer on exhibit May 25 – Sept. 2 at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Finalists from each category will perform at the Rodeo that evening. A $500 prize will be given to the first place winner in each category. *participants must provide their own tracks and/or music ***** THE SHRINERS OF ZAKAT TEMPLE & DAUGTHERS OF ZAKAT COURT NO 133 DIABETES EDUCATIONAL & HEALTH SCREENING EVENTS @ P C COBB FIELDHOUSE,1702 ROBERT B. CULLUM BLVD. FROM 8:00 TIL 12PM.

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Women Who Dare to Win: Celebrating You & Your BFF is about the Power of Friendships and Relationships!

WHEN: Sat., May 11, 2013 12p-5p WHERE: Central Park Conference Center Collin County Community College located at 2200 West University Drive, McKinney, TX 75071 It's Motivational, Educational & Fun! During the inspirational half day event, women and their BFFs will be celebrated for their beauty from the inside out, their journeys, and accomplishments.

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*** Homegrown Fest 4 Launch Party at Granada with Sons of Fathers 7pm $15-30 Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, 75206

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* Richardson’s Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Coming May 17-19, 2013 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is the City of Richardson’s award-winning, multi-day festival (May 17-19, 2013) featuring live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities, interactive exhibits, strolling buskers and more.

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" An engaging story about the connection between rhythm, dance and life while taking a journey through the African Diaspora! 7:00PM Irving Arts Center, Dupree Theater 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX Tickets: $20 Advance; $25 Day of Performance Box Office 972-252-2787 or visit www.irvingartscenter.com ********** "HALLELUJAH!!!THE MEASURE OF A GODLY WOMAN" The Twenty-Eighth 2013 Annual Adolescent and Ladies Symposium focuses on addressing issues of today's society from a Biblical perspective. The Symposium is free and open to preteen girls (9-12), adolescent misses (13-18) and adult ladies (19 and up) and features twelve spiritual workshops (including a Mother/Daughter session); continental breakfast; lunch and door prizes. Register online through April 24th. We will have onsite registration the day of the event. For

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WHERE Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is located at the Galatyn Park Urban Center in Richardson, Texas. Actual festival address: 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, Texas 75082. Directions can be found at http:// www.wildflowerfestival.com/directions.html.

May 14 Chairman of NUL Visits Dallas John Hofmeister - Chairman of National Urban League John Hofmeister, Chairman of the National Urban League will join ULGDYP at its May General Body Meeting. Mr. Hofmeister, who is Founder and Chief Executive at Citizens for Affordable Energy and Former President of Shell Oil Company, is a leader with a unique perspective on not only the oil industry, but on the nation's energy !

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Each Monday 6-8pm via phone or web TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 19 at 10 a.m. ********* NO 2 ISSUE 34

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May 23

The Education Committee of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us May 23, 2013, 8:00-9:30am at Hitt Auditorium of Methodist Hospital (1441 N. Beckley Ave., Dallas 75203) as we celebrate some of the top Educators in Dallas at the 2013 Educator of the Year Celebration.

This event will feature Keynote Speaker, Dr. Wright Lassiter (Chancellor of Dallas County Community College District) and sponsorship opportunities are available to benefit the Chamber's Golden Oaks Scholarship Fund that provides money for high school graduates in our community.

May 25 8th Annual Writers Breakthrough Workshop: Sponsored by Grace LaJoy, in partnership with The TurnAround Agenda of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, where Dr. Tony Evans is pastor. To be held on May 25, 2013 from 9:00am 1:00pm at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, 1801 W Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, Texas, 75732. To register, please RSVP by emailing your NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER to poetry@gracelajoy.com. Registration for the workshop is FREE, but you MUST RSVP. Vendor spots are also available.

Vendors must register at www.gracelajoy.com. For more information call 816-318-1388.

America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will be performing his signature stand-up routine at the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Winspear Opera House His tour will visit the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Winspear Opera House in Dallas on Saturday, June 8 at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.attpac.org, by phone at 214.880.0202 or in person at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Box Office at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street (Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.), or at the remote Box Office at Park Place Lexus Plano at 1025 Preston Road.

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 twohour clinics at the following 24 Hour Fitness locations: The Tenors will be performing in Dallas on Friday, June 28 at 8 p.m. at the

June 10 Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce\ 24th Annual Golf Tournament Shotgun Start: 7:30 a.m. Thorntree Country Club DeSoto, Texas

June 14 Dallas Business Journal in honoring the Top North Texas Women in Business! There will be networking and trade show before and after the awards luncheon.

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May 27 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

Annual Scholarship Golf Classic & Golf Clinic sponsored by the Alpha Merit Committee Group (501c3) and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter (Dallas, TX). This event will take place on Friday May 31, 2013 at 8 AM at the Cedar Crest Golf Course (1800 Southerland Ave Dallas, TX 75203 www.golfcedarcrest.com 214-670-7615) and we need your support to help to make it another success.

June 1 DFW Southern University Bayou Bash African American Museum

June 8 JERRY SEINFELD AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTERʼS

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MAY 3, 2013

“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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