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SEVEN POINT FIVE PERCENT! WTF! OMG! SMH! Cheryl Smith

Congratulations to the victors in the recent spring elections.

Dallas County citizens voted at a rate of about 7.5%.

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As I recall the many stories over the years that I have written focusing on people voting for the first time, or how important one vote is, the thought of a 7.5% voter turnout is enough to turn one’s stomach.

What were you doing on election day? Did you vote early, or at all?

To beat folks over the head about voting only adds stress to my life.

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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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At Last or Not Yet

World Class Port

By C ongresswoman E ddie Bernice Johnson

The international inland port in the city’s southern sector will create, once fully c o m p l e t e d , more than 30,000 jobs according to officials centrally involved in the project. It is one of the most significant projects that regional leaders and governments are engaged in, and I fully support it.

The port is possible because of the region’s superior transportation infrastructure which includes five interstate highways and two world-class railroad lines.

The port currently services the needs of companies such as Whirl Pool, Unilever, Home Depot, American Standard and Kohl’s that store products in the facility and later ships them to other destinations.

Companies such as BMW, Ace Hardware, Quaker Oaks and L’Oreal should be operational in the port by the end of this year. It is anticipated that the port will become one of the major distribution centers within a 24 hour drive of Dallas.

Goods from Mexico, Central America and South America and Asia are shipped to the port, which is located two miles from where highways I- 20 and I45 intersect. The idea was conceived in 2005. The projected completion date is 2038.

The concept of inland ports has gained popularity over the years and they are seen as prudent alternatives to intermodal transfers at coastal ports where goods are placed directly on trucks and in railroad cars. In its early years I was able to secure federal funding for infrastructure development.

As global trade expands many American coastal ports have become congested, shippers have lost time and costs have escalated. Many business owners now prefer taking their goods directly to inland ports rather than having them delayed in coastal areas.

Increased international activity at the Port of Houston and the expansion of the Panama Canal are seen as bonuses for the Dallas inland port. Goods can be transported from Houston on I-45 and taken directly to the port. During my international travels, particularly in China, I speak to business leaders about the port and urge them to use its facilities.

The facility receives four to six trains daily from the Long Beach/Los Angeles area. Currently, products from China that enter the U.S. come through California. They are then shipped to ports in the eastern portion of the country. Good from the inland port will be shipped to sites within a twentyfour hour trucking distance from Dallas.

The five primary partners in the project are the city of Dallas, Wilmer, Hutchins, Lancaster and Desoto.

By this end of this year the port is projected to have 6,000 employees. It is expected to become the most significant regional distribution facility in the country, making Dallas a world-class distribution center.

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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux When Beyonce Knowles sang the Etta James song “At Last” at President Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration, the song could have had several meanings. At last we have an African American President? At last, the muscle of the Black vote has been flexed? At last, there is some hope for our country to come together with the mantra “Yes We Can.” Watching the President and First Lady Michelle Obama slow dance to the romantic standard reminded us that African American families have not often been positively depicted. This attractive image of an intact Black family had come “At Last”. Thus, the song was symbolic of what many folks, and especially African Americans, believed about the Obama Presidency.

Some of us blindly believed that with an African American president opportunity had come “At Last.”

Some believed it so fervently that the least criticism of President Obama, no matter how mild and how lovingly conveyed, could cause you to be run out of the race.

An alumnus of Morehouse College, Rev. Kevin Johnson, the selected baccalaureate speaker at his alma mater, wrote an opinion piece that was mildly critical of President Obama.

As a result, former White House and new Morehouse President John S. Wilson, Jr. changed the format of baccalaureate to a panel, not one speaker, as is customary.

The purpose of baccalaureate is to have one speaker to focus on the spiritual dimensions of graduation. There is no way that Rev. Johnson would deliver a political speech. Still, he was essentially disinvited from the baccalaureate because of his views.

President Obama is the President of the United States of American, not the President of Black America. Yet, it seems that African Americans have been kicked to the curb in terms of focus and attention. Other groups – the LGBT community, the Latino community – have been mentioned explicitly. However, on African American issues, our President has been silent.

nomination, even if not confirmed.

The more critical segment of the African American community will view the ways the White House embraces this nominee, and question commitment. Ask UN Ambassador Susan Rice what it feels like to be dropped, when Senate confirmation seemed unlikely.

During President Obama’s first term, his inattention to the African American community was understandable, though not acceptable. He was busy straddling lines, generating compromise, and leaving a legacy of health care reform. African Americans were patient in the hope that “as last” African Americans would get recognition in his second term.

Now, some African American people are crooning “At Last.”

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx has been nominated to serve as Secretary of Transportation. If confirmed, Mayor Foxx, an outstanding an eminently qualified candidate would join Attorney General Eric Holder as the second African American to serve in the cabinet.

After all, as a lame duck President, he has much to gain, and little to lose in rewarding his most loyal constituency. At last some of us have our disappointment confirmed. Our President’s inaugural speech mentioned every community except the African American community.

Similarly, the nomination of Congressman Mel Watt to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency is a step forward. FHFA regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and allows Congressman Watt the opportunity to implement some of the Obama initiatives about homeowner recovery from the Great Recession.

President Obama and his supporters should not be thinskinned. Philadelphia’s Rev. Kevin Johnson should not be “disinvited” from the Morehouse baccalaureate.

Nor should a panel dilute his message, when the tradition is to have a sole speaker.

The raging right has already come after Congressman Watt.

The Daily Caller (a political blog) has reported an unsubstantiated claim by former Presidential candidate Ralph Nader that the Congressman disrespected him in a letter. Nader has never produced the letter. Thus, the purpose of the claim is to besmirch FHFA nominee Congressman Mel Watt.

Johnson is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Morehouse College, who deserves to be treated with respect. His column pointed out realities – President Clinton appointed seven African Americans to his cabinet, President Bush, four, and President Obama, just one.

Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, who leads the Congressional Black Caucus, in a letter to President Obama, wrote, “The people you have chosen to appoint in this new term have hardly been reflective of this country’s diversity.”

If Watt is confirmed, this represents a step forward for both President Obama and for African American people, and for the entire nation. The issue is, of course, confirmation. Will the White House Congressman, be able to garner the votes Watt needs to be confirmed?

What does the White House gain or lose if Watt is not confirmed. The “At Last” segment of the African American community will credit the President for making the

Are the Foxx and Watt appointments a response to criticism? Based on their appointments, should Black folks sing “at last” or “not yet”?

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

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HHS announces winners of the reducing cancer among women of color challenge HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health J. Nadine Gracia, MD, MSCE announced the winners of the Reducing Cancer Among Women of Color Challenge. A first-of-its-kind effort to address health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities, the winning apps will help women of color prevent and fight cancer.

The winning apps, Big Yellow Star, Broadstone Technologies, Appbrahma, HW-Technology, and Netzealous, are designed to help women of color prevent and fight cancer by linking them to information regarding preventive and screening

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services and locations, including support groups and care services.

The apps all focus on providing high-quality health information in different languages to women and community health workers about screening and preventive services. The apps were developed to interface securely with patient health records and strengthen communication across a patient’s care team in an effort to better coordinate information and care.

“This challenge created an innovative opportunity to use new technologies and new platforms to engage women in communities that have too often been dismissed as ‘hard-toreach,’” Dr. Gracia said. “Through these innovative tools, we are addressing disparities by reaching women where they are – and taking an exciting step forward in implementing the HHS Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.”

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Among Women of Color Challenge is a great example of the positive impact health information technology can make.

Getting timely cancer preventive and treatment information to patients has always been an effective strategy. The winners of this challenge increase our capacity to empower women across a broad socioeconomic spectrum,” said David Hunt, M.D., F.A.C.S., medical director of health IT adoption & patient safety at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC).

In the United States, breast and gynecologic cancers are responsible for more than 68,000 deaths each year with over 300,000 new diagnoses made each year.

Women of color are disproportionately affected due to various reasons, including the inability to access health care and preventive information, services, referral, and treatment.

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

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.

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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.

Let’s 3.23.13 get ready to rumble!!!

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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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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CALLING ALL GIRLS AGES 10-18!!!

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The Dallas Youth Council, Inc. proudly presents the 4th Annual Girls’ Day event, April 27, 2013 from 9am to 3pm. Promoting healthy lifestyles that enrich the lives of girls as they foster friendships, discover values, increase physical activity, build self-esteem and connect on issues that impact girls. Workshops are lead from a community of experts and role models, aimed at providing a wide range of enjoyable opportunities for the girls to connect and discover a support net they need to hurdle the physical and emotional challenges of teen years.

When: April 27, 2013 Time: 9am – 3pm Where: University of Texas at Dallas- Richardson, TX Cost: $10.00 (registration fee) REGISTRATION IS OPEN http://girlsdaydallas.org/ PAGE 4

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Hawaiian Falls serving those who serve us

Monday, May 27. All immediate family members can purchase their passes for $19.99.

Active Duty Military get in free at all 5 Hawaiian Falls Waterparks on Memorial Day

“We want to honor the brave men and women who willingly give up their freedoms to protect ours,” said Hawaiian Falls CEO David Busch. “Because of their selfless service, we enjoy a carefree summer here at home. We want to provide a day where they can relax and have fun at any of our waterparks.”

Hawaiian Falls will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel at any of five Texas waterparks, including parks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco, from 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Memorial Day,

To participate, individuals just need to show a valid military ID at the ticket window. This free admission applies to one individual admission for an active duty military member on May 27, 2013 only and cannot be combined with any other offers.

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Celebrating 10 years of bringing families closer together, Hawaiian Falls regular operating schedule is daily 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Hawaiian Falls season passes are good for admission to all five waterparks, including Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco.

More information is available at http://www.hfalls.com

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Walker, In Good “Trailblazer” Company When Ursula Walker was named “2013 Trailblazer of the Year” she found herself in very good company with 2007 Superbowl Winning Colt’s Coach Anthony Dungy, School Superintendent Alton L. Frailey, Civic Leader and University President Dr. Mary Evans Sias and Educational Leader Dr. Dana T. Bedden, all former South Dallas Business & Professional Wo m a n ’s C l u b “ T r a i l b l a z e r ” Recipients.

Walker made history in 2012 when she became the first from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts to receive The Gates Millennium Scholarship, beating out over 24,000 other GMS applicants that year.

As a recipient of the prestigious Gates Scholarship, Walker’s higher education will be completely paid for from the first day of college as a freshman all the way to her earning a Doctorate Degree.

Walker made history again as a Gates Scholar being awarded the largest financial scholarship from one single source in

THIRD ANNUAL CHAPTER FOUNDERS GOLF TOURNAMENT Dallas, Irving, Fort Worth, Allen, Garland, Mesquite, Frisco, Plano, C opp el l, R i ch ard s on and ot he r metroplex cities … Southern University Alumni Federation, Dallas Chapter, is hosting the Dallas Chapter FOUNDERS golf tournament on JUNE 29, 2013 at the Lakes Course, Firewheel Golf Park, 600 West Campbell Road, Garland, Texas 75044 [972.205.2795]. e annual event celebrates the establishment of the Dallas Chapter on April 10, 1955 by 16 graduates: Walter Berry, Lila Bradley, Vasti Bradley, Abner Coit, Emmett Conrad, Marion Henry, Mary Henry, Joseph Lewis, Joseph Lockridge, Dorothy Meshack, Judson Meshack, Elston Miles, Ballard Mitchell, Althea Simmons, Betty Tanner, and Clyde Williams.

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BTWHSPVA’s history. Upon being selected for the Trailblazer Award for “accomplishing a first” Walker at only 18 years old made history again as she became the youngest recipient of the Trailblazer Award in the fifty year existence of The South Dallas Business & Professional Women’s Club, Inc. Walker, fondly referred to as “Sunshine” and "The Light” is currently pursuing a Fine Arts Degree at The University of Texas in Austin. Her artistic journey began at eight months old modeling for The Campbell Agency and then working as a paid actor with her first speaking role at the age of five. She attended Sidney Lanier Elementary School for the Exploratory Arts and Greiner Middle School for the Performing Arts.

Walker then attended BTWHSPVA where she became a top ranking academic student with a focus in theatre and dance. She was in Advanced Acting and Directing at Booker T and prior to graduation was

e format is four-person scramble with competitors in three divisions: Ladies; Coed; and Men. All registered golf teams are expected to arrive at the course on June 29, 2013 not later than 7:00 AM to check in, par ticipate in pre-tournament putting contest, and to use practice range.

SHOTGUN S T A R T commences @ 8:00 AM. Golfers will be able to purchase mulligan and raffle tickets for post-tournament prizes. e tournament will also feature special individual and team competitions including closest-to-pin, longest drive, and “move-it-up for an eagle” hole.

Golf Team registration forms are available from SUAF-Dallas Chapter members, the Chapter website, and at

inducted into the International Thespian Society. Over the past fourteen years, Walker has performed in over 60 theatrical and musical productions logging in 1400 stage hours and has been in more than 400 dance productions.

In addition to being recognized for seven years of serving her community as a volunteer, Walker has received more than 85 awards and special recognitions over the years for her outstanding artistic and academic achievements. In 2008 she was crowned “Miss Greiner” for her Outstanding Role of a Student Who Exemplifies School Spirit and voted “Best Eyes” by her BTWHSPVA peers in 2012.

Walker’s brother, Claude McIver is a computer analyst, musician and magazine, television and award winning screen writer in Los Angeles. Her mother Monique Stone, founder of Angel Faces, Inc. is an author, playwright and screenwriter and the SDBPWC’s “2010 Woman of the Year” recipient. The awards banquet was held at The Hilton Anatole Hotel in The Grand Ballroom on April 27, 2013.

the three Firewheel Golf Park courses [Bridges @ 1535 East Brand Road; Lakes/Old Courses @ 600 West Campbell Road] in Garland, Texas. e registration fee is $320 per four-person team. Teams m u s t register not later than JUNE 12, 2013. e tournament fi e l d i s limited to the first 25 registered teams (100 golfers).

Registration fees include green and cart fees, range balls and post-tournament meal in the Pavillion. Individuals, golf associations, churches, sororities, fraternities, companies and other communityoriented organizations may also sponsor holes @ $50 per hole and purchase ads in the Jaguar Tournament Souvenir Journal (Full Page $100; Half Page $50; Business Card $35; Patron $5). !

JAGUAR Supporters may also select Corporate Sponsorships and/or make donations to the Lagniappe “Quest For Excellence” Scholarship Fund.

Dallas Chapter operates under the Southern University Alumni Federation [ a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization]. e Chapter has been proactive in channeling the individual and collective energies of its members to raise funds for academic scholarships and other financial assistance to Dallas Metroplex students who attend or who are accepted to attend Southern University.

Donations and net tournament proceeds will benefit the chapter’s Lagniappe “Quest For Excellence” and CHAPTER FOUNDERS Scholarships.

Southern University alums, Dallas Chapter members, SU National Alumni Federation Chapters, friends of Southern, golfers, golf associations, churches, sororities, fraternities, companies, and other communityoriented organizations are encouraged to support this annual event that honors the Chapter Founders. !

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That Celebrity Interview with Valder Beebe “I don’t talk about the Stars -- I interview the World’s Most Fascinating Celebrities”

The public has voted Tamala Jones TV’s hottest medical examiner on “Favorite TV Crime Drama,” CASTLE. Her role is the sassy, sarcastic, sexy coroner, “Lanie Parish.”

Valder Beebe: I’m excited for you and the success of ABC’s CASTLE. But before sharing about your role, tell me about what is close to your heart?

Tamala: I suffered a life-threatening brain aneurysm at the young age of 23 when the median age for aneurysms is 50 years old. I have not spoken publicly much about this because I was embarrassed, but that is what youth can do to you. I now serve as the spokesperson for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, especially educating people in my age group.

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Valder: When a life condition at that age threatens death, how do you live your life?

Tamala: You’ve got to live life like every day is your last and only day. You can’t get hung up on small and negative things. You deal with things as they come; be a positive person and just spread love. I think that people have forgotten how much love means to the world; and when you almost die, you remember. You need love in order to survive.

You must give love to receive love.

Valder Beebe: Tell me about being on ABC’s CASTLE? It’s touted as one of the hottest medical dramas on TV, and some have said “this role is a great role for you.”

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Tamala: I love being on CASTLE. I never thought I would be able to play any type of doctor. This is definitely a challenge. It showed me where I can go and that I really do not have limits. My limits are the ones I put in front of me. Being able to have this challenge and to conquer it, I feel good about it. I am among such great actors and crew, I feel amazing. CASTLE has been nothing but a blessing to me all the way around.

Valder Beebe: You got a gift early. You have taken that gift, and you are living your life out loud.

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

“Man” is not one of them.

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Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Rally Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dallas City Hall. (DART exit at Convention Center Station.) It’s time for the men of Dallas to say, enough is enough.

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Ask Gwen

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Dear Gloria Let me tell you this: I will share a situation similar to yours. I know of a lady who claimed to be just a casual friend to a church man.

My Fiance can’t marry me. His wife is crazy!

Four years ago, I met my fiance at church. He has proven to be the perfect man, but married. I did not hesitate dating because he immediately explained the mental state of his wife. This is the problem: His wife is in a state that does not allow divorce when the spouse is not in sound mind.

I am hearing a lot of gossip. Some church members say my fiance would beat his wife. They say he once beat her so badly she was hospitalized – and from that point she walked with a limp.

Gwendolyn, do you think she will ever be again of sound mind? How long should I hang in there for a chance to be his wife?

Gloria

People knew they were courting but pretended due to the fact his wife was in a mental institution, they could not marry.

This lady dated this married man for years. When his wife died while in the institution, that left her husband available to marry. But guess what?

He married another lady and they had a huge expensive wedding. The nice lady who had dated him aged 20 years or more looking sad and downhearted.

I strongly advise not to wait hoping to be his wife. Think about it. He probably caused his wife’s mental condition. So back to your question of how long you should hang in there, I say —two months. If you continue to date him, think about it.

His wife is not the only one —crazy.

Gwen

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

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“R&B Divas Atlanta” Cast travels to the Big Apple to support fe!ow diva Monifah’s birthday showcase Start spreading the news.

The stars of “R&B Divas Atlanta” recently traveled to New York, New York, to celebrate amethyst-coiffed cast member Monifah’s birthday and support her first performance in a decade back in her hometown.

In Episode Three: Work It Diva, Monifah (Mo for short) opens the show by welcoming one of the new divas, LaTocha Scott, formerly of 90’s R&B girls group, Xscape; prepares for her musical rebirth with a live showcase/ birthday celebration on her old stomping grounds surrounded by fellow divas, Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert, Keke Wyatt, LaTocha and the other newcomer to the show, Angie Stone.

The only diva M.I.A. from the event was Syleena Johnson, who understandably stayed behind in Hotlanta because it was her son’s birthday.

Personally, as a mom I applaud her decision to prioritize family over more face time on camera, and naturally the other ladies, who are mothers themselves, shared the same sentiment.

While visiting the concrete jungle where dreams are made, a couple of the ladies took advantage of the opportunity to make the most of the excursion.

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through the streets of Brooklyn, reminiscing with Lil Cease of Junior M.A.F.I.A. and T’yanna Wallace, her stepdaughter from slain husband/rap superstar, the Notorious B.I.G. While Faith was visiting loved ones, the incredibly talented and often times comical Keke Wyatt and her ever-present husband, Michael, attended an important business meeting at a top-notch management firm to discuss

recognizing the gravity of the situation, Keke, who without question has raw, standout vocal talent, put herself in check instantly to regain control of the business at hand.

A little later in the episode Nicci and Faith are having a nice chat when suddenly Nicci halts mid-sentence while she’s looking at emails on her cell phone and retrieves a message that has been sent via email blast by an unknown source

taking her singing career to the next level. In classic Keke fashion, she triggered jaws to drop around the room in subtle embarrassment when she belched, loudly, not once, but twice in front of one of the biggest names in the industry, prompting him to ask her if she’s ever had a “joke-free” business meeting and in so many words politely, yet sternly asked her to be serious for at least 15 minutes. Quickly

with a photo on it promoting a tour with the cast.

To say both ladies were visibly agitated would be an understatement.

Faith made accusations of her image being illegally published without her authorization and said she was already “lawyered up” to issue a cease and desist action against this alleged tour that Nicci believes was orchestrated by !

Syleena’s sister/manager, Syleecia.

In the final segments of the episode, Monifah has rolled out the purple carpet at the Katra Lounge in NYC and is rocking the crowd with her get-out-ofyour-seat vocals. She appears to close her set with an impromptu jam session by inviting the other divas in the house to join her on the stage, complete with Keke on drums and LaTocha breaking into a freestyle human beat box.

Mo is overwhelmed by all the love her fans are giving her on her special night. The showcase is a success.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch…

Syleecia and Syleena are discussing the email that went out about the nonexistent tour, and Nicci’s speculation that the Johnson sisters are behind this marketing scheme (which they deny) promises to deliver more finger pointing, name calling and exiting stage left abruptly.

Things are getting interesting on Season Two of TV One’s estrogen extravaganza.

Will these R&B divas manage to set their creative differences aside and embark on a tour together? Tune in on Wednesdays at 10 pm Eastern/9 pm Central to find out.

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Meet Plano’s first Black mayor With almost 60 percent of the vote, Harry LaRosiliere defeated Fred Moses, becoming Plano’s first Black mayor.

During the election, LaRosiliere touted his long history of leadership in Plano.

Not only has he served six years as a popular member of the Plano City Council, LaRosiliere has chaired numerous nonprofit boards and commissions.

During his service on the city council, LaRosiliere said he is very proud of his efforts to promote economic development. He was instrumental in the decision by city council in 2005 to establish a fund to be used to attract and retain businesses in Plano.

Since that time, the Economic Development Fund has helped bring almost 17,000 jobs to Plano and landed corporate citizens such as Capital One, Pizza Hut, and Encana Oil and Gas. Born in Haiti, LaRosiliere’s family moved to New York when he was three years old. He and his sister were first generation graduates of their family.

After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from City College of New York, LaRosiliere followed his entrepreneurial spirit and successfully ran a photography studio for eight years.

After moving to Plano in 1994, the boy who was good with numbers finally found his calling when he began his career as a financial advisor, a profession he has maintained to this day.

The LaRosiliere family resides in Plano. Harry followed Tracy to Dallas from New York, driving the last 18 hours straight with the idea of returning to New York in three to five years.

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Harry LaRosiliere Plano’s Mayor-elect

Now with his wife Tracy and their two daughters, ages 15 and 13, they know that Plano is their family home.

Within months of his arrival in Plano, Harry and Tracy began to get involved in their new community. Over the past 18 years, his commitment to servant leadership has remained strong. He currently serves as an advisory board member of CASA of Collin County and on the President’s Council at Texas Health Resources. LaRosiliere is also a member of the Plano Metro

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He and his family worship at St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church.

He told voters, “I have always tried to conduct myself as a concerned and active citizen so that my family could be a part of what America is all about. We found our home in Plano and are proud of what this city has meant to our family and friends.

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Sweet Home celebrates 25th Seventy-one founding members led by the Reverend L. W. Wilson organized Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church on May 6, 1988 and Rev. Wilson was installed as the Pastor.

The congregation later rented a building at 1235 Avenue F in Garland, Texas and God richly blessed Sweet Home and the membership grew to 102 members and eventually to 230 members.

Following the death of Pastor Wilson in 1995, Rev. D. L. Wilson was installed as Pastor.

Under his leadership from 1995 into the year 2013, the Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church’s membership has continued to increase and now exceeds 400 members.

With a total of 21 ministries, Sweet Home has been a beacon of light in its service to God’s people in the City of Garland and throughout the nation. The Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 25th church anniversary on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Pastor Wilson and members held a hallelujah, praise and worship service at 3:25 p.m.

Special guests included Pastor Tommy L. Thompson (speaker of the hour) and the North Park Missionary Baptist Church of Dallas, along with other churches from Garland and surrounding areas.

Pastor D. P. Dawkins of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Fate, Texas - a former member of Sweet Home and a “son-in-the-ministry” of Pastor Wilson - served as Master of Ceremonies for the program.

The mid-afternoon service began with opening remarks from Pastor Dawkins, followed by a spirit-filled devotional period from the Sweet Home brotherhood. Pastor Wilson led the congregational song, accompanied by Minister of Music Clifton Maxfield and the Sweet Home Anniversary Choir.

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when the church was organized and all the children called the adults “uncle” and “aunt.”

As a child, she recalled thinking, “Wow……this is a large family!”

Following an inspirational song selection by Sweet Home’s choir, Dr. Juanita Wallace gave a tribute to the church family sharing her “glance at heaven,” and commenting how “glad” she

rendition of “Shine on Me” and prepared a perfect segue to the spoken Word.

Pastor Thompson preached an electrifying sermon from the Book of Revelation, chapter 22, verse 21, entitled “God Has Spoken, Let the Church Say, ‘Amen.’”

The Invitation to Christ was extended by Pastor Wilson.

Next Monica Jones, chair of the 25th Anniversary Committee,

First Lady Doretha Wilson

Members of Sweet Home Pastor’s Aide

Pastor D. L. Wilson leading the congregational song

was to be a founding member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church.

Prior to the offering Mrs. Gertha (Lady) Johnson, the sister of Pastor Wilson, blessed everyone in attendance as she sang, “If the Lord Doesn’t Do Anything Else for Me, He’s Done Enough.”

After the offertory period, Pastor Wilson lovingly introduced Pastor Thompson as the “shouting preacher” and he asked the waiting congregation to receive Pastor Thompson by the “raising of your right hand.”

The North Park Missionary Baptist Church Choir sang “I Know the Blood Still Works,” and North Park’s pastor called on a faithful member (Deacon Jimmy) to render a solo. The Deacon sang a heartfelt

acknowledged all who contributed to the church anniversary celebration.

“Pastor Wilson desires Sweet Home to continue celebrating God’s blessings the rest of the year,” she said.

Pastor Wilson graciously allowed clergy on the rostrum to have remarks. He thanked God for the milestone of Sweet Home’s 25 years in existence, Gertha Lady Johnson leading a song and in his closing he thanked North Park Missionary Baptist Church, led by Pastor Tommy L. Thompson, along with all other visitors for their presence at the anniversary service.

The benediction was given by Pastor T. L. Thompson.

Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church is located at 1019 South First Street in Garland, Texas, 75040.

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Noncustodial Parent Choices Program collects $100 Million in Child Support TWC and OAG joint program collects child support, helps put parents back to work AUSTIN – Since it launched in August 2005, more than $100 million in child support payments has been collected through the Noncustodial Parent (NCP) Choices program, a joint initiative between the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of Texas and Texas district court judges. The NCP Choices Program is designed to help low-income unemployed or underemployed noncustodial parents who are behind on their child support payments overcome barriers to employment and career advancement and become economically selfsufficient.

“The NCP Choices program provides intensive employment services to help parents find and retain employment,” said TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar. “This initiative is an effective partnership that results in positive benefits for Texas.”

Those eligible for the NCP Choices program include noncustodial parents whose children are current or former recipients of public assistance, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid or foster care and who reside in participating counties in Texas. Last month, additional funding allowed for an expansion of the NCP Choices program to serve low-

income noncustodial parents not associated with these programs.

“Year after year, the NCP Choices program has demonstrated tremendous success achieving program objectives,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Ronny Congleton. “For every dollar spent on the NCP Choices program, more than $3 is returned to Texas children.”

The program is designed to help prepare noncustodial parents to better financially and emotionally support their children by combining intensive case management and employment services to noncustodial parents, such as job referrals, job development, short-term training, subsidized employment and work experience. General Educational Development and English as a Second Language classes, and retention and career advancement assistance also are available.

"This important program allows TWC to play a role in helping parents find gainful employment and become economically self-sufficient as part of our overall efforts to ensure Texas employers have access to a skilled workforce," said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Hope Andrade.

Since the program began in August 2005, more than 15,600

Texas parents have received assistance from the NCP Choices program and the number of participating local workforce development board areas has grown from five to 17. Of those individuals who have participated in the program, 70 percent entered employment within an average of nine weeks, and 63 percent retained employment for at least six months. Approximately 10 percent of the collections also were returned to TANF, Medicaid, foster care and child support collections programs. For more information on the NCP Choices program, visit TWC online at www.texasworkforce.org/welref/ noncustodial-parent-choices-programoverview.html.

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Veasey recognizes Health and Fitness Month – Congressman Marc Veasey has introduced a congressional resolution, H.R. RES 195 that recognizes May as “Health and Fitness Month.” This legislation is the Congressman’s second bill introduced in Congress and encourages Americans to lead healthy lifestyles.

Today in America, nearly two-thirds of adults and one in three children are overweight or obese. At 30.4 percent, Texas has one of the highest obesity rates in the country. Not only do these statistics affect the health and well-being of each individual, but they also raise serious issues that must be addressed.

Increases in food intake, lack of physical activity, and environments that make nutritious choices more difficult have all played a role in this obesity epidemic. The high obesity rate is a

serious issue, and in Tarrant County for example, over 66 percent of residents are overweight or obese.

D u r i n g t h e m o n t h o f M a y, Congressman Veasey will host and participate in the following events to promote health and fitness: Friday, May 3rd – Let’s Move! Event at Kahn Elementary School in Dallas

Congressman Veasey will promote the First Lady’s Let’s Move!

Initiative to end childhood obesity by attending a school lunch and speaking to students about the importance of healthy living and nutrition.

Wednesday, May 15th – ACLI Capitol Challenge The Congressman and his staff will participate in a 3 mile team race in Washington, D.C., with proceeds from the race going towards the Wounded Warrior Project.

Saturday, May 18th – Healthy Living Congress on Your Corner The Congressman and his staff will host a Congress on Your Corner to help constituents with any issues they may be having with Federal Agencies. In addition the Congressman will be distributing informational material on healthy living and nutrition.

Friday, May 24th – The Century Council Ask, Listen, and Learn Program Congressman Veasey will join the Century Council at the Adams Middle School in Grand Prairie, Texas to help encourage kids to say ‘YES’ to a healthy lifestyle. The Century Council will be teaching kids about positive role models and have them take a pledge to make healthy choices. The Congressman will be participating in interactive, educational games and videos with the kids to promote healthy living.

Saturday, May 25th – Let’s Move!

Community Walk in Fort Worth’s Cobb Park Congressman Veasey will join local officials and community and religious leaders for a 2 mile walk in the district to promote the First Lady’s Lets Move!

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May 18 African American Museum Gala featuring Bar-Kays 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 ***** NORTH TEXAS MINORITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS GONE PLATINUM! at 6pm at Aloft Hotel 1033 Young Street Dallas, TX 7520 For NETWORKING at its best: PLATINUM Live Entertainment, Business Card Exchange, Prizes, and More Business worth more than gold!

FREE event; however, (1) RSVP: marketing@ntmcc.org (2) bring school supplies for 2013-2014 school year drive

The Education Committee of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce--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 e-mailing 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. ***** DFW International Community Alliance presents the annual Dallas International Festival The Centennial Building at Fair Park 10 am - 8 pm

***** The 2013 Dallas Arthritis Walk, the Arthritis Foundation's annual event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, is set for Saturday, May 18 at 12700 Park Central. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Walk at 10:00 a.m. For more info visit: www.dallasarthritiswalk.org . ***** Elvis Tribute Artist Contest: Early Elvis & the Vegas Years 1:00-4:00 PM COWTOWN COLISEUM- HISTORIC FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS, 121 E EXCHANGE AVE. FORT WORTH, 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. 8:00-12PM.

May 19 El Centro College – 3 p.m. at the Jesse Owens Complex/Ellis Field House, 9191 S. Polk St. in Dallas; commencement speaker: Joan Becker, El Centro College dean of nursing; student speaker: Rhyzl Guimbatan, 2013 graduate and president of the ECC Sigma Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa academic honorary for two-year colleges.

May 22 Leadership Southwest will graduate 26 leaders and honor one local leader at the2013 Leadership Southwest Graduation & Distinguished Leadership Award Luncheon at Dallas Baptist University.

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

10:00am-2:00pm Irving Convention Center 500 West Las Colinas Blvd Irving TX 75039 ********* Celebrate Juneteenth weekend at THE MOUNT as Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1233 State Highway 66, in Garland presents its Family Life Conference, Restoring The Village Part II: Men And Women Living In Victory! This FREE conference, which will be held Friday, June 14th, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 15th, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature sessions with an emphasis on how men and women can live victoriously in their professional and personal lives.

Special guest speakers include Wanda Bolton-Davis of St. John Baptist Church, Grand Prairie, Texas and Michael A. Evans of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Mansfield, Texas. There will also be national and local gospel recording artists, plus continental breakfast and a light lunch. Vendors are welcome! To register and for more information, call 972-276-5218 or go to www.onthemount.org.

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June 16 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 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.

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Friendship-West Baptist Church “Passing the Torch” Spring College Fair from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. ***********

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June 17 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

June 8 JERRY SEINFELD AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER’S WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE DALLAS, TX 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

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America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will be performing his signature standup 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 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,

Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1233 Highway 66, in Garland invites parents to sign up their youth, ages 11-16, to participate in its Summer Arts & Athletics Camp, C.R.U.S.H. (Christ Reviving Us to Spiritual Holiness). The camp will take place at THE MOUNT, June 17 through July 26, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participants will be able to experience, Music, Stepping, Science, Basketball, Reading, Volleyball, Zumba, Math, Dance, field trips and more!

Early Bird Special Rates are available before June 6. To register or for more info call 972-276-5218, or visit www.onthemount.org.

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Dialogues on Peace and Justice The Missing Voice: Living with AIDS in Dallas Today

Thursday, June 20 at 7 pm Dallas Peace Center 9120 Ferguson Rd., Dallas 75228 (On the campus of First Community Church) $10.00 Suggested Donation *********

The Missing Voice: Living with AIDS in Dallas Today Young men and women impacted by HIV/AIDS will share their experiences and describe barriers to adequate care.

Eric Reece, HIV/AIDS justice advocate and Dallas Peace Center board member, will lead the discussion, with members of the Dallas Chapter of C2EA (Campaign to End AIDS). *******

1pm to 4pm Community Room at Southwest Center Mall Organized By: Rita Williams Young Boys on Blast will award their first D.G. Pemberton scholarship This is an essay competition. The subject of the essay is "How to Empower, Educate and Excite Young Boys to Become Respectful and Responsible Men in Society". The essay must be typewritten and must be at least 300 words.

The deadline for the essay is 10:00 pm June 2, 2013. Please send the essay to theritasuewillshow@aol.com or send it to the Community Room of Southwest Center Mall at 3662 W Camp Wisdom Rd Ste 1084, Dallas, TX 75237. Each contestant must be a current junior or senior in high school. Heading of the essay include the following: Subject of Essay First and Last Name Age and Grade Name of School Date of Essay ritasusannewill@aol.com

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June 22 19th Annual Cheryl Smith’s Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon at USA Bowl www.dontbelievethehype.org **** The Tenors will be performing in Dallas on Friday, June 28 at 8 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House in the Downtown Dallas Arts District and is part of the Capital One Bank Bravo Series.

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