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GROUND MOSQUITO SPRAYING SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

The City of Duncanville, at the recommendation and in cooperation with the Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), will be conducting ground spraying against mosquitos on Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the Highgate area located southeast of Hwy 67.

A positive mosquito trap pool for West Nile Virus was reported by the County in this area.

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City Officials encourage all residents living near this area to remain indoors and to bring their pets inside during spraying.

City Staff will continue to monitor areas where mosquito breeding is mostly like to occur and encourage residents to protect themselves even after spraying by using insect repellent with DEET and to continue doing their part to prevent the spreading of the West Nile Virus by removing all areas of standing water, reporting all pools that are not well-maintained and abandoned homes where mosquitos are likely to breed to the Health and Code Enforcement Departments at 972-780-5041.

For more information on how to prevent the West Nile Virus visit the City’s website at www.duncanville.com or dallascounty.org.

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Message to the People... #HEISNOTASUSPECT!

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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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Meet Andre!

Cheryl Smith A graduate of David W. Carter High School, he also attended St. Philip’s School and Community Center, T.L. Marsalis Elementary, Atwell Junior High School. Active in the R.O.T.C. and Pathfinders; Andre was a member of St. Luke Community United Methodist Church.

Andre is stationed in Japan with his wife, Emma, and three children. Even before he donned a uniform, Andre was known as respectful, loving, considerate, intelligent and a true gentleman. He was never, nor ever has he been a suspect and it is my prayer that he never runs into anyone who subjects him to the abuses that many before him have suffered through. #HeIsNotASuspect is a counter-stereotyping campaign designed to challenge negative images of young African American men.

I Messenger is joining Essence Magazine in inviting our readers to post on Instagram and Facebook photos of themselves and a young Black man they care about—a son, brother, nephew, cousin, neighbor or grandson—with a few words explaining why he's so much more than a stereotype, using the hashtag #HeIsNotASuspect.

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COLEMAN: Parallel Grace

By Eva D. Coleman touch of humanity and reality for me personally, that it’s downright scary.

The main character Cecil Gaines, played by Forest Whitaker, hands us his life on a silver platter. He served as a butler at The White House over many years, spanning eight presidencies. The film is based on the life of Eugene Allen and is adapted from an article that was written by Wil Haygood of the Washington Post.

The film reminded me so much of my own Cecil. I’m still dealing with the death of my husband, Cecil Coleman, who lost his battle with cancer July 25, 2011. He too was committed to serving others, devoting his life to many years in the limousine industry.

Eva Coleman He was committed to serving others. His name was Cecil.

A recent screening of Lee Daniels’ The Butler provided such a distinct

Throughout the film, clever editing provided many parallels, such as the scene that included a split screen of a civil-rights-era lunch counter sit-in alongside another of the

President and dignitaries being served at a White House dinner table.

Emotions ran high throughout the movie as flashbacks provided ugly truths of what African Americans endured in fights for equality.

However, they often share a bond of respect with whom they serve that is unparalleled in other industries.

I was drawn into the countless number of scenes that simply focused on Cecil’s hands. Sometimes gloved in white. Sometimes placing gloves on. I envisioned my Cecil’s hands which I had seen many times placed on car door handles. Sometimes opening doors. Sometimes closing doors.

A well-known cast of characters, including Oprah Winfrey, give stellar performances. This film is full of many acting powerhouses, reinforcing the credibility it so deserves.

This film gives us a glimpse into those dynamics as well.

Oprah Winfrey and Forrest Whitaker

Always extending his hand to assist. He wouldn’t dare let me or his daughters open our own car doors!

Those in the service industry are sometimes looked down upon by their own family members and outsiders.

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Having gracefulness in serving others is a skill. Those who master that skill command attention. I imagine my Cecil standing and waiting outside a chariot in heaven, ready to extend his hand to ensure his passenger has the best experience ever.

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20th Anniversary Little Miss African American crowned at Scholarship Pageant

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Adia Shabazz (blue dress) , Miyae Folkes, Nay Nay Kirby (Little Miss African American 2013), pageant producer Lisa Ruffin, Mariah Hall, Alexis Pryor, Laila Ali, and far right - Shavon Lucky (Little Miss African American 2012) - photo credit: Dana Fikes

Los Angeles - The beautiful Laila Ali served as host for the 20 year anniversary of the Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant (LMAA) held on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Pageant producer Lisa Ruffin once again inspired a full house as her talented tots and pre-teens performed amazingly.

Celebrity judges included ABCTV's "Grey's Anatomy" stars Chandra Wilson and James Pickens, Jr., OWN TV star Kym Whitley from "Raising Whitley," Nicklelodean's Arjay Smith, actress Roz Ryan and radio host and tv personality, Mother Love.

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The Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant is one of the nation's most astute educational programs dedicated to empowering young African American women between the ages of 6 and 12 with the concepts of CAP Confidence, Awareness and Pride.

Lisa Ruffin, an actress and choreographer, has successfully utilized the pageant format to introduce girls from around the country to the arts, introduce them to public speaking and engage them in individual creativity.

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Texture Revolution Addison TX…… Texture Revolution: The Science is expected to draw 1,200 natural hair enthusiasts to the Addison Conference Centre on August 10, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to hear about the latest innovation, new products and techniques. Last year more than 600 people packed out the center and this year organizers are expecting the crowd and vendors to double.

The move toward nature hair has helped to recession proof the $9 billion ethnic hair care industry that has seen increase revenue while segments of the hair care industry has struggled to stay afloat.

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Help Keep Scholars In HBCUs! You Can Make a Difference ...

Kicking Off Philanthropy Month With Savannah State University

The Tom Joyner Foundation is kicking off a Philanthropy month by calling on all alumni, friends and supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to join us and Allstate Insurance,to help raise scholarship funds as part of the fifth annual Allstate Quotes for Education program.

For every person who receives an insurance quote from a participating Allstate agent and mentions Quotes for Education between August 1 and Nov. 30, 2013, Allstate will donate $10, up to a total donation of $150,000.

Participants in this program will also have a chance to vote for the HBCU of their choice to receive an additional $50,000 donation for scholarships. In 2012, Lincoln University of Missouri won the inaugural competition and distributed scholarship funds to 25 students.

At HBCUs, where a greater percentage of students rely on parent loans, the volume fell 36 percent. This drop in funding translated to a loss of more than $150 million and forced an estimated 28,000 students to drop out of school due to lack of funds.

To participate in the Quotes for Education program, HBCU supporters should visit www.allstate.com/represent to find a nearby participating agent or receive a quote online.

This year, Dallas area natural hair enthusiast will be treated to a larger hair expo over flowing with national speakers, vendors, on site catering and information workshops.

“The purpose of the event is to further educate African-American women about their natural hair and how to maximize hair growth through nutrition and proper hair care,” said Audra Cooper, event sponsor and owner of Naturally Divine Beauty Supply and Salon in Dallas.

This year speakers will be Audrey Davis-Sivasothy author of the book The Science of Black Hair. Charnika Jett aka Chary Jay is a journalist and videographer based in Detroit, Michigan.

Karen Wilson is a licensed cosmetologist and instructor with over 15 years experience in the beauty and hair industry. Betty Murray, CN, HHC, RYT is on a mission to radically change the health and healthcare in America.

Workshop topics will include the science of Black Healthy Hair Growth Seminar; Maximizing Your Hair’s Potential, Going Natural? Transition VS Big Chop; The Natural Hair Boom; All About Texture and Natural Hair Styling and Nutrition and Eating for Optimal Hair Growth.

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RUSH PHILANTHROPIC ART FOR LIFE HAMPTONS 2013 HONOREE & CELEBRITY GIFT BOX REVEALED Portico Club, Philip Stein, Chocolate Secrets & Wine Gardens, L’OBJET and yurbuds congratulate and celebrate Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation supporters with luxury thank you gifts : On Saturday, July 27, 2013 Russell Simmons, Danny Simmons and the Board of Directors of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation hosted the 14th Annual ART FOR LIFE Hamptons gala at Fairview Farms, Bridgehampton. The annual fundraising event celebrated the creative energy of New York City youth and the commitment of those whose work and support has enhanced the arts communities and impacted Rush’s work in supporting disadvantaged urban youth and underrepresented artists and artists of color.

2013 honorees included film Producer, media investor and CEO of Demarest Films, Samuel Englebardt; Co-Founder and Chairman of Demarest Films, William D. Johnson; writer Walter Mosely, President and Artistic Director of Creative Time, Anne Pasternak and filmmaker and philanthropist Tyler Perry. The gala also honored 2013 Featured Artist Rashid Johnson whose work has been featured in solo exhibitions at numerous national and international venues including Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the 54th Venice Biennale, ‘ILLUMInations’ in Venice, Italy.

Celebrity attendees included the night’s performers Maxwell, Rick

Ross and Estelle. Honorary Chairs Star Jones and Michael Strahan, host Soledad O’Brien, actor & comedian Anthony Anderson, civil rights leader Dr. Benjamin Chavis, TV personality Bevy Smith, DJ M.O.S., Angela Simmons, Nicole Murphy and Melanie Fiona among others were in attendance.

HAS Events, creator of VIP and celebrity gift bags for clients including Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities, Social Hill’s Dancing with the Stars Gifting Suite, and the Dallas Cowboys Women’s Association has created a special VIP thank you gift box for this year’s honorees, celebrity attendees and VIP supporters.

Five brands were selected to participate and be a part of this exclusive gift experience.

Each gift box includes these experiences: Gift recipients will be immersed in vacation with Portico Club by experiencing members-only access to some of the world’s best destinations. A complimentary annual membership and stay in one of Portico travel clubs luxurious destinations will be an excellent way to escape.

While on vacation or even at home, each guest will be able to enjoy the Philip Stein Wine Wand.

Created for wine lovers and aficionados alike, it will allow you to aerate your favorite glass of wine in just minutes rather than hours thus unfolding its full bouquet and

flavor.

The Philip Wine Wand experience is complimented by an indulgence, created by one of Dallas’ premier luxury chocolatiers, Chocolate Secrets & Wine Gardens. A collection of handpainted chocolates including butter toffee, au lait, XOXO, raspberry, Yes Yes Yes and more.

Gift recipients, especially those musical guests, will enjoy the sweet sounds of their favorite tunes with a pair of yurbuds sport earphones from the Inspire Limited Edition and Signature Series. These premium sound earphones are tangle resistant and compatible with all devices.

And to carry the memories of ART FOR LIFE Hamptons 2013, the garland gold & Swarovski crystal frame from L’OBJET is the perfect way to remember the night.

For more information on any of these products and services or to request media samples please contact h@hasevents.com. For more information on the ART FOR LIFE gala and Rush

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Philanthropic please visit www.rushphilanthropic.org/art-forlife.

HAS Events is a luxury experiential marketing and event firm focused on creating emotional connections and brand activation experiences. HAS Events specializes in event planning & management, marketing consulting and gift bag creation services. For information visit www.hasevents.com.

ABOUT RUSH PHILANTHROPIC ARTS FOUNDATION Rush Philanthropic is dedicated to providing disadvantaged urban youth with significant exposure and access to the arts, as well as helping artists and artists of color.

The ART FOR LIFE benefit is critical to the growth of the organization, and the level of programming Rush will be able to fund in the coming years. For more information on Rush Philanthropic visit www.rushphilanthropic.org.

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My Roommate’s Boyfriend Wrecked My Car Dear Gwendolyn: Last year, I moved off-campus and took in a roommate. After two months, my roommate moved in her boyfriend without discussing it with me. We had been friends since middle school. I had no idea she had changed. She drinks, does drugs, and steals not only my clothes, but also steals from department stores.

I am up for a scholarship to graduate school in the east. One night while I was sick in bed with the flu, my roommate’s boyfriend went out in my car. He wrecked it and now I owe tons of money because he was not on my insurance.

Gwendolyn, how can I make him pay the expenses incurred? I cannot afford an attorney.

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Dear Ruth: Even if you could afford an attorney, you would only be throwing away your money. Think about it. Have him prosecuted. You also need to ask your roommate to leave. This may mean for you to move back on campus. You don’t want anything to jeopardize your scholarship.

I know when you go east to graduate school, you will need your car. But don’t worry about it. If the university has housing for graduate students, live there. Then, soon look for an apartment off-campus. Living away from school is more of a graduate student’s lifestyle. When seeking offcampus housing, get within walking distance from school or take public transportation.

Ruth, your car incident is not the top issue. Clear your house before you are involved in a drug bust. And remember, Ruth, people do change and not always for the better. That’s why when trying to become a success, friends (and sometimes family) are few. I know you have heard the statement, “It’s lonely at the top.” That is not true. There are people at the top and they all have ambition, goals, and high character. But if you don’t hurry and rid yourself from your roommate and her kind, making it to the top — won’t be your concern.

Gwen Gwendolyn Baines is a nationally renown author and lecturer, who in the last few years has added "syndicated advice columnist" to her lengthy credentials list.

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Mark your calendar July 8 through August 17, 2013

City of Lancaster School Supply Drive As of Monday, July 8 the City of Lancaster is collecting school supplies and hygiene items in support of the Mayor and Superintendent Back to School Fair on Saturday, August 17, 2013. For a list of supplies needed, please contact the following

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Having studied with the greats such as Mamady Keita, Famadou Konate, Abdoul Doumbia, and Fadouba Oulare, WEEDIE BRAIMAH has been a performer, teacher and preserver of African culture for over 20 years!!!

* The Urban League Community Service Center in Garland is offering a FREE Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Audubon Recreation Center, 342 W. Oates Road, Garland, TX 75043.

Lunch and refreshments will be served.

August 15-17

For more information call 832-689-9969

Over 20 Millionaires Set to Attend MyCEO’ s 2013 Beauty, Brains & Business Convention… REGISTER NOW Get Ready to Unlock Innovation, Access Capital, Become a Better Leader and Grow Your Business!

3 Days, 60 Mega-Watt Speakers, 80 Sessions Bill Walsh, Americas Business Expert® Joel Bauer, Founder of Passion2Profit Systems Tamara Lowe, Founder of Get Motivate Seminars Debbie Allen, International Business & Brand Strategist Noah St. John, Inventor of Afformations® Gwendolyn Boyd, Former President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Eve Michaels, Transformation Makeover Expert Patricia Russell McCloud, Former President of Links Inc. Isiah Reese, Microsoft’s Director of Worldwide Marketing DC Cordova, Ambassador of New Education Fran Harris, CEO. TV Personality. Speaker. Coach. Publisher Nicola Jackson, Serial Entrepreneur AND Wealth Strategist And Many More: REGISTER NOW An economic movement is in full swing, and the MyCEO 2013 Convention is where “beauty meets business”, thought leaders and strategist become one, and influencers bond and strategize to shape the future.

The 3 day revolution will be monumental. This is it! This is your moment!

MyCEO, Inc. Irving Convention Center Thursday – Saturday August 15th – 17th at the www.MyCEO.com/13/

******* Best Southwest Partnership - TGIF Legislative Breakfasts Friday, August 9 (Please RSVP to the Lancaster Chamber by Wednesday, August 7) State Representative Yvonne Davis

Friday, August 16 (Please RSVP to the Lancaster Chamber by Wednesday, August 14) State Representative Jim Pitts

Friday, August 23 (Please RSVP to the Lancaster Chamber by Wednesday, August 21) State Representative Helen Giddings 7:15 AM - Breakfast and Networking 7:30 AM - Program Methodist Charlton Medical Center 3500 W Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX Lancaster Chamber - Lauren Grady Johnson e: chamber@lancastertx.org v: 972.227.2579

August 10 Journey of a Young Lady.Inc. information session outlining our program. This is session for New Journey Teens ages 13 -19, and their parents.

This interactive session will: Answer questions Provide Registration Packets Meet other young women striving for excellence South Side On Lamar 1409 S Lamar Street Dallas, Texas 75215 214.233.5922

Visit: www.journeyofayounglady.com A weekend extravaganza of West African drum workshops from a

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM FEATURING FREE BLUE BELL ICE CREAM! YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO ENJOY! SPONSORED BY BLUE BELL CREAMERIES LANCASTER Enjoy a day of shopping, food and fun on the Historic Town Square in Lancaster, Texas. The event hosting regional vendors and countless stores on the square are jam-packed with fabulous bargains from new and vintage art, jewelry, antiques, crafts, food, fresh picked veggies and much more. Also make plans to enjoy great music with live entertainers. Bring your family and friends for this one-of-a-kind shopping spree!

Join CAAPCO's Young Professionals Division (CAAPCO-YPD) at our August summer daytime experience, all while giving towards a very worthy cause. Enjoy an afternoon of socializing with Dallas' young urban professionals, while enjoying music as well as food and drink specials.

Admission: Simply a bag of school supplies or $10.00

Proceeds from the event will benefit the "Bags to School Project", a program by Two Wins Foundation - providing backpacks stuffed with school supplies to needy kids in Dallas as they prepare to resume school.

4:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Dee Lincoln 2101 Cedar Springs Rd. Dallas, TX 75201 ****** A Zumbathon benefiting the Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas (IPC), located at Parkland Health & Hospital System, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Fireside Recreation Center, 8601 Fireside Drive, Dallas.

Registration fee of $12 can be paid at the door. Proceeds will be used to purchase child safety seats that the IPC provides to families. Space at the Zumbathon is limited to 200 participants.

Champion Doris Williams is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champion's Luncheon on August 15th @12:00noon. Doris works at Williams Chicken, Inc. (family owned business) as Payroll & HR Manager. She says, "one of her passions is people and she loves generating payroll checks." Doris will be sharing her inspiring story of GIVING BACK.

When Doris was six years old the doctor said she had a heart murmur. The Allen/Thompson/Ross families took excellence care of her through prayer, love, medicine and funds. She comes from a family of prayer warriors so through prayer she was completely healed by the MOST HIGH GOD. Doris credits her parents for teaching her life-long lessons. She was taught to keep GOD in your life and trust him; to have good moral values, work hard and be nice to people even if they call you names to still respect them; and to always remember that GOD will not forget what you do for others.

Doris graduated from L. G. Pinkston High School in West Dallas. She completed her core college classes at El Centro and Cedar Valley Community Colleges. Doris received a Bachelor's of Arts and Master

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Doris Williams is truly a multi-tasker. She is the wife of Mr. Hiawatha Williams, mother of two great sons, Joshua and Steven Williams. Before being employed at Williams Chicken, she home schooled her sons from kindergarten through 12th grade and they're successful in their chosen careers.

In her quest to give back, Doris Williams founded Righteous Wisdom Services, Inc. (RWS) in November 2012. RWS provides tutorial services, academic enrichment, mentoring and life skills to inner city youth.

August 17 The EPITOMES 5TH ANNUAL RED CARPET GALA & AWARD CEREMONY DALLAS CONVENTION CENTER 5P.M. RED CARPET BEGINS AT 3:30 PM FOR TICKETS WWW.EPITOMEMAGAZINE.ORG O R1-888-705-7733 Featuring Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Myron Butler Brown Sugar Suite presents: Zo! "ManMade" Tour (producer/keyboardist of The Foreign Exchange Music) w/special guest Carmen Rodgers & DJ Sheka Booker

What is Brown Sugar Suite?

This live music REVIVAL will take you on a journey back to when you first fell in love with GOOD music. Giving you the thrill of of real hiphop, jazz, R&B and neo-soul vibes.

REMEMBER: "IF YOU WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT... YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT!" Lorenzo Ferguson, a.k.a "Zo!": producer/ keyboardist of The Foreign Exchange Music Music was always present in and around the Ferguson house, which led to Zo! taking piano lessons at age 6… which he absolutely despised.

The idea of working toward a Major League Baseball career served as the greatest inspiration through his teenage years much more so than the concept of practicing music. After his parents consistently pushed and encouraged him to stick with music, Zo! discovered a newfound passion by teaching himself how to play piano by ear by age 11. Zo! got his production start in 1992 when his parents brought home a Proteus MPS keyboard and a Brother PDC100 sequencer for him to figure out.

Since then, he has emphasized the use of live instrumentation as the blueprint for his music while constantly looking to expand his sound with each album release.

Carmen Rodgers “Rodgers lets the listener (and her man) know from the get go where things stand, opening with a defiant tone on the neo-soul midtempo, "Tell Your Story": "Tell your story at the door / 'cause I've heard it all before / and now I'm not so sure if I want this love anymore." By the time of the terrific next song, the acoustic gem "Home," Carmen is more reflective but just as resolved to end the relationship: "You say you want to come home / but home is where the heart lived / and I just want to move on / so should you."”— Chris Rizik, SoulTracks.com

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Where: The Prophet Bar / Historic Deep Ellum 2548 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226 Time: Doors at 8:00pm & Show at 9:00pm

Aug. 19 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

St. Paul United Methodist Church 1816 Routh Street Dallas, Texas 75201

Do you have questions about how and when you and your family can get affordable, reliable health insurance coverage?

Are you interested in receiving free health screenings for yourself and your family?

If so, then please….

Come join Honorary Hosts

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson & Congressman Marc Veasey

for a Community Health Screening Fair “Making Good Health MY Reality”

The Fair – which is free-of-charge and open to the public – will offer free, on-site health screenings and several fun activities for you and your family to enjoy. This great event will take place while the Dallas Townhall event – “Making Good Health MY Reality” – occurs.

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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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August 24 NAACP GARLAND BRANCH HOSTS 11TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL RALLY On Saturday, August 24, 2013, the NAACP Garland Branch will host the 11th Annual Health Fair and Back-To-School Rally at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, 1233 Highway 66, Garland, Texas 75040.

Partnering with the NAACP Garland Branch for this community outreach event is: Baylor Hospital at Garland, City of Garland, Garland ISD, Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, Faith Community Seven Day Adventist Church, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Heavenly Supply Depot, Garland Area-wide Brotherhood, KKVI FM Radio, The Lyons Foundation, NANBPWC Inc, Garland Club.

Each year in excess of 1100 Garland area residents; children and adults have attended this event and received a variety of services. This year we anticipate an increase in attendance and the following services will be provided.

Free school supplies for GISD and Garland area students (courtesy Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church and Heavenly Supply Depot) Childhood immunizations Free health screenings (cholesterol, glucose, diabetes, blood pressure, vision and more) Health maintenance and education seminars Community Resource Booths Education opportunities and financial aid Voter registration and education The Chairperson for this event and the NAACP Garland Branch Health Committee is Mrs. Carol Blakes. For additional information please contact her at c_blakes@hotmail.com or (972) 381-5044, #4.

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The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Dallas Cultural Center near Fair Park.

Michelle Gibson will also perform from 5 to 7 p.m. in Part 1 of Remembering Katrina in an event commemorating the opening of a special art installation on New Orleans at the South Dallas Cultural Center. Both events are free and open to the public.

Katrina Anniversary Event An Evening of Art, Film, and Literature with a New Orleans Flavor

Proceeds from Wilkinson’s book UNTOLD will benefit residents of the New Orleans Lower 9th Ward, the area so devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

Wilkinson grew up in the Lower 9th Ward and says the book is her way of doing what she can to help her community.

A special upcoming event Saturday, August 31 will mark the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a film screening, book signing, Q&A, art, dance, and special guests—all with a New Orleans flavor.

Remembering Katrina includes a screening of the National Geographic film Deadly Floods, and a special appearance Imani Williams, a Katrina survivor featured in the film. The event will also include a book signing by Lynette Norris Wilkinson, author of the awardwinning book UNTOLD: The New Orleans 9th Ward You Never Knew (www.HurricaneKatrinaSto ries.com). Wilkinson, Williams and other Katrina survivors featured in

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The commemorative event is sponsored by the South Dallas Cultural Center and The Dallas Weekly. For more information, contact Lynette Norris Wilkinson at 972-283-0586 or author@hurricanekatrinastories.co m.

book will engage the audience in a lively Q&A session. The audience will also be treated to a demonstration of the famous New Orleans second line by Choreographer and

Performing Artist Michelle Gibson, followed by audience participation. Audience members have a chance to win prizes and

To learn more about “UNTOLD: The New Orleans 9thWard You Never Knew,” visit www.HurricaneKatrinaStories.com.

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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 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 .

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Toll Road are brought to the area. Some construction has begun with the demolition of homes to follow later this year.

At a meeting held by the three institutions, a focus group of sorts dished ideas and findings on the surveys that have told the story of the residents of South Dallas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are measuring conditions that may vary from street to street,â&#x20AC;? said Dr.

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President Obama is delivering on the change that he promised.â&#x20AC;?

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Grade: C â&#x20AC;&#x153;In just 100 days, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen an alarming acceleration of policies that will take America down the wrong track. The administration has proposed trillions of dollars in new spending, which will result in higher taxes on Americans, while sharply raising our indebtedness to foreign creditors.

On the national security front, I am very concerned about the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intention to close Guantanamo without a workable plan to relocate detainees. It is my sincere hope that, moving forward, the administration will adopt the productive, responsible approach to our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges that Americans deserve.â&#x20AC;?

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In having the conversation about building within South Dallas, many issues arise with respect to GWENDOLYNand JONES education business in Ask The Advocate See ROAD, page 19

PROPOSITIONS 1 AND 2 Why YES means no and NO means yes Dallas is abuzz at the election issues before them on May 9 when citizens are asked to vote on the controverDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LYTE sial & EBONY Convention Music Happenings Center Hotel that is being backed by Mayor Leppert. But what does voting â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? and voting â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? mean?

It is important to remember that the propositions are to amend the Dallas City Charter which, among other things, gives the MISSpower RAY to acquire city the Going Deep in Roots property fortheany public purpose. The propositions are worded to prohibit the city from acting on these before stated powers.

Therefore, if a citizen would like the city to maintain those powers, they are to vote NO and vice versa.

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