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MegaFest Lifeclass Bishop Jakes and Oprah Winfrey in Dallas Photo by Eva Coleman

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Tulisoma 2013 Tulisoma, Swahili for "we read", is a community-based literary festival promoting literacy and the arts in the South Dallas/Fair Park area. Founded in 2003, by former City Councilman Leo V. Chaney, Jr., and Dr. Harry Robinson, President and CEO of the African American Museum, the goal of Tulisoma is to create a dynamic event tailored to engage local families, avid readers, aspiring writers and visitors to the city. Councilwoman Carolyn R. Davis recognizes the importance of reading and literacy and has worked to continue the tradition.

This year’s program, August 30 and 31 will feature veteran journalist Bob Ray Sanders and actress Lynn Whitfield.

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Message to the People...

Remembering a friend Cheryl Smith

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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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It has been said that people are forgotten with time. I don’t forget those people who have been good to me or people I love.

John Arthur Woods was such a person.

I met John Woods (for some reason, I always called him by his first and last name) when we were in leadership positions with our respective alumni associations. John Woods was a proud Southern University graduate and of course, I’m from the phenomenal Florida A&M University!

Let me tell you a little about John Woods.

Born in Shreveport, LA, he attended Captain Shreve High School where he helped organize the Black Studies Association and was its first president.

He left Shreveport for Baton Rouge where he attended Southern University. After graduation, his loyalty to his alma mater continued. He served in numerous capacities, including as a national officer.

When he moved to Dallas, John Woods was very active, spreading the SU message and recruiting students. If memory serves me, he was probably the longest serving president of the Dallas Chapter of the Southern University Alumni Association. There is a scholarship named in his honor and students can apply at www.suafdallas.com.

John Woods was one of the HBCU representatives who gathered at Smokey John’s BBQ, on Lemmon and Mockingbird in Dallas, for the meeting that established the Dallas Metroplex Council of Black Alumni Associations. That organization, the first of its kind, has a noble goal of promoting unity and improving relations among alumni organizations from HBCUS, and promoting and increasing attendance at HBCUs. We had many meetings and a lot of fun times back in the formative years. John Woods was never alone. He usually had his trusty sidekicks and golf buddies Southern Alum Thurston “T.J.” Jones and Tuskegee Alums Len Matthews and Fred Ratcliff.

John Woods would be glad to know that the DMCBAA is going strong and that SU is a strong force in the organization that he also served as president of.

There was an activist side to John Woods also. He was very supportive of the efforts of Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price. A member of the Warriors, John Woods was active with the Dallas Community Leadership Luncheon and he supported efforts to increase Black participation in the media, at the police department and wherever disparities were apparent.

In those early meetings to establish KwanzaaFest and the Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-athon, John Woods was there.

He was married to Mary, and had two children: Jada and Jonathan. Following the death of his wife, he returned to Baton Rouge to do something many HBCU alums dream of -- working for their alma mater.

John Woods died on August 27, 2003.

At this funeral, I talked about what a great friend he was and also his love for his alma mater. I sincerely believed then and now that if every HBCU alum was as dedicated and supportive of their college as John Woods was of his, many of our problems at our schools, in our homes and in our communities would be solved!

It’s been 10 years but I still remember my friend!

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Governor Perry reverses course on Obamacare

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Texas Governor, Rick Perry, one of the boldest critics of the Affordable Care Act, is now requesting $100 million in healthcare funding from the Obama administration. He claims that federal funds are needed to help people in the state with disabilities.

The governor should realize that 6.3 million uninsured Texans are also “disabled” and if they become ill or are injured they will suffer, and the state’s taxpayers will be forced to pick up the tab.

Twenty-six percent of all Texans have no healthcare coverage, the highest percentage of any state in the nation.

Perhaps Governor Perry should visit with fellow Republican Governor Rick Scott of Florida.

Once a fervent opponent of the Affordable Healthcare Act, Scott is

now working with with increased Washington officials deductibles and in an effort to get copayments, and health insurance for have witnessed a the nearly four decrease in covered million people in services. his state who are The Affordable Care without coverage.

Act has and will Republican continue to give Governors in relief to families and Arizona, businesses in Texas.

Mississippi, New The law allows Mexico and Ohio, Hon. Eddie Bernice Johnson families to shop for who were once plans in competitive critics of the state run market Affordable Care places called “exchanges”.

Fewer Act, have now reversed course and dollars will be coming out of their are seeking ways that their states pockets. It will protect can participate in the various consumers from inflated programs that the legislation deductibles, unreasonable co- pays offers. and will provide them with The payments of health discounts on their premiums by insurance premiums have providing tax credits. Medicaid increased dramatically for Texans coverage will expand under during the last twenty years as the Obamacare, providing coverage to costs of health care have risen families that previously could not annually. Consumers have been hit afford it.

The Act is fair and it makes absolutely good sense for Texas and the nation. Preventive health care practices are promoted, doctors and hospitals have incentives to coordinate patient care and millions of insured people in our state will have the peace of mind that comes with having quality health coverage.

When Congress enacted the Social Security Act in 1935, establishing retirement insurance for workers in America, there were critics that argued that the federal government was meddling in state’s rights, and that the program was unnecessary.

Some 78 years later they have been proven to be on the wrong side of the then national debate.

Governor Perry should review that history and reconsider his position.

I believe that in years to come the Affordable Care Act will be as popular as Social Security.

Dallas Peace Center: No U.S Bombing of Syria www.DallasPeaceCenter.org

With another apparent use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government against the rebels that has killed civilians, the White House is poised to take military action in Syria.

The Dallas Peace Center will hold a protest against U.S attack on Syria at the Earle Cabell Federal Building 1100 W. Commerce in downtown Dallas from 4:00- 6 :00 PM, the day after the bombing begins.

Bill Maxwell, Co-chair of the Dallas Peace Center's Middle East Peace Committee (MEPC) said,: " We oppose military intervention and military support in Syria. We support massive efforts for a political solution and continued humanitarian aid."

Americans strongly oppose the use of troops in another war in the Middle East. The U.S. would likely seek NATO support in an air campaign with bombing and missile strikes. If the goal of the bombing was to destroy the capacity of the Syrian government to use chemical weapons, that would be hard to achieve. Experts believe that we do

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not have the intelligence of the location of all the chemical weapons.

terrorist groups. Additionally, providing military support is like

While arming the rebels may seem a sensible approach, not all the rebels are the same. In fact, some are supportive of Al Qaeda and other

throwing gasoline on the fire and does not encourage a political settlement, which is the only way the violence will end.

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With over 100,000 deaths, 4 million people displaced from their homes and the likely use of chemical weapons, the U.S. does need to take urgent action. History proves that the military approach will not bring a solution. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey mentioned recently that the solution is not a military one.

Hence, the U.S. needs to continue working with Russia to hold the repeatedly delayed peace talks and must add all key regional actors to those talks. Other diplomatic avenues need to be traveled to produce a negotiated settlement.

The U.S. should support the International Criminal Court in arresting those committing war crimes such as the use of chemical weapons. And lastly, continued humanitarian aid and aid to refugees is needed to assist civilians.

MEPC member Don Dillard said, "With the 50th anniversary of Reverend Martin Luther King's "I have a dream speech" this week, we know the power of nonviolence.

Only nonviolent acts will solve the conflict within Syria."

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Oprah Winfrey’s Lifeclass lights up Dallas Oprah Winfrey was the talk of Dallas, Texas when she arrived to film an all-new episode of her popular OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network series Oprah’s Lifeclass at MegaFest 2013, Bishop T.D. Jakes’ multiday event, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, August 29.

Oprah took to the stage in one of the world’s most social experiences on television to

kick-off MegaFest 2013, joined

by Bishop Jakes and together continued the important work of reaching out to the many fatherless sons and daughters who are struggling and in need of healing. Earlier this season on Oprah’s Lifeclass, Oprah and spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant started the in-depth conversation around fatherless sons and daddyless daughters, a crisis affecting nearly 21 million

children in the United States today*, that elicited a strong and passionate viewer response.

The episode of Oprah’s Lifeclass aired in September on OWN. The NAACP Image Award-winning series Oprah’s Lifeclass is a richly interactive experience where millions of students from countries around the world participate in inspiring conversations with Oprah Winfrey on-air, online

and via social media. For each class, Oprah is joined by a hand-picked expert, and together they interact with viewers to share principles and tools that can help people live more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Follow @OprahsLifeclass on Twitter and join the conversation using #Lifeclass.

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MegaFest includes film festival Jennifer Hudson, Academy award winner and star of Bishop T.D. Jakes' new film, "Winnie Mandela," is slated to appear at the International Faith and Family Film Festival in Dallas, Aug. 29-31, 2013, as part of Bishop Jakes' Jennifer Hudson and Terrence MegaFest.

Howard as the Mandelas The inaugural run of the film festival will feature a wide variety of films tackling tough issues such as identity, family and poverty.

"What is exciting about the International Faith and Family Film Festival is not only the number of films we have that tackle and address difficult issues, but the quality of the films is outstanding," said Bishop Jakes. "I'm thrilled to have these films as part of our discussions."

Some of the films scheduled to be screened: "The Other Son" is a moving and challenging tale of two young men who discover they were accidentally switched at birth. Complex repercussions play out within two families as a son raised by a Jewish family discovers he is Arab by birth and a Palestinian family's adored youngest boy discovers he is Jewish.

"Child 31" is an uplifting film that dramatizes a powerful means of feeding the hungry in developing countries. The documentary captures Mary's Meals' life-changing work in action throughout Malawi, Kenya and India, and its mission to help millions of children around the world realize their dreams.

"Playin' for Love" is a romantic comedy that follows a high school basketball team's head coach and a single mother who helps turn the team's fortunes around. The City of Miami and the Miami Heat were partners in filming the movie in Miami, using local talent.

"Grace Unplugged" is a musical drama about a beautiful young singer who gets the break of a lifetime and has her faith radically tested in the real world. The coming-of-age experience forces the singer to evaluate her values and whether she is willing to remain true to herself.

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The D.L. HUGHLEY SHOW debuts on Radio from 3- 7pm et The Nationally Syndicated Radio Show is

set to air in 39 markets

-- THE D.L. HUGHLEY SHOW, hosted by Wilson, begins on radio nationwide today from Chicago, Cleveland, Nashville, Memphis, is a daily themed, music intensive afternoon brightest comedic minds.

D.L. Hughley with co-hosts Jasmine Sanders and Steve 3-7pm ET. The show will broadcast in 39 markets including Detroit and New Orleans. THE D.L. HUGHLEY SHOW drive program from 3-7pm ET hosted by one of the

Comedian, actor, host, and television back to radio and it couldn't have come at a fast, I want to be funny, I want to be topical. I people want to push the envelope – I want to

personality Hughley has stated that he's "very excited to get better time. I think radio fits my sensibility. I want to be want to make people laugh a lot and think a little. Some see if I can singe it a little."

REACH Media, Inc., distributor of THE Media Networks in affiliation and other aspects www.theDLHughleyShow.com. company with networks and syndicated talent of 12 million on a weekly basis, through radio company features talent including Tom Joyner, James Fortune, and Al Sharpton. REACH BlackAmericaWeb.com, websites for the REACH Media, Inc., founded in 2003 by Tom

D.L. HUGHLEY SHOW, has partnered with Cumulus of the show. THE D.L. HUGHLEY SHOW's website is REACH Media, Inc. is a leading cross-platform media reaching a predominantly adult African-American audience broadcasts, digital media, events and initiatives. The D.L. Hughley, Rickey Smiley, Russ Parr, Yolanda Adams, Media provides a strong digital presence through syndicated talent, online streaming and mobile apps.

Joyner and CEO David Kantoris a subsidiary of Radio One. (left to right Jasmine Sanders, D.L. Hughley, Steve Wilson).

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Wendy Williams launches her “Hair World™ Wig Collection The self-proclaimed "wigologist" partners with Specialty Commerce Direct, the nation's leading retailer of wigs to launch her new wig line Wendy Williams, beloved TV host of the longrunning "Wendy Williams Show," has announced the launch of her new Wendy Williams Hair World Collection.

The new collection was developed by Wendy Williams and is marketed by Specialty Commerce Direct, the top U.S. direct marketer for wigs, hairpieces and extensions.

For TV personality, style icon and self-proclaimed " w i g o l o g i s t " We n d y Williams, wigs are a way of life.

After years of wearing, styling and openly talking about wigs on her show, she has become a recognized expert in the field, entertaining her viewers with fun stories and examples of how to proudly create hairstyles that fit their personalities and make them feel beautiful.

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find and get the hair that fits your style and personality."

Williams stands for the idea that wigs should be fun and fashion-forward for all women, not thought of as merely something to cover up a problem.

Unlike other wig collections, Wendy Williams Hair World is intended for women of all ethnicities and includes style options for every skin color, personal style and preference.

"Beauty is about diversity," Williams said. "No matter what their style, attitude or skintone, all women are beautiful, and my goal with this line is to help them look and feel their best."

The first 12 styles of the Wendy Williams Hair World Collection are now available through Especially Yo u r s , a r e t a i l e r o f S p e c i a l t y Commerce Direct, at www.especiallyours.com. The entire collection, which will launch on September 1st, will feature a total of 56 pieces – including wig styles, weaves, hairpieces and accessories. Wig prices will range from $49.99 to $999. !

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Obedience...

By James A. Washington Jesus says, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching.” John 14:23. It seems to me that what is of importance here is recognizing the difference between “having” to obey and “wanting” to obey.

In our world, when parents enforce rules and discipline, the desire is that a relationship of respect and love will develop and the children will respond accordingly, whether the parents are within earshot or not; whether it will get back to them or not.

Prayerfully, the hope is that the child will want to comply with an understanding that in the end, he or she will be better for it. If all one does is obey rules because of consequences and punishment, then rules generally get thrown out the window, when the rule maker is not around.

I guess what I’m trying to say and what Jesus is alluding to is when grounded in love, people want to respond favorably, if for no other reason than to look good in the eyes of the person they are trying to impress. What Christ is saying is the same thing that many a mother and a father want to believe about their kids.

If we’re honest with ourselves, we all know what behavior would upset Mom and Dad. We know this because they have spent a lifetime (yours and mine) instilling values and integrity into our character and hopefully into our very natures. You might still do things they wouldn’t condone, but you certainly know the difference between right and wrong because of your upbringing. at upbringing, if nurtured in the spirit of love, reveals to all of us the source and nature of the consequences. e discipline that results from wrongdoing and wrong thinking comes from one place, love. If you can’t remember this, let me remind you that it’s that “this is going to hurt me more than it will you” thing.

Christ is merely reminding us that if you love Him, then obey His rules, His teachings, which were given to us out of the love of the Father. Remember where they come from and why. Our desire to please should override our fear of discipline. My point is that obedience to God has so much more to do with wanting to do the right thing for the right reason, than doing the right thing because it is the law. One is the result of relationship, while the other is the result of fear of consequence. roughout scripture, Jesus constantly refers to the love of the Father. How many of you do what your mother would expect of you and she’s been dead for years?

How many of you find yourselves passing along those same expectations to your children and are ready to pounce if you see disobedience?

Why? I submit that you do this because of the relationship you have or had with your parents. is relationship thing serves us all well when we contemplate obedience. It’s a love thing. It’s a “want to” thing. “I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me, but the world must learn that I love the Father and I do exactly what my Father has commanded me.” John 14:30-31.

To obey should be an act of love. As children this might be difficult to understand.

As Christian adults, it shouldn’t be.

Our goal should be to recognize God’s love for us and simply do our best to return it; act accordingly so to speak.

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Miles Jaye to perform at Brickhouse Lounge

MILES JAYE presents All White Labor Day Weekend Brickhouse Cafe & Lounge 2525 E. Arkansas Lane Arlington, Texas 76010 Friday; August 30 ~ MILES JAYE Jazz Cafe ~ A live Jazz set featuring the Red Violin and Dallas’ own Natural Change Saturday; August 31 ~ MILES JAYE Soul Cafe ~ featuring the Classic Soul Hits ~ “I’ve Been A Fool For You” “Let’s Start Love Over” “Heaven” “Close the Door” "Latest Greatest Inspiration" and more...

Sunday; Sept. 1 ~ MILES JAYE Women’s Cafe ~ featuring Open Mic Poetry and Song for and by Women ~ Win an autographed copy of GOD'S CREATION; “Margerette” or an original MILES JAYE art print

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‘Married to Commitment’ reinforced ‘humility, patience’ in me

By Donald Lee I was just reflecting on an interview I did with my former employer (e Advocate newspaper in Baton Rouge) about the future bestselling book my friend and prayer partner Bre Eaton and I released a couple of years ago. In that interview, columnist and pal Terry Robinson asked me an awesome question.

He asked me whether our book, “Married to Commitment,” ministered to me in any way. And if so, what was the one thing that I learned from the book.

My response: "More humility and patience." e book is about being humble, recognizing that it is God who gives promotions (whether in the workplace or in relationships). And it's about being patient.

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Many divorces occur or many marriages are strained because of a lack of patience on the part of at least one of t h e t w o p e r s on s . We , generally speaking, get tired of waiting on God to send us our Ruth or our Esther or our Boaz or our Isaac, to the point where we succumb to the pressures of impatience (like Abraham and Sarah did) and we (not God) produce Ishmaels in our lives rather than waiting on God to present us our Isaacs.

Some of the biggest, most recognized, most influential pastors out there today oen say: "Most divorces occur over money." I've always contended that “money” was not (and perhaps never

was) the reason for so many failed marriages.

I contend that those marriages fail because of “ s e l fi s h n e s s ,” “ s e l f centeredness,” “pride.” is — a selfish, haughty spirit — is the root cause of divorce. e money factor, I argue, is the fruit of the divorce. But the root of the divorce is the self-centeredness factor.

In other words, money, if you will, is (how can I say it?) “the straw that broke the camel's back.” at one straw, alone, couldn't do it. But it's placed on top of all the other stuff.

Successful, new marriages or relationships are birthed from honest, self-evaluations concerning what went wrong in previous ones.

all over the country will join Joyner and his celebrity friends for a weekend filled with stellar concerts, access to Universal Studios, Sea World and Islands of Adventure; interaction with celebrities and leaders, enlightening seminars, and endless activities for people of all ages inside the free expo that is open to the public.

In Loving Memory Alex Pete Puente January 13, 1990 ² October 5, 2008

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Orlando, Labor Day weekend with events and concerts including Fantasia, Jermaine Dupri's SoSo Def 20, Janelle Monae, and James Fortune.

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Grammy Award Winning artist Fantasia and TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank)will headline Friday night; Jermaine Dupri presenting his So So Def 20 Tour will ORLANDO, Fla., -- Tom Joyner, host of the nationally headline Saturday night, and a Sunday morning gospel event syndicated Tom Joyner featuring James Fortune with Morning Show, along with Allstate Insurance Company, is Kurt Carr. celebrating family fun and excitement with the 2013 Social Hashtags for the Allstate Tom Joyner Family Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion®.

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Donald Lee is founder-pastor of n o n d e n o mi n at i o n a l , mu lt i - e t hni c Kingdom Living Christian Center in Dallas. He co-authors “Married to Commitment,” (Xulon Press, $14.99) a book on relationships.

To attain your copy of the book, visit http://www.xulonpress.com or call toll-free (866) 909-2665. Lee can be contacted at pastordonjlee@yahoo.com or (225) 773-2248. Follow him on http:// www.twitter.com at @donaldj_lee.

To hear his sermons “live,” call (218) 862-4590 (conference code: 279498#) from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Central Standard Time) on Sundays. Intercessory prayer is from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Registration forms at www.apmsf.com in the EVENTS section or call (972) 375-­6396

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MACY’S “SHOP FOR A CAUSE” RAISED $60,000 benefits MOMS AND BABIES in the DFW AREA Macy’s eighth annual “Shop For A Cause” one-day shopping event has raised $60,000 to help the March of Dimes give more babies in our community a healthy start in life, it was announced.

“Making it Last Forever-No Plan B in Marriage” NO PLAN B MARRIAGE CONFERENCE This September, couples in the Dallas Metroplex will have an opportunity to strengthen and invest in their marriage and family at the 3rd Annual “NO PLAN B MARRIAGE CONFERENCE”--a hard-hitting, engaging, biblically-sound, marriage-enrichment event from Antioch Christian Fellowship Ministries of Lancaster. THE NO PLAN B MARRIAGE CONFERENCE will be held in Lancaster on September 27-28th. The two-day event will change the way couples view their marriage. “THE NO PLAN B MARRIAGE CONFERENCE is a relationship strengthener.

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Programs for moms and babies in our area that will benefit from the funds raised include Becoming a Mom™/Comenzando bien® and CenteringPregnancy®: Becoming a Mom/Comenzando bien is a bilingual prenatal curriculum designed for use pregnant women in a supportive group setting to learn about having a healthy pregnancy.

CenteringPregnancy, a prenatal care program that takes health care out of the private exam room and into a group setting. It empowers women, provides social support and improves birth outcomes.

"Macy's continues to be inspired to give back and proud to offer our customers an easy way to make a positive difference in March of Dimes mission for stronger, healthier babies in communities across the country," said Martine Reardon, Macy's chief marketing officer.

The March of Dimes was the exclusive national beneficiary of in-store and online savings pass sales for Macy’s “Shop for A Cause,” which raised more than $2.95 million for the organization. For more information about “Shop For A Cause,” visit macys.com/sfac.

We want to help couples have fun while building committed and healthier relationships with their mates,” Founder and Director of Antioch Ministries, Dr.Earl Potts, Sr., said. “With the divorce rate on the rise, this conference is just what engaged and married couples need to have total victory for their marriage!”

“We will have an awesome re-commitment ceremony and wedding cake” says Minister Katina Potts. “This was so emotional, spiritual, serious, yet romantic the last years that we are eagerly anticipating what this year’s conference will bring.”

The conference will help couples beat the odds and create healthy, committed marriages as the featured speakers share real-life stories, including topics on “How to Fight Fair”, “The Real Definition of Marriage”, “Engaged Couples and the Real Deal”, “No Plan B in Marriage”, “Money Matters in Marriage”, “The Excellent Wife”, “The Excellent Husband”, “Power of Praying Together, and Blended Families.”

Our keynote speakers are powerful couples: Dr. Earl Potts, Sr. (31 years of preaching and teaching, 14

years of marriage) and Minister Katina Potts (25 years teaching and preaching) of Antioch Christian Ministries; Sis. Shenikwa Bailey Cager (daughter of the late E. K. Bailey).

Pastor Rick Hope and his wife Dana Hope of First Baptist of Lillian TX; Pastor and Sis. Sylvester Wallace of King Jesus Worship Center and many more.

In THE NO PLAN B MARRIAGE CONFERENCE, couples will experience true love and hope for their marriages, surround themselves with other married couples, play fun couple games, and be reminded of God’s purpose for a great marriage.

The committee is even raising scholarship funds for those who need this conference but is not able to afford it. So businesses and non-profits, you can make a donation to sponsor (from $40 to sponsor a couple to $300 for the back cover of the program ad space sponsorship) at www.noplanb3.eventbrite.com or mail to Antioch Christian Fellowship, ℅ Marriage Ministry, 2928 Cottage Ln, Lancaster, TX 75134.

There is NO PLAN B for Marriage!!

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DFW Youth invited to participate in Sept 14 Youth Speech Contest The DFW Youth Speech Contest will be held from 8 am to 12 pm on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Collin College Living Legends Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, Texas.

Students from Grades 1 to 12 are welcome to participate and the oratory competition is open to all youth who live in the North Texas region. The purpose of the event is to foster selfconfidence, promote interest in public speaking, provide an opportunity for youths to enhance their speaking skills by competing, and recognize the best to encourage all.

The DFW Youth Speech Contest committee makes extra effort to ensure that the contest is fun and fair to all contestants. The contest judges are experienced and trained members from Toastmasters International. We have invited Mr. David Hill, Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking Finalist to speak at the award ceremony.

Organized by Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club, the competition is sponsored by Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA DFW Chapter, Texas Instruments Chinese Initiative, Oncor Electric Delivery, Cindi’s New York Deli and Bakery, and AT&T. Last year, more than ninety students from Grades 1 to 12 competed in the event and more than 200 parents attended..

Early bird registration: now through August 24, $10 per student Regular registration: August 25 through September 7, $15 per student

Online registration is now open through September 7. For planning purpose, on-site registration on the day of the event will not be accepted. The following is the registration information.

Online registration is available at: http://www.cie-dfw.org/events/2013/ speechcontest/.

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Ask Gwendolyn Baines

I have found a ‘young’ man who loves me!

Dear Gwen: Six months ago, I was in the process of building my house. One morning a construction worker delivered the kitchen cabinets. He accidentally ran his truck into the corner of my side porch. He agreed to fix it himself— begging me not to report the incident to his foreman.

Gwendolyn, I am 65 and the man that is in love with me is 32. All my adult life I have been misused at work, by my family and people from all venues of life. Before meeting this man, I had come to the conclusion all

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people were cruel and unkind. But, this man is perfect.

—Leslie Dear Leslie: There is too much of an age difference. I suggest you end your relationship with this “perfect” man immediately. Let me tell you this: I strongly feel the accident was staged.

Elderly women with money are prime prey to men with none.

I want you to seriously think about your feelings. Too badly no one told you that the world will chew you up, spit you out, and stomp your body into the ground. People will treat you the way you allow them to do. Let no one cause you to have an unhappy day.

Some people (especially family and coworkers) are so miserable the only joy they receive is when they have made others feel the same. Think about it.

Whatever they say or do, ignore.

Never stop to give thought to people who possess—an ignorant mind.

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.

With her nationally syndicated advice column, she is now exposed to 15 million readers per week. The "Ask Gwendolyn Baines" advice column is distributed by the National Newspaper Publishers' Association (NNPA)-Washington, D.C.

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Mark your calendar August 29-31 The inaugural International Faith and Family Film Festival will debut at Bishop T.D. Jakes' MegaFest 2013 in Dallas, August 29-31, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The film festival will showcase projects including Fox Searchlight's "Black Nativity," Image Entertainment's "Winnie Mandela" and Sony Pictures Entertainment's "Heaven is for Real."

Tulisoma, Swahili for "we read", is a community-based literary festival promoting literacy and the arts in the South Dallas/Fair Park area-- African American Museum and South Dallas Cultural Center. This year’s program, August 30 and 31 will feature veteran journalist Bob Ray Sanders and actress Lynn Whitfield.

August 31 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. 7 to 9 p.m.

Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, Dallas, TX 75204. .

Michelle Gibson will 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.

The Mutual Assistance Association For The Ethiopian Community (MAAEC, Inc.) in Dallas-Fort Worth is pleased to announce the upcoming 12th Anniversary of Ethiopian Day and our Second Annual Taste of Ethiopia. This annual celebration will be held at Plano Centre during the Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.

September 1 Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church invited you to Unity Fest Benefit Concert for M.U.C.H. Sun, Sep 01, 2013 at 05:00 PM WHERE: Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church 1233 Hwy 66 Garland TX 75040

September 3 Brew-ology: The Science and History of Beer The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

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Join us for a global tour as local expert Brenden Stubblefield explains the process of brewing and the different styles of the world’s third most popular beverage, BEER. Taste along by purchasing a beer flight crafted specifically for this PUBlic Knowledge. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge you need to impress your friends at Oktoberfest!

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March on Washington as well as other prominent actions of the Civil Rights movement.

September 7 10:30 A.M. - The Third Annual Naturally Isis Hair Parade and Festival2013 First Lady of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu as Grand Marshall Theme: Empowering Women Globally

Dallas County Home Loan Counseling Center First-Time Homebuyers Seminar Series Seminar I 5:30p.m. – 8:00p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2013 What You Will Learn: Tips on selecting a home Mortgage financing process Real Estate contract overview Role of the Lender & Realtor Be on time as Seminars do start at 5:45pm and the doors will be locked Location: Dallas County Health & Human Services Building 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Room 751 Dallas, Texas 75207 (South bound I-35 service road between Medical District Dr (exit 431) & Wycliff) These seminars are open ONLY to first-time homebuyers.

Lenders, Builders, or Realtors can NOT attend these seminars.

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September 8 Grace Tabernacle Church - 18th Appreciation Celebration Honoring Pastor Eric T. Anderson “An Undefeated Champion of Faith: Fighting the Good Fight” 18th Pastor Appreciation Honoring Rev. Eric T. Anderson at 11:00 a.m. *Dinner fellowship following worship service*

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******** “The End of Civil Rights in America? Reflections on the Future of Economic Justice from the Perspectives of Law and Religion”Lecture 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Karcher Auditorium, Room 100, Storey Hall, 3315 Daniel Ave. Open to public, $20 per person, including lunch and parking The civil rights lecture will feature noted U.S. civil and human rights leaders, scholars and SMU faculty who will examine the legacy of the Civil Rights movement—with its growing emphasis on economic justice and the struggle for racial equality—and its implications for the future. Keynote speaker will be the Rev. James Lawson, a legendary leader of the Civil Rights movement who was personally recruited by King with the words, “We don’t have anyone like you.” Working closely with King, Rev. Lawson helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), which played a key role in the 1963

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What You Will Learn: Role of the title company Property taxes Homeowner insurance Homeowners Associations Be on time as Seminars do start at 5:45pm and the doors will be locked there will be NO admittance after the Seminar starts.

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Location: Dallas County Health & Human Services Building 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Room 751 Dallas, Texas 75207 (South bound I-35 service road between Medical District Dr (exit 431) & Wycliff) These seminars are open ONLY to first-time homebuyers. ************** BRIDGE Lacrosse is hosting a fundraiser to raise the annual funds necessary to reach its goals for the coming school year and into next summer. The event will be held September 10th at 6:30pm at the new Trinity Groves development in West Dallas. Guests will enjoy cake,cocktails a silent auction as well as a wine pull *******

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Public Relations Society of America’s September luncheon will focus on ethics in public relations. Join us as Dorothy M. Bland, dean of the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas Park City Club

Location: Dallas County Health & Human Services Building 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Room 751 Dallas, Texas 75207 (South bound I-35 service road between Medical District Dr (exit 431) & Wycliff) These seminars are open ONLY to first-time homebuyers.

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The golf tournament will be held at the Old Brick Yard Golf Course in Ferris, Texas;

National Black MBA Association, Inc. 35th Annual Conference and Exposition, September 10 — 14, 2013 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.

September 21 The Irving Black Arts Council presents An Evening With Stephen Pride In the Pride family tradition, the combination of Stephen’s vocal range and the haunting “Pride” timbre makes for a soulful treat that’s hard to beat. This performance will be a wonderful mix of traditional country music with a twist of modern contemporary music.

Irving Arts Center, Atrium/Suite 200 / 7:00 pm Admission: Advanced $20, Day of Performance $25 Since the early 80s, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation designating a week in the month of September as National HBCU Week. This year it will be celebrated September 22-28.

September 12 Dallas County Home Loan Counseling Center First-Time Homebuyers Seminar Series Seminar 3 5:30p.m. – 8:30p.m.

What You Will Learn: Rights & Responsibilities of home ownership The home inspection & minor home repair Budgeting / Consumer awareness Predatory Lending Be on time as Seminars do start at 5:45pm and the doors will be locked -- there will be NO admittance after the Seminar starts.

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

UNCF Golf Tournament - September 12th at the Dallas Cowboy Golf Club .

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September 21 Delta G.E.M.S. Kickoff meeting! 10am-12:00noon at the Frederica Chase Dodd Center, 1401 S. Akard Street, Dallas

You Can Make the Difference in the Lives of Women and children! Path~Way to Purpose(R) Fundraiser/Auction Designer Bags and Shoes Autographed Memorabilia Designer Jewelry Art Pieces and so much more......

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Host Ms. Alicia Brown-Young 1503 Halsey Drive Duncanville, TX 75137

September 27 2nd Annual 200 Business Women in Black Conference September 27, 2013 11:00pm to 4:30pm DeSoto Civic Center – Bluebonnet Room III 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd DeSoto, TX 75115

September 26 Dallas County Home Loan Counseling Center

TITAS PRESENTS, in association with the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the Dallas debut of JESSICA LANG DANCE at 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District. This performance will feature the company’s collaboration with Japanese visual artist Shinichi Maruyama, composer Jakub Ciupinski and Vancouver-based design firm, Molo.

What you will learn: How to order your credit report How to dispute incorrect information How a mortgage lender reviews your credit report How to increase your credit score Dallas County Health & Human Services Building 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Room 751 Dallas, Texas 75207

The DFW Youth Speech Contest will be held from 8 am to 12 pm at Collin College Living Legends Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, Texas.

Students from Grades 1 to 12 are welcome to participate and the oratory competition is open to all youth who live in the North Texas region. The purpose of the event is to foster self-confidence, promote interest in public speaking, provide an opportunity for youths to enhance their speaking skills by competing, and recognize the best to encourage all.

Limited Seating - Must Register Dallas County Home Loan Counseling Center Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(214) 819-6060 E-mail: HLCC@dallascounty.org 5:45 pm - 8 pm Presented by: M. Joyce Brown, Administrator Chris Ebert, Henley & Henley Law Firm Free Credit Repair Workshop Do-It-Yourself Credit Repair For Mortgage Loan Approval

September 20 The 100th GREEN Golf Marathon for CASA of Ellis County I am personally requesting your prayerful consideration of financial support for a networking contact, Mr. Cleo Turner, an avid semi-pro golfer who has a passion for the children and youth in our community. Many of you may also know Mr. Turner as the DJ Dr Rock for the many years he was on the radio in PAGE 15

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September 28 The Apprentice 2013 Helping Young Women Succeed Summit 2013 Young Women's Summit will feature "Women in Business" and Women Business Owners coming together to mentor teen ladies ages 13 -19 in Leadership, Etiquette, Entrepreneur mind set, Communication Styles, Organization, and Goal Setting.

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Congresswoman Johnson, Thanks-Giving Square host “Let Freedom Ring!”

Ceremony to commemorate 50th Anniversary of “I Have a Dream” Speech Bledsoe said, “There are people that are working actively to do everything they can to deny us our rights.”

Across the world, people of all races and religions participated in bellringing ceremonies of their own to

celebrate and advance the dream. The King Center encouraged organizations all throughout the world to ring their bell at 3 p.m. EST to symbolize the human unity that was the core of Dr. King’s message.

Commemoration of historic event included the keynote speech by NAACP State President Gary Bledsoe.

On Wednesday, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and ThanksGiving Square hosted the “Let Freedom Ring!” bell-ringing ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The program was held at Thanks-Giving Square Chapel from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

CST. The ceremony included a reading of “I Have a Dream” speech by leaders of different faiths, and a keynote

address by NAACP State President Gary Bledsoe.

“It’s now a false sense that it’s a fight between blacks and whites,” said Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. “It’s not. It’s a fight between justice and injustice. Our battle is as strong today as it was 50 years ago. It has as much to do with ideology as it does with the color of our skin. Until we all work together, we won’t achieve the dream.”

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BRIDGE Lacrosse celebrates five years Impacting kids in North Texas BRIDGE Lacrosse will commemorate its 5th year serving boys and girls in the Dallas community with a birthday party at Trinity Groves in West Dallas on September 10th. The party kicks off at 6:30 pm and guests will enjoy an evening of food, cake and cocktails as well as a silent auction and wine pull.

BRIDGE Lacrosse is a small, sports-based, youth development nonprofit, serving the urban communities of North Texas.

BRIDGE’s mission is to enrich nontraditional lacrosse communities

by developing after-school programs and building healthy student athletes.

BRIDGE Lacrosse has impacted the lives of hundreds of student athletes in both South and West Dallas, providing hours of high quality lacrosse instruction with the help of high school volunteers and volunteer coaches.

“Throughout my experience with BRIDGE Lacrosse I have seen many young, urban student-athletes impacted by this organization. We’ve made tremendous strides in their development and outlook on life through the camaraderie this sport provides,” said David Higbee BRIDGE Lacrosse executive director.

“While the organization impacts the lives of the student-athletes it serves, our volunteers are impacted in a different way as their lives are enhanced by sharing their time and talents with these athletes.”

BRIDGE Lacrosse provides programming throughout the year. In the fall, South Dallas youth

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participate in fall ball, which includes weekly practice and a tournament following the eight week season. A similar developmental season is hosted for BRIDGE’s West Dallas partners. In the spring, athletes engage in healthy competition and learn the responsibilities of being a student athlete. Through partnerships, BRIDGE oversees teams that compete in a 12 week season.

BRIDGE Lacrosse teams even compete against long established North Texas lacrosse programs.

During the summer, BRIDGE collaborates with its partners to provide enriching programs.

BRIDGE introduces lacrosse to a variety of boys and girls of all ages and skill levels. This way, BRIDGE maximizes its outreach while also providing an enriching activity for its partners.

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programming and equipment necessary to fulfill the organization’s needs and objectives each year. This year, in lieu of hosting Going for the Goal, BRIDGE Lacrosse invites the North Texas lacrosse community as well as the larger Dallas community to join in celebrating the great strides that BRIDGE Lacrosse has made throughout its five years. The birthday bash is a great way to support BRIDGE Lacrosse programs and learn about the organization and other ways to contribute to its mission.

Guests will delight in the atmosphere provided by Trinity Groves, Dallas’ new restaurant, retail, art and entertainment destination at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas. The views, camaraderie and community impact are expected to be phenomenal. For ticket information and to learn how you can become a BRIDGE sponsor, visit www.bridgelacrossedallas.org/ happy-birthday .

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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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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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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?

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

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