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Message to the People... Sharing and caring - Karen Parkhill does it all

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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. PAGE 2

Karen L. Parkhill’s story is one worth sharing. As the Vice Chairman and CFO of Comerica, Ms. Parkhill has traveled a path filled with strong messages and lessons that have helped sustain her and her family over the years. She comes from humble beginnings and in hearing how she has become one of the top female executives in the country; one can‘t help but be inspired and hopeful that the future will be much brighter for more women as they attempt to climb the corporate ladder. Even today she finds herself the only female in rooms with powerbrokers and she advocates for diversity, encouraging the hiring of women and building ethnically diverse teams. “One of my passions is to have diversity,” she explained. “I don’t want to be the only one in the room!” A member of Comerica’s Management Policy Committee and the Comerica Bank Board of Directors, Ms. Parkhill was the speaker for the Empower Series presented by the National Association of Black Accountants - DFW, last week at Cedar Valley College. Speaking to a packed house of college students, NABA members and guests, Ms. Parkhill talked about her hero, her father, who she said wanted a better and different life than the one he had growing up. Her father was the eldest of five and his father was an alcoholic and very abusive, she said. “He couldn’t hold a job, Karen Parkhill and Cheryl Smith at the couldn’t pay the rent and barely put food on the table,” she NABA-DFW Empower Series continued. “The family lived in a three room shack with rats and the majority of my dad’s childhood stories are so painful that he rarely talked about them.” One thing he did talk about, however, was the importance of a strong education and he led by example, by eventually becoming a “highly-respected” orthopedic surgeon and helping his siblings to achieve. Ms. Parkhill said she grew up with the mindset that she had a limitless future. Born and raised as a staunch Catholic in Springfield, IL; she also thought that she would one day be a veterinarian, missionary and a saint, but that wasn’t the case. Her career began as an analyst at a boutique investment bank in Dallas. From there she returned to her alma mater, Southern Methodist University (SMU) for her MBA and then her next step was joining JP Morgan as an investment banker. At JP Morgan is where she said she “grew up,” moving from Associate to Vice President to Managing Director, all through various mergers with Chase and then Bank One. She joined Comerica in August 2011 and shortly thereafter assumed the role of CFO, with direct management of finance, including accounting business finance, investor relations, treasury and economics. The mother of three, Ms. Parkhill attributes much of her success to “base-level smarts, the ethic of hard work and some luck along the way.” She also is comforted knowing that she is supported by her husband and her “village.” Oftentimes women will ask can they have it all. It helps when you have a strong support system in all arenas and according to Ms. Parkhill, that’s exactly what she has. Dealing with everything from being a minority in a male-dominated industry and balancing family and work to accessing capital and handling ethical dilemmas; Ms. Parkhill provided encouragement and words of wisdom. Acknowledging that she has had challenges and made some tough decisions, Ms. Parkhill said she believes in doing the right thing, “no matter what.” Her colleagues know her as “someone who is down-to-earth, a leader who understands, cares and is truly interested.” A national trustee for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Ms. Parkhill joins a list of impressive speakers like Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Irv Ashford Jr., Judge Melodee Armstrong, Valerie Cole, Vincent Marchione and Calvin Golden, who have brought a wealth of information to Empower Series attendees. Too often people go through doors that they shut and bolt behind them, Her story belongs in a book. She is an inspiration to all because at her very core is a caring spirit that believes in servant leadership. It’s refreshing to know that there are women who are lifting as they climb, as is the case with Karen L. Parkhill! The Empower Series began in 2011 to focus on financial literacy, with Comerica as the presenting sponsor. On January 25, Jarlene DeCay, Dean of Student Success at Cedar Valley College will discuss successful planning and guidance for college. Another dynamic woman, Ms. DeCay will share tips on everything from writing entrance essays, to accessing financial aid. To find out more about NABA-DFW and the Empower Series, check out www.empowerseries.com or www.nabadfw.org In the meantime, make sure that like Karen you have found something that you are passionate about and that you realize the importance of lifting as you climb!

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Urban League remains committed despite media coverage Statement from The Urban League of Greater Dallas Regarding the Video Released by Project Veritas Concerning Affordable Care Act Navigators We would like to directly address the video footage released by Project Veritas featuring footage from our Dallas and Irving oﬃces and clarify the edited video that has been placed online and distributed to a number of media outlets. The Urban League of Greater Dallas does not condone, nor would we ever sanction, misleading the public or any individual who seeks our assistance about any issue, and particularly in this case, an issue as critical as health care. Our organization has taken immediate steps to address the actions of the identified employees and investigate the full context of

what occurred in our Dallas and Irving oﬃces. We are also requesting a copy of the unedited footage of the entire videotaped encounters. The part-time receptionist trainee shown in the Irving oﬃce was not, nor had ever been, authorized to speak on behalf of The Urban League of Greater Dallas, or as a Navigator, and represented her personal opinion, not that of our organization. As such and as a result of our investigation thus far, her employment with The Urban League of Greater Dallas has been terminated. In addition, we support actions by the Department of Health & Human Services to decertify the three Navigators-in-training featured in the video, and The Urban League of Greater Dallas

has suspended these employees until further notice. It is our policy to provide correct and factual information about all programs in which we participate, or in the absence of information, to provide referrals to the agencies or organizations that are adequately prepared to address or answer those questions. As a recent recipient of the Aﬀordable Health Care Navigation Grant, our staﬀ who will serve as Navigators are currently undergoing extensive training that will not be complete for another 10 days. We take our responsibility as an organization training and deploying Navigators seriously, and as such, our organization has not authorized any of our employees to operate as Navigators at this point. While this information was conveyed to the undercover

TeCo continues its 20Year Anniversary Season with a Holiday Tradition directed by Ed Smith

Mr. Smith is an award-winning director whose productions have received critical acclaim from regional theatres across the USA, Canada and the West Indies. The founder of the Buﬀalo Black Drama Workshop was awarded the first annual Lloyd Richards’ Director’s Award at the prestigious National Black Theatre Festival in 2009.

This Holiday Season TeCo is bringing in former Broadway director Ed Smith for a refreshing look at this Christmas tradition written by Langston Hughes. Mr. Smith is widely recognized for his work in African American theater and is a pioneer in the theater community. TeCo is honored to have him as a part of our 20- year anniversary season.

Smith was recommended by the late Richards to direct Ossie Davis’s last play in 2002. He was an Associate Artistic Director for three years at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and served as the Artistic Director for Jubilee Theatre in Ft. Worth, TX.

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Most recently he was nominated for Best Director for Ma Rainey Black Bottom by the St. Louis Press in 2012.

applicant and corrective comments were made – in the presence of the undercover applicant – regarding some of the instructions provided by these individuals, unfortunately the full context of these comments is not reflected in the video. We have made Navigator training a high priority to ensure that all staﬀ working at the Navigator sites are trained and qualified to assist the many people who seek health care. We will not sit idly or silently as agenda-driven individuals operating under false pretenses attempt to undermine our eﬀorts to serve those who need it most. We are proud of our work on behalf of the Greater Dallas community and remain committed to the thousands of underserved individuals and families that the Urban League of Great Dallas serves each year.

With this larger ensemble of performers Mr. Smith showcases his entire cast’s talents, which makes for a spectacular theater experience. Black Nativity is rich in movement, colorful dialogue and lead by a wonderful narrative wrapped in gospel songs and folk spirituals. Since its first stage performance in 1961 this story has become a family tradition in the African American community. Black Nativity previews Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 7:30PM at the Bishop Arts Theatre Center. Opening night is December 13 - 22 (Fridays @ 7:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday matinee performances @ 3:30PM). Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Group packages are available.

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reform. Now, it’s time to move forward and make immigration reform a reality,” he continued. Congressman Veasey serves on the Armed Services Committee and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee – both key committees that have direct impact on Texas families. Veasey has worked diligently and eﬀective with all members of his commit-tees and within his caucus to earn the respect and friendship of his colleagues and leadership in the House, who praise eﬀorts on behalf of north Texas.

Congressman Marc Veasey filed for re-election in the Democratic primary in Congressional District 33. Veasey, who won election to Congress in 2012, has won recognition as a strong and eﬀective advocate for his constituents and one of the young rising stars among Democrats in Congress. "I am proud of the work we have accomplished in this first year and I am excited for the opportunity to continue working on behalf of the constituents of CD33. I will continue fighting to protect seniors, bring jobs to the district and keep a strong safety net in place so that those struggling have an opportunity to improve their lives,” said Congressman Veasey. “Certainly the fight to protect the voting rights of Texans will remain a top priority. And, throughout this year, we have had a healthy dialogue about the urgent need for comprehensive immigration

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“Congressman Marc Veasey is a rising star in Congress, a leader in the fight to protect voting rights and create jobs, and a champion for comprehensive immigration reform," said House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. "Here in Washington, Marc puts the needs of North Texas first – always willing to work across the aisle and collaborate with his colleagues to make a difference. It is safe to say that Marc’s first year in Congress has proven him to be responsive to his constituents and effective as a Member of the United States Congress.”

A Very Special Holiday Event

Friday, December 6, 2013 The D/FW Chapters of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers ~~~~

Proudly present our first combined Installation and Holiday Gala Reception Dinner

Program Dance (live music)

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr., began his career in 1965, as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). In 1969, Chavis was appointed Southern Regional Program Director of the 1.7million member United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice(UCC-CRJ) and by 1985 was named the Executive Director and CEO of the UCC-CRJ. In 1988, Dr. Chavis was elected Vice President of the National Council of Churches of the USA. Then in 1993, Dr. Chavis achieved what no other before him had achieved. He became the youngest person ever to be the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association

for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Dr. Chavis has been a key advocate for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, with the State of Housing In Black America (SHIBA) has taken shape to identify barriers in Housing and work toward solutions to increase homeownership among African Americans and other minorities.

Installation conducted by NAREB National President, Donnell Spivey D/FW Marriott North Hotel 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving, TX 75063

Reception at 7pm Dinner & Program at 8pm Attire: After 5/Men² Jackets required Real Estate and Housing Professionals in D/FW-Consider joining one of our chapters. For additional information Email: dfwrealtistsevents@gmail.com or call 817-231-0058 ~~~~

This event is a celebration of our D/FW chapters and an effort to increase membership among African American Real Estate Professionals in the greater D/FW metroplex. We are seeking new members who VXSSRUW RXU PLVVLRQ WR ³SURPRWH GHPRFUDF\ LQ KRXVLQJ´ DQG ZKR HPEUDFH RXU LGHDOV ZKLFK IRFXV RQ Verving the unserved communities. Find out more about Realtists® at: www.nareb.com $75 Per Person ~ Individual, Group and Sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at:

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Frisco ISD-TV awarded high school Frisco ISD-TV crew members traveled to the Journalism Education Association (JEA) / National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Fall National High School Journalism convention held November 14 – 17 in Boston, MA. Recently named finalists in the Broadcast Pacemaker competition, Frisco ISD-TV was named a Broadcast Pacemaker winner along with three other schools in categories varying by frequency of airing. See 2013 NSPA Broadcast Pacemaker winners here: http://www.studentpress.org/ nspa/winners/bpm13.html In addition, Frisco ISD-TV entered the Best of Show contest where broadcast teams bring in a program to compete with other schools. Ten places were named, with Frisco ISD-TV coming in fifth.

See 2013 NSPA Best of Show winners list here: http://www.studentpress.org/ nspa/winners/f13bs.html “I never imagined a year ago that I’d be walking up to accept this award,” Frisco ISD-TV Senior Producer/Senior Editor Ethan Newman said to his instructor Eva Coleman after receiving the Broadcast Pacemaker award. “I’m so proud of my crew,” Frisco ISD-TV Executive Producer Eva Coleman said. “It feels good to win awards, but what matters most importantly to me is that we produce quality work each and every time as we tell the stories of Frisco ISD.” Frisco ISD-TV also picked up an Honorable Mention for NSPA Broadcast Sports Story of the Year for “Frisco ISD Dives In” produced by Sam Stockard who currently studies media at Oklahoma State University.

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TV named Broadcast Pacemaker finalists here: http://www.friscoisd.org/news/ inside/inside-frisco-isd/2013/09/15/ nspa-finalists

Clergy visit Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. at Butner Federal Correctional Facility

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want to love on him and pray with him,” Reverend Warren added. CK Hoffler, attorney facilitating the visits, indicated, “The clergy reportedly prayed with him and gave him support and counsel. They further reported that the Congressman was in good spirits all things considered. He continues to regret all of the pain, shame and embarrassment that he has caused his family, his constituents and his friends but has begun the process of repaying his debt to society.”

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The Road to Glory This should be another banner year for boys’ high school hoops in the metroplex. And several schools could be embarking on “the road to glory’’ by season’s end next March. As a matter of fact, it shouldn’t be a surprise if a local school once again walked away with the state title in each of the top three classifications. The area is loaded with a nationally-ranked team (Prime Prep Academy, which is No. 5 in the nation) as well as several other teams such as AAA Academy, DeSoto, Plano West, Kimball, SOC, Madison, Lancaster and Lincoln that are on the verge. Last week’s season-opening battle between AAA Academy and Prime Prep was a real showcase for what’s to come. An overflow, standing-room-only crowd showed up at the MAC (AAA Academy home gymnasium) for the highly anticipated matchup. In fact, the hype and excitement surrounding the game had the crowd wrapped around the building until halftime trying to get inside. By the way, Prime Prep handed AAA Academy its first home loss (82-68) at the MAC. That victory came on the heels of a 6-point road win at highly-rated Houston Yates earlier in the week for Prime Prep, which is led by point-guard Emmanuel Mudiay, who is considered a top five national recruit. “That was a good learning experience for us,’’ said AAA Academy coach Tim Singleton. “Our goal remains the same as it was before that game. We want to win the state championship. And this will only make us better and stronger as the season goes on.’’ That matchup may well have been a glimpse into the future. Charter schools such as AAA Academy and Prime Prep, along with private schools such as Dallas Jesuit and Houston Strake Jesuit could be changing the landscape of future high school hoops in the state. In fact, the top player in the state last season _ Julius Randle _ played for a private school (Prestonwood). And AAA Academy became the first charter school to win a UIL state championship last season. Meanwhile, Prime Prep dropped out of the UIL and plays a national schedule. And at the end of the PAGE 7

season, Prime Prep could earn an invitation to a national tournament, which crowns the winner as the mythical national champions. Prime Prep got as far as the semifinal round last season. By the way, UIL schools are not allowed to participate in the event. “We have a game plan…a road map, if you will,’’ said Leroy McClure, CEO/ Superintendent at AAA Academy. “We’re in the second stage right now, and we’re Roger B. Brown sticking to our plans. So, as it goes along, it does give us a sense of accomplishment because we’re succeeding beyond the limits of our hopes and dreams.’’ McClure also pointed out that he doesn’t mind AAA Academy being at the forefront of change in plotting this new course and landscape, while navigating through these unchartered waters in high school basketball. “We have a PDSA model that we live by,’’ McClure said. “We plan, we do, we study and we make adjustments. And this model is not just for basketball, but our entire organization. That model is based on four pillars _ impeccable clarity, unwavering focus, tenacious discipline and deep engagement. “We always keep the end in mind. We’re not just focused on the now. It doesn’t bother me that people think of AAA Academy as a basketball school. We look forward to proving otherwise. We know what we’re about and what we stand for. And it’s not just basketball, it’s our entire concept. At the end of the day, it’s our goal to not only get kids to college, but through college.’’

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Part of that change already has occurred with the un-precedented move by AAA Academy from Class 1A to Class 3A in a year before realignment. That once again shows how quickly times are a changing. It should create even more excitement in the area with AAA Academy forging new rivalries with Madison, Wilmer Hutchins and Roosevelt. Heck, maybe one day they’ll even get to play in the DISD Coca Cola Christmas tournament, which could further raise the excitement and anticipation for the continued rise in high school hoops in the metroplex. “We look forward to this new challenge,’’ McClure said. “Our goals haven’t changed. We set out to win the state last year and we did it.

That’s our goal again this year. I know we have a target on our back, but we welcome that challenge. “We believe that we’re better than anybody on our schedule, but we’re not going to boast about it. Our goal is to be the best team in the metroplex, which would place us among the best in the state.’’ TOP TEAMS: 1. PRIME PREP 2. DESOTO 3. KIMBALL 4. AAA ACADEMY 5. PLANO WEST 6. MADISON 7. JOHN PAUL II 8. LINCOLN 9. DUNCANVILLE 10. LANCASTER 11. SOC 12. PRESTONWOOD TOP PLAYERS: Emmanuel Mudiay (Prime Prep); Myles Turner (Euless Trinity); King McClure (AAA Academy); D’Angelo Allen (Kimball); Jeremy Combs (Carter); Terry Maston (DeSoto); Elijah Thomas (Lancaster); Admon Gilder (Madison); D.J. Hogg (Plano West) and Alex Robinson (Mansfield Timberview). NFL WEEK 12 PICKS: NO over ATL; NYG over COWBOYS; GB over MINN; HOU over JAX; KC over SD; CHI over SL; PITT over CLE; DET over TB; BALT over NYJ; CAR over MIA; OAK over TENN; IND over ARIZ; DEN over NE; SF over WASH…

It’s a concept that is going to change the culture of high school basketball if it hadn’t already. High school basketball continues to evolve and move at a warped speed pace from the traditional old-school days. !

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Paul Quinn Homecoming 2013 Paul Quinn celebrated their Homecoming last Saturday (November 16, 2013). The Paul Quinn staﬀ, and Student Body entertained Alumni, guests and fans to an afternoon of good sporting and great fellowshipping. Several generations were present to celebrate this year’s event. The basketball games featured the Men and Women of Jarvis Christian College (JCC) and Paul Quinn College (PQC). Both teams were fighting for bragging rights along I-20. The first game featured the Women’s team, Jarvis Christian won 76-52 over Paul Quinn Lady Tigers. J Troup led JCC with 20 points and Ja’Zmin Suggs led PQC with 15 points. The second game featured the Men battling for supremacy. Jarvis Christian defeated the Paul Quinn Men’s team, 76-56. D. Farmer led JCC with 20 points. Tevin Williams led PQC with 18 points. A special presentation was made to the College from the Lambda Lambda Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The organization donated a brand new lighted scorers’ table for all home games. The overall Homecoming 2013 was a great day for Paul Quinn even though both home teams fell short. The attendance was approx. 300.

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NNPA Chairman blasts NFL for Almost a Slave Mentality By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – The chairman of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, a federation of more than 200 Black-owned newspapers, says the Washington Redskins’ team – under fire from a Richmond, Va. publisher – is in sync with the entire National Football League in its apparent oppressive treatment of Black businesses and consumers. “It’s almost a slave mentality. They put us on the field and we entertain the master but we’re not reaping any benefits from the business side of it,” Cloves Campbell says. “It’s not just the Redskins. If you look around the country, the NFL as a whole pretty much neglects Black businesses and the Black community,” said Campbell, publisher of the Arizona Informant Newspaper. He continued, “Here in Arizona, our Arizona Cardinals does zero with the Black community. Every now and then they might show up for a token Black event. But, I don’t see our African-American newspaper here in Phoenix or in Arizona being supported by the Arizona Cardinals. I believe if you called other newspapers that have [teams] in their markets, I don’t believe they’re doing much for them either. I believe the NFL as a whole takes the Black community for granted although we are their major product on the field.” Campbell was responding to questions pertaining to a conflict between NNPA member Ray Boone, editor/publisher of the award-winning Richmond Free Press, and the Richmond-based Washington Redskins Training Camp, which is partially owned by Bon Secours Health System. In a letter to NAACP Chairman Roslyn Brock and CC’d to Campbell, Boone states that the team contracted no business with Black-owned or locally owned businesses at its first Richmond training camp between July 25 and August 16. That includes the failure to advertise in the Blackowned Richmond Free Press while advertising with the White-owned conservative daily, the Richmond PAGE 9

Times Dispatch which has a history of prosegregation leadership. The conflict is steeped in an age-old battle constantly waged by Black newspapers, which are historic targets for advertising discrimination.

Brock responded to Boone by email that same day, stating, “The matter you reference in your letter is local in nature and should be handled directly by the Richmond Branch NAACP and Salim Khalfani at the While Bon Virginia State Secours placed Cloves Campbell Conference paid NAACP. I have advertisements forwarded your correspondence to for the training camp in the Times them and shared the information Dispatch, the Free Press was sent with the leadership of Bon Secours press releases, Boone said in an Health System in Richmond.” interview. Brock, who has served as NAACP chair since 2010, is vice president for advocacy and government relations for the Bon Secours Health System, Inc., in Marriottsville, Md. Boone believes her corporate position has caused her to compromise her stance for economic justice in the Richmond case. “Bon Secours, along with Mayor Dwight C. Jones and the Washington team, blatantly denied, contrary to the Mayor’s pledge, black businesses and other local businesses the opportunity to receive vendor contracts inside the training camp,” Boone wrote in a Sept. 27 letter to Brock. “Characteristic of Richmond government and big businesses, this Bon Secours decision disgracefully enhanced Richmond’s shameful reputation as ‘The Capital of Poverty,’ with 25 percent of Richmond’s population suﬀering in poverty.” When Brock had not responded to his letter for more than a month, Boone followed up with a Nov. 1 email pointing out, “This raises the unavoidable question of whether Bon Secours is restricting you from living up to your responsibility to honor the NAACP mission?” He continued, “In the interest of fairness and the image of the NAACP, I respectfully suggest that you break your silence.”

In an email, responding to a question from the Trice Edney News Wire this week, Brock said that she had not publically commented on Boone’s complaint because it is a local issue. Brock’s email said she had “also discussed the matter in detail with” Campbell, who is serving his second term as NNPA chairman. At a Sept. 17 reception in D.C., Campbell, Boone and other NNPA publishers praised Brock for her leadership and gave her an award for social justice. While Campbell verbally blistered the NFL, including the Redskins, he balanced his response by saying he agrees with Brock that the issue in Boone’s case is local since the economic decisions appear to have been made by the mayor and Bon Secours’ Richmond entities. “At the end of the day, I think [the criticism of her] is unfair just because she works for Bon Secours. That’s her day job. We all volunteer at some time with the NAACP,” Campbell says, referring to Brock’s volunteer chairmanship. “While we want to see Mr. Boone and his publication get what it deserves and more so; that is definitely a local issue.” Boone, who recently announced he has stopped using the term “Redskins” in the Richmond Free Press because it is “racist”, argues that the Redskins’ !

and Bon Secours’ exclusion of Black businesses underscores and illustrates the team’s mentality under the controversial name, which is receiving growing national pressure for change. In her email to the Trice Edney News Wire, Brock also clarified that the NAACP has long stood against the Redskins name because of its roots in racism. “The NAACP passed a resolution more than ten years ago against racial slurs being used as mascots. In the last few months the NAACP signed on letters with the Oneida Tribe, based in Washington and the National Coalition on American Tribes especially in support of their eﬀorts to change the Redskins name,” she wrote. Neither Mayor Dwight C. Jones; nor Virginia NAACP President King Salim Khalfani could be reached for comment by deadline. Bon Secours representatives did not return repeated phone calls. Meanwhile, Boone, a recipient of the State NAACP’s Oliver W. Hill Freedom Fighter Award, remains focused on his quest for economic justice, promising Brock “fairness and balance” in upcoming coverage of her leadership positions with the NAACP and Bon Secours. Such economic battles have been hard fought in Richmond and in Black and grassroots communities across the nation. Former Richmond City Councilman Chuck Richardson, known for his historic advocacy for Black businesses and contractors, recalls researching Washington Redskins’ racism as far back as 1961. That’s when he wrote a research paper in junior high school about the team and how the Redskins was “the last professional football team to allow Blacks to play for them,” he said in an interview. “This harkens back to that painful time. It hurt then and I would have thought that a greater degree of change might have occurred, but the mentality still exists. It seems so much has changed and yet so much remains the same.”

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SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING By James A. Washington

For most of my life, I have to admit to you that bible study was nowhere near my thing. I was blessed however, to grow up around relatives who lived the life rather than preach about it or pontificate a reality their lives never represented. Today, I am constantly moved by the Holy Spirit to see the simplicity of truth in the scripture I now study. I find myself gravitating to ministers, pastors, bishops and saints as they dissect in sermon and prayer, the incredible power of the tongue; yes that small but dangerously lethal missile contained in your mouth and mine. I have had recent experience with the positive and negative power of what I say; some intentional but most unintentional. I’m just talking. Some say, “I’m just sayin.” Even without biblical perspective, history confirms the ability of deceit filled oratory to entice weak men to murder, married women to stray, prideful men to war and peace loving men to slaughter. On a daily basis, a reckless, misguided tongue can singe forever the innocent spirit of a child, a wanting spouse, a caring friend or a concerned coworker. How powerful is it when all you need is a sincere ‘I’m sorry’, or an unexpected ‘thank you’ or a genuine, ‘I believe in you,’ and you actually get it from someone you need to hear it from? James 3:10 lets us know that the tongue, your tongue, wields both the power of life and death. Having been the target of ill intended criticism and some unintended slights and having killed a few souls of some people I hold dear, I know firsthand that James was and is so right. I am PAGE 10

trying to correct this character flaw by being consciously uplifting as often as I can be. It helps to think of myself as a vessel of the Living God, before I speak. It is not always easy to remember that we are made in God’s own image and cursing man, any man is tantamount to cursing God. Could it be that James 1:26 is a key to understanding the true nature of which I speak? “…If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless…” I submit to you that if you compare the words of Christ to those of any demagogue, you will find the Lord’s words will easily repulse those words that are rooted in hatred, gossip, rumor and innuendo. It is impossible to love God without loving Jesus as the Living Word of God. Saying so, merely confirms this truth. In this case, the spoken word can and will set you free. “Reckless words pierce like a sword but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:14. Unfortunately, there is no cure for hurt feelings. All we can do is think before we speak and oﬀer honest and sincere apologies when we damage another person with what we say. But this weapon we have in our mouths needs to be understood for the power it holds and the power it conveys. But please do not take my word for it. “He who guards his lips guards his life; but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.” Proverbs 12:3. May God bless and keep you always.

James

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Ask Alma! He Won’t Let Me Visit His House Dear Alma, I have been dating “David” for over eight months, but I have never been to his house. Every time I bring it up, he changes the subject or comes up with a lame excuse. I’m not sure what to think. He will stay with me for weeks at a time, so I don’t think he’s involved with someone else. I’m confused. Hello, Confused, This situation occurs more often than you might imagine. I’ve heard it pondered by countless co-workers and plenty of sister-friends. I’m not going to make this long and drawn out. Bottom line: I suspect he doesn’t have a home. You guys are kickin’ it at your house because…

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No. 1: He might be married. I’m sure you’ve wondered the same thing. Or, he may be separated and still living with the wife. No. 2: He could be living with his mom. Most men would hide this temporary, oh-I’m-just-passing-thru situation. No. 3: He could be homeless. It’s tough out there nowadays, with the economy the way it is. Maybe he’s stretching when it comes to his living conditions – a few weeks at your house, a few weeks at another woman’s house and a few weeks with his mom. Trying to pull together a security deposit and first month’s rent ain’t easy. I find it more disheartening that, after eight months, you haven’t said to him point-blank, “Take me to your crib.” He’s definitely hiding something, but you aren’t being honest, either…with yourself. You haven’t made a fuss because you really don’t want to know. Truth is easier to deal with when we deny it. This is real simple. The next time he comes by, ask him. But make sure you’re ready for the answer. Alma

Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans over 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@yahoo.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.

The JFS Women's Center at PCCenter is offering scholarships for a complete 48 clock hour Excel course to the women associated with our help organizations. Please provide this information to those who are victims of domestic violence, rape victims, and the working poor. Most companies require potential employees to pass an Excel exam before hiring them. This is our way of helping women who do not have adequate computer skills to enter the workforce. The class is taught by a Microsoft Office Specialist starting on December 2, 2013. Space is reserved for the first 50 registrants. For information, call Channing Curtis at 972-224-9800 or email us at the following addresses. dcurtis@pccenterdesoto.com or ccurtis@pccenterdesoto.com

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Jamille THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY is a must-see

main storyline to refresh your memory and/or bring you up to speed. Next, the story segues to the present day, 15 years later, with acclaimed author and NYU professor, Harper Stewart contemplating his next literary project.

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He has not experienced bestselling success since he penned, Unfinished Business — the book that single-handedly destroyed Lance’s trust in Harper because of the revelation that Mia, Lance’s

wife, cheated on him with Harper during their engagement. Harper’s latest manuscript has just been rejected, he has been laid oﬀ from his faculty position at NYU, he is facing mounting financial woes due to costly fertility treatments and he and his wife, Robin are expecting their first child on New Year’s Eve. In an attempt to avoid putting stress on Robin, a professional chef, who has been diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy, Harper does not tell her that he lost his job. Meanwhile, he has been ignoring invitation’s from his old friend, Mia, to spend the Christmas holidays with the Sullivan family. That is until he gets the idea to approach Lance, who is

Written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee, THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY reunites the entire 1999 original all-star cast featuring Taye Diggs (Harper), Morris Chestnut (Lance), Monica Calhoun (Mia), Nia Long (Jordan), Terrence Howard (Quentin), Harold Perrineau (Julian), Regina Hall (Candace), Melissa De Sousa (Shelby) and adds new cast member, Eddie Cibrian (Brian) to the talent mix. The film opens with a clever sequence of key dramatic scenes from THE BEST MAN. Whether you have never seen the original film or you did see it, but it’s been a while, the opening montage PAGE 12

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planning to retire from the New York Giants after this season, about doing his biography in a last ditch eﬀort to save his writing career. For self-serving reasons Harper has a change of heart, and he and Robin accept Mia’s invitation. When Harper and Robin arrive at Mia and Lance’s sprawling mansion, they are greeted by Mia, the hostess of all hostesses with the spirit of an angel, and Lance, the God-fearing, family-oriented, pro athlete who is warm to Robin, but sarcastic and ice cold to Harper. After all these years, it is abundantly clear Lance still has not gotten over Harper and Mia’s transgression. The tension between Lance and Harper sets the stage for what will undoubtedly be a long and uncomfortable visit. Soon after, the other guests arrive and the whole crew is, for better or worse, back together again. Jordan is a high-powered, independent, I-am-woman-hearme-roar entertainment executive who is in an interracial relationship with Brian. Julian is a headmaster at a school that has just lost its major benefactor due to his ex-stripper

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wife, Candace’s questionable past. Rounding out the bunch is the lone bachelor, Quentin aka “Q,” the successful troublemaking, brand guru who chases women like it’s an Olympic sport. And last, but certainly not least, is Shelby, Julian’s ex, the selfacclaimed diva who is now a single mother and the star of the hit reality TV series “The Real Housewives of Westchester.” As friendships (and rivalries) are renewed, relationships are tested and old wounds are reopened, the Sullivan’s lavish home, which serves as the primary setting for the majority of the film, quickly morphs into soap opera central providing venues for everything from hot and heavy love-making sessions, to a musical performance

to a good, old-fashioned Jerry Springer Show-style girl fight. You will have to go see the film to find out what happens next, but overall Malcolm Lee should be applauded for this cinematic masterpiece. THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY is an early gift for ALL audiences. Although the ensemble cast is all African-American except

Cibrian who is Caucasian, the movie should in no way, shape or form be labeled a “Black film.” This is an American story about love, hope, forgiveness and friendship. It is about relationships and issues that people regardless of race, gender, age, faith, socioeconomic status or sexual orientation deal with everyday. The scenes that make AfricanAmericans laugh and cry will be the same scenes that make AngloAmericans, Latinos, Asians and Native Americans laugh and cry. Lee’s skillful storytelling lends to a brilliant script and his vision for the sequel produced a film that in many ways has topped the original movie – a rare feat in Hollywood. THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY, rated R (for language, sexual content and brief nudity), is an instant classic and is destined to become a permanent part of America’s holiday collection once it is released on DVD. Pair it with the film’s incredible soundtrack, and you will have yourself one heck of a Merry Christmas present for years to come. The romantic-dramedy, which has a running time of two hours and two minutes, opened nationwide in theaters on November 15, 2013. “One of the best films of the year!” 5 reels out of 5 ,

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It was fellowship and fun at the University of North Texas’ Homecoming as members of the Amazing Zeta Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., celebrated its 45th anniversary!

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Sheila Wheatley Clark, Charter President and Demitra White, Current Zeta Eta Chapter President

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the counselor’s oﬃce of the student’s assigned school. There is also one attached to this e-mail. The nomination form should be returned to the counselor’s oﬃce no later than December 13, 2013.

Children and youth with outstanding talent perform or show the potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with others of their age, experience, or environment.

Students who are nominated will be contacted for assessment. A parent permission form will also be sent to the home. Following the assessment, the Admit, Review, Exit committee will identify students for whom the Gifted and Talented Program is an appropriate placement.

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Doug E. Fresh and Kevin Hart set to Take the Field Celebrities and Special Guests to appear during Bayou Classic Weekend ... The Bayou Classic is celebrating the BIG 4-0 and "La di da di, we like to party!" Bayou Classic fans and ticketholders are in for a treat! Rapper, record producer, and the original human beat-box, Doug E. Fresh, will perform live for the all-new Bayou Classic Pregame Show. We have a rich history of legends on the field, and this year we're adding another one to the list! Get to your seats early so that you can be a part of the action.

Southern University's Human Jukebox, and Grambling State University's World Famed Marching Tigers, all performing under one roof ? Well wait.... Other special guests to appear during the Bayou Classic weekend include: the 18th United States

Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, MD, President and CEO of US Black Chamber of Commerce, Incorporated, Mr. Ron Busby, Sr., Comic Steve Brown, American Idols finalists, Paris Bennett and Burnell Taylor. He's taking a ride to New Orleans, Taylor is set to perform the right through the Mercedes-Benz National Anthem on game day. Superdome, onto the field, for a special halftime presentation. Tickets can be purchased at the That's all that we can tell you. following locations: Ticketmaster, You'll have to be at the game to the New Orleans Arena Box see the rest. Order your tickets Office, the Southern University now! Box Office, the Grambling State University Box Office, and Where else do you get the chance mybayouclassic.com. to see Doug E. Fresh, Kevin Hart, Kevin Hart, and movie producer, Will Packer will also be joining in on the 40th Annual Bayou Classic Celebration! Yes, we said it, Kevin Hart!

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*********************************** A public exhibit of ancient and sacred relics of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and other great Buddhist masters from India Tibet, Korea & China will be on display in Fort Worth (Opening Ceremony at 6 pm to 8 pm); Saturday, November 30th, (10 am to 7 pm); Sunday, December 1st, (10 am to 5 pm) at Unity Fort Worth 5051 Trail Lake Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76133 USA This event is free to attend.

‘THE INVISIBLE GENIE’ DOCUMENTARY This is a tell all documentary about the history of Incest-pedophilia behavior-physical abuse We know it exist, but WHY? Where did it come from? Starts at 7pm!!!!!! From : 7pm-Midnight The Act of Change Institute of Cultural Arts 3200 S. Lancaster Road Suite 623 Dallas, Texas 75216 $5.00 Donation – ‘Cause Freedom Ain’t FREE’ “Free Your Mind & Your Behind Will Follow”

November 23 1st Annual Heads Up! Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon for Charity 6pm – 10pm Central Time USA Bowl, 10920 Composite Drive, Dallas Join CAAPCO's Young Professionals Division, Counter Culture, and The Men of Nehemiah Ministry to distribute Thanksgiving food basket to needy families in southern Dallas. 8:00 a.m. The Men of Nehemiah Ministry 2010 Grand Avenue Dallas, TX 75215 For more info or to sign up as a volunteer, e-mail ypd@caapco.org

An alarming increase in human rights violations by law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh will be the focus of a presentation and panel discussion Saturday, Nov. 23, from noon to 2 p.m. in SMU’s McCord Auditorium, 301 Dallas Hall. “People in Bangladesh have a right to live with dignity, which is not happening,” says keynote speaker Rick Halperin, director of SMU’s Embrey Human Rights Program, one of the free public event's sponsoring organizations. “This event is meant to educate and encourage people to take action.” TEEN SUMMIT and College Fair 9am ( Vendors free to remain from1-3 to interact with parents) Location Address: Collin County Community College 9700 Wade Blvd. Frisco, TX Number of Students: 100, ages 14-18

A public exhibit of ancient and sacred relics of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and other great Buddhist masters from India Tibet, Korea & China will be on display in Fort Worth on: Friday, November 29th (Opening Ceremony at 6 pm to 8 pm); Saturday, November 30th, (10 am to 7 pm); Sunday, December 1st, (10 am to 5 pm) at Unity Fort Worth 5051 Trail Lake Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76133 USA This event is free to attend.

December 2 Board Certified Trichologist Muysoka Muli, IAT from Narobi, Kenya will be joining Dr. Amerson for Holiday Consultations! The first 25 people to respond will take advantage of the special rate of $150.00 per person (savings of $50). So schedule your Microscopic Consultation now to ensure you have a space. Mr. Muli is an International Hair & Scalp Specialist, and is excited to come to Texas for the first time, to collaborate with Dr. Amerson. Limited appointments, so call today to schedule your appointment 817 265-8854!!!

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venues and trees in Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park as well as a snow-filled play area. ! Southwest Airlines Holiday Concert and Fireworks Spectacular will headline with country star Jack Ingram and the largest fireworks display ever held at the Center.

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December 8 Nicole Collier, State Rep. for District 95, has teamed up with the Tarrant County Democratic Party to present "Show Me The Money: Writing Your Way to College" This afternoon seminar should be helpful for anyone who wants to attend college but is intimidated by the high costs.

December 9 Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Appreciation Mixer! Where: LaQuinta Inn 12875 Seagoville Rd., Balch Springs TX Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm Refreshments will be provided Please call office or email mmaldonado@balchspringschamber.org to RSVP no later than Monday, December 2nd

December 5 27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Dallas Peace Center's 27th Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner Give Peace A Chance

December 6 December 10 Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Kappa Zeta Chapter on First Fridays December 6th - March 7th, as we roll, bounce, and skate for a cause! During our 2nd Annual Skate for Babies campaign we will raise money for stronger, healthier babies in support of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes. Four evenings full of skating and family fun: December 6th January 3rd February 7th March 7th So come out to Redbird Skateland at: 1206 N Duncanville Road Duncanville, TX 75116. $8 includes admission and skate rental; mention Kappa Zeta chapter and $4 will be donated to the March of Dimes March for Babies.

******* The annual downtown Christmas Parade will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, December 6, 2013. The theme for this year’s parade is Songs of Christmas. Beginning at 6 p.m., citizens will be entertained by the festive sounds of the Phoenix School Choir at the historic Hunt County Courthouse. The parade begins at the corner of Bois D’ Arc and Lee Streets and travels westward on Lee Street; south on Wright Street; east on Washington Street and finishes at Stonewall Street, turning south to exit downtown. Marching units, horse entries and all vehicles not legal for normal street traffic will continue east on Washington to Market Square.

HCDFW has been selected as the chapter to host the NAHJ regional conference. It will be held on December 6-7 at the Fairmont Hotel Reliant will light up a new holiday tradition at the AT&T Performing Arts Center ! The Reliant Lights Your Holidays event will feature a dazzling display of lights on the Center’s iconic PAGE 20

Kim Cooks Toy Drive and Campaign Fundraiser December 7 The Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day Celebration will take place this year on December 7 at Paul Quinn College. We are honored to have General President Brother Mark Tillman as guest speaker. The activities are open to Brothers and Guests and tickets are $35 each. Tickets are available through the chapter or via Online. Listed below is a link that can be used by Alumni Brothers and Guests for Online purchases. There is a $2.92 service fee for each ticket purchased Online.

303 Grill located at 303 W. Davis, Dallas, Texas 75208 from 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fundraiser/Toy drive. New, unwrapped toys for both boys and girls of all ages is requested. These toys will benefit children who have entered into CPS foster care and did not have the opportunity to make a wish list.

December 14 HOLIDAY EXPRESS 1:00pm-4:00pm Where: Shiloh Church, 4702 Saturn Road, Garland, TX 75041 Having a hard time shopping for the holidays with the kids in tow? Bring your children, ages 3-15 to Shiloh Church for our Holiday Express. For the low cost of $10.00, we'll keep the kids busy with fun-filled activities. Go enjoy yourself and know your children are safe in the loving arms of Shiloh Volunteers. Please register in advance from November 3rd-December 8th. For more information, call the church at 972-698-0608 or visit our website, www.shilohgarland.org. Join Author Ann Fields on a literary scavenger hunt at 3:00 pm at Lucky Dog Books, 633 W. Davis, Oak Cliff. Free admission. Games, food, books and more. Call 214-263-7791 for more information.

December 16 “When in Rome” at AT&T Performing Arts Center! at 8:00pm, Dallas’ hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An Obsession with True Life Tales) will continue its buzzy third season at AT&T Performing Arts Center with a lighthearted evening of juicy true stories on the theme “When in Rome.” From locales as varied as a naked sketch party and the Peace Corps in Ukraine, this dynamic show is all about adventure. All shows will be held at Hamon Hall in the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201. !

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coalition. All the proceeds of Restore Together will be donated to this end, fueling the initiative to address worldwide areas of systemic injustice. In thoughtful, provocative rhetoric, Restore Together will explore the following themes:

Restore Together: Urban Ministry in the Context of Technology and Energy in the 21st Century by Dr. Louis Hutchinson III is rightfully perceived as an extension of King’s Poor People’s Campaign. In it is a roadmap to collaborative reconciliation for the church, the individual, organizations, and corporations to come together and end social injustice. And, at its core, lies a vehicle with which we are intimately acquainted: technology.

Theology of the City: the challenges faced in the 21st century throughout global urbanization, with particular attention to the restoration, transformation, reconciliation and spiritual liberation of its inhabitants Digital Secularization, theology of social change: neo-colonialism has silently integrated and systematically evolved to control all aspects of collective thought including commerce, government and entire cultures through a radical technology-driven digital secularization capable of impacting both developing countries and global superpowers.

“There is a ‘digital secularization,’ the immoral use of technology that exploits the people, systems, and the social and natural environment across the world, in need of a humanizing, moral revolution,” says Dr. Hutchinson. “As a civilization, we are at a crossroads. We can either let technology continue to exasperate the oppression of the less fortunate, or harness it as a tool to propel them to greater heights.”

What of the I-Generation?: Exploring how this generation learns and absorbs information diﬀerently than previous generations because of their access to technology and exposure to wireless mobile devices, and their ability to achieve positive and collaborative social change rapidly and globally.

Restore Together reflects the cause that bares its namesake: a foundation with an accessible, multilingual digital platform extending the ability of the church, help organizations, government, corporations and individuals to provide care, advocacy and services through a sacrificial and global

Sacrificial Love: The sacrificial solution that will heal institutional sin such as oppression and poverty is at the very foundation of our existence. It is the most powerful thought ever conceived. It is the very nucleus of who God is, what God does, and what God desires. The solution is the central and unending presence of one word, LOVE.

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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? 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. See VOTE, page 38

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