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CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director Madelyn Butler Conference Co-chair Bertha Scott Conference Co-chair Patricia Webb Conference Chair
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Kirk says Home Rule can Students learn paths they can take to graduate “improve and modernize” Dallas ISD Former Mayor Ron Kirk recently endorsed the concept of Dallas ISD becoming a Home Rule district under the petition process launched by Support Our Public Schools. Mayor Kirk released the following statement: Education is the most critical issue defining our success as a city. I welcome this conversation about how we can improve and modernize Dallas ISD in an effort to better prepare our children for college and the workforce. Fears surrounding this movement are unfounded. Home Rule offers us several ways to make needed changes in our schools that will positively impact our kids and their ability to learn. Dallas has grown into an international city, and education is the new global currency. We owe it to our children, our families and our future to control our own destiny through education, and that means taking bigger, bolder steps like this toward improving our public schools. I would love for Dallas to be the pioneer in taking advantage of this important tool provided to us by the Legislature.
Dallas ISD eighth-grade students recently had the chance to peruse various booths set up by district high schools at the Exploring High School Fair for the new Pick Your Path graduation plan. The new plan will allow eighth-graders to choose an endorsement or area of study to focus on when they enter high school. The fair included high school booths, which allowed students to learn about the schools’ specific endorsement, academic clubs, special electives and more. As required by the State Legislature, Texas high school graduation plans will take on a new look starting with the 2014-2015 school year. Students will be able to select from five endorsements, which will allow them to personalize a plan to their interest. To learn more about the Pick Your Path graduation plan, visit http://www.dallasisd.org/graduationplan.
In Dallas County the voter turnout for the primary was 5.79%
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The Lap Log"Making Life a Little Easier"
Customized Bespoke Clothing for the Well-Dressed Man
Knot Standard (www.knotstandard.com) is an online bespoke clothing company that makes customized clothing including suits, shirts, blazers and slacks for men. The New York City-based firm combines the latest in cutting edge technology with the skills and talents of a master tailor to deliver customers the perfect fit every time – guaranteed. “We take pride in every single item of clothing we construct,” said Knot Standard CEO Matt Mueller. “We invest 100% in getting the absolute perfect fit for each individual customer and we take very seriously our customer satisfaction.” Launched in 2010, Knot Standard is the brainchild of John Ballay and Matt Mueller, two Americans then living in Dubai. They later partnered with Tarig El Sheikh, an experienced finance executive and have now expanded operations globally.
Memorable Keepsakes Get in the holiday spirit with the unique wares available from the exquisite boutique known as Bella Merce. At Bella Merce it's their goal to make decorating
Don't Let Your Charger Get Lost in the Crowd CableKeeps™ useful features add both personality and utility to the everyday Apple Charger. They are designed so that the cable that attaches to your Apple device stays with it, nicely wrapped around the base and secured so that it will remain free from tangles when shoved into a bag, pocket or purse. This same design feature allows you to keep the cable short and neat while the charger is plugged into the wall fueling your iPad, iPod or iPhone. Secondly, CableKeeps™ come in beautiful bold Apple-
Knot Standard’s value proposition is straight forward: Allowing gents from all over the globe access to a world of talented tailors, Knot Standard offers handmade bespoke suits at price points that customers would usually pay for an off the rack, run of the mill suit.Upping the stakes, Knot Standard uses innovative 3D imaging via webcam to get the most perfect measurements for clients and laser cutting technology at the workshop to ensure each suit is cut to fit the individual customer. “The perfect fit, individual style, and impeccable tailoring.” explains Ballay. “The key to being well dressed is always fit and that’s what gives Knot Standard a competitive edge. We don’t use patterns. Each bespoke suit is cut directly from a bolt of cloth to the measurements of the individual customer. We like to joke that our suits come in just one size – yours.” From Wall Street to the West Coast, Knot Standard makes suits for every important occasion. Bespoke advisors are on hand 24 hours, seven days a week to help guide customers through the measurement process. They can also advise on suit types, fabric choice, slim vs traditional fit and an array of fashionable options including contrast color buttonholes, peak vs shawl collar lapels or spread vs straight collars. Knot Standard uses the best of Italian and English fabrics, offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee and round the clock customer service.
and gift giving as easy as eating that warm slice of holiday pie, which is why they have dreamed up an endless assortment of accoutrements to make the festivities truly shine. Start an all new Christmas tradition that can be enjoyed throughout the years with Bella Merce's Christmas Wish List Keepsake Ornament. Each one is etched with either the child's name and the words "Letter to Santa" or "Christmas Wish List," and can then be filled with their notes. This fun twist on the glass ornament features frosted words, a colorful bow, and a
inspired colors, orange, sky blue, true red, lime, royal blue and purple. The clean lines and noticeable colors mean you won’t lose them among all the dull black chargers belonging to co-workers, fellow passengers and classmates. CableKeeps™ are molded in Santoprene thermoplastic rubber which makes them durable, recyclable and non-toxic. More good thinking. Mothers will love these—no more wondering who owns
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www.knotstandard.com removable cap, making it easy to replace or continue filling the ball with their special letters. Indulge in a holiday purchase that can be enjoyed year round with their Engraved Wood Photo Tags. Touted as a unique way to display a family tree, these tags are engraved with the photos of choice and then can be personalized with optional text on the backside. Create a series of holiday memories to hang upon the boughs, or choose a set of wedding or family vacation snapshots to display year round www.bellamerce.com and give as gifts. which cable charger—no fussing to find the right one just as you have to tear out the door in the morning. Your family can each have their own colour, and what a great stocking stuffer they will make. CableKeeps™ will keep everyone happy. The cost of the US model, “Goldie”, $16. www.nicebydesign.com.
Bamboosa, a well-known U.S. manufacturer of unique eco-friendly products, has acquired the exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute a new product designed to make the everyday use of iPads® and similar devices a more comfortable experience. The Lap Log© tablet holder is already in production at Bamboosa’s Andrews, S.C facility and will be distributed worldwide. The Lap Log is one of the most universal tablet holders on the market. The cylindrical shape of the stand differentiates it from similar products in that it allows the user to adjust the angle of the iPad, tablet or eReader for better viewing without changing their body position. The wooden insert accommodates most tablet and eReader devices and works equally as well in either portrait or landscape mode. Furthermore, the “bean bag” design is made from all natural buckwheat hulls and provides for a stable platform on almost any surface. Most importantly- it’s made in America! “Almost 200 million tablets and eReader devices have been sold worldwide,” said Mindy Saintsing, VP of Marketing at Bamboosa. “Now consumers are looking for a more comfortable way to use them without holding them or propping them on their laps or knees. We think this product delivers on that promise better than any other we have seen. Plus, it’s eco-friendly and made in America!” The Lap Log is made of sustainable materials, including certified organic 100% cotton twill and naturally grown buckwheat hulls. A removable wooden insert that holds the tablet is crafted locally and is hand-sanded and stained with a natural, non-toxic finish. Washable – If you happen to get a little dirt on your Lap Log when you're at the park, simply remove the wooden insert, dump the natural buckwheat filling into a container, and put your Lap Log into the wash. Flexible – The durable bean bag design lets you view any tablet or eReader at almost limitless viewing angles, and the buckwheat hulls allow your Lap Log to conform to any surface. Versatile – Use your Lap Log in bed, on the couch, sitting at your desk or on the kitchen counter. No straps, Velcro, or clips, and it easily adjusts to eliminate glare. Remove the wooden insert, and your Lap Log can be used as a comfy travel pillow! Travel Ready – The Lap Log weighs a little more than a pound, so you’ll be able to take yours anywhere. It's light enough to throw in your carry-on, and has the added bonus of doubling as a neck pillow! Going outdoors? Toss it in your backpack and have a convenient and stable stand for your device at the beach or on the trail. www.thelaplog.com
Luxury Handbag Brand, Deondra Jereé debuts
Shaun Robinson updated her LBD with a flick of the wrist. Did you see Shaun on the set of Access Hollywood sporting that gorgeous black dress with gold cuffs? Guess what? Her cuffs are actually removable! Her secret: Invisibelt KCuffs. These elastic, sparkly cuffs instantly transform any simple sweater or dress. Just slip them on your wrist for an entirely new, chic look. Choose from 5 fashionable, fun KCuff styles. Shaun recently discovered Invisibelt KCuffs and not only wore them on the set to spruce up her outfit, but sent us a video from her dressing room encouraging her fans to try her new holiday accessory choice! Known for her impeccable fashion sense, Shaun is only reiterating what thousands of other fashionistas have been saying...”why spend thousands of dollars on a new outfit when you can stock up on wardrobe staples and turn a blah to bling with a "flick of your wrist”. In a season of parties where busy days quickly turn to party grand entrances, it is hard to stay organized and find the time (and money) to make each outfit special. KCuffs can be stashed
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With each handbag embodying its own unique, modern, and sophisticated design, NY-based handbag line Deondra Jereé launches its collection in time for the Winter 2013 season. Emerging handbag brand, Deondra Jereé distinguishes itself from the current fashion world with its innovative design, high quality materials, and reasonable pricing. By infusing the combination of edginess and sophistication into each handbag, NY-based handbag line Deondra Jereé wishes to produce unique, everyday styles that are not currently available in the mass market. Each luxury handbag showcases its own modern and bold design. The winter 2013 collection is available online at deondrajeree.com. “I wanted to design handbags today¹s sophisticated women would wear, including myself
because I'm confident in my style and like to wear original pieces,” said Deondra. “Our pieces are alluring, fashion forward, bold, and high-end. I wanted to give women who desire the finer things in life a handbag that is sophisticated, yet edgy.” With each handbag made from the finest genuine lizard skins and Italian-glazed leather, the Deondra Jereé winter collection ultimately takes today¹s f e m a l e consumer from day-to-night. With the fashionforward woman in mind, the Deondra Jereé winter 2013 collection prices range from $290.00 to $1,190.00 and feature six high-quality designs.
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in your handbag or luggage for quick access and amazing results, for a fraction of the price. With New Year’s around the corner and Valentine’s day soon to follow, we are all under pressure to wear something fresh and exciting... yet save a penny or two. KCuffs by Invisibelt are the answer to your Christmas wish, and with her ingenious line of practical and stylish accessories, creator Kathy Kramer has provided the perfect gift for your girlfriends or yourself for any special occasion. www.invisibelt.com
Deondra Jereé is a luxury handbag brand that was founded in 2013 by designer and creative director, Deondra Morris. Deondra Jereé wishes to deliver the finest quality, original, and on-trend handbags at an affordable price point. www.Deondrajeree.com.
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Message to the People... Is there ever a time when it is okay to hit a female?
Cheryl Smith
Twice I have watched a video on Facebook of a young lady (I use the word loosely because her behavior is anything but lady-like) standing over a male in class berating him and encouraging him to hit her. They are yelling and he tells her that he is not going to hit her as she continues to provoke him and they spew curse words at one another.
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There appears to be one “teacher” who gingerly tries to take hold of the female. At least two students are recording the event. Some appear to be studying while others are laughing and commenting. To say I am pissed is an understatement. The female walks away, finally, with a parting shot, calling the young man a “bitch.” He replies back with the same insult and next thing you know she has jumped on him, punching wildly. He gets her off of him as they tumble to the ground. He gets up and walks out of the classroom and she takes off after him. Now how many times has this young female-child witnessed behavior? Was it at home? And who stressed to this young man that under no circumstances should he raise his hand at a female? Here are a few elements of the video. You have the children who seemed to turn a deaf ear to what was going on, although it appeared to be a very loud, vulgar and disruptive scene.
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The teacher/aide/monitor appeared to be clueless about what to do. The male student seemed unemotional in his responses while the female appeared more vested in the exchange. There were students clearly in violation of most school’s rules that prohibit use of cell phones in the classroom but never were the two admonished. The male student was at his desk, backed up against the wall and the female student stood over him, oftentimes leaning in as she emphasized her points. He continued to ask and tell her to get out of his face. Did she come at him like they were man to man, or female to female? Yes she did and evidently she thought one of two things -- she was badder than he or no matter what she did he wouldn’t hit her. Either way, her behavior was inappropriate and inexcusable! I had to share the video on my Facebook page, not to glorify the deviant behavior, but to use as a teachable moment. I also wanted to hear from folks about what they think should happen. Many agreed with me that any adult in the room should be fired. Some blamed “these children today” -- while others placed the blame on the adult influences and asked “how many times has she seen her momma act like that?”
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Some are embarrassed or “saddened.” Others said security or someone should have been called. Interestingly there were many women who commented and said that the female student deserved to be hit once she became physical. Some praised the male student’s parents/adult influences because he exercised restraint, although quite a few said he was vulgar. I think those who taught him not to hit also said not to call females out of their names.
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I also thought about the many men in the public eye who have had their names maligned. I thought of singer/actor Chris Brown who to this day I haven’t seen his arrest mugshot from his “beatdown” of Rihanna. Have you? What do you think it looks like?
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I also thought about the countless women and children who have been on the receiving end of vicious beatings or murdered and I get really sad.
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Violence is not the answer. We have to teach our young girls to act a certain way and not to wait until their mouth has gotten them into trouble to play the “lady” card. Young boys must exercise restraint and learn to walk away! There are alternatives. We must teach effective communications skills that extend past your thumbs (for texting) and middle finger (for expressing displeasure). We must teach how to handle volatile situations without resorting to violence or retaliating.
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JOHNSON: Don’t miss the healthcare deadline By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
The March 31st deadline to sign up for health care coverage under the historical Affordable Care Hon. Eddie Bernice Act is rapidly Johnson approaching. More than three million people have signed up for coverage since the enrollment period began in October of last year, according to officials from the Department of Health and Human Services. Now is the time to find those who have not signed up, and urge them to enroll. During the month of January, 300,000 young people between the ages of 18 and 34 selected healthcare plans. The total number in that age group that has selected health care plans since open enrollment began is 807,500, according to federal health officials. During that same period, 1.1 million Americans used the state and federal exchanges to sign up for health insurance. Total enrollment during the
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Pick your friends wisely! By James A. Washington
This past weekend I was supported by friends as I humbly spoke to the male members of a local church at a prayer breakfast and was reminded of how much I was impacted by Mark 2:5. The parable of the paralytic struck me in a way that has never left my consciousness. If you remember, Jesus gave us all a candid perspective on how we should select our friends. “When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, Son, your sins are forgiven.’” The operative words here are their faith. I don’t know why at this particular time all those sermons about choosing your friends wisely, became crystal clear.
first four months reached 3.3 million Americans. No doubt the number would be higher but for technical glitches with the federal exchange, which have been corrected. A recent poll by Gallup found that nearly 16 percent of all adults in the United States are without health insurance. The percentage has been steadily dropping since the heath care law was enacted. We must continue to work to see it go even lower. It appears that young people are not going to be deterred from participating in the program by vicious and patently false anti-health care advertising financed by ultra- conservative groups that oppose the legislation. The nation’s young are not as naïve as some think. Recently, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and I encouraged people to sign up for the coverage at a press conference held at Paul Quinn College. Rallies and events urging people to enroll have taken place throughout North Texas. The enrollment deadline of March of 31st is rapidly approaching. Even though officials in Texas refused to establish a state-run exchange, where uninsured people could purchase affordable healthcare coverage, more
than 200,000 Texans have enrolled. Texas has the highest percentage of uninsured citizens in the country. The Texas exchange is being run by the federal government. The refusal by Texas Governor Rick Perry to establish a state-run exchange, and accept Medicaid expansion is soon going to hit Texas taxpayers in our wallets. Secretary Sebelius said that it would cost Texas $18 million each day that it refused to accept Medicaid expansion. Under the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, which provides healthcare coverage for those who live under the poverty line and for the disabled, would be paid for entirely by the federal government for the first three years. Thereafter, the government will pay 90 percent of the costs, still a great deal for the states. It makes no sense for Texas officials to refuse the federal offer. While some Republicans argue that the Affordable Care Act is burdensome, I believe that the real reason that they continue to oppose this legislation is an acrimonious dislike for President Obama. And some of his detractors will do anything to see his presidency go down in history as a failure.
But people with sound judgment and those who support the Affordable Care Act will not allow President Obama’s opponents to be victorious. When the history of our country is written, the Affordable Care Act will be viewed as significant as Social Security and Medicare. So let’s continue to urge our friends, our neighbors, our church members and others to sign up for the Affordable Care Act. Its success is crucial to our collective well-being, and it is simply the right thing to do.
Can you imagine the strength and power behind individuals who believe in you so strongly, who love the Lord so much, that He heals you because of them? If there was ever a place in the bible that should make you realize that people who love God and you can make a difference in your life, this is it. For all you praying mothers out there, here’s proof that God through Christ is indeed listening. I know I don’t have to remind some of you about the grief we’ve put those who love us through. I won’t force any of you about the only course of action we left open for them. Putting us in the hands of the Lord (through prayer) was their only alternative because, as the old folks used to say, our heads were so hard that not only did we bruise ourselves, we also By made Marctheir Morial hearts bleed. I believe I’m here today because the Lord entertained theof pleas of Marc Morial is the CEO others on my behalf. I was too dumb, the National Urban League too young and too spiritually immature to do so for myself. Mark 2:5 lets us know that the people you associate with, the people you hang out with, the family you’re born into can save you from you, even if you don’t believe they can.
You see the friends of the paralytic might have given up on him, but they wouldn’t give up on God. These are the kind of folk you should want in your life. I know I want them in mine. I believe the message here is that while in the midst of your personal storms, you’re infinitely better off if you’ve got some of God’s storm troopers in your entourage. You need a few folk who will break down a few walls, tear up a roof or two and ignore a few rules in the name of God for you. These are the people who will tell you in a heartbeat what you already know. Don’t try to go it alone. You can start your journey by yourself but you will surely need God based help to finish it. The family of believers is just that, a family, your family. Take a look around in your own life and take inventory of your closest friends and relatives. Which ones, if any, would you want pleading your case before the Almighty? Who in your current collection of friends is willing and eager to make a personal appeal to God to save your butt from the insanity you’re currently in, are about to go through even if you don’t know better?
More importantly, what kind of friend are you? If your closest friends took the same inventory, how would you stack up? Are you likely to intercede with the Lord on their behalf? When I was younger, riding shotgun was a favored position. For example only, if you’ve got the right kind of friends, everybody knows the ultimate shotgun position is reserved for God. It has to be. At least one person in your group should be so connected to Him that He won’t forsake anybody. I guess I’m trying to point that the idea that the belief of others in the truth of the Lord is so powerful that you might be the beneficiary is mind boggling to me. I am so thankful that I know a few people, who I call friend who see this as the natural way of things. However big or small your circle of friends is, you might want to add or delete some based on their willingness to go to bat for you where your spiritual well being is concerned. After all, theirs just might be the only prayers that get through. God bless and keep you always.
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Getting Covered Means I Get to Focus on What Matters: My Kids By Shellie Braggs
I work hard helping at-risk young adults in Dallas get the job training and life skills they need to make better lives for themselves and their families. I know how important that is because I’m a single mom trying to do the best by my children. My kids are great, and I want only the best for them. But one thing I wasn’t always able to do was provide health insurance for them. I don’t get insurance through my employer because I’m a contractor, and I couldn’t afford the $500 monthly premiums for my children and myself. Not having health insurance for the past seven years – my children were uninsured for about a year – has weighed heavily on my mind. I’ve had to make tough decisions. I managed to cobble together free or inexpensive health services through local clinics and my church, but it was never easy. I felt helpless being unable to provide something as basic as health care to my family. That’s why I was thrilled to find out that I could find affordable, quality health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. It was cheaper and easier than I had thought.
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All I had to do was log onto HealthCare.gov and explore my options. I selected a Silver plan – in no more than 15 minutes! I qualified for reduced costs, so my premium is only $131 a month. And my children are covered by the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Having insurance that covers preventive services is going to help me stay healthy and catch potential problems early – a great peace of mind I’m grateful to have. I’ve had two repeat mammograms that I had to pay for out of pocket, and I need to monitor myself for possible growths. My new insurance covers mammograms at no additional cost. It’s a great relief. If you’re sick, you can’t take care of your kids. So I’m very excited to finally be covered. As a single mom, I have an obligation to take care of myself and my kids and now I can focus on that. My coverage went into effect on March 1. I urge all moms and dads to get the security that comes with a Health Insurance Marketplace plan. Get covered through the Marketplace at HealthCare.gov by March 31, the end of open enrollment for the current year. Don’t delay.
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Pastor Freddy Haynes, the world should hear this brother! By Thomas Muhammad
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respect needed to correct change in the attitude of the powers that be. No one can say with great certainty that we have someone on the scene that can do that today, can you? Yeah I see you nodding your head in the affirmative so it appears that you do feel me on this. Well, in my humble opinion I believe I have found that national person in Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, Senior Pastor at Friendship West Baptist Church. This brother can throw down and I don’t mean read a speech or book to an audience. This brother can step up to any mic without a single sheet of paper and you just give him the subject and it’s off to the races! And he makes the issue clear with no ambiguity, period. I’ve had the pleasure of hosting him on numerous occasions as a speaker so I speak from pure experience. Most of you who know me also know that I’m never hardly impressed by speeches, cause after all anyone can talk. For me it’s the action, for what my daddy used to say “where the rubber meets the road!” A national voice is extremely important when you are addressing national causes. You mos def want the masses to move when the times warrant it.
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Freddy can move people. He’s a motivator his words go right to the point and he does it with a poetic justice kinda strike. As a student of our history he can link up cause after cause non-stop with linguistic skills you would see in a Malcolm or Martin. Of course I’m also a champion of my national Chairman, brother Kofi Taharka of the National Black United Front (NBUF) who also does an awesome job in speaking truth to power. !
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But we’re talking about influence with the masses right now so we need a solution to stop the hemorrhaging. Soon enough people will hear brother Kofi I have no doubt about that and I will be there willing to go the distance with him as well. Meantime we’ve got what I call him during introductions “the master, blaster, pastor from the wild wild west! Pastor Frederick Haynes!” Yo, you gotta hear this brother! Until then the Struggle Continues… !
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HALL: The Minimum Rage Quit Playin’ By Vincent Hall Author and Columnist
“Let them eat cake is one of the most famous quotes in history. The year is roughly 1789, and the underclass has had enough of the rich. Upon being told that her French subjects had no bread, MarieAntoinette (bride of France’s King Louis XVI) is said to have become indignant. The Queen bellowed, “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche”—“Let them eat cake.” It w a s t h a t c a l l o u s a n d insensitive remark that hoisted the queen as a hated symbol of the decadent monarchy and fueled the revolution that would cause her to (literally) lose her head several years later. That was the French Revolution, but where is the American rage. Who knows if it will take the guillotine in 2014, but something has to fall. The war in America is on for paychecks. Far too many of those who work every day, 40 hours per week and more are suffering. The POTUS, the Democratic Party and most progressives are waging war. Meanwhile the Republican Party has taken on the stance of Marie Antoinette; "Let them eat cake." This they bark while never considering the rising price of butter, eggs, flour, sugar... Most Americans will attest that there is no feeling like anticipating PAGE 7
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a raise on your paycheck. Imagine your paltry sum increasing from $290 to $440 per week!
There is a small risk to small businesses, but the President will enact supports to counterbalance the affect. But for now, let’s look at it from the employee’s vantage point. The graph that appeared in the Washington Post says a lot, but just in case you can’t afford the high price of America’s colleges or a statistics class, here’s what it means. “That red line is corporate profits since 1970. The blue line is labor's share of income. As you can see, corporate profits are skyrocketing while labor's share of those profits is falling. This is a big part of the reason that median wages are stagnating even as the economy grows and the wealthy become ever more fabulously rich.” One single mother of three who
Speaking through the veil of anonymity, she began by saying that it would help her to buy food on her own. She shamefully receives food assistance, but only because the father of her children is locked up. She readily admitted to me that he p r o b a b l y w o u l d n’t p a y c h i l d support if he were on the street. She ticked off a litany of other things that would be different and none of them were the lavish creature comforts that most take for granted. I thought it would be a used car or clothes or conveniences. But alas, as usual, I was in erring. This hard working sister told me that she could buy a few more toiletries. You see, food stamps are for food only; not soap, detergent, not toilet paper or paper towels. Her
works at a fast food joint laid out for me, just what differences she would realize. I was astonished.
middle child has eczema and she just wants to be able to buy dye free soaps and Eucerin or some other salve for his obvious outbreaks. Her story may not be the next low wager earner’s story, but it is compelling and shameful to some degree. Marie Antoinette may or may not have spewed the words; “Let them eat cake.” We can let the historians fight on that one. But America is slow boiling in a simmering rage about the minimum wage. Those who are up and in should be more sensitive to those who find themselves down and out.
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FedEx SVP/Chief HR & Diversity Officer, Shannon Brown, celebrates diversity and Inclusion during February visit to Dallas Over 125 Team Members from FedEx OďŹƒce, FedEx Services and Ground, along with leaders from the Dallas Black and Asian Chambers, came together to hear keynote speaker Shannon A. Brown, SVP Chief HR & Diversity OďŹƒcer for FedEx Express, speak on his personal journey in diversity, along with people centric advice on continuing to drive D&I into the DNA of the company. He said. “Every FedEx employee deserves to be treated with dignity and respect as we make sure we create opportunity for FedEx.â€? Mr. Brown shared how traveling around the world as the FedEx D&I ambassador, has made him realize that people all over the world are looking for the same things: Opportunity, Respect and Dignity.
Shannon Brown, with D&I guests Dr. Lawana Gladney, Gloria Tisdale, Brown and Ms. Texas-Belinda Ramsey, BSI Terry Allen
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[W]hen your first name becomes "nigger," your middle name becomes "boy" (however old you are), and your wife and mother are never given the respected title "Mrs."; when you are harried by day and haunted by night by the fact that you are a Negro... when you are forever fighting a degenerating sense of "nobodiness" - then you will understand why we find it difficult to wait. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Dallas artists collaborate with area residents to turn vacant space into theater and bring their neighborhood stories alive
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Event: “Story Corners” Outdoor Storytelling Festival & Neighborhood Fish Fry. Event date: April 12, 2014 Location: Tenth Street Historical District (intersection S. Cliff & Eleventh Sts. at Betterton Cir), Dallas Background: Many inner city neighborhoods have street corners and vacant lots that serve as gathering places for socializing and storytelling. In some of those same neighborhoods that blight and neglect have turned such corners and lots into breeding grounds for criminal activity and abandoned spaces with no activity at all. In an effort to reinvigorate such spaces in Dallas, a group of artists, in collaboration with the residents of the historic Tenth Street neighborhood, are having a storytelling festival and performance using a lot and street corners as their stage.
Congresswoman Johnson is joined by (l-r) COMTO President Julie Cunningham, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and COMTO Chairman Robert Prince Jr.
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was recently honored by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) for her years of work to improve transportation nationwide. During this third annual “Women Who Move the Nation Awards” ceremony, she was recognized as the “United States Legislator Honoree.” The event brought hundreds of minority transportation officials together to discuss the future of the transportation industry in this country and what COMTO can do to ensure maximum participation in the transportation industry for minority individuals. “The movement of goods and services is the lifeblood of this country. It is so vital that we have all the brightest minds and
hardest workers at the table to help push the transportation industry forward,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “I am doing everything I can to make sure we America regains its innovation edge in transportation.” COMTO was founded in 1971 on the campus of Howard University to provide a forum for senior-level minority professionals in the transportation industry. The organization encompasses individuals, organizations, transportation agencies, and non-profits that represent every facet of the transportation sector with chapters all over the country. The “Women Who Move the Nation Awards” was moderated by MSNBC’s Karen Finney and featured a keynote address by Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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Story Corners, the day long event, will take place on Saturday, April 12 at the intersection of S. Cliff and Eleventh Streets at Betterton Circle, the site of unused vacant space in the underserved community that will be transformed into a pop up theater where residents will perform themes of the community through storytelling, poetry, spoken word and song. Story Corners is one of several art and design events that are part of the bcWorkshop art and public interest design initiative in the Tenth Street Historic District called Activating Vacancy. The Ark on Noah Street, an installation by Ft. Worth artist Christopher Blay, opened on March 1 and will be on display in the community for 40 days and 40 nights. The Story Corners project team consists of coordinators Linda Jones and Iv Amenti who are writers and performance artists; design and artists Eddie Fortuna, Lauren Cadieux, Erika Huddleston, Abigail Kipp, and Jason Spradling, who will provide stage, design and aesthetic support. The stories for the performances will come from what the residents produced during the community writing workshops held by Jones. Some of the residents will be trained to deliver their work during the performance directed by Amenti. The residents will also participate in creating the pop up stages under the guidance of the Story Corners design team. The Story Corners Project is funded by bcWorkshop through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Ware Deserved Better By Roger B. Brown
It has been really amazing to hear all of the accolades hurled Jerry Jones’ way for cutting ties with DeMarcus Ware. And if you’re not careful, the process is so skewed it appears as if Ware is just another one of those ‘greedy and selfish’ athletes who lost a battle with his ego. But such is not the case. In this instance, I think it was the Cowboys’ owner Jones who lost a battle with his ego in an effort to cool his media cynics. But why now? And why with Ware? This is not the time for Jones to find his religion. Given the fact that Ware is still considered in his prime at 31 years old, how could sending him packing be a good thing in any way for the league’s 32nd ranked defense (which is last if you’re counting) ? “I don’t understand why the Cowboys would go this route,’’ said John Wooten of the Fritz Pollard Alliance group and former Cowboys executive. “They didn’t talk about restructuring his deal
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like they did with Tony Romo, Sean Lee and Orlando Scandrick, they were asking him to take a pay cut. “I think Jerry got caught up with the media about his loyalty to older players in the past. And I think Jerry really thought Ware would come back here. I don’t think Jerry thought that Ware would get the kind of money that he eventually got on the open market.’’ Ware lasted less than 24 hours on the open market after signing a 3-year, $30 million deal ($22 million guaranteed) with the Denver
the Cowboys organization the best. “But this is no time for me to look back. I’m looking forward to a bright future with my new teammates in Denver. I’ll go out there and continue to do the same things that I did in Dallas for the last nine years. I’ll give it my best and hopefully that will be a part in us winning a championship.’’ In nine years, Ware made seven pro bowls. He also became the all-time sack leader (117) in franchise history. He was everything a team leader
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Broncos. Ware was scheduled to make $7.4 million with the Cowboys this season, even though his salary cap figure was supposed to count for more than $16 million. “This was not about pride,’’ Ware said. “It was about doing what was best for me and my family. It was a business decision just like the Cowboys made when they released me. I enjoyed my time in Dallas, and feel like I’ll always be a part of this community. I wish all of my old teammates and
was supposed to be on and off the field. He played with and through injuries, missing only three games in nine seasons. There were no scandals of any kind. Ware epitomized what a future Ring of Honor candidate should look like once his playing days are over. “I just think the world of him,’’ Wooten said. “It does my heart good to see these young guys stand up for what they believe in and make it mean something. For what he gave the Cowboys on and off
18, 2014, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at UNT-Dallas. This event is open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend, learn more about the Affordable Care Act, ask questions to qualified healthcare enrollment assistors, and representatives from the Health and Human Services Commission. Giddings explained "Many citizens continue to have questions regarding the Affordable Care Act. Governor Rick Perry decided Texas would not set up its own 'state' exchange, nor expand Medicaid funding, which has led to some confusion in the community's ability to obtain affordable health coverage. This is an opportunity to clear up any confusion or misconceptions." She continued, "the March 31, 2014 deadline is upon us and there are
possible penalties for persons who have not enrolled. Navigators will be on-site at this event and prepared to help those who attend." The organizations that will be present at the event are: The Community Council of Greater Dallas, Texas Organizing Project, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Each of these organizations will be able to provide information, guidance, and assistance through the application and enrollment process for the ACA healthcare options, including CHIP and Medicaid. For citizens looking to enroll at this event, Giddings and the organizations in attendance recommend that you bring the following information to effectively apply or enroll for healthcare coverage: !
the field, Ware should have been a Cowboy his whole career. “He’s a high-quality guy with great character. We’re not talking about a knee injury or anything; we’re talking about an arm or shoulder. He is an outstanding young man in the community that also has a great relationship with the kids in the community. He is everything you want in your best player when you’re trying to build a championship franchise.’’ The Cowboys say they don’t retire jersey numbers, but no one has worn (No.12 , No. 8, No. 74 or No. 22 since the respective retirements of Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Bob Lilly and Emmitt Smith). Shouldn’t Michael Irvin’s No.88 be included in that group? Oh, I digress…that’s a story for another time. Those are all iconic numbers in the lore of Cowboys’ history, and rightfully so. And the way Ware played in his first nine seasons with the franchise, there was no reason to think that No. 94 couldn’t one day possibly join that illustrious group. Regardless of owner Jones’ wayward past in his handling of what some might say ‘blind loyalty’ to aging stars, Ware should have been treated with the same type of respect. Tell me something, how can one expect the Cowboys’ defense to be any better this season without its best player and leader?
- Copy of birth certificate for each person applying (CHIP) - Copy of Social Security Card for each person applying - Non-U.S. Citizen Registration Card (I-551) or a copy of the front and back of the card if the applicant is not a U.S. Citizen - Proof of each family member's income - this includes: recent paycheck stub, tax return, or employer letter stating earnings. The event will be held at Dallas Hall/Building 1 at UNT-Dallas, located at 7300 University Hills Boulevard (formerly known as Houston School Road), Dallas, Texas 75241. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 8:00 p.m.. Contact Elaina Fowler at 972-224-675 or Morgan Constantino at 512-463-0953 with questions. !
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During Brain Injury Awareness Month, Parkland trauma expert urges parents to be watchful
Anyone can suffer a brain injury at any time We’ve grown accustomed to seeing sports stars suffer concussions live on TV – from Olympic snowboarders crashing into the ice when an airborne gymnastic stunt goes awry to NFL quarterbacks sacked by a few hundred pounds of opposing linemen. But did you know that 2.4 million people, including 475,000 children, sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the U.S. each year? And that 5.3 million people in the U.S. live with life-long disabilities as a result of these injuries? During Brain Injury Awareness Month in March, trauma experts at Parkland Health & Hospital System want to help inform the public about risks, prevention and management of TBIs. According to Alex Eastman, MD, Interim Trauma Medical Director at Parkland, “Anyone can suffer a brain injury anytime, anywhere. And just as no two people are identical, no two brain injuries are exactly alike. A TBI is a blow or bump to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts normal brain function. It can be mild or life-threatening and can cause no side effects or result in long-term or permanent disability.” TBIs are caused by falls (35 percent), car crashes (17 percent), workplace accidents (16 percent), assaults (10 percent) and other causes including sports-related injuries (21 percent). About 75 percent of TBIs in the U.S. each year are concussions or other forms of mild traumatic brain injuries.
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But TBI is a contributing factor in one-third of all injury-related deaths in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “We see a lot of serious brain injuries in the Trauma Center at Parkland every year and many of them are, sadly, preventable. People in motor vehicle or bike accidents are frequent victims of brain injury along with people who fall on ice or in their homes. “But a significant number of sports-related TBIs occur in people of all ages. Parents should know what to look for if their kids are participating in contact sports like football or activities like gymnastics or skate-boarding,” Dr. Eastman said. Even though concussions may be described as a “mild” brain injury by health care providers, their effects can be serious. “Most people with a concussion recover quickly and completely,” Dr. Eastman noted, “but for some, symptoms can last for days, weeks or even longer.” Symptoms of concussion include difficulty thinking, remembering or concentrating; physical problems including headache, blurry or fuzzy vision, nausea or vomiting (early on), dizziness, balance problems or lack of energy; emotional reactions such as irritability, sadness, nervousness or anxiety; and sleep disturbances ranging from sleeping more or less than usual to having trouble falling asleep. “These kinds of symptoms can be easily missed. A person with a concussion can look well even though they may be acting or feeling differently,” Dr. Eastman said. Young children (infant to 4 years), adolescents (15 to 19 years) and adults 65 and older are most likely to sustain a TBI, according to the CDC. In
every age group, males are more likely to have TBI than females. One of the danger signs in adults that should alert the patient to seek immediate attention is a headache that gets worse and does not go away. “Sometimes, a more severe problem, like a blood clot on the brain, can mimic the signs of a concussion. Only specialized imaging can show us the difference,” Dr. Eastman said. Other warning signs that the person should go to an Emergency Room right away: slurred speech, weakness, numbness or poor coordination, repeated vomiting or nausea, severe drowsiness or loss of consciousness, convulsions or seizures, one pupil dilated larger than the other, confusion or agitation or other unusual behavior. “Children who have had a bump, blow or jolt to the head can also exhibit these symptoms and should be taken to an ER right away,” Dr. Eastman advised. “Parents should also watch for signs like lack of appetite, failure to nurse or eat and inconsolable crying.” Severe TBIs can have devastating effects on an individual and their family. Two types of severe TBI are closed injuries, caused by movement of the brain in the skull, or penetrating injuries caused by a foreign object entering the skull, such as a bullet or sharp object. As a trauma surgeon in one of the nation’s leading Level I Trauma Centers, Dr. Eastman sees these injuries on a regular basis. “We are trained to save lives,” he said. “Rapid assessment and treatment is critical when a severe brain injury occurs. At Parkland, we are on the cutting-edge of trauma care. But we would rather see these types of injuries prevented.” For more information about trauma services at Parkland, visit http://www.parklandhospital.com/ medical_services/trauma_surgery/
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Bits and Bites honors El Centro’s “Founding Father” of Food, Gus Katsigris The founding father of food at El Centro College, C. Gus Katsigris, is on the menu in March – not to be grilled in a celebrity “roast” but to be honored for his contributions to the Dallas restaurant scene and culinary education for more than 40 years. Katsigris, whose roots are in Greece and whose heart is in Dallas, has been a teacher, mentor, restauranteur, chef and even a gastronomic Greek tour guide. His advice is sought by many – and so are his successful students whose talents attract diners from across the DFW metroplex to area eateries. A chef in almost every Dallas kitchen has been trained through the El Centro College Food and Hospitality Institute. Katsigris led the way, rebuilding the program in the 1970s until he “retired” several years ago. “Retired” (as professor emeritus) means that he still has an office on campus, answers his email day and night, recreated a “Vines and Wines” course last year (and wrote a new textbook for it), checks on student-run dining services each week during any given semester, and still finds time to be involved with the institute’s Exes alumni group as well as the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association, the Texas Restaurant Association and other organizations. “Bits and Bites” of sweet and savory things are the highlight of the aptly-titled annual event at El Centro College, which will be held on Sun., March 30. Area chefs will lend their hands and their talents to raise funds for ECC’s culinary arts program as they honor Katsigris. Those funds will help the college expand its Food and Hospitality Institute kitchens and services so that faculty members can inspire and train the next generation of talented food and hospitality experts in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The evening’s festivities will feature foods prepared by El Centro’s former students and friends of the college; a variety of wine, beer
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and designer soft drinks will be served as well. The cost is $45 in advance and $50 at the door; the event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Student Center on the downtown Dallas campus of El Centro College, located at 801 Main St. More than 150 accomplished chefs in the Dallas area received their formal training at the Food and Hospitality Institute at El Centro College. Katsigris has helped teach and advise almost every one of them, including Chad Houser at Café Momentum; Dunia Borga of LaDuni Restaurants; Marc Cassel of 20 Feet Seafood Joint and formerly of The Green Room; the late Randall Copeland of Restaurant Ava and Boulevardier; Richard Chamberlain of Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House and Chamberlain’s Fish Market Grill; and Shari Carlson of Dessert Dreams, among many stellar chefs who are graduates of the program, which Katsigris created with Dr. Frances Hitt in 1970. “Every year, ‘Bits and Bites’ honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the program at El Centro College and to the hospitality industry. Gus Katsigris, this year’s honoree, truly is ‘one of our own’,” said Jessie Yearwood, nutrition faculty member for El Centro’s culinary arts program. “Our alumni are accomplished -- they work in every successful kitchen, banquet hall and dining room in north Texas. They also are excited to honor the man who helped inspire them to pursue a career where they can be successful and contribute to their communities, too.” Tickets can be purchased in advance online at elcentrocollege.edu or at the cashier’s office on the second floor of the A Building on campus at 801 Main St. in Dallas. Purchase tickets by mail with checks made payable to "DCCCD Foundation" and send them to: El Centro College, Cindy Bozzelli-Duke, Business and Public Services, 801 Main St., Dallas TX
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 15 VIP Reception Dinner and Concert 3015 at Trinity Groves Benefiting West Dallas Community Centers
March 16 Shiloh Church, 4702 Saturn Road, Garland, TX 75041 is celebrating a milestone of 80 years during its 10:30am worship service. For more information, visit www.shilohgarland.org or call the church, 972-698-0608.
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Open Mike Community Meeting The next Dallas ISD Open Mike Live community meeting is scheduled, at Thomas Jefferson High School, 4001 Walnut Hill Lane from 6 - 7 p.m. Superintendent of Schools Mike Miles and district leadership are taking questions from members of the community.
March 19 Shiloh Church is celebrating a milestone of 80 years. We've come this fair by faith, leaning and depending on the Lord. Join us every Wednesday in March for Worshipful Wednesdays. This week's guest is Rev. Robert Townsend of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, TX. For more information, visit www.shilohgarland.org or call the church, 972-698-0608. When: March 19, 2014 at 7pm at Shiloh Church, 4702 Saturn Road, Garland, TX 75041
March20 Got Heart, Give Hope® Celebration to be hosted in the Dallas area o.The event will be held at the Embassy Suites in Frisco/ Dallas, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr, Frisco, TX. Faith Johnson, State Criminal D istric t J u d g e (Retired) is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champion's Luncheon at Edisons, @12:00noon. In 2009, Judge Johnson established her own l a w fi r m , Fa i t h Johnson & Associates, LLP. Attorney/Judge Faith Johnson will be sharing her JUDICIAL JOURNEY.
FAMU Alumni Reception|Marianne Ragins Happy Hour Location: Cubiertos18020 North Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75287 Time: 5pm - 8pm March 22 DFW NC A&T Alumni Association chapter meeting will be held from 2pm-3:30pm at the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak St., Dallas, TX 75204 ROYAL KINECTION HAS TEAMED UP WITH Founder/CEO: STAR STRONG "ANTI-BULLYING & TEEN ROUGHING" INFO@Antibullyingteenroughing.com Anti-Bullying & Teen Roughing organizes Anti-bullying and Teen Roughing events in schools, churches and community events. They also offer a State Approved Teen Roughing Treatment Program that follows approved standards to insure quality treatment leading to the elimination of teen roughing. This course is ideal for youth with bullying and court issues. This is simply the most comprehensive anger, conflict and bullying course for teens on the market. It is based on a well researched model that addresses emotional intelligence,communications skills, styles of managing conflict, negotiation,stress management and resiliency. 9am - 3pm
College Fair Location: One Community Church Date: March 22, 2014|Saturday Time: 9am - 1pm 2400 State Highway 121 Plano, TX 75025
Infinite Possibility: Shaka Senghor at TEDxYouth@SanDiego 2013 St. Luke Community United Methodist Church 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Shaka Senghor was recently selected as an MIT Media Lab Fellow and is the recipient of the Knight Foundation's 2012 BMe (Black Male Engagement) Leadership Award. Senghor is a writer and mentor and will be teaching his first course at the University of Michigan in spring 2014. While serving 19 years in prison, Senghor discovered his love for writing. He has written six books, including a new memoir about his life in prison, Writing My Wrongs. He is the author of the detective series Crack: Volume 1 and Crack: Volume 2, and most recently published a book of his writings entitled Live in Peace: A Youth Guide to Turning Hurt into Hope, a companion piece to his mentoring program
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One Community Church will host a College Fair on Saturday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church located at 2400 Highway 121 in Plano. THE SUPER BOWL OF YOUTH STEPPIN’ IS BACK AGAIN.... STOMP WARS 2014! DALLAS, TEXAS - SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH. TOP HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL STEP TEAMS WILL COMPETE FOR $10,000. PLUS, “WE ARE TOONZ” WILL BE PERFORMING THEIR HIT “DROP THAT NAE NAE” LIVE ON STAGE.......WE WILL ALSO FEATURE THE NATIONAL NAE NAE DANCE CONTEST LIVE ON THE STOMP WARS STAGE. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW AT www.STOMPWARS.com GROUP RATES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES, ETC... PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL TO MAKE GROUP RATE ARRANGEMENTS: STOMPWARSINFO@GMAIL.COM VISIT www.STOMPWARS.com
March 27 Come Join Our D.I.Y. Garland Classes r "Fence Maintenance and Repair" to be held at The Home Depot, located at 3261 N. Pres. George Bush Hwy. To register email gnmaclass@GarlandTx.gov or call 972-205-2451. Fence Maintenance & Repair 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Resuscitate Your Landscaping April 24 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Windows & Doors May 29 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn more about our D.I.Y. Garland program by visiting www.DIYGarland.org
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PREP University All-STAAR week. Dallas ISD will provide free workshops for parents to help their children with the STAAR test at various schools beginning on Monday, March 24. The PREP U workshops will provide information about the test and will be able to review sample STAAR questions in reading, math, and writing and learn about the passing standards for the test. The workshops will be in English, and Spanish interpretation will be available. Childcare for children ages three and up will be provided. For more information, visit www.dallasisd.org/ staar, call (972) 925-3916 or email STAAR@dallasisd.org.
March 25 St. Andrew United Methodist Church invites all girls from anywhere in need of a prom dress to FREE prom shopping days at the church, March 25-27, 4 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. – noon St. Andrew United Methodist Church is located 5801 Plano Parkway, corner of Mira Vista and Plano Parkway.
March 26 Shiloh Church is celebrating a milestone of 80th years. We've come this fair by faith, leaning and depending on the Lord. Join us every Wednesday in March for Worshipful Wednesdays. This week's guest is Rev. Sedric D. Veal Sr. of Temple Baptist Church in Cleveland, OH. For more information, visit www.shilohgarland.org or call the church, 972-698-0608. When: March 26, 2014 at 7pm Where: Shiloh Church, 4702 Saturn Road, Garland, TX 75041 !
Young women of distinction from the Dallas Metroplex will make their bow to society at the Annual Miss Blue Revue Scholarship Ball and Dinner Dance. Each participant will be accompanied by her own escort in blue tie and tails. The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Kappa Zeta chapter Annual ball benefits The Stork's Nest Charity Fund of Dallas. Miss Blue Revue Scholarship Ball and Dinner Dance March 29, 2014 Crowne Plaza Dallas (near the Galleria) 14315 Midway Road, Addison, Texas 75001 Purchase tickets online at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ blue-revue-2014-the-blossoming-of-finer-womentickets-9363740199?aff=erelexporg
Woman of Strength Ministry, Inc. Sat. March 29, 2014 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Learn & Lunch Workshop on how you can protect yourself and your computer when surfing the internet & more. OPEN TO MEN & WOMEN - SEATING LIMITED Special Guest Jeffery Myers Cyber Security Expert. Woman of Strength Ministry, Inc. Donna Gantt - Founder 416 Shasta St DeSoto, Texas 75115 214-538-7008 Garland: Teen Talk Garland City Hall 200 N. Fifth Street 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All teenagers invited to attend. !
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Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Psi Chapter's leadership forum from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Paul L. Dunbar Library, 2008 E Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75216. Our theme this year is Leadership 101: The Path to Empowerment.
The 13th Annual A Special Evening hosted by Alliance Data and benefiting LaunchAbility® will feature R&B legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Smokey Robinson as the entertainer on Monday, March 31, 2014, 8 p.m., at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
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THE CUTTING EDGE YOUTH SUMMIT University Of North Texas At Dallas 7300 University Hills Blvd Dallas, TX 75241 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CDT)
March 30 Shiloh Church, 4702 Saturn Road, Garland, TX 75041 wraps up its month long 80th Celebration with a Night of Worship at 6p.m. For more information, visit www.shilohgarland.org or call the church, 972-698-0608.
The Irving International Women’s Consortium (IIWC) will host its 8th annual Influence of the Purse Auction Thursday, April 10, 2014 ~ 5:30 – 8:00 pm. The auction will be held at the Las Colinas Country Club – 4400 N. O’Connor, Irving, TX 75062 (972) 541-1141. Emceed by Cathy Whiteman, Irving Community Television Network. All proceeds go towards scholarships for women.
HOA Legal Clinic Hyatt Place for the 2014 HOA Legal Clinic. Representatives from homeowners and community associations across the Metroplex will gather in Garland for a morning of advanced board member training. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Hyatt Place, Garland Cost: $10 per person
April 8 —Kimia Penton -Speaker for Fellowship of Professional Women Dallas - Kimia is a psychologist, songwriter, violinist, author and speaker. Born in the Middle East, raised in England and now living in Texas, Kimia relied heavily on her intellect and academic accomplishments to guide her life’s journeys. One unexpected day however, she began her most important journey: to know God against all odds. Her testimony is a story of hope, and an example of God’s unfailing love and pursuit of us, no matter where we are from, what we have done and what we think we know. Kimia and her husband, Andy, live in Dallas, Texas with their two children. facebook.com/kimiajourneys
April 10–13 The sixth annual Dallas Art Fair, presented by Ruinart Champagne, will feature 92 international galleries from The fair will return to the Fashion Industry Gallery (f.i.g.) located at 1807 Ross Avenue in the dynamic Downtown Arts District.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson to keynote scholarship banquet in Fort Worth New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church will host its 9th Raymond B. Spencer Scholarship banquet on April 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fort Worth Hilton Hotel. The event will also feature both inspirational and entertaining music by local artist Rodney Bowens and gospel soloist Cornis Wells Canon. Banquet tickets may be obtained by calling the church at 817.531.2835 or via email at: tickets@raymondbspencerscholarshipfund.org
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Hispanic Communicators DFW will have ABC’s John Quiñones as keynote speaker at our annual scholarship banquet ROYAL KINECTION UPCOMING PERFORMANCE 10am - 5pm Anti-Bullying Teen Roughing Event DeSoto Civic Center Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, Texas 10am - 11am, Speakers; 11am - 12pm, Panel Discussion on Anti-Bullying; 1pm - 5pm, Entertainment. April 20
The 2014 African American Educators Hall of Fame Program will be held Saturday, April 12, 12:00 Noon., Hilton Garden Inn, 800 N. Main Street, Duncanville, Texas. An induction ceremony will be conducted to honor educators and others who have made significant contributions to the African American Education experience in Dallas County. Dinner will be served. Tickets are $50 each
Aggie Fun Event at 300 Bowling in Addison, TX
April 24 Excellence in Education Scholarship Luncheon Frontiers of Flight Museum 6911 Lemmon Avenue Dallas, TX 75209 12:00 pm Noon
Dallas artists collaborate with area residents to turn vacant space into theater and bring their neighborhood stories alive. Event: “Story Corners” Outdoor Storytelling Festival & Neighborhood Fish Fry. Location: Tenth Street Historical District (intersection S. Cliff & Eleventh Sts. at Betterton Cir), Dallas
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April 26 DFW NC A&T Alumni Association chapter meeting will be held from 2pm-3:30pm at the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak St., Dallas, TX 10am-3pm Summit Youth Bullying Event West Dallas Community Church 2215 Canada Drive, Dallas, Texas Notes: Small Business Vendor Booths $50, FREE Non-profit Vendor Booths, Informational Vendor Booths $25, Corporate/Commercial Vendor Booths $100.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 2014 CONFERENCE El Centro College - West Campus Community Room 3330 N. Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75212 8:30 a.m. Until 3:00 p.m.
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Registration/Breakfast/ Networker: 8:30 a.m. Register by Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Visit www.gdhcc.com. Scroll down to Upcoming Events. Click on 2014 Knowledge Is Power Conference. Select the appropriate category. Email form to gquezada@gdhcc.com or fax to 214-520-1687. For information, contact Dallas ISD's M/WBE Department at 972-925-4140.
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Newly Released Book by Dr. Lawana Gladney provides Strategies for Navigating Life’s Obstacles Â
If You Are in the Driver’s Seat, Why Are You Lost?: A Roadmap to an Amazing Life With the release of her highly anticipated book, If You Are in the Driver’s Seat, Why Are You Lost?: A Roadmap to an Amazing Life, respected life-expert and emotional wellness doctor, Dr. Lawana Gladney, (Dr. G.) navigates readers through life’s many roadblocks and obstacles by mapping out eective strategies for creating an amazing life. Published by Benbella Books, the book is currently available online and at major bookstores
including Barnes and Noble and Books-AMillion. In If You Are in the Driver’s Seat, Why Are You Lost?: A Roadmap to an Amazing Life,Dr. G. draws from years of experience to provide tools and techniques for conquering life’s most challenging situations. From break-ups and family conflicts to career changes and sudden losses, she oers practical tips for setting goals, building successful relationships, developing healthy habits and living happily. Acting as a personal coach, Dr. G’s
straight forward direct approach will motivate readers to overcome common obstacles including coping with feeling lost; facing and overcoming fears; defining destiny; defeating insecurities; dealing with thoughts and beliefs; managing emotions; identifying and veering away from toxic people and managing finances. By providing insight, solutions and a series of action items, through If You Are in the Driver’s Seat, Why Are You
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Lost?: A Roadmap to an Amazing Life Dr. G provides an ultimate roadmap for creating an amazing life. As Dr. G. states, “You have the decisive power to determine what kind of life you want to live. The truth is, while some people have the ability to bring about experiences that make you happy, true joy only comes from deep within your soul and that is when your life becomes amazing.â€? If You Are in the Driver’s Seat, Why Are You Lost?: A Roadmap to an Amazing Life is a must-read for those needing direction in various areas of their lives. It is currently available online and at several bookstores including Barnes and Noble and Books-AMillion. To learn more about Dr. G, purchasing a copy of her latest book and upcoming events, visit www.creatingamazinglives.com. You can also follow her on Facebook at Dr.Gladney and on twitter @drgladney.Â
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AKAs plan big gift to support foster care transition
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED ® honors Sen. Royce West, Pat and Emmitt Smith and other local leaders at 82nd South Central
– Afraid. Anxious. Confused. Ill-prepared. These are some of the feelings of more than 20,000 young people that annually age out of the foster care system. According to Childrensrights.org, without reliable adults, many of these youth will be unemployed, become homeless, incarcerated or victimized. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated seeks to turn the tide when they convene for their 82nd South Central Regional Conference in Dallas March 13-16, 2014. Citysquare Transition Resource Action Center and the University of North Texas’ PUSH program will receive this contribution in the form of gift cards for various stores and services so that these young people can get the resources that will benefit them most. “The world can be a scary place if you feel like you are facing it alone,” said Mrs. Wilson. “But with hope, love and resources from the community, these teens can make it.” Alpha Kappa Alpha’s South Central Regional Conference will welcome nearly 8,000 sorority members and guests to Big D. PAGE 18
Emmitt and Pat Smith, Senator Royce West, Zachary Thompson, Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins and Dr. Froswá BookerDrew.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is committed to “Service to All Mankind,” and the organization will honor Dallas-area servant leaders at a public luncheon on March 14, 2014, at the Hilton Anatole. The luncheon, themed “Deep in the Heart of Texas: Where BIG Things Happen Through Timeless Service,” will begin at 12 noon and tickets are $55. The Public Luncheon celebrates the contributions of many dedicated persons whose service and support for others match the current program initiatives of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. These initiatives are: Global Poverty, Social Justice and Human Rights, Economic Security, Emerging Young Leaders, Education, and Health. This year, the honorees include Nakia Douglas Emerging Young Leaders award; Zachary !
Thompson, Big Heart for Health award; Dr. Froswá Booker-Drew, Big Heart for Global Poverty Award; Mr. Johnnie and Dr. Delva King, Big Heart for Economic Security award; Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins, Big Heart for Social Justice and Human Rights award; Dr. Walter Dansby, Big Heart for Education award; Senator Royce West, Big Texan Timeless Service Award; Emmitt and Pat Smith, Best in Texas Leadership and Community Service award; and Sabre International, Big Heart Corporate Initiative Award. The efforts of these leaders have helped make BIG D a great place to live, work and play; and they will be honored in a BIG way. The community is encouraged to join in the fun. !
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AKAs mix business with bling Expect the unexpected when the 82nd Annual South Central Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. convenes March 13-16, 2014 at the Hilton Anatole. International guests, a large community donation, and celebratory appearances are some of the highlights for the 8,000 sorority members and guests expected to attend. The various conference activities include business meetings, leadership development workshops, Men’s outings, a Youth Summit, Public Luncheon and several social gatherings. While some view sorority life as belonging on the college campus, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha boldly extend their service globally to fulfill the organization’s motto of “Service to All Mankind.” Events include a Youth Summit that will engage over 400 DFW middle school students; and local leaders will be honored for their efforts at the Public Luncheon on Friday, March 14. Chelle Luper Wilson is the Regional Director for the four-state conclave comprised of over 6,000 service-oriented women from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and New Mexico. Patricia Webb serves as the General Chairman of the Dallas conference; and she is supported by Bertha Scott of Fort Worth and Madelyn Butler of Waco. Together, they have orchestrated a spectacular lineup of leadership training, community engagement and networking events, utilizing nearly 400 volunteers on over 40 committees to implement the work. I MESSENGER
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Parkland extends hours to help with Marketplace enrollment Last day to enroll is March 31 With the deadline to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace looming, Parkland Health & Hospital System has extended its hours for those who need assistance before the March 31 deadline. Beginning March 17 and continuing through the end of March, Parkland’s hospital-based Business Office will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Certified application counselors will be available to answer questions about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and provide help in enrolling in the Marketplace.
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“Parkland’s certified application counselors are trained to assist people interested in applying for Marketplace coverage,” said Bob Reed, Vice President, Patient Access. “We extended our hours at the hospital in order to help those who may have delayed enrolling or who may have questions about the Marketplace. “The public can get help enrolling by visiting the Business Office at Parkland Memorial Hospital, 5201 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, 75235.” Individuals may also enroll in the Marketplace during regular business hours at any of Parkland’s Community Oriented Primary
Care (COPC) health centers located throughout Dallas County. At Parkland and its community health centers, ACA centers are set up and equipped with computers and telephones to assist patients with the enrollment process. Individuals can talk to a Parkland certified application counselor by calling 214.590.0333. Open enrollment into the Health Insurance Marketplace opened Oct. 1, 2013, and runs through March 31, 2014. The next enrollment period will be Nov. 15, 2014 thru Jan. 15, 2015. Through the Marketplace, individuals are able to go to one place to search for health coverage
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options and choose from the health plan available in their area. The best source for information about the Marketplace is the website www.healthcare.gov. The website is available 24/7 and provides information on how the Marketplace works, what the benefits are and key deadlines. Individuals can also call 1.800.318.2596 to speak with trained customer service representatives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a list of Parkland’s community health centers, visit www.parklandhospital.com
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Top 10 HBCUs by Graduation Rate College graduation rates offer valuable information for the prospective student. They indicate how many students enrolled at a particular college actually graduate from that college. While low college graduation rates aren’t necessarily a negative sign, students often want to surround themselves with like-minded individuals who are dedicated to obtaining a degree from their chosen school. For these students, choosing a school with high graduation rates is an excellent step. The following are 10 HBCUs with the highest current college graduation rates. 10. Claflin University – Orangeburg, South Carolina Claflin is a smaller, private college offering Bachelors and Masters degrees. They graduate 44% of students. 9. Jackson State University – Jackson, Missouri Jackson State offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees. They are located in a city setting on a midsize campus and have a graduation rate of 45%. 8. Tuskegee University – Tuskegee, Alabama Tuskegee University is located in a town setting on a distant campus. They offer Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees and have a graduation rate of 46%.
5. Fisk University – Nashville, Tennessee Fisk is situated on a large campus in a city/urban environment. Fisk offers Bachelors and Masters degrees as well as Post-Baccalaureate certificates, and graduates 54% of students. 4. Morehouse College – Atlanta, Georgia Morehouse is located on a large campus in a city/urban environment. They offer certificates which take less than one year to complete, as well as four-year Bachelor’s degrees. Their graduation rate is 55%. 3. Hampton University – Hampton, Virginia Located in a city/urban environment on a midsize campus, Hampton University’s graduation rate is 59%. They offer certificates as well as Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Professional and Doctoral degrees. 2. Howard University – Washington, D.C. Hampton University offers a city/urban experience on large campus. With a graduation rate of 63%, Hampton offers a broad range of certificates, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Post-Masters and Doctoral degrees. 1. Wilberforce University – Wilberforce, Ohio Wilberforce, a small, private college in a rural setting, has a graduation rate of 83%. This ranks it 20% higher than the next-highest school. Wilberforce offers both
7. Xavier University of Louisiana – New Orleans, Louisiana Located in the heart of New Orleans, Xavier University offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees. Xavier’s graduation rate is also 51%.
Bachelors and Masters degrees.
6. Tougaloo College – Tougaloo, Mississippi Tougaloo College offers both Associates degrees and Bachelor’s degrees. They are located in a city/urban environment on a midsize campus and graduate 51% of students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics. The above schools had the highest proportion of students who graduated in four years, based on students who started in fa" 2006.
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Search on for murderer of Texas couple found outside Fisherman's Cove store in Port Bolivar AUSTIN, TEXAS – Equality Texas urges the Department of Justice and local law enforcement in Port Bolivar, Texas to continue investigating the deaths of a young lesbian couple. The couple, Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson, both age 24, were found early Saturday. KHOU reports that “Detectives believe the women were killed somewhere else and dumped at the store.” The motive of the shooting remains unclear. "Equality Texas is deeply saddened by this murder and our hearts and prayers are with Ms. Cosby’s and Ms. Jackson’s family and friends during this difficult time,” said Equality Texas executive director Chuck Smith. “For many in the lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender community this is a stark reminder that nearly a third of Texas' hate crimes are motivated by bias against sexual orientation. A report issued last year my the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs found that 73.1% of all anti-LGBT homicide victims in 2012 were people of color." "I have faith that the Galveston County Sheriff 's department is working hard to bring closure to this senseless tragedy and will work with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Department of Justice to fully investigate," Smith said. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in the composite drawing and tracking down the couple’s car: a silver 2006 Kia Sorrento with paper tags. Anyone with information regarding the victims’ deaths or the stolen vehicle is asked to call the Galveston County Sheriff ’s Office tip line at 866-248-8477.
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CABOT CREAMERY OFFERS TIPS FOR QUICK, DELICIOUS RECIPES TO KEEP YOUR BUSY FAMILY EATING HEALTHY Cabot, Vt. – One of the major obstacles many of us face on the path to eating a healthy diet is the same we face when it comes to goals like exercising more, taking a class, volunteering, or starting a business.
· Fill your freezer. Instead of cooking just enough to feed your family for one meal, double the recipe and freeze half. On a busy night, simply pull the leftovers out of the freezer, reheat and serve.
The modern schedule is so crammed with activities, responsibilities, and commitments that we’re often unable to set aside time for even the most important things, like our health.
· Prep food on the weekends. Spending even an hour on the weekend prepping food can make a huge difference during a busy week.
A lifestyle filled with poor food decisions will only add more stress to busy days, which can negatively affect health even further; obviously, something an individual struggling to find the time to eat healthy cannot afford. In observance of National Nutrition Month, Cabot Creamery’s Registered Dietitians have developed a list of simple meal management tips, along with a few easy to prepare and delicious recipes, to help us continue to eat better and feel great. “One of the best parts of March for many people is the beginning of daylight savings time,” says Regan Jones, Cabot Health Team Member and Registered Dietitian. “As we ‘spring forward,’ it begins to stay lighter longer in the evenings, which allows us to fill up our schedules with sports practices and other outdoor adventures. “ The downside of these longer, busier nights is that many people find themselves struggling to eat healthy. Instead of giving in to fast food runs on these longer days, Cabot’s Registered Dietitians want to show you that it’s possible to eat healthy even when you’re busy.”
To keep busy families on track, the Cabot Health Team has created a list of simple tips that are easy to incorporate in any schedule: · Make a meal plan. Take a little time to plan out your meals for the week before heading to the grocery store. This takes the guesswork out of figuring out what to make for dinner after a busy day and makes it easy to come home and prepare a quick, healthy meal. · Use your crockpot. Slow-cooker meals are about as simple as they come. Just dump everything into the pot, set the timer and dinner will be waiting for you when you get home. PAGE 22
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Prepping foods on the weekend is one of the smartest ways to make mealtime extremely quick and easy during the week. Save time on your busiest nights by: •
Bake some chicken breasts. Slice them up and use on salads and sandwiches.
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Make a big pot of soup that’s loaded with beans, lean protein and veggies for easy lunches and dinners.
• Mix together some Greek yogurt, chopped fruit and nuts and freeze in ice cube trays. Pop a few out on a busy day for a quick, protein-packed snack! “On particularly busy days, you can also extend the feeling of fullness by adding protein to your meals,” says Jones. “Dairy foods like cheese and yogurt are perfect. You can stir some Greek yogurt into your favorite sauce just before serving for an added protein boost, top veggies with a little shredded cheese, or bake some quick breads or muffins with Greek yogurt for extra protein and calcium.”
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 ears fresh corn, husks removed and bases trimmed, or 2 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed 2 California (Haas) avocados, pitted, peeled and diced 6 ounces Cabot Pepper Jack, finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
HIGH PROTEIN CRUNCHY PANCAKES Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 3/4 cup “complete” buttermilk pancake mix 1/2 cup (2 scoops) Cabot Whey Protein Powder 1/4 cup walnut pieces 1 cup water Cooking spray 1 cup Cabot 2% Strawberry GreekStyle Yogurt or Cabot 2% Vanilla Bean GreekStyle Yogurt Directions: 1. In food processor, combine pancake mix, whey protein powder and walnuts; process for 30 seconds or until walnuts are finely chopped. 2. Add water and process for 5 seconds or until blended; set aside. 3. Coat large skillet or griddle with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until very hot, about 3 minutes.
2. If using fresh corn, stand each ear up on end and cut down along cob with sharp knife, removing raw kernels in strips. Break up strips into kernels. 3. In large bowl, combine corn, avocados, cheddar, red peppers and cilantro or parsley. Pour reserved dressing on top and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
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4. Spoon 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto hot skillet or griddle (don’t overcrowd pancakes) and cook for 1 minute or until bubbles appear. Turn over and cook until underside of pancake is golden. Serve topped with yogurt.
SOUTHWESTERN CORN, AVOCADO & PEPPER JACK
Ingredients: 4 Fuji, Granny Smith, Gala or other firm, dense apples 4 ounces Cabot Sharp Cheddar King Arthur All-Purpose Unbleached Flour
For a full day of time saving tastes, try Cabot’s High Protein Crunchy Pancakes for breakfast, Southwestern Corn, Avocado, & Pepper Jack Saladfor lunch, Apple-Cheddar Crisps for a power snack, and Grilled Cheesy Portabello Caps with Turkey & Sage for a savory dinner. Find even more simple, satisfying recipes at cabotcheese.coop/recipes.
Directions: 1. Coarsely chop garlic. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and mash into paste with blade of knife held sideways. Scrape into small bowl and whisk in oil, vinegar and pepper; set aside. (Alternatively, puree ingredients in blender.)
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2. Wash apple and slice into paper-thin (1/16 inch) rounds with mandoline or slicer. 3. Thinly slice cheddar with cheese slicer. 4. Place cheddar slice on apple slice; coat one side of second apple slice with flour and lay on top of cheese, flour side down. Press down on edges to seal and to encase cheese.
Spring Break … Tips for Parent Survival!
Figure out what is important to your family and then tell your kids that you expect them to uphold those values when they are away from you. Remind them that everyone has camera phones, and those pictures will follow them FOREVER. If they are going to drink too much (forbidding it won’t stop it) they need to pick a buddy to watch out for them. I know what college students are like, after all, I was one back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. If your kids are still in high school, don’t let them go on a Spring Break trip without you or a chaperone that you trust—period. This is a recipe for disaster, and no amount of sweet talking by your kid will make it sound any better. If you are unsure whether the chaperone seems trustworthy, err on the side of caution. Better a mad kid than a damaged one. When all plans have been set, release the outcome: Even if you have taken all these precautions, some uncertainty may still remain. It is crucial to take very good care of yourself to quiet the worry that inevitably arises when your kids are outside your sphere of influence. Be sure to exercise, eat right and get plenty of sleep to quiet the worry; there is nothing you can do except take good care of yourself and be ready to act in case of emergency. Set up emergency contingencies before your kid leaves you. Devise a system whereby your kid communicates with you every day, or twice a day, to let you know that they are alive and well. This is not negotiable. It only takes 1 minute to send a text, and, since they love you, they need to show you by doing this one small thing. There are no guarantees that your child will be perfectly safe on Spring Break, just as there are no guarantees that your child will be perfectly safe anytime. Some things are out of your hands. But if you have raised your kid to be a good person with self-respect and respect for others, have faith that your years of effort will prevail and that your kid will make good choices. We can’t keep our kids under our wing forever. Our job as parents is to raise good citizens who better the world by being in it. Eventually, we just have to let go and have faith that our love will guide them even when they aren’t with us. With 22 years of parenting experience and a certified life coach specializing in parent and teen coaching, Terri Fedonczak wants to live in a world where girls recognize their own power and choose to use it for good. On a trip to South Africa, Fedonczak witnessed the power of lionesses as they supported each other within the pride; it was a lightning bolt of realization, leading her on a mission to bring the power of the pride to girls and their parents. Today, Fedonczak takes the girl power message into schools, talking to middle school and high school girls about how to thrive in the wilds of high school/college. Field Guide to Plugged-In Parenting, Even If You Were Raised by Wolves is available for purchase at www.amazon.com. For more information, visit: www.girlpowerforgood.com
By Terri Fedonczak 5. Bake on nonstick baking sheet for one hour; turn slices over and bake for approximately one hour more or until crisp. Let cool completely. The chips can be made several days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. If you have a small evergreen tree as a centerpiece, hang the apple chips on the tree as ornaments!
GRILLED CHEESEY PORTABELLO CAPS WITH TURKEY & SAGE
Makes 4 main-course servings Ingredients: 4 large portabello mushroom caps 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs 4 teaspoons minced fresh sage leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 12 ounces lean ground turkey 3 ounces Cabot White Oak Cheddar*, grated (about 3/4 cup) Directions: 1. Preheat grill to medium. 2. Remove stems from mushroom caps. With spoon, scrape out and discard gills. Brush tops lightly with oil and set aside. 3. In medium bowl, mix together shallots, breadcrumbs, sage, salt, pepper and nutmeg; add turkey and knead together just until seasonings are evenly distributed. Divide turkey mixture among mushroom caps. 4. Place turkey-side-up on grill. Close lid (or cover with tent of foil) and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until turkey is cooked through to center. 5. Top with cheddar, cover again and cook until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer. *If Cabot White Oak Cheddar is not available in your area, you can substitute for Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar or CabotNew York Extra Sharp Cheddar. Cabot Creamery Cooperative is the world’s first cheese maker and dairy cooperative to achieve B Corporation Certification, a validation of its attention to environmental and social impacts on stakeholders. PAGE 23
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Life Coach, Parent Counselor and Author of Field Guide to Plugged-In Parenting, Even if You Were Raised by Wolves Website www.girlpowerforgood.com It’s March, and we are prepping for warmer weather, green beer, and the portent of parental doom (cue scary music)—Spring Break. How can such a festive idea evoke so much dread? Because we have all heard the horror stories. I talked with one mom last week who said, “When I think of Spring Break, my mind automatically jumps to Natalee Holloway”; and she’s not alone. I live in an area that is known for Spring Break visitors, as we are near bars and beaches. Every year, at least one teen is hurt or killed by making really poor choices. As parents, what can we do to protect our kids? Here are a couple of simple tips that will help calm the dread. I’m not saying they are easy, but they are simple: Vote for good choices with where you spend your money: My girls are forbidden from going to raunchy Spring Break sites, and I enforce that by not paying for travel expenses to those places. Even though my kids are adults, they are still poor college students lacking funds to sponsor their own festivities. I vote for safer alternatives with my dollars. If my kids want to go to places you see on MTV, they will have to raise the funds themselves. This eliminates most of the arguments right off the bat. I make choices based upon our family value of helping others; sometimes that means helping others make good choices. By basing my decisions on our family values, I don’t have to fight my kids; I just remain firmly rooted in what’s right for our family. Approve roommates, especially if you are paying for the room: Get cell numbers for all the roommates. This may be tricky, but if they want to stay in a room paid for by you, they will comply with your rules. Talk to the roommates to let them know that you care about all of them. Tell them to designate a driver and NEVER leave a friend alone. There are really sketchy people out there who prey upon single girls. Make sure your kids are surrounded by kids who have the same values. This will nip the majority of all problems in the bud. If your kids are paying for themselves, all you can do is trust them: You have raised your kids to act in a way that lines up with your family values. If this family values thing is new to you, this is the perfect opportunity to sit down and discuss your values with your young adult.
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When: May 18 - 21, 2014 Where: Washington, DC Application Deadline: Monday, March 24 12:00 NOON EDT This all-expenses-paid program for US-based journalists can give you the information, tools and sources to help you develop great, must-read pieces on the critical social and economic issues of retirement. The fellowship includes airfare to Washington, DC, lodging and most meals. Boomers are moving into retirement age, but many aren’t ready to stop working. Delayed retirement and new enterprises are keeping older Americans financially afloat. But a growing percentage of Americans are beyond age 85, and their healthcare needs consume an increasing share of the nation’s wealth. Younger workers, most without traditional pensions, are being advised to step up their savings plans – but are they listening? How many Americans are financially ready to retire? What factors make the biggest difference? What’s the trend for 2014? The National Press Foundation’s 10th annual Retirement Issues program will address such questions as: · What are the implications of the growing cohort of “old-old?” · What are the most important factors affecting ability to retire? · What should retirees know about managing their money? · What are latest trends in retirement living and working? · Is a personal Social Security strategy necessary? · What is the future of long-term care insurance? · Can low-income workers plan for retirement? · How should younger workers approach retirement saving? The program includes lots of time for Q&A and journalist-only discussions. Click here to view Power Points, hear podcasts, and use resources from last year’s program. US-based business, consumer and lifestyle writers and editors, as well as editorial writers, will take away a wealth of new story ideas, sources and methods. Fifteen fellowships will be awarded to qualified journalists working on any platform. Applications must be received by noon EST March 24, 2014. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. APPLY HERE. Selected journalists will be notified within two weeks after the application deadline. Underwritten by: Prudential Financial, Inc. and the NPF Programs Fund.
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Zeta Phi Beta Trot for Tots Born to run or just getting started? Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Kappa Zeta Chapter, for its inaugural Trot For Tots Virtual Race - March 30 - April 12, 2014 as we raise money for stronger, healthier babies in support of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes. This two week virtual challenge will be held in cities everywhere! All it takes is you, a computer, and a little determination. So REGISTER and TROT in support of this worthy cause! Registration: $25 Register online at: To register, visit: trotfortots.eventbrite.com Registrants will receive a participation metal signifying their support of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes and commitment to fitness. So come Trot For Tots March 30 - April 12, 2014. On your Mark, Get Set, REGISTER! For more information about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. or Kappa Zeta Chapter, visit: www.zphib1920.org or www.kappazpb.org Local chapters and auxiliaries of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority are once again supporting March for Babies by raising funds and awareness to prevent preterm birth and give more babies a healthy start in life. Zeta members in more than 850 communities across America will participate in their local March for Babies walks. Throughout the year, members host fundraising events, register for Zeta teams and serve as event volunteers. Addressing preterm birth disparities, Zeta members and auxiliaries are at the forefront of raising awareness. Specifically, prematurity affects one out of nine babies born in the U.S. today - a rate that has increased 29 percent since 1981. The numbers are even more alarming for AfricanAmerican babies who have a one-in-six chance of being born to soon. In 2013, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and auxiliaries raised more than $315,000 for March for Babies. This year, Zeta Phi Beta announced its Campaign 2014: “Joining Forces” to raise $340,000 to support the March of Dimes mission. “I am so excited about this year, and we can and will reach our goal,” states Zeta Phi Beta Sorority International President Mary Breaux Wright. “I am pleased about the interest across the sisterhood and look forward to a productive fundraising campaign.” The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes (MOD), founded in 1938, works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Additionally, the March of Dimes, a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies, funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or its Spanish language website nacersano.org. Find MOD on Facebook and follow MOD on Twitter. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded in 1920 on the belief that the social nature of sorority life should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty, and health concerns of the day. The international organization’s 125, 000+ initiated members, operating in more than 850 chapters, have given millions of voluntary hours to educate the public, provide scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change. For more information on Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., please visit: www.zphib1920.org.
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More scenes from Bloody Sunday observances 2014 Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III speaks at banquet
Faya Rose Sanders is founder of the Voting Rights & Slavery Museums in Selma
Dr. Frances Cress Welsing was inducted at the Slavery Museum in Selma
Linda Lowery and her Sister Joann Bland (shown here with Thomas Muhammad) were 9 and 11 when crossing the bridge 3/7/1965
BelowDr. FD Reese seen here with wife Aline & daughter brought Dr. King to Selma to lead voting rights movement
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Our Year in Review: Accomplishments in Women’s Health By Kathleen Sebelius
Women’s History Month reminds us to pay tribute to the generations of women who have contributed to the
growth of our nation, in public and private life. As we celebrate Women’s History Month and recognize the extraordinary achievements women have made throughout history, I’d also like to reflect on the accomplishments the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made over the last year to improve the lives of women and girls. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, 26.9 million women now have expanded access to health coverage and important preventive care. This means women can receive screenings like mammograms, cervical cancer screenings, and their annual well-woman visits without a co-pay, coinsurance, or a deductible. We also launched the Health Insurance Marketplace, so for the 18.6 million women who are uninsured, there’s now an easier way for them to find insurance that fits their needs at a price they can afford. All private plans within the Marketplace must cover a set of essential health benefits — including many services important to women — like maternity and newborn care. In the individual market alone, 8.7 million Americans will gain maternity coverage because of the
health care law. And perhaps most importantly, you can no longer be charged more for health insurance just because you’re a woman. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection rates in teen girls have been driven down 56 percent, thanks to vaccination. A new study shows that since the vaccine was introduced in 2006, the number of 14- to 19-year-old girls who have one of the types of HPV prevented by vaccine has dropped significantly. Why is this important? According to the CDC, HPV causes about 19,000 cancers in women each year; with cervical cancer being the most common. The U.S. teen birth rate is at an all-time low. In 2012, we found that birth rates for teenagers 15–19 dropped to 29.4 per 1,000 — the lowest ever reported. Since 1991, the rate for teens 15–17 has fallen 63 percent, and the rate for teens 18–19 has fallen 45 percent. We also saw declines across all racial and ethnic groups. We know more about intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and stalking victimization in the U.S.
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than ever before. For the first time, CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey collected data on the intersection of these types of violence and sexual orientation. The survey showed that those who identified themselves as lesbian, gay, or bisexual reported intimate partner violence and sexual violence over their lifetimes at levels equal to or higher than heterosexuals. More than 12 million medically underserved women received quality, culturally competent primary care in 2012, thanks to the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Health Center Program. Cultural competence ensures that a doctor or nurse is able to provide diverse patients with care that is respectful of their cultural and health beliefs, using appropriate languages and tools. As you can see, it’s been a busy but exciting year — and these are just our top five highlights in women’s and girls’ health! I look forward to continuing our momentum as champions for the wellbeing of all Americans. Learn more about how we’re expanding access to quality care by visiting HealthCare.gov.
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