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EARLY VOTING THROUGH MAY 6 ELECTION DAY MAY 10, 2014

MARK D. COOKS A leader in the community, boardrooms, streets and for all citizens -- makes bid for Duncanville Mayor

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I Messenger congratulates Minister Jeﬀery Muhammad on his 20th anniversary!

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Message to the People... A mother’s legacy - cherishing the lives we live and the loves of our lives

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I MESSENGER Cheryl Smith, Publisher Established 2011 IMESSENGER is a tribute to Le Messager, founded by Cameroonian journalist Pius Njawe and The Messenger, an independent magazine, founded by labor activist A . Philip Randolph and economist Chandler Owen. IM ESSENGER is committed to informing, inspiring, enlightening and provoking thought in a forum that is international. Submissions for publication consideration may be submitted to www.myimessenger.com. PAGE 3

As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve been thinking about the many people I know who will be Cheryl Smith experiencing that day for the first time without their mothers. Ophelia Rosetta Roberts Kerl, Willie Mae Kirk, Tonnette Blair, Carolyn Jones, Lucy Allison Haziqah Muhammad and Fritzi Pikes Woods are just a few of the mothers who transitioned since the last Mothers Day observance. Then there are all the grieving mothers who lost children. If we don’t learn anything, we should learn to love each and every day and to show that love, embrace your loved ones and cherish the moments that will become memories. I have shared many special occasions with Yvette Blair’s family and I was honored to share just another occasion with her recently as I spoke at the Celebration of Life for her mother, Mrs. Tonnette Blair. It was beautiful watching Yvette at the service, as she delivered the eulogy. I met Yvette and her mother almost 25 years ago when Yvette was an intern at the Dallas Weekly. Yvette was the epitome of young, gifted and black -- talented, creative, and a joy to have around. As I do with so many of my young minions, as publisher James Washington likes to call them, I gave Yvette a name. I called her Prima Donna. Now early on I knew one thing about Mrs. Blair -- I knew that she loved her children and she was strong in her faith. I also knew that she was going to make her presence felt. She was around so much that at times I felt like she was one of my interns and if I ever stepped out of line with her daughter, I had trouble to pay. But I never had a problem with her presence because sadly there were others whose parents were never around. I’ve met so many other parents, like Yvette’s, who were there for their children while others seemed to appear as though their jobs ended with conception and /or giving birth. The children were basically on their own. I believe Mrs. Blair lived by the African Proverb, “What you help a child to love can be more important than what you help him to learn. “ Spiritually grounded with an exemplary work ethic, she wanted the best for Yvette and she was an excellent example. Mrs. Blair had strong convictions and she had no problem sharing them. You knew where you stood with her. It was heartwarming to see Yvette and her mother together. Mrs. Blair wanted the best for her daughter and oftentimes she was right there cheering her daughter on as she continued to excel over the years. It was not uncommon for you to see Yvette at events, with her mom as her PLUS ONE. Today Yvette has another plus one who I know Mrs. Blair was proud of because he wouldn’t be with her if she wasn’t. I, too give the seal of approval to Pastor Carl Lavallais! I loved that Mrs. Blair was honest, candid and unpretentious. That was the woman that she was. She had her faith, her family and her community. She was an avid volunteer and clearly knew what her priorities were and always honored her commitments. Mrs. Blair reminds me of my mother. Yvette and I have had discussions as we both took care of our ailing mothers. Both mothers loved life, family, church and being involved. Oh and I can’t leave dressing off the list. Getting dressed in the latest fashions is what they did! Too often you hear about mother daughter clashes. Mothers, should look at their daughters - who they gave birth to. Daughters, should look at the women who breathed life into them, whose blood pumped into their veins. I saw so much love between Mrs. Blair and her daughter. There’s another African Proverb that says, “A mother holds her child's hand for just a short time, but holds their heart forever.” Mrs. Tonnette Blair held on to her children for a lifetime and I salute Yvette because just as her mom was there for her, Yvette was there with her mother until the very end. That is a testament to Mrs. Tonnette Blair’s life. That is her legacy.

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Concord Pastor Bryan Carter delivers stirring message of hope at Methodist Charlton’s Pastor Appreciation Luncheon The Rev. Bryan L. Carter, senior pastor at Concord Church of Dallas, delivered a stirring message of hope as the keynote speaker for this year’s Pastor Appreciation Luncheon at Methodist Charlton Medical Center. Each year Methodist Charlton hosts this inspiring and elegant event to honor and show appreciation for pastors and ministry leaders’

dedicated service and commitment to patients, families, and the community. In addition to Carter, other event participants included the Rev. Renee Fowler Hornbuckle, PhD, senior pastor, Destiny Pointe Christian Center in Arlington; Todrick Johnson, CEO, Epitome Magazine; Lancaster Mayor Marcus Knight; National Recording Artist Kertrina Dauway, aka, Lady Diamond; and Chris Howell with Chris Howell Communications, LLC, as emcee. Previous guest speakers for this event include James Robison; Rickie G. Rush, DD; the Rev. Tony Evans, ThD; Clara M. Reed, DMin; district superintendent, North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church; and Bishop T. D. Jakes, DMin.

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Rev. Carter has served as Senior Pastor of Concord Church since October 2003. He succeeded the church's founder, the late Dr. E. K. Bailey. God has given Rev. Carter a vibrant vision for Concord to be a church that makes a diﬀerence. Concord's mission statement is: 'To know God and to make him known to others'. Rev. Carter has received numerous honors for the impact of his leadership and Concord in the Dallas community. Building on a great foundation, God has continued to nurture and develop Rev. Carter's leadership and the ministries of Concord by providing over 3,000 new members to the church in the last six years. Twenty percent of their growth has been new believers.

We should emphasize not Negro History, but the Negro in history. What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice. ~Carter G. Woodson, 1926

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JOHNSON: The Significance of Cinco de Mayo By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

In June of 2007, the Congress asked President Bush to issue a resolution proclaiming the significance of the 5th of May, commonly Hon. Eddie Bernice referred to Johnson around the world as Cinco de Mayo. The occasion recognized one of the most important events in world history. On May 5, 1862 an outnumbered group of Mexican soldiers defeated an eight thousand man French army under the command of Napoleon. The French were attempting to expand their influence into the western hemisphere. According to a number of esteemed historians, had the French defeated the Mexican Army, they would have then

joined forces with the Confederacy, which was in the midst of the Civil War with the North. Among other things, a Confederate victory would have extended chattel slavery and possibly split the American nation into two countries, the North and the South. Battered by the Mexican Army, the French decided to stay out of the Civil War and eventually the North was able to defeat the South, whose economy was based on the suffering and bondage of African-Americans. The celebration of Cinco de Mayo began in the1860s shortly after the Battle of Puebla, during which the French were handed an embarrassing defeat that stifled their global ambitions, and enabled the North to emerge victorious. In 1862, the president of Mexico declared Cinco de Mayo a national holiday. Primarily Mexican-American communities in Texas, California, New Mexico and Arizona were among the first to acknowledge Cinco de Mayo. It

became a major cultural festival that people whose roots were in a great land south of the American border set aside as notable. The celebration of Cinco de Mayo has spread beyond Mexico and the United States to Canada, Australia, the Caribbean, Africa and England. Governments the world over have recognized the necessity to understand and appreciate this turning point in Mexican and world history, particularly that of the United States. I am concerned, however, that not enough of our population understands the importance of this hallowed day. Its origin and its meaning should be taught to all American school children, not simply those of Mexican ancestry. Yes, Cinco de Mayo is a major event in the life of the Mexican nation, but it is of equal importance in the life of the American nation. Imagine what would have occurred if the French had joined forces with the South, enabling

the Confederate states to continue their war against our nation. No doubt, President Lincoln would not have been in a position to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, and slavery would have continued. AfricanAmerican families would have continued to be fractured, and people would have continued in bondage. It is interesting how we touch one another’s lives. Certainly those Mexican soldiers that stood tall and defeated a French army twice their size, had no idea what impact their heroics would have on the history of our country, and the dismantling of one of the cruelest institutions ever known to humanity. We must all celebrate May 5th, and we must celebrate it together. Viva Cinco de Mayo! Eddie Bernice Johnson represents Texas’ 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. She is the first registered nurse elected to the US Congress.

Malveaux: Episodic racial rage Donald Sterling, the non-suspended owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, engineered his own demise by making a series of repugnant statements about African Dr. Julianne Malveaux Americans and other people of color. The comments were recorded by his girlfriend then “leaked” to and distributed by TMZ. Sterling’s ignorance generated immediate outrage by current and former basketball players, fans and sponsors. Within three days of the release of his comments, Sterling was banned from the NBA for life, fined the maximum fine of $2.5 million, with Commissioner Adam Silver saying he will “strongly urge” owners to require that Sterling sell his team. The repugnance of the remarks and player outrage propelled Commissioner Silver to act rapidly, but this isn’t the first time that Sterling has made racially repugnant comments. He has offered, in his capacity as a slumlord, stereotypical and pejorative attitudes toward PAGE 5

African Americans, Hispanics and others, as documented in a lawsuit he settled for millions of dollars. These facts were public but if there was a reaction, it was muted. Did players and the NBA ignore this because he wasn’t speaking of basketball players, but of people who could afford nothing more that the dilapidated housing that Sterling owned and refused to repair? Commissioner Silver showed admirable leadership in the April 29 press conference where he announced the NBA banning of Donald Sterling, but many in the By Marc Morial NBA knew of his attitudes, comments, and behavior. Marc of As Morial justifiedisasthe ourCEO nation’s the National Urban League outrage has been at a symptom of the institutional racism we continue to experience, institutional racism itself is rarely addressed. Many closet racists share their sentiments privately (as Sterling apparently thought he was doing) with like-minded peers who are willing to chuckle at racist comments. While their attitudes are hidden, their actions reflect their biases. Corporations have been quick to act, withdrawing support and affecting the Clipper’s bottom line. These companies are also preserving their own bottom lines, as fans and others could have and still have, the option of boycotting corporate Clipper supporters.

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If they really want to shake things up, they’ll withdraw support for more than a few days. Their withdrawal of support for at least a year as this situation resolves itself (owners still need to act, and Sterling might sue to overturn the ban on him) signals their unwillingness to associate with Sterling. The strong reaction to Sterling’s remarks does little or nothing to dismantle the institutional racism that Sacramento Mayor and former NBA player Kevin Johnson referenced. The NBA might hit too close to home if it explored institutional racism in its operations, those of their member teams and even of their sponsors. If Sterling is Jim Crow, the new racism is Jim Crow, Esq., smarter, more subtle, and with similar outcomes. It is far easy repulsed by Sterling and his comments. It is far more challenging to deal with subtle institutional racism. In a parallel matter, consider the massacre of Trayvon Martin and the international outcry it engendered. Our collective and justified anger at the lenient police treatment of George Zimmerman, the murderer, and his acquittal was on point. The larger issue was police attitudes toward, and treatment of, young black men. Despite the fact that an armed Zimmerman was told not to follow Trayvon and he chose to disregard a !

police request, he was presumed innocent, and Trayvon guilty of wearing a hoodie and walking through his father’s neighborhood. Many will remember Trayvon Martin’s name and the grisly details of his massacre, but how many cities have changed police policies and increased the consequences for police brutality. Sustained rage would pressure police departments to change their policies. Episodic rage highlights an incident for a few weeks or months before the pressure is off and things return to “normal.” For all the rage about George Zimmerman why so little in the Schuette (Michigan affirmative action case), where Supreme Court “justices” continued their assault on policies that keep academic doors open to underrepresented minorities. Why no rage against low wages, paid mostly to people of color, or the high unemployment rages experienced by same? We won’t eliminate institutional racism until we sustain protest. It would be great if the same basketball players who have erupted at Sterling would join the struggle for social and economic justice and against institutional racism. Dr. Malveaux is the Honorary Co-Chair of the Social Action Commission of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and serves on the boards of the Economic Policy Institute as well as The Recreation Wish List Committee of Washington, DC. A native San Franciscan, she is the President and owner of Economic Education a 501 c-3 non-profit headquartered in Washington, D.C.

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Commissioner Price turns 64

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OVERTAKE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS GEORGIANA ANWUZIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT: SAVING MICHAEL

WILL LOVE SURVIVE THE DEAD SEA OF ENTITLEMENT? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only person you love is yourself and everyone else is disposableâ&#x20AC;? Saving Michael is a play of deceit and the power of forgiveness. The play, which is the directorial and playwright debut of Georgiana Anwuzia, will run Friday May 30 and Saturday May 31 at Art Center Theater Plano. The unconventional faith-based play explores quickly how life can steal our youth without any warning and the trace of pain it leaves behind somehow defines our character. The play serves as a reminder of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important in life and that we should not allow death and betrayal to cripple the power and intention of love. May 30 and May 31 at 8:30pm to embark on a captivating and intricate journey to Saving Michael at West Planoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Center Theater (5220 Village Creek Dr, Plano TX 75093). To purchase a $20 ticket or for more information, call 972-374-6449 or visit: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/ 613362. Be sure to like us on Facebook, https:// www.facebook.com/overtakeproductions.

At his annual birthday party, Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price addressed many of the issues effecting Dallas County and society.

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Cooks ready to take on challenge of growing Duncanville Mark D. Cooks, Duncanville City Councilmember is on a quest to become mayor of Duncanville, TX. If elected, he will become the first African American elected to that post. According to Mr. Cooks, many groups already have shown themselves to be outstanding, “but it is time for us to work together.” He says that citizens have said the main issues our lowering the crime rate, adding bike lanes and enhancing parks, improving housing development and maintaining the value of the housing market. Citizens also say they want to “create a vibrant Main Street in our downtown area and make the Duncanville Fieldhouse the sports and entertainment center of Southwest Dallas County.” Mr. Cooks feels he is the man to deal with the issues and concerns of the citizens of Duncanville. He says, “With your help and your vote I can lead our city to new heights by encouraging a city-wide commitment to

working together for the benefit of all.” Mr. Cook is a senior vice president and community banking district manager for Wells Fargo Bank in Dallas, Texas. He is responsible for managing business units with multiple store locations that provide retail and business products. He guides his team through strategic leadership to achieve the Wells Fargo vision. Mr. Cooks has over three decades of financial service experience. He joined Wells Fargo in 1994 after gaining management and operations experience with Cullen

Frost Bank and Nations Bank. He has won several awards for service excellence and continues to achieve service recognition for his quality customer management performance. Over this eventful first term, Mr. Cooks was appointed by fellow council members to serve as Chairman of the Duncanville City Council Audit Committee, and served has Mayor Pro Tem in 2013. With a strong commitment to his community, he continues to serve on serveral boards; Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Community Service Board for Urban League Dallas, Pro Duﬀers USA Southwest

Chapter and the Duncanville Economic Development Board. Mr. Cooks previously served on the board for Oak Cliﬀ Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Southwest Medical Center hospital, City of Cedar Hill Park Board, Duncanville Board of Adjustment, Gateway Charter School, and the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center High School Advisory Board. He has also served as Finance Chairman for the Circle Ten Boy Scouts of American and coached the Desoto Youth Basketball League. Mr. Cooks educational background has provided him valuable knowledge to professionally and spiritually support the people in the community which he lives. He attended Dallas Baptist University, the American Institute of Banking and has completed copious leadership and financial courses throughout his banking career. Mr. Cooks is a member of Concord Church of Dallas.

Juilliard dancer Amber Pickens featured in Vogue Paris Vogue Paris May 2014 on Newsstands Worldwide Today! NEW YORK, NY -- Dallas Juilliard dancer Amber Pickens can be seen with Les Twins, the French dance duo currently touring with Beyoncé, in the May 2014 issue of Vogue Paris. The dancers are part of 14-page spread titled, "Backstage" photographed by Mario Sorrenti with model Anja Rubik. Rubik wears looks from Dior, Gaultier Paris, Versace, Chanel, Armani Prive and more from the big fashion houses Haute Couture Spring 2014 collections.

as a 2013-2014 scholarship recipient. As a student at Booker T. Washington HSPVA, she was the first freshman from the school to be recognized as a Texas Young Master of the Arts and was awarded honorable mention by the National YoungArts Foundation in both

Modern and World Dance-African. Amber has studied the prestigious Ailey School in New York, Debbie Allen School of Dance and The Martha Graham School. She began an annual summer dance program in Durban, South Africa in 2013 that she continues as part of her dream of sharing the experience of dance with children in various schools and community organizations. For Summer 2014, Amber will hold a dance program for inner-city children in South Dallas at the St. Philip's School and Community Center. "Working with Les Twins was simply amazing. Just being in their presence each day for the shoot was a once in a lifetime experience," says Amber. "I have been a big fan of Larry and Laurent for many years, so getting the opportunity to work with them definitely is something I will never forget."

A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Amber is currently a thirdyear dancer in the BFA Dance Program at The Juilliard School and was honored by producer Nigel Lythgoe and director Adam Shankman's Dizzy Feet Foundation PAGE 7

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HALL: A Sterling Example Quit Playin’ By Vincent Hall

All of the breaking news, swivel headed pundits, and the extreme hullabaloo over Los Angeles Clippers owner “Doofus” Don Sterling leaves me in an awkward position. It should be known and aﬃrmed that his statements were rancid and ruinous, not only to him but to this country. However, there a few things about it just don't seem or sit right with me. I am appalled but not in the least bit surprised. The greatest champion of both sport and life, Muhammad Ali gave us a sterling example of selfrespect. Ali once said “If you even dream of beating me, you better wake up and apologize.” Sadly as Black people, our perpetrators go far past dreaming. Racism and discrimination continually pummel us with an overt disrespect of our persons, our rights and our place as American citizens. I personally abhor what Don Sterling said, but I am doubly dismayed by much of what surrounds this menagerie of mess and miscalculation. The $2.5 million dollar fine and lifelong banishment from the NBA is an answer, but not the answer to our problems. Hell, the NAACP was stopped just short of honoring him when this broke surface. PAGE 8

First and foremost I am suspect if not seriously concerned about the manner of his alleged entrapment. After all, none of us is ready or

don't want to know what I think of complacent Negroes. My grandmother told me that at the point of old age and dementia our true selves come out. Let this be a warning to you; don't visit me at the nursing home. Secondly, I am extremely dismayed with those around him, both those who worked on his plantation as well as his fellow plantation owners. I won’t insult your intelligence by asking where Michael Jordan was. Hell, Jordan ain’t ever been

I personally abhor what Don Sterling said, but I am doubly dismayed by much of what surrounds this menagerie of mess and miscalculation. The $2.5 million dollar fine and lifelong banishment from the NBA is an answer, but not the answer to our problems. willing to have every word we think or express in private come to light. You don't want to know what I think about racist White Folks and you really

about anything other than Michael. Sterling’s sidepiece broke the story, but eventually she will be scorned as an adulteress and an opportunist. If Sterling !

is who they say he is his paramour will not be spared public ridicule. Doofus Don is a sterling example of the racism and seismic wealth that are ruling this nation today. As I listen to Black folks drone on and deliberate the facts of this issue, I cannot escape the fact that we are complicit in our own demise. In 2014, we are still more concerned about someone being brazen enough to use the N-word. Meanwhile every indicator, whether social or economic says that we are looked upon as disposable commerce. So which is worse? Being called the N-Word or being treated like one? If you think what Don Sterling did was bad, just watch what happens when the Koch Brothers and the other oligarchs finally arrest the attention of the Congress and the Senate. Is a slur any worse than having the Supreme Court abdicate its responsibility to ensure that all men and women are treated equally? We love to complain about the condition and lack of our crops without toiling the fields. Buck Don Sterling… Work your own farm!!! I would submit to you that this is a sterling example of what is wrong in Black America, among minorities, liberal whites and all those others who don't fit the mold of the status quo. Those of us who are outside the status quo want to complain about the owners rather than invest and build among ourselves. Vincent Hall is an awardwinning writer and author. !

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Gov. Perry announces Toyota moving North American Headquarters to Plano, generating 4,000 Jobs AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has announced Toyota Motor North America is relocating its headquarters to Plano. The more than $300 million capital investment is expected to employ nearly 4,000 people upon completion, and compliments the company’s existing Texas operations. In exchange for Toyota’s commitment to create these new jobs and capital investment in Texas, the state has oﬀered Toyota an investment of $40 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF). “Over the past decade, Texas and Toyota have developed a strong partnership that has resulted in good-paying jobs for thousands of Texans,” Gov. Perry said. “Toyota understands that Texas’ employer-friendly combination of low taxes, fair courts, smart regulations and world-class workforce can help businesses of any size succeed and thrive. We’re proud that both the Tundra and Tacoma bear the words ‘Made in Texas,’ and we’re excited our state will be the nexus for Toyota’s North American operations moving forward.”

suppliers, Toyota supports 6,000 jobs in San Antonio. The company cited a number of factors in choosing a location for its new headquarters, including the TEF investment, Texas’ low taxes, smart regulations, fair courts and skilled workforce as factors in its decision. The project is supported by an investment from the TEF, which oﬀers companies incentives to create jobs and invest in Texas. When completed, it will be one of the largest job creation projects in TEF history. The agreement is contingent upon the finalization of contracts and a local incentive agreement.

The Legislature created the TEF in 2003 and reauthorized the fund in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013 to help ensure the growth of Texas businesses and create more jobs throughout the state. TEF projects must be approved by the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the House. The fund has since become one of the state's most competitive tools to recruit and bolster business. To date, the TEF has invested more than $558 million and closed the deal on projects generating nearly 74,500 new jobs and more than $24 billion in capital investment in the state.

Toyota’s Texas operations include its $2.3 billion manufacturing facility in San Antonio which supports 2,900 jobs. Combined with its 21 on-site

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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson hosts the 22nd Annual Military Academy Day at Duncanville Senior High School Congresswoman Johnson addressed local students and parents at the 22nd annual Academy Day Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson held her 22nd Annual Military Academy Day on Saturday, April 26th at Duncanville Senior High School in Duncanville, Texas “Being a part of our country’s military is high calling. It will prepare you for a great future,” Congresswoman Johnson said while addressing nearly 150 high school students aspiring to join one of the country’s five service academics. “The future of America’s standing in the world will be decided by the men and women who attend institutions where they receive an exceptional education and military training.” Students in attendance met graduates of the military academies and representatives of the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Naval Academy, and the

U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Joined by their parents, the students learned that an education

NAACP Statement – Resignation of Los Angeles President Jenkins (Baltimore, MD) – N A AC P In t e r i m Pr e s i d e n t a n d C E O Lorraine C. Miller has accepted the resignation of Los Angeles NAACP President Leon Jenkins. In h i s l e t t e r o f resignation, Mr Jenkins stated, “Please be advised that the legacy, history and reputation of the NAACP is more important to me than the presidency. In order to separate the Los Angeles NAACP and the NAACP from the negative exposure I have caused the NAACP, I respectfully resign my position as President of the Los Angeles NAACP.” The national office of the NAACP is developing guidelines for its branches to help them in their award selection process. PAGE 10

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Enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace totals over 8 million Enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace surged to eight million at the end of the first enrollment period, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced. The final enrollment reporting period spans from October 1, 2013, to March 31, 2014, and includes “in line” and other enrollment activity (such as people enrolling due to a change in life circumstance) reported through Saturday, April 19, 2014. Importantly, 2.2 million (28 percent) of those who selected a Marketplace plan were young adults ages 18 to 34 — a number that grows to 2.7 million when counting ages 0 to 34, the report found. The report also shows, for the first time, the race and ethnicity of the 69 percent of enrollees in the Federally-facilitated Marketplaces who voluntarily reported this information. HHS also announced that more than 4.8 million additional individuals enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP through the end of March 2014, compared to enrollment before the Marketplace opened last October. “More than eight million Americans signed up through the Marketplace, exceeding expectations and demonstrating brisk demand for quality, affordable coverage,” said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. “In addition, over 4.8 million more people have been covered by states through Medicaid and CHIP programs, around 3 million more Americans under 26 are covered under their parents’ plans, and recent estimates show that an additional 5 million people have

commissioned oﬃcers in the armed series and must serve as oﬃcers.

purchased coverage outside of the Marketplace in Affordable Care Act-compliant plans. Together we are ensuring that health coverage is more accessible than ever before, which is important for families, for businesses and for the nation’s health and wellbeing.” Today’s report also details state-by-state information where available. In more than a dozen states, enrollment has doubled since March 1. For example, Texas (149 percent growth), Georgia (127 percent growth), and Florida (123 percent growth) had some of the largest surges in enrollment in the country over the final weeks of the initial open enrollment period. Key findings from today’s report include: 8,019,763 people selected Marketplace plans from October 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014, (including additional Special Enrollment Period activity through April 19th). Nearly 2.6 million signed up in the State Based Marketplaces and over 5.4 million in the Federally-facilitated Marketplace. About 3.8 million people, including nearly 1.2 million young adults (ages 18 – 34), enrolled in the Health Insurance Marketplace plans in the sixth and final reporting period, which began March 2 and concluded on April 19. Those 3.8 million individuals represent nearly 90 percent growth over February’s cumulative enrollment. Of the more than 8 million: 54 percent are female and 46 percent are male; 34 percent are under age 35; 28 percent are between the ages of 18 and 34; 65 percent selected a Silver plan, while 20 percent selected a Bronze plan; and, 85 percent selected a plan with financial assistance. The report measures enrollment as those who selected a plan. !

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Leon Ford Rally planned P.A.U.S.E. will be supporting the Leon Ford Rally to be held on May 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. CST, where there will be active participation in a peaceful rally against the injustice and police brutality encountered by Leon Ford. Here’s a brief synopsis of the Leon Ford case, according to the organizers: During a routine traffic stop in November 2012, officers Michael Kosko and Andrew Miller of the Pittsburgh zone 5 police department stopped Mr. Ford. Leon provided all relevant documentation, after which the Officers asked him to exit his car. Being innocent of any wrong doing, Mr. Ford panicked as the officer continued to question him and tried to force him out of his vehicle. Officer David Derbish, who arrived on the scene opened the passenger door and sat in the vehicle. As Mr. Ford drove off Officer Derbish opened fire and shot unarmed Leon at point blank range five times into the lower area of his torso. As a result of the gunshot wounds, Mr. Ford is paralyzed. With the events that have ensued, We request that the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office provide the relevant evidence that proves beyond a reasonable doubt that Leon has done anything criminal. We request that the District Attorney’s office dismiss the alleged charges that have been brought against Leon Ford. Not only have they taken away his ability to walk, they now have taken away his independence. Mr. Ford is totally dependent on others to help him live and carry out a normal life. We also request that the officers whose duty it is to protect and serve the community be held accountable for what they have done to Mr. Ford. There is a rising problem of police brutality across the country and WE the People need to take action to gain social control. Renowned author and criminologist Jerome H Skolnik, who wrote his very first paper on police brutality and excessive force as far back as 1963, has

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investigated this particular police incident. "Whether or not legislation is truly moral is often a question of who has the power to define morality." Jerome H. Skolnick If you would like further information, please follow the link (https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x-8MGdRBgAAs) We are currently networking to implement a peaceful rally in the U.S. on May 3, 2014 at 3:00 p.m EST. The Dallas, Texas rally will be held at 2 p.m. CST 411 Elm St. Dallas, TX 75202 at the JFK Memorial site.

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New Parkland processes improve patient satisfaction Discharge times decrease in Urgent Care Emergency Department DALLAS – Despite patient volumes in Parkland Memorial Hospital’s Urgent Care Emergency Department (UCED) averaging more than 200 patients per day – equivalent to some area emergency departments – the staﬀ has developed processes to better serve its increasing patient numbers. Patients in Parkland’s first floor UCED are treated for illnesses or injuries ranging from fever or flu-like symptoms to ear infections and sprained ankles while those in the main emergency department may have life-threatening conditions such as chest pain, diﬃculty breathing, stroke or a major trauma. Even with an increasing demand for services, the team has learned how to better serve patients by introducing three

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new processes: surge, super track and provider in triage. “Our goal is patient satisfaction and I think these processes have really helped,” said Gina Donahue, RN, Emergency Department Service Manager. The surge process is implemented during periods of heavy patient volume. In order to handle the influx, UCED staﬀ converts exam rooms into additional triage areas where nurses assess the patients, providers perform the medical screening exams and order any necessary testing while designated scribes take notes to expedite patient chart documentation. The process has helped reduce front-end bottlenecks and dramatically decreased triage wait times and overall dwell

times. As a result, the UCED has been able to serve patients faster and more efficiently. The team has also focused on executing a super track approach to patient care. Patients are now designated to be treated in super track rooms, which allows providers to address similar concerns quickly and efficiently. This has also resulted in shorter discharge times for patients and helped staff use resources more efficiently. A third process, provider in triage, has helped UCED staff identify the sickest patients first so they can immediately be escorted to the main emergency department. The triage process also allows for tests and lab work to be ordered and processed right away, so when the patient receives a full medical exam, the results can be

available in a shorter time period. The increased eﬃciency has increased both patient and staﬀ satisfaction. Additionally, the UCED extended its hours in late 2012 to better meet the needs of Parkland’s patient population. Patients are treated from 6 a.m. – midnight, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sundays. Hours are extended as necessary during periods of heavy volume. “The team has really worked together to implement these changes and make the patients’ experience better,” Donahue said. “At the end of the day, what’s important is doing what is best for our patients.”

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FRAGILE TRUST: PLAGIARISM, POWER, AND JAYSON BLAIR at the NEW YORK TIMES premieres on INDEPENDENT LENS MONDAY, MAY 5, 2014 ON PBS (San Francisco, CA) — A Fragile Trust: Plagiarism, Power, and Jayson Blair at The New York Times is a portrait of the most infamous serial plagiarist of our time, and an investigation of the massive scandal he unleashed that rocked not only The New York Times but the entire world of journalism. Produced and directed by Samantha Grant, A Fragile Trust premieres on the PBS series Independent Lens, hosted by Stanley Tucci, on Monday, May 5, 2014; 10:00-11:30 PM ET on PBS (check local listings.)

With more and more publications moving to onlineonly formats and plagiarism on the rise, this cautionary tale about the slippery slope of ethical transgressions is more relevant than ever. Visit the Fragile Trust companion website (http:// www.pbs.org/independentlens/ fragile-trust/) which features information about the film, including an interview with the filmmaker and more information. The site also features a Talkback section for viewers to share their ideas and opinions, preview clips of the film, and more.

In 2003, New York Times reporter Jayson Blair was discovered to have boldly plagiarized the work of other reporters, and supplemented his own reporting with fabricated details in dozens of published stories. The ensuing media frenzy was an unprecedented blow for the paper which, just a year earlier, had won a record seven Pulitzer Prizes for its coverage of 9/11. The daily operations of the Times newsroom soon became a public spectacle as every major news outlet picked up the story. The fact that Blair is African American was emphasized again and again as accounts of the “Blair Aﬀair” served up a soap opera-style tale of deception, drug abuse, racism, mental illness, white guilt, and power struggles inside the hallowed halls of the Times. Accusations of favoritism, lowered standards for minorities, and an editor gone rogue were hotly debated by pundits. Ultimately, the scandal ended the careers of two top Times editors and changed standards in newsrooms everywhere. A Fragile Trust features an exclusive and revealing interview with Blair — the first time he has spoken about his actions at the Times since the weeks immediately following the scandal. In addition, Blair provided unprecedented access to his notes, reflections, and even his private email account from the months leading up to the discovery of the scandal. When asked why he agreed to participate in the film he wrote, “I became convinced that while the documentary would hardly be flattering to me, it would provide the depth that would answer some questions people had, including me.” Starting with the plagiarized article that ultimately led to his undoing, the film traces Blair’s spectacular rise and fall as he desperately clings to his career even as his lies and deceptions mount. Also featured are interviews with several of his Times colleagues and editors, who share their insights about how Blair’s flagrant transgressions went unnoticed for so long. PAGE 13

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Plano North Metroplex Links, Inc. celebrate 25 years of service Chartered April 1, 1989, The Plano North Metroplex Chapter is proud to be one of the 276 chapters of The Links, Incorporated, which is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations in the country. The Links, Incorporated is a not-for-profit organization of more than 12,000 extraordinary women of color committed to enriching the quality of life in the communities we serve. The women of the Plano North Metroplex chapter are influential decision makers, corporate executives, doctors, attorneys, educators, civic leaders, mentors and volunteers working toward a common goal.

The goal of the Plano North Metroplex Chapter is to continue providing distinctive service, form community partnerships, embrace collaborations and leave footprints in our communities that demonstrate excellent community service programs. These programs are based on the national programmatic thrust in five facets: National Trends and Service, Services To Youth, International Trends & Services, The Arts and Health & Human Services.

ii Links members decked out in red for annual Heart Healthy Luncheon, in partnership with the American Heart Association

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History: On the evening of November 9, 1946, Margaret Hawkins and Sarah Scott, two young Philadelphia matrons, invited seven of their friends to join them in organizing a new type of inter-city club. This organizing meeting of The Links was not a spontaneous action. In 1945, Link Hawkins had conceived the idea of a group of clubs composed of friends along the eastern seaboard and had spent many hours with Link Scott in thinking, planning and discussing the possibilities of such an endeavor. The two women envisioned an organization that would respond to the needs and aspirations of Black women in ways that existing clubs did not. It was their intent the club would have a threefold aim--civic, educational, and cultural. Based on these aims, the club would implement programs, which its founders hoped would foster cultural appreciation through the arts; develop richer inter-group relations; and help women who participated to understand and accept their social and civic responsibilities. Besides the two founders, the original members of the Philadelphia Club were Links Frances Atkinson, Katie Green, Marion Minton, Lillian Stanford, Myrtle Manigault Stratton, Lillian Wall, and Dorothy Wright. The club elected Margaret Hawkins as president, Sarah Scott as vice president, Myrtle Manigault Stratton as recording secretary, Frances Atkinson as corresponding secretary, and Dorothy Wright as treasurer.

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Plano North Metroplex Chapter The Links, Incorporated From our chartering in 1989 to the present we are making a difference by providing thousands of volunteer service hours annually in the North Texas region within Collin, Denton and Dallas counties. Our foci on STEAM programs (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) are globally and nationally recognized as best practices and have garnered the chapter prominent awards at our conferences. Examples of key programming initiatives include: our annual Youth STEAM Summit, artistic partnerships with area symphonies and museums, educational assistance via scholarships for area students, sponsorships of STEM camps, INSPIRE mentoring and transformational change projects, and relief support for citizens of Haiti and Africa. The global work that emanates from our collective hearts and spirits knows no boundaries.

President Gayle C. Barge, Ed.D.

A Day at the Races is the annual fundraiser and kickoďŹ&#x20AC; for the Silver Anniversary Celebration for the Plano North Metroplex Chapter of Links Inc. which was held at the Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie.

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It was OFF to the RACES!

Raising money for scholarships and programs

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PLANO NORTH METROPLEX LINKS INC ELECTED OFFICERS President Gayle Colston Barge, Ed.D First Vice PresidentMembership Sandra Parker Second Vice PresidentPrograms Delores Wilson Treasurer Loretta Brister Financial Secretary Paula Parker Recording Secretary Alma Coleman Corresponding Secretary Yolanda Mixon Immediate Past President Mazzie B. Moses APPOINTED OFFICERS Chaplain Gail Lewis Code of Ethics Chair James Spigner+^ Courtesy Chair Michele Saunders Historian T. Ann Jackson+^ Parliamentarian Delores C. Stephens Protocol Chair Hortense Ransom Sergeant-At-Arms Michelle Vavasseur Strategic Planning Elsie Cooke-Holmes Technology Chair Wendy Williams Phynes

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Plano North Metroplex Members with The Links, Incorporated National President Margot James Copeland at Silver Anniversary Brunch recently at the Hilton Anatole, Dallas.

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TECO THEATRE announces playwright competition PlayPride LGBT Festival

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It’s Your Birthday! Hon. Dwaine Caraway

A competition of One-Act Plays www.tecotheater.org

PCCenter celebrates with Spring Tea introduces Additions Hair Bar in DeSoto

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A Father’s Table celebrates cooks in preparation for Father’s Day event

Candidate Lorraine Hood-Jack gets support from sorority sister, Crystal

Hanging with Rene Syler

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters It was a gala affair at the Hilton Anatole with several national celebrities and a great program.

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An Evening with Sheila B "An Evening with Sheila B" featuring The Inspirational and Soulful Sounds Of Ms. Regina Williams "Hors d'oeuvres and Live Entertainment"

If you were unable to attend, please make your donation at www.sheilabministries.org Sheila B. Ministries is a non profit 501 C3 tax deductible organization Top right - Cheryl Smith, Sheila Bailey and Paula Barre Jarmon at The Pelican House Restaurant. Bottom right - Dr. Dan Jones is surrounded by the ladies! Top Left - Cynthia Cooks, Carolyn Hamilton and Dinia Suggs Henderson at The Pelican House Restaurant. Bottom - Toska Medlock-Lee with Mrs. Sheila B Bottom left- Marilyn Foreman and Jackie Keller Anderson

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Urban League CEO gives annual report to the community Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas appeared optimistic as she reported the League’s Report to the Community at its Annual Meeting Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. “Over the past four years, we faced a failing economy, record unemployment and the collapse of the housing market, and the League felt the impact,” she said. “Yet, we continued our eﬀorts to provide relevant programs and critical services despite losing over $500,000 in funding.” Using the song “Stand” as a reference, Dr. Brooks called on friends, corporate partners and funders to continue to stand with the Urban League in its aggressive fundraising projects. In keeping with this year’s theme, “The Legacy Continues: Passing the Torch”, Dr. Myron Watkins Sr and Mr. Frank Arredondo were recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community. The honorees passed their legacy torch to the next generation of individuals who have made extraordinary achievements in their profession and contribute to the

STEPHANIE COUSER elected Urban League chair

1. Honorees Frank Arredondo, Linda Davis Demas, Dr. Beverly MitchellBrooks, UL Board Chair elect Stephanie Couser, UL Board Member H. Ron White 2. 2014 Urban League Board of Trustees 3. Honorees Dr. Myron Watkins Sr., Myron Watkins, Jr., Dr. Beverly MitchellBrooks, UL Board Chair elect Stephanie Couser, UL Board Member H. Ron White 4. Urban League CSBG Managing Board and Board of Trustees

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The Urban League Board of Trustees announced the election of Stephanie Couser, an executive at Mutual of Omaha Bank, as its new Chairperson at the 2014 Annual Meeting Luncheon. The Board also announced the election of 1st Vice President, Roy Lopez, Vice President Development Banking at Capital One; 2nd Vice Chair, Terry Woods, Vice President of Sales at Tech Star Group; 3rd Vice Chair, Robert Jones, Attorney, American Airlines; Secretary, Patricia Mims, President of Urban League Guild; and Treasurer, Gary Spurgeon, Vice President General Manager of Radio One. The following new board members were were also sworn in, Rev. Leonard Leach, Pastor at Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, J. Maceo Hall, Auto Claims Division Manager at State Farm, Wilton Hilton, Corporate Vice President of Human Resources at EmCare, Roy Lopez, Terry Woods, and Gary Spurgeon. Continuing board members include Jesse Crawford, Verizon, Candice Quarles, President of the Urban League Young Professionals, Dr. Wright Lassiter, Immediate Past Chancellor Dallas County Community College District and past Board Chair, Stan Levenson, CEO at Levenson and Brinker Public Relations and former Board Chair and H. Ron White, Managing Partner at White and Wiggins Law Office. The Community Service Block Grant Managing Board under the Urban League’s Community

community. The Torch Recipients were Mrs. Linda Davis-Demas and Mr. Myron Watkins Jr. New members of the Board of Trustees and New Officers were sworn in and include, Rev. Leonard Leach, Pastor at Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, J. Maceo Hall, Auto Claims Division Manager at State Farm, Wilton Hilton, Corporate Vice President of Human Resources at EmCare, Roy Lopez, Vice President Development Banking at Capital One, Terry Woods, Vice President of Sales at Tech Star Group and Gary Spurgeon, Vice President and General Manager of Radio One. New Officers are Chairperson, Stephanie Couser, Senior Vice President and Director of CRA & Community Affairs at Mutual of Omaha Bank, 1st Vice President Roy Lopez, 2nd Vice Chair, Terry Woods, 3rd Vice Chair, Robert Jones, Attorney, American Airlines, Secretary, Patricia Mims, President of Urban League Guild and Treasurer, Gary Spurgeon. The Mission of the Urban League of Greater Dallas is to provide opportunities that enable all citizens to secure economic self-reliance. Action Agency also named its board officers. They include Chairperson, Judge Elizabeth Frizell, 1st Vice Chair, Peter Ketebu, Treasurer, Mark Cooks, Secretary, Gwendolyn Daniels. Other members include Karen Dade, Rona Stringfellow-Govan, Derick Evans, Judge Thomas Jones, Ericka Hightower, Mavis Lloyd, Leonard Long and B. J. Williams. “Stephanie Couser is a highly experienced and talented person and we are pleased to have her leading the board,” said Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks, President and CEO of the Urban League. “She is also a longtime Board member and has a very strong understanding of the financial issues facing the League and the leadership skills to move us to the next level.” Couser is currently Senior Vice President and Director, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and Community Affairs at Mutual of Omaha Bank. Based in Dallas, she provides strategic oversight of Mutual of Omaha Bank’s national Community Affairs operation, managing the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and community outreach initiatives nationwide. She brings 28 years of experience to her current position. Couser earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. She currently serves as an executive committee member for the DFW International Community Alliance, board secretary for the North Texas Housing Coalition and a board member of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professional (NAHREP) of North Texas. !

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Regina Onyeibe, the City of Dallas African Liaison, was instrumental in pulling together the Liberia Flag Dedication ceremony at Dallas City Hall.

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Congressman Veasey commemorates May as Health and Fitness Month Hosts events to ensure Americans lead healthier lifestyles Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, is committed to empowering all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. For the second year in a row, Congressman Veasey is introducing a resolution to commemorate the month of May as “Health and Fitness Month.” The resolution seeks to ensure that the nation takes a pledge to make healthy lifestyle choices, which leads to prosperous lives. Today in America, nearly twothirds of adults and one in three children are overweight or obese. Yesterday’s release of the 2014 United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth further confirms that the lack of physical activity, increase in food intake, and environments that make nutritious choices more diﬃcult have all played a role in this obesity epidemic. Not only do these statistics aﬀect the health and well-being of each individual, but they are a burden on our country as a whole. The high obesity rate has contributed to the pervasiveness of diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic diseases that drain resources from our healthcare system. “Engaging in physical activity is one of the most important things people of all ages can do to improve their health,” said Congressman Veasey. “By dedicating the month of

May to health and fitness, we can show that there are steps everyone can take to lead healthier lives.” He added, “This May, I have organized events in Washington and the 33rd congressional district to get people thinking about leading healthy, active lifestyles. I invite everyone to lace up their sneakers and invite their family and friends to join me.” During the month of May, Congressman Veasey will host and participate in the following events to promote health and fitness: Saturday, May 10th Healthy Living Congress on Your Corner Grand Prairie Farmers Market 120 W Main St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 10AM-11:30AM Fort Worth Health Fair Diamond Hill Community Center 1701 NE 36th St., Fort Worth, TX 76106 1PM-4PM Saturday, May 17th 2nd Annual Community Walk in Dallas’ Kiest Park Kiest Park 2200 W Kiest Blvd., Dallas, TX 75224 10AM Tuesday, May 20th Congressional Health and Fitness Expo Rayburn Foyer, Rayburn House Oﬃce Building 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20515 11AM-2PM Wednesday, May 21st ACLI Capitol Challenge Anacostia Park 1900 S St SE, Washington, DC 20020 8AM

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Jacque Jones steps down at NBPC Leslie Fields-Cruz is appointed interim executive director of the media arts nonprofit NEW YORK —Jacquie Jones, who has served as executive director of National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC) since 2005, has stepped down. The board of directors of the 35-year-old nonprofit, which develops, produces and funds media content about the black experience for public media outlets, including television, digital radio and online, accepted her resignation this week During her tenure, Jones directed the expansion of NBPC from a focus primarily on public television, where the organization continues to bring black voices to the medium, to navigating the new world of digital media. Among the initiatives she founded is the pioneering New Media Institute, which has trained more than 500 media professionals in cutting-edge digital and web tools and the online public interest media portal, www.blackpublicmedia.org. Under her leadership, the organization created an online, digital media project—one of the first for public media—documenting the hurricanes that devastated New Orleans and the entire gulf region in 2005 and later went on to establish the Public Media Corps, a national service designed to connect minority and lowincome communities with both broadband-enabled public media resources and social media tools. Projects and programs focusing on issues affecting black people including education, politics and identity have helped bring recognition, awards and millions of new people to the organization’s work in her years as executive director. “Walking away from the day-to-day management of an organization that has personified for me the very best in black media has been a difficult, bittersweet decision,” said Jones. “It has truly been my honor to have led NBPC during the last exhilarating, tumultuous, revolutionary nine years as we’ve watched the media landscape be taken apart wholesale and recreated in ways simply not imaginable a decade ago.” Jones, who won Peabody and Gracie awards for the 2013 NBPC documentary series, “180 Days: A Year Inside An American High School,” will return to film production starting with the follow up “180 Days: Hartsville,” a coproduction of NBPC and South Carolina ETV. Her previous television credits include “Africans in America”—for which she also won a Peabody Award—and “Matters of Race” for PBS, “From Behind Closed Doors: Sex in the 20th Century” for Showtime and “The World Before Us” for the History Channel. “Jacquie's leadership at NBPC brought creativity and innovation to the mission of bringing quality stories and storytellers of the Black experience to public media. She's set a great foundation for our future,” said Eric Easter, chairman of NBPC. “Jacquie has been a significant contributor to public broadcasting over many years and we are so pleased to know that even as she leaves the helm of NBPC she will remain in the public media family. Her deep commitment to the proposition that our work will reflect all American voices has brought a series of ground-breaking initiatives to public media,” said Pat Harrison, CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. “I’m looking ahead to many years of working with one of our system’s most visionary leaders in the critical area of innovation, diversity and award-winning projects. “Public media’s mission is to reflect and serve the American people. Jacquie has been a driving force in helping us fulfill this mission by championing programs that reflect the true diversity of our country, and looking for ways to extend their impact beyond our airwaves and into PAGE 26

communities,” stated PBS President & CEO Paula Kerger. “While I’m sad to see her step down as the executive director of NBPC, I am confident that she will continue to make a significant impact on the future of public media in her role as an awardwinning producer.” “Jacquie is a visionary in a world where vision is so desperately needed, pointing the way for all of us in Jacquie Jones public media as a champion of diverse voices, multiplatform storytelling, and engagement that makes every story count,” said Sally Fifer, president & CEO of the Independent Television Service (ITVS). “Her leadership at Leslie Fields-Cruz NPBC has been a boon for public broadcasting and a community of media makers strengthened by her passion, ideas and fierce support.” Jones was preceded by Mable Haddock, the founding executive director of NBPC, who served from 1980 until 2005. Leslie Fields-Cruz, the organization’s vice president and director of programming, will step in as NBPC’s interim executive director. In addition to her duties overseeing the operations of the New York office, managing NBPC’s budget and supervising staff, she has served as co-executive producer of the innovative NBPC public television series “AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange,” now in its sixth season. She has supervised the distribution of its programs to PBS since 2001. Prior to joining NBPC, Fields-Cruz served as a Program Coordinator at the Creative Capital Foundation and was the Membership Director at the Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers (AIVF). From 2004 to 2013, she served on the board of Women Make Movies. “With more than 13 years of experience as a leader at NBPC, we could not ask for a more dedicated, thoughtful person than Leslie to manage this transition,” said Jones. “Jacquie Jones has been an invaluable advocate, advisor and funder, without whom our job as independent producers of color would have been so much harder,” said awardwinning indie filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris, whose latest film “Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People” was partially funded by NBPC. “Over the years, we have received tremendous support for our projects and Leslie Fields Cruz has been there every step of the way. We look forward to the continued elevation of black public media under her leadership.” To find out more about NBPC, visit www.blackpublicmedia.org.

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AAA Texas: Come Join Our Team! Customer Service Representative and Customer Service Supervisor Positions Open in DFW area (Irving, TX) --- In an eﬀort to better serve our Dallas/Fort Worth area membership, AAA Texas is holding a Customer Service Job Fair on Tuesday May 6, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel located at 4440 West John Carpenter Freeway Irving, TX 75063. Immediate Customer Service Representative and Customer Service Supervisor positions are available. This latest hiring initiative is to support the growth of the business in Texas. AAA Texas is looking to recruit full time customer service call center representatives and supervisors. This Irving event is a great opportunity for prospective employees to meet our recruiters and take the first step towards becoming part of a successful and growing organization. Full time positions are available. Candidates must possess the desire to be the best in customer service. Prior customer service and call center work in any field is preferred. Full time positions with AAA Texas include competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401k, company pension plan, a free AAA Plus membership and employee insurance discounts. AAA Texas also provides job-related training. Call center representatives and supervisors interested in providing legendary service to our members should bring their resumes to the May 6th event. Potential candidates may also visit the AAA Texas website, www.AAA.com, then click on the Careers link at the bottom of the page to begin their search. As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 54 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Visit AAA Texas online at: AAA.com. Follow AAA Texas on Twitter at: @AAATexas and @AAATexasJobs. AAA Texas is also on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ !

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THE HORNET’S NEST set to premiere in Dallas Special musical performance by country music icon Wynonna Judd By Jamille Bradfield I Messenger

Mike and Carlos Boettcher, the subjects of the new immersive film, The Hornet’s Nest, will be in attendance at a special pre-release screening of the film on Monday, May 5, 2014, at the Angelika Film Center in Mockingbird Station located at 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 230, Dallas, Texas 75208. Musical performance begins at 6:00 p.m. CST, followed by red carpet arrivals at 6:15 p.m. and the screening of the film at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a Q&A discussion with the filmmakers at 9:30 p.m. immediately following the screening. The Hornet’s Nest tells Mike’s story – that of a photojournalist and his son, Carlos, who spent years embedded with U.S. troops in Afghanistan. It is a groundbreaking and immersive feature film, using unprecedented real footage to tell the story of an elite group of U.S. troops sent on a dangerous mission deep inside one of Afghanistan’s most hostile valleys. The film culminates with what was planned as a single day strike turning into nine intense days of harrowing combat against an invisible, hostile enemy in the country’s complex terrain where no foreign troops have ever dared to go before. Two embedded journalists, the father and son duo, bravely followed the troops through the fiercest and most blood-soaked battlegrounds of the conflict. What resulted is an intensely raw feature film experience that will give audiences a deeply emotional and authentic view of the heroism at the center of this gripping story. http:// thehornetsnestmovie.com. Prior to the screening, attendees will be treated to a special musical performance by country music icon Wynonna Judd and husband Cactus Moser, along with Navy SEALturned-singer/songwriter Pete Scobell, The Hornet’s Nest composer/songwriter Mike Trella, singer/actress and Dallas-local Annika Horne, and country music artist Phil Vandel. Following the live performance, Judd, Moser and the other artists will walk the red carpet with the documentary’s stars, Mike and Carlos Boettcher and the film’s directors, Dallas native Christian Tureaud and David Salzberg. Other notable guests expected to attend include: USO President and CEO John Pray, Executive Producer John Brenkus (Host of ESPN’s Sport Science), SMU Basketball Coach Larry Brown, SMU Football Coach June Jones, Stephen Jones (EVP/ COO Dallas Cowboys), Charlotte Jones Anderson (EVP/Chief Brand Oﬃcer Dallas Cowboys), Daryl Johnston (former Dallas Cowboy), Edgar Jones (Dallas Cowboys), Caesar Rayford (Dallas Cowboys), Byron Williams (President NFLPA Dallas), Laron Byrd (Dallas Cowboys), Tim Brown (Oakland Raiders), Dikembe Mutombo (former NBC All-Star), Rudy Gatlin (Country Music), Drew Pearson (former Dallas Cowboy, 2 Super Bowls), Darren Woodson (Former Dallas Cowboy, 3 Super Bowls), Ronnie and Missy Davis, Frisco Mayor Meher Maso, and a number of U.S. military members and Gold Star families. Additionally, a number of the film’s producers and executive producers will also attend such as: Paul B. Loyd Jr., Johnny dela Valdene, Ed Coppola, Bert Ellis, Ed Wilson, Stewart Hoge, Jason Mergott, Sean Matthew, Brent Dones and Ren Trella. The Hornet’s Nest opens in Dallas on Friday, May 9. PAGE 27

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Early Registration details at: www.gacoc.org or call 972-644-2335 for more information. GREAT SESSION TOPICS!!! PRETEEN SESSIONS (Ages 9-12) 101—Dealing with Changes: Nothing Stays the Same 102 – Getting to Know Me: Who Am I? For Preteen Girls, Adolescent ADOLESCENT SESSIONS (Ages Misses, and Adult Ladies 13-18) 103- Being a Christian Adolescent in The Twenty Ninth Annual 2014 the 21st Century “I’m Different, Yes, I’m ADOLESCENT AND LADIES Different!” SYMPOSIUM will be held at the 104 – Beauty That Pleases GOD “Is it Greenville Avenue Church of Christ, 1013 Really About What You Wear?” S. Greenville Avenue, Richardson, Texas on Saturday, May 3, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. 105–Virtual Christianity “Impact of to 1:30 p.m. Social Media” The Symposium is designed to assist MOTHER/DAUGHTER (Both must preteen girls, ages 9 – 12, adolescent attend) misses, ages 13 – 18, and adult ladies, 106 - Watching You! “Mother May ages 19 – up, to more effectively combat I?” the social and generational issues that confront them today. The Symposium ADULT LADIES (Ages 19-up) highlights the knowledge, understanding, 107 - Recognizing If “Mr. Is a Godly competencies and skills that they will need Man in an Un-Godly World: What’s A to deal with these issues from a Biblical Woman to Do?” perspective. 108 - Loving Your Husband Through The Symposium theme, “The Woman It All: How To Listen So Your Husband That Pleases GOD” includes two General Will Talk, HowTo Talk So Your Husband Sessions and twelve Small Group Will Listen” Workshops that will give participants an 109 - What A Difference A Mom opportunity to become actively involved in the subject. Participants will also learn Makes: Do As I Say proactive skills that will enable them to 110 – Planning For Purpose, Not avoid worldly practices. The Symposium Retirement is FREE and includes: continental 111 - Don’t Be Ashamed Of The breakfast, lunch, and gifts galore. Children Gospel “Is Your Light Bright or Dim?” under 9 years of age cannot attend. 112 - Fit, Faith, and Focus Spaces for workshops are filled on a “Exercising Your Mind first-come, first-served basis, according to 113 – Need or Want “Does God Come registration. First?” Popular workshops fill fast! The Early 114 – Grief, Loss, and Divorce “God Registration Deadline is April 24, 2014. Holds Tomorrow Go online for Workshop Sessions and

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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson recognizes Older Americans Month Washington, DC – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has released the following statement in recognition of Older Americans Month: “Since President Jimmy Carter designated May as Older Americans Month, we have taken this time every year to celebrate seniors for their contributions to our nation and to recognize the important role they play in our communities. Equipped with decades of experience and wisdom, PAGE 28

as well as persistent enthusiasm, America’s seniors continue to play a vital role in the advancement of our society. This year’s theme: “Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow” focuses on raising awareness of the dangers of unintentional injury among older adults. Unintended injuries to American Seniors results in 6 million medically treated injuries and more than 30,000 deaths each year. As an older American, I know that we must all be more conscious of our safety as we age. As seniors, we still have so much to give and contribute to society. I am glad we are able to recognize the critical contributions all our Older Americans have made to make this country great.”

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DISD HONORS School for the Talented and Gifted named nation's best high school for 3rd consecutive year The School for the Talented and Gifted has been named the best high school in the nation for the third consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report. Two other Dallas Independent School District campuses joined it in the top 10 of the annual rankings. Overall, nine Dallas ISD schools, including five based at the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, are ranked among the top 1,660 high school schools in America and the top 200 in the state. Each of the three schools earned the “gold medal” designation for demonstrating the highest college readiness, placing them among the top 500 in the nation. The following Dallas ISD schools also earned a gold medal: • Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts - No. 139 in the nation (No. 21 in Texas) • Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet** – No. 166 in the nation (No. 24 in Texas) •

Four Dallas ISD campuses earned a “silver medal” for high performance with college readiness below the gold medal level: • School of Health Professions** – No. 344 in the nation (No. 40 in Texas) • School of Business and Management** – No. 426 in the nation (No. 49 in Texas) • Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College – No. 1,053 in the nation (No. 111 in Texas) • Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy - No. 1,656 in the nation (No. 160 in Texas)

Dallas ISD seniors to receive the Scovell Scholarship Foundation Award Five college-bound seniors will receive $4,000 scholarships from the Scovell Scholarship Foundation during a reception May 12 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The Dallas ISD scholars are among 10 North Texas high school students to be awarded scholarships: Jared Juarez, Hillcrest High School, Maria Molina, Hillcrest High School, Andrea Reyes, Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, Azah Tabufor, Bryan Adams High School, Tyneisha Westbrook, David W. Carter High School.

Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries Award Grants to three schools Robert T. Hill Middle School, A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School and T.W. Browne Middle School, were selected to receive grants from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. Each school will receive a $5,000 grant to purchase new books for their library collection.

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Denny's, Tom Joyner Foundation announce Hungry for Education Scholars The Tom Joyner Foundation and Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN), franchisor and operator of one of America's largest full-service restaurant chains, announced the 10 student winners of the 2014 Hungry for Education Scholarship Program, a partnership between the two organizations that supports students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Students at 10 participating HBCUs submitted 250- to 500-word essays responding to the prompt, "How can you or Denny's have an impact on hunger in your HBCU's community?" The students winners are: Timothy Baba, freshman, Huston-Tillotson University, from Austin, Texas

Alexandria Brown, junior, Florida A&M University, from Tallahasee, Fla. Sergio Butler, junior, Central State University, from Chicago, Ill. Tarryn Delyons, freshman, Claflin University, from Columbia, SC Diamond Giles, freshman, Norfolk State University, from Bowling Green,Va. Alexis Rooks, sophomore, Clark Atlanta University, from Savannah, Ga. Uriel Rose, freshman, Alabama State University, from Montgomery, Ala. Ryan Taylor, freshman, Langston University, from Owasso, Okla. Kiani Upshaw, junior, Southern University, from Gary, Ind. Stephanie White, junior, Johnson C. Smith University, from Buﬀalo, N.Y.

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May School of the Month Central State University Wilberforce, Ohio The Tom Joyner Foundation is recognizing Central State University as the May 2014 School of the Month. The foundation, formed by the nationally syndicated radio personality, Tom Joyner, chose Central State University as part of its on-going effort to assist these institutions in broadening and strengthening their efforts to raise money to help keep students attending HBCUs. Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, is one of the nation's oldest historically black universities, with a 125-year legacy of academic and athletic achievements. The College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and the College of Science and Engineering which i n c l u d e s t h e D e p a r t m e n t s o f Ma n u f a c t u r i n g Engineering and Water Resource Management, form the core of the University's varied academic offerings. As one of the Tom Joyner Foundation 'Schools of the Month', each school will be promoted by the Tom Joyner Morning Show and receive those funds raised from listeners, alumni and other interested parties that month. The show, aired in 115 markets around the country, reaches nearly eight million listeners.

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ART EXHIBITION Friday, May 2, 2014 - Sunday, May 4, 2014 Open Art Studio Exhibit Join Art Museum Educator Amy Hofland, Executive Director of the Crow Collection of Asian Art, in celebrating an exhibit of young artists' works in the Justus Sundermann Gallery as a culmination of their participation in our Spring Open Art Studio series. Children have explored creative and engaging projects through diverse media and techniques, and will proudly display their artwork for one weekend. Gallery reception is on the evening of May 2, 2014 at 7 p.m. during the Dallas Black Dance Theater performance in the Great Hall. Justus Sundermann Gallery Free MUSIC AND DANCE at 7 p.m. Dallas Black Dance Theater II Performance Dallas Black Dance Theater II will perform a mixture of ballet, modern, jazz and ethnic works at 7 p.m. Great Hall

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The City of Balch Springs Cinco de Mayo Celebration Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Where: 4372 Shepherd Lane, Balch Springs, 75180 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Join The Balch Springs Nursing Home at 2 pm for an exciting celebration * 4200 Shepherd Ln.

The Twenty Ninth Annual 2014 ADOLESCENT AND LADIES SYMPOSIUM will be held at the Greenville Avenue Church of Christ, 1013 S. Greenville Avenue, Richardson from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Justin F. Kimball High School will hold its seventh annual Cinco de Mayo celebration for the students, staﬀ and community Friday, May 9, at the school campus, 3606 S. Westmoreland. There will be a lunch from 11 a.m. to noon, and an assembly from 3 to 4 p.m. K- 6 National Chess Tournament

The Priscilla Art Club is a 101 year old African American Women's Art Club based in Dallas. As such, it is the oldest such organization in Dallas for women of color. This year at the biennial spring reception we are honoring three members of our organization for their many years of service to the club and to the Dallas community. They are Mrs. Helen Beckett (fifty years), Mrs. Eleanor Conrad (fifty years), and Mrs. Odetta Russeau (twenty-five years). The "Springtime in Paris" reception will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 3-5p.m. at the Addison Event Center which is located at 14775 Midway Road, Suite B, Addison, Texas 75001. *******

Several Dallas ISD schools will participate in the US Chess Federation annual K-6 National Elementary Chess Tournament Friday, May 9 - 11 at the Anatole Hotel. Schools representing Dallas ISD include Fred F. Florence Middle School, George Bannerman Dealey Montessori, Victor H. Hexter Elementary, Cesar Chavez Learning Center and Stephen Foster Elementary.

The III Forks Golf Classic and Auction Dinner benefiting TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation is scheduled for May 4 and 5, 2014. The May 4th auction dinner will feature a live auction, a silent auction and dinner prepared by III Forks Steakhouse executive chef and proprietor Chris Vogeli.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Kappa Zeta Chapter, cordially invites you to join them at their 2nd Annual BINGO For Babies to raise money for stronger, healthier babies in support of the lifesaving work of the March of Dimes. This afternoon of fun with a Kentucky Derby twist will be held at the DeSoto Town Center, 207 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, Texas 75115. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Zeta chapter will host its 2nd Annual BINGO For Babies from 2-5pm on Saturday, May 4, 2014 Tickets are $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door, or $200 a table. Tickets may also be p u r c h a s e d o n l i n e a t : To p u r c h a s e , v i s i t : bingoforbabies2014.eventbrite.com. Dress in your “Sunday Chic” or “race regalia” and join us for an afternoon of PAGE 30

Earvin “Magic” Johnson and his wife Cookie will receive the first-ever “Roger Staubach Award” at the fifth-annual Emmitt Smith Celebrity Invitational weekend, presented by SoftLayer, on May 9-10, 2014. Pat and Emmitt Smith will present the award to the Johnsons at the “Friday Night Party,” sponsored by Albertsons, which begins at 6 p.m. at the Omni Dallas Hotel, in the Dallas Ballroom. The festivities continue Saturday, with an 18-hole charity golf tournament, presented by American Airlines, at TPC Craig Ranch, in McKinney. Proceeds from the weekend will go to Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities, (PESC), a 501(c)(3) public charity that creates and funds unique educational experiences and enrichment opportunities for underserved children. !

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May 10 "What I Want You to Know . . ." Memoir & life story writing at Lucky Dog Books! from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CDT Lucky Dog Books 633 W, Davis St. Dallas, TX 75298 A contemplative workshop that will engage memory, imagination and your own writing voice to help you tell your own unique stories. Start your collection of life stories for personal use or publication. Workshop instructor, Linda Jones, journalist. Workshop fee: $45 (at location) Early registration fee: $35 (online only)

SMU Perkins School of Theology Black Seminarian Assoc. will be hosting a scholarship fundraiser dinner 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. SMU Umphrey Lee Center, Mack Ballroom Guest speaker: Pastor Michael Waters Joy Tabernacle AME, Dallas, TX Semi-Formal Black or White Att

May 12 The next Dallas ISD Open Mike Live community meeting is scheduled for Seagoville High School • 15920 Seagoville Rd., 75253. Superintendent of Schools Mike Miles and district leadership are taking questions from members of the community.

May 13 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. DCAC’s Community Series presents Raising Sexually Healthy Children and Teens in a Sexually Toxic, Pornified Environment with guest speaker Cordelia Anderson. This free workshop includes information on expected development in children and youth as well as the impact of the sexually toxic, pornified environment on children, youth, and culture. It also includes ideas for how to counter the harm, promote healthy development, and talk about these issues. Participants will be able to define Normalization of Sexual Harm and articulate the impact of a sexually toxic, pornified environment, identify at least 3 strategies that are key to raising sexually healthy children and teens and increase their understanding of why it is important to discuss these issues with their children and how to do so.

Anderson is also scheduled to present 50 Shades of Porn: An In-Depth Discussion on Pornography and its Correlation to Crimes Against Children, part of DCAC’s Professional Lecture Series. This workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 14th from 8:00 – 12:00 p.m. at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center.

May 16 Rip the Hallway Fashion Show at Wilmer-Hutchins High School Wilmer-Hutchins High School will host its 3rd annual Rip the Hallway Fashion Show for students, parents and the community on Friday, May 16, 8 p.m. at 5520 Langdon Rd. The fashion show will feature various professional models and local artists and will include sponsors such as Krave Magazine, Logic Maker, Professional Men, Red Monkey Music and more. The event is to encourage students to dress professionally. Katy Cajun Invasion, rolling in May 16 -18 to Katy Mills Mall! Straight out I-10 from Louisiana – from the swamps and woods of the back country to the music-filled streets of New Orleans – the rich Cajun culture is coming to Katy with a three-day celebration of family-friendly fun, food, and music. The attack begins at 11:00 AM on Friday, the 16th with free admission until 3:00 PM – through 10:00 PM, runs 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday, and doesn’t end until 8:00 PM on Sunday. 3rd Annual TX YP Weekend Friday, May 16, 2014 7:00 PM until Sunday, May 18, 2014 1:00 PM, hosted by the Urban League of Greater Dallas Young Professionals (ULGDYP). The weekend is sponsored by all three Texas Urban League Young Professional chapters, including the Austin Area and Houston Area chapters. Hotel Accommodations at Magnolia Hotel Dallas 1401 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201

Harvest Christian Center UPCOMING VISION EVENTS: At a vision event, you and your family will find out how you can get involved, you’ll meet Bishop, get a free copy of one of his books, enjoy a free meal, and much more! This is YOUR opportunity to be part of a growing & thriving movement that’s changing lives. All Churches Aren’t the Same … attend a Vision event to see why!! Friday, May 16th, 2014 at 7:00PM Saturday, May 17th, 2014 at 11:00AM Seating is limited, so REGISTER NOW! www.harvestcc.me/dfw-campus

Both events will be held at our new Garland Campus: 3845 N. Garland Ave. #700 Garland, TX 75040

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity - Theta Alpha Chapter’s Annual Pancake Breakfast David W. Carter High School May 18 CATHEDRAL MUSIC Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong in the Cathedral Mostly unchanged since the 16th century, Evensong continues to be one of the most treasured liturgies of the Anglican tradition, especially as celebrated in cathedral churches. Evensong has become a cultural phenomenon in many parts of the country as a way to find inner peace, reflection and reintegration.

May 20 DBCC Presents Social Media Marketing Made Simple 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM CDT Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce 2838 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Dallas, TX 75215

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May 21 ANNUAL JOHNSON JORDAN DINNER (Formerly known as the Jeﬀerson Jackson Dinner) Honoring the Judiciary and Elected Oﬃcials of Dallas County KEYNOTE SPEAKER - MARK J. GERAGOS Celebrity Attorney and Host of CNN’s “Making the Case” Keynote Speaker Mark J. Geragos of Geragos & Geragos PC is a well known celebrity attorney who has represented clients such as Michael Jackson and Winona Ryder. He hosts the legal program “Making the Case” for CNN and has frequently appeared as a legal commentator for the Today Show, Good Morning America, 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper 360 and Larry King Live. 5:30 p.m. Sponsor-Only VIP Reception

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May 24 9th Annual Writers Breakthrough Workshop: Sponsored by Grace LaJoy, with Cornerstone Baptist Church , where Dr. William McKissic is pastor. To be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 from 9:00am 1:00pm at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 5415 Matlock Rd, Arlington, TX 76018. To register, please RSVP by e-mailing your NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER to poetry@gracelajoy.com. Registration for the workshop is FREE, but you MUST RSVP. For more information call 816-318-1388.

DFW International Community Alliance will host a fundraising luncheon with keynote speaker Dallas City Manager A.C. Gonzalez on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave, in downtown Dallas. Mr. Gonzalez will speak on the topic Building Dallas as an International City. Individual tickets cost $100 and are available at www.dfwinternational.org; or checks can be mailed to DFW International, 9064 Stone Creek Place, Dallas, TX 75243.

May 30 -31 Saving Michael at West Plano’s Art Center Theater (5220 Village Creek Dr, Plano TX 75093) at 8:30p. To purchase a $20 ticket or for more information, call 972-374-6449 or visit: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/613362.

June 6 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc will be hosting its 5th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic and Clinic supporting our Alpha Merit Program. The Alpha Merit program has served young

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The Long and Winding Road Light rail, Trinity River road highly scrutinized in South Dallas

By Patrice J. Holmes

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Studies by the University of Texas at Dallas Institute of Urban Policy, United Way and Texas A&M are taking place now to assess the quality of life in the South Dallas community before billion dollar projects involving the new DART Light Rail and the Trinity

Toll Road are brought to the area. Some construction has begun with the demolition of homes to follow later this year. At a meeting held by the three institutions, a focus group of sorts dished ideas and findings on the surveys that have told the story of the residents of South Dallas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are measuring conditions that may vary from street to street,â&#x20AC;? said Dr.

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Timothy Bray, director of the Institute of Urban Policy Research. He helps

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am deeply impressed with the progress that President Barack Obama has made during the first 100 days of his administration. Already we are seeing evidence of the administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to dig our country out of recession and develop long-term, sustainable prosperity. President Obama has made two trips abroad, proving to us and to the world that he intends to repair our frayed alliances and restore our international leadership. Finally, the Obama administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s code of ethics has brought much-needed transparency and accountability to the White House. President Obama is delivering on the change that he promised.â&#x20AC;?

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training in administering the anonymous surveys. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over three to four years there are changes in conditions and we want to know how it affects the area.â&#x20AC;?

Evaluating President Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First 100 Days Political analysts, both mainstream and Black news media and intellectuals around the country have given their grade evaluation on President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first 100 days in office, marked on April 30. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how several people from the local front graded the new president.

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Grade: C â&#x20AC;&#x153;In just 100 days, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen an alarming acceleration of policies that will take America down the wrong track. The administration has proposed trillions of dollars in new spending, which will result in higher taxes on Americans, while sharply raising our indebtedness to foreign creditors. On the national security front, I am very concerned about the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intention to close Guantanamo without a workable plan to relocate detainees. It is my sincere hope that, moving forward,

the administration will adopt the productive, responsible approach to our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges that Americans deserve.â&#x20AC;? (The office of John Cornyn of Texas was contacted but did See 100 DAYS, page 19

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

PROPOSITIONS 1 AND 2 Why YES means no and NO means yes

Dallas is abuzz at the election issues before them on May 9 when citizens are asked to vote on the controverDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LYTE sial & EBONY Convention Music Happenings Center Hotel that is being backed by Mayor Leppert. But what does voting â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? and voting â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? mean? It is important to remember that the propositions are to amend the Dallas City Charter which, among other things, gives the MISSpower RAY to acquire city the Going Deep in Roots property fortheany public purpose. The propositions are worded to prohibit the city from acting on these before stated powers. Therefore, if a citizen would like the city to maintain those powers, they are to vote NO and vice versa. See VOTE, page 38

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