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Lakshmi Kannan, MD Methodist Charlton Medical Center medical staff and Methodist Charlton Cancer Center

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Five Things Women Need to Know About Breast Cancer !

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Five Things Women Need To Know About Breast Cancer By Lakshmi Kannan, MD

1. Get your mammogram. Studies have shown that your chances of surviving breast cancer are greater if you have regular screenings. Yearly mammograms are recommended after the age of 40 and earlier if you have certain risk factors, such as family history, obesity, and dense breast tissue. Unfortunately, dense breast tissue can also make mammograms less accurate. A combination of ultrasound, MRI and mammogram may be required, and additional imaging or a biopsy may be recommended. Some states now have laws requiring that mammography reports include whether or not women have dense breast tissue.

Do not wait for your yearly mammogram if you notice a lump, swelling, dimpling, puckering of skin, nipple discharge or a new pain in your breast. Contact a health care provider immediately. 2. It could be in your genes. About five to 10 percent of all breast cancers are hereditary. If any immediate family members (mother, daughter, or sister) are diagnosed with breast cancer, your risk doubles. If there is more than one immediate relative, your risk increases three to four times. You can check for genetic mutations, called BRCA 1 and BRCA 2, through a simple blood test. If diagnosed with these mutations, your risk of breast and ovarian cancer increases by 50 to 80 percent, and it may be recommended that you have both breasts and ovaries removed to prevent cancers. Remember insurance companies cannot

discriminate against you based on positive results. 3. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of breast cancer. Breastfeeding for one to two or more years is beneficial. Even breastfeeding for less than a year has a modest benefit. Health benefits of breastfeeding go beyond breast cancer. It is also shown to prevent Type 2 diabetes and ovarian cancer. 4. Post-menopause and obesity risk factors. Studies have shown that being postmenopausal and overweight (BMI> 30) increases the risk of estrogen receptor positive breast cancer by 30 to 70 percent. The reason is that in postmenopausal women, estrogen gets stored in fat. Increased insulin levels are also said to increase the risk of breast cancer. Losing even four to 11 pounds lowers your risk by 20 percent. 5. New advances in treatment. There are exciting new advances in

estrogen receptor positive, triple negative and HER2/neu positive breast cancers. Pertuzumab and Kadcyla® were approved for advanced HER2/neu positive cancers. Pertuzumab was just approved to be given prior to surgery to shrink the tumor. Studies have also shown that premenopausal women benefit from 10 years of Tamoxifen. Overall, deaths from breast cancer have reduced by 30 percent since the 1990’s. We attribute this to early detection from screening and advances in treatment. Have you scheduled your mammogram yet? Lakshmi Kannan, MD is a Physician on Methodist Charlton Medical Center medical staﬀ and an oncologist with Texas Oncology-Methodist Charlton Cancer Center.

NAACP and TV ONE announce new multimedia partnership to broadcast NAACP Image Awards 45th NAACP Image Awards to air live on TV One and online in 2014 Submissions Office Now Open LOS ANGELES, CA – The NAACP, the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization and home of the prestigious NAACP Image Awards, has partnered with the TV One network in a new multi-media five year agreement. Under the five-year contract, TV One becomes the television home for the association’s awards show, beginning with the live airing of the “45th NAACP Image Awards” in February 2014. The multimedia partnership was jointly announced today by NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Roslyn M. Brock and TV One Chairman and CEO / President of Radio One Alfred Liggins. “Our new multi-faceted longterm partnership with TV One will bring expanded visibility and awareness of the NAACP and its PAGE 2

important programs, such as the NAACP Image Awards,” said NAACP’s Brock. “TV One oﬀers the resources and capabilities to reach audiences in today’s broad media universe, therefore advancing the message of promoting and protecting human and civil rights.” The NAACP Image Awards is the nation’s premier event celebrating the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.

“We are truly honored to be partnering with the NAACP and becoming the new home for the Image Awards,” said Liggins of TV One. “Today’s announcement is a game changer for TV One and our loyal viewers across the country. As we prepare to celebrate the 10th anniversary of TV One’s 2004 launch, I can think of no greater opportunity to thank this audience than by providing them with access to the preeminent awards show that showcases the incredible

achievements of Black Americans and by creating an ongoing opportunity for dialogue around social justice issues on TV One.” There are many well-deserving actors, authors, directors, writers, performing artists, as well as television, motion picture, recording, and literary projects that are recognized during the NAACP Image Awards. Submissions are now being accepted until Friday, November 15, 2013 – information is available at www.naacpimageawards.net

TV One will air live broadcasts of the Image Awards and red carpet arrivals in 2014. In addition, the network will provide promotional support on TV One, Radio One and Reach Media, Interactive One, and via a multiplatform marketing campaign. In addition, to elevate the historic organization’s initiatives, there will be dedicated coverage on News One Now, TV One’s new daily news and information program,

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Message to the People...

Do you believe in redemption?

Cheryl Smith

The first time that I met Kwame Malik Kilpatrick was on the campus of our alma mater, Florida A&M University. It was Homecoming and there were a lot of celebrations with plenty of food and love flowing. This was before the scandal broke in Michigan, the scandal that would send the former Michigan state representative and Democratic mayor of Detroit to prison. On that beautiful October day, Mayor Kilpatrick was surrounded by his fellow Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brothers and football players from back in the day. Alumni from across the country clamored to talk to and take pictures with the Mayor. I found the mayor to be charismatic, smart and a joy to be around.

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Of course I was saddened to hear about his troubles and I wondered who was advising him because his lies on the witness stand were so easy to dissect. And that is exactly what happened! People came forward and there were the infamous sexting transcripts, which shed light on his extramarital aﬀair with his aide. Mr. Kilpatrick shared some of his troubles in his book, Surrendered: The Rise, Fall & Revelation of Kwame Kilpatrick . After the release of his book, I interviewed him and he talked candidly about the book, his problems and the future. Last year when I visited with him in Sunny South Dallas, he was in good spirits. There was no hint of the arrogant person that I had heard about from some journalists and a few Detroit natives. It was clear that there were strong feelings on either side, about the Mayor. Some people I talked to were mad, hurt, embarrassed, sad, disappointed and yes, happy.

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The thought that someone with such a bright future would end up in jail, is disappointing to me. Well, last week he was sentenced to 28 years after being convicted of public corruption. During sentencing, U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds said she hoped to send a message to future politicians. Some feel that his lack of accountability for his actions probably led to a sentence usually given to murders and the like. The rise and fall of Mr. Kilpatrick should be examined carefully. Early in his political career, there was even talk of him ascending to the White House. That was before the charges of racketeering, fraud and extortion, and more.

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There are so many young men and women who will be stepping up to serve. It is imperative that they understand the trappings and that they don’t get caught up like so many others, including Mr. Kilpatrick. Decades ago there was a report on the number of Black elected oﬃcials under investigation, in prison or disgraced. It wasn’t fun to read and sadly that list has grown significantly over the years. I believe that we haven’t heard the last of Mr. Kilpatrick and that we are going to hear some positive things. Maybe not in the near future, though. After all you have a city reeling from corruption, devastation, crime and bankruptcy. It will take many a while to forgive and some will never forget. I believe Mr. Kilpatrick’s days of service are not over and that his time served, if not overturned in appeal, will be of benefit to the masses.

Cheryl !

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Lancaster ISD launches 4th Annual District Anti-Bullying Campaign Since the institution of this program in the district, the Lancaster ISD Police Department can proudly report that Lancaster ISD is a ‘No Bully Zone’ school district. The district police have also strengthened the weight of the message throughout the city by incorporating local city and government oﬃcials as well as business owners to share the messages with the students.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Lancaster ISD Police Department has joined forces with district students and staﬀ to launch its month-long AntiBullying Campaign designed to raise awareness and share prevention techniques to mitigate bullying, especially in the district. “The campaign serves to increase awareness and is a proactive approach toward this national issue. Students have the opportunity to interact and become a part of the program, to ask questions and get in engaged in the presentation.” Dona Mitchell, spokesperson for the Lancaster ISD Police, said. While bullying is not a new problem in the schools around world, Lancaster ISD aims to make a large impact that will lessen its presence in the district. “Awareness is the key,” Mitchell said. “Our motto is: Protecting and Guiding the Next Generation, we aim to do just that. We see this campaign helping the students make better decision among their peers and being successful in life.” PAGE 4

Some standard components of the programs include students taking the annual, ‘AntiBullying Pledge’ where they pledge to report incidents of bullying and not to bully others. Officers remind students to remain aware and explain the appropriate actions to take if someone is bullying them. Students also learn about the different types of bullying: verbal, social and physical. In addition, district officers talk to the students about cyberbullying, which is verbal, and/or social aggression carried out through technology. While serving as Executive Director of Accountability, Dr. Lamont Smith also assists with student services and addresses issues related to bullying. “If students are not aware of the various kinds of bullying, they may be participating without their knowledge,” he said. “We’re talking about good kids who may feel as if they are just playing or interacting in a different way without them being aware that they are causing harm to other students. As we continue to educate our students, we can minimize the impact of bullying.”

The month-long initiative has included and the orange and black striped “No-Bully Zone” placard command bus and a pep-rally style, informational session for all grade levels. Each presentation features the Lancaster High School Tiger mascots and real-life, emotionally charged student theatrical dramatizations.

“This year, the program is designed to be even more interactive by getting more students involved in giving feedback.” Mitchell shared. “Our goal is to reach all of the students with a message to let them know that bullying is not allowed and if you are being bullied, report it. Even after the Anti-Bullying campaign season is over, Mitchell expects the concept message and resources to remain active throughout the year. “We will continue to conduct bullying mediations, discuss bullying with students, make bullying resources available on district website, in the police oﬃce and by phone.”

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From rock hard Tator Tots to Salad Bars, It's National School Lunch Week and the lunch tray has come a long way by Monifa Bandele, Senior Campaign Director MomsRising.org

Remember leg warmers and when ketchup was a vegetable? Is it just me or have the 80's been making a comeback? I can't get the sound of my kids singing Another one Bites the Dust in the car on the way to school out of my head. When I was a kid, I sang that song too! I remember imagining someone actually eating dust, or worse, my school lunch. National School Lunch Week also has me thinking way, way back to chocolate milk, square pizza slices (that needed a buzz saw to cut), rock hard tater tots, and a heaping side order of ketchup. Nostalgia? I know I am dating myself, but I also vaguely remember my parents and others getting fired up about the controversial

proposal about what constituted a vegetable for school lunches. It all started like this: The Ominibus Reconciliation Acts of 1980 and 1981 reduced the budget of the Federal School Lunch Program by 25 percent! So, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service issued a proposal to allow school food services directors to expand (or better yet, cheapen) which food items fit the guidelines for "vegetables." The proposal went as far as listing pickle relish, as an example of a substitute for veggies. Needless to say, this proposal sparked considerable outrage among parents, educators and public health oﬃcials. The most well know condiment, ketchup, became the movement's poster child for "veggies gone bad."

Finally, the proposal to upgrade condiments into the elite realm of the vegetable food group was withdrawn before the end of 1981 and never implemented. Its a new day! But, its a long time coming. That incident, more than 30 years ago, gave rise to a movement that has helped to lay the groundwork for today's huge steps forward in school nutrition. Parents have been speaking out and, all over the country state, local, and school-based polices have given rise to salad bars, school gardens, and healthier options in the lunch line. Even better, this year, new national guidelines are taking eﬀect from coast to coast. The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2011 has made way for lunchroom standards that require

more whole grains and double the amount of fruits and vegetables! Many people thought the new guidelines would be a heavy or impossible lift for schools; but parents remained vigilant in speaking out, taking action, and letting all decision-makers know that better nutrition in schools is critical and doable. And, we were right! Last week, the USDA announced that so far 80 percent of schools are serving healthier meals that meet the upgraded nutrition standards. Like all parents, I hope that the images of poor quality school lunches that are low on nutrition and high on fat, salt, and sugar become extinct. I'd also like to limit leg warmers to re-enactments of Flash Dance.

JOHNSON: The Government Shutdown is insane! By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

It has been nearly two weeks since some of the basic functions of our government have been shut down because the extreme right wing of the Republican Party in Congress opposes the Aﬀordable Care Act, and is holding the entire nation hostage because of its position. The impact of the shutdown is enormous. Hundreds of thousands of government employees, including many in North Texas, are not working. Some live pay-check to paycheck, and there is great uncertainty as to how they are going to pay their bills. Businesses in our region that rely on government contracts are being negatively impacted. The shutdown is totally irresponsible and is doing severe damage to our nation’s recovering economy. While those responsible for the shutdown continue to receive their salaries, our military veterans are being PAGE 5

From the Congresswoman by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson harmed, new patients are not being accepted into crucial clinical research programs at the National Institutes of Health and the Internal Revenue Service is not processing refunds. Our nation’s food supply is at risk because routine FDA food inspections have been suspended. Inspections of food imported from other countries have also ceased. Our national parks have been closed, and the surrounding communities that depend on tourist dollars from visitors are suﬀering. Food banks in North Texas that feed hungry families will have to curtail their programs if this situation persists.

The shutdown in 1995 cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. It prevented the government from providing for the general welfare of its citizens. Important services to our military veterans were derailed, and our economy was damaged. There are reasonable members in both political parties who would vote to open the government tomorrow if a bill was allowed to come to the floor of the House. But the extremists are making all types of threats and insisting that such a vote not take place. In essence, the Tea Party members that are supporting the !

shutdown are holding the government and the American people hostage, while they score political points with their base. They have an extreme dislike for President Obama, and are willing to do anything to halt the effectiveness of his presidency. Their behavior is not political, it is personal! The Affordable Care Act was passed by the Congress, signed by the president and upheld as constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. It was a signature plank of the president’s 2012 re-election bid, which the majority of the American people supported. As elected officials we are sent to Washington to improve the quality of life for those that elect us. I am working egregiously with my colleagues who understand the vital role that government plays in the lives of people to bring this disaster to an end.

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Community Court at Martin Luther King Center celebrates nine years of service

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Hard Times at Grambling “He was a great salesman and promoter on top of being larger than life as the Grambling coach. That’s why he got involved in these classics and took Grambling all over the country. Remember, Grambling used to have a weekly highlights show just like all of the so-called major schools.’’

By Roger B. Brown I Messenger

It’s not good for black college football when Grambling State is in such a sorry state.

I know that may sound blasphemous and even oﬀensive to the likes of Jackson Roger B. Brown State, Southern and FAMU, but the truth hurts. However, look no further than the NBC broadcast Notre Dame attendance at last week’s State Fair games all season long, and it also Classic at the Cotton Bowl (a provides coverage of one HBCU generous count of 27,745 when it game _ the Bayou Classic in New was more like 20,000).

And with the turmoil that is raging at Grambling State right now with the firing of Williams, a folk hero in the school’s storied history, as coach, the question begs to be asked: Where does black college football go from here? history of the NFL was an HBCU product. And before Emmitt Smith broke his record, the alltime leading rusher (Walter Payton

Black college football has thrived on these classics for nearly 30 years, with most of them featuring Grambling State. While there may be some who will blame the weather for last week’s dismal turnout at the Cotton Bowl, that wouldn’t have mattered at all had Grambling State been 5-0 instead of a woeful 0-5.

It’s so bad, Grambling State is losing at historic proportions. After winning the SWAC in 2011 in his second stint at the school, Grambling State lost 12 of their last 13 games under Doug Williams, who is maybe the second most fabled figure in school history. “When people think and talk about black college football, the conversation usually begins with Grambling,’’ said longtime black college football writer Lut Williams. “It is known as the Notre Dame of black college football, which is exactly what the great and legendary Grambling coach Eddie Robinson wanted people to think. PAGE 7

There are only three black coaches (Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati, Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh and Leslie Frazier of Minnesota) in the NFL, but one of those (Frazier) is an HBCU alum. In fact, Frazier (Alcorn State) is the first HBCU alum to ever become a head coach in the NFL. Before you start screaming too loud, I know Emmitt Thomas (Bishop College) was an interim coach for the Atlanta Falcons.

Remember there was a stretch of time when Grambling State won 20 straight in the series by an average of 30 points per game. That didn’t matter even though the final outcome was a given and never in doubt. The big crowds still showed up to the tune of more than 50,000 for five consecutive years. However, these Tigers don’t have much bite as evidenced by the fact they’ve been outscored by a whopping 228-93!

then gravitate to the rest of the nation.’’

Orleans between Grambling and Southern, which is known by some as the “black‘’ Super Bowl on Thanksgiving weekend. As a matter of fact, the SWAC oﬃce endorses this game even though it means that neither school can take part in the FBS playoﬀs, which starts the same weekend. And with the turmoil that is raging at Grambling State right now with the firing of Williams, a folk hero in the school’s storied history, as coach, the question begs to be asked: Where does black college football go from here? “They need some star players to emerge,’’ said Jay Walker, ESPN college football analyst and former quarterback at Howard. “That’s the key. People forget that the alltime leading receiver (Jerry Rice of Mississippi Valley State) in the

of Jackson State) also was an HBCU alum. “The first black starting quarterback (James Harris of Grambling) in the NFL and also the first black starting quarterback (Williams) in the Super Bowl were both groomed by Eddie Robinson. And the first black quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl (Joe ‘Jeﬀerson Street’ Gilliam of Tennessee State) got the Pittsburgh Steelers run started. There has been only two black starting quarterbacks in the Super Bowl (Williams and the late Steve “Air’’ McNair of Alcorn State), and both are HBCU products. “So, once again, we need that transcendent talent to emerge and get things going again. A must-see talent that can grab the attention of first black college football and !

“When I was in college at Valley, we always circled the Grambling game on our schedule because we knew that was going to be must-see game that everybody measured your success,’’ Rice said. “Even though we knew the JSU game was going to be huge with probably the biggest crowd, the measuring stick was Grambling.” “Because if you were able to do your thing against Grambling and got the stamp of approval from coach Rob, you knew everybody else would start paying attention. It was the ultimate sign of respect to hear coach Rob acknowledge your talent. “That carried a lot of weight with everybody and made whatever you were doing legit. Grambling was the ultimate standard of excellence when it came to black college football.’’ That is no longer the case and now black college football is suﬀering the consequences. Roger B. Brown is a longtime sports journalist and sports director for KKDA-AM. A former staﬀwriter for the Fort Worth StarTelegram, Roger has an impressive portfolio. !

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T.D. JAKES PRESENTS: MIND, BODY & SOUL TALKS MONEY, SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH LAMMAN RUCKER, LAZ ALONZO & KEITH SWEAT

On this week's "Man Talk" episode of "T.D. Jakes Presents: Mind, Body & Soul" actors Lamman Rucker ("Why Did I Get Married Too?") and Laz Alonzo ("Jumping the Broom"), R&B legend Keith Sweat and rising soul superstar Luke James give the ladies a peek into the secret world of men. Love, relationships, money and power - no topic is oﬀ limits with this group of opinionated gentlemen. This episode will feature a special performance by James. Bestselling author, producer and philanthropist T. D. Jakes teams up with BET to empower, enlighten and uplift viewers in his new talk show - T.D. Jakes Presents: Mind, Body & Soul. The hour long, weekly chat fest combines an entertaining mix of celebrity interviews,

Single Mom Chronicles By Tonya English

He said he could kill me! Dear SMC: This is hard for me to say but I need to tell somebody. My boyfriend pulled a gun on me and told me that he could kill me and PAGE 8

nobody would ever know where my body was. Because this is not the first time that he’s done this, I’m not really scared, but he did it in front of my kids who were scared to death. Me and him have been together for three years and he’s not my boys dad, but he’s good to all of us. I just don’t want him to make my kids think he really would hurt me. How can I tell him that he shouldn’t act like that in front of the kids? SOS Dear SOS: Let me be blunt. The man in your life is not only a danger to you but

impassioned discussion and expert advice while shining a spotlight on ordinary people with extraordinary stories. T.D. Jakes Presents: Mind, Body & Soul airs Sundays at NOON ET/PT on BET. Encores air at 11:00 P.M. ET/PT. For video sneak peeks and first looks of the new season of T.D. JAKES PRESENTS: MIND, BODY & SOUL, visit their oﬃcial pages respectively at BET.com/TDJakes. Viewers can also find series updates on Facebook by liking the fan page at Facebook.com/ BETGospel. Also, join the conversation about the show on Twitter by using hashtag: #TDJAKESMBS.

your boys as well. You may not want to admit it to yourself but you are involved in a domestic violence situation. It is never okay for someone to pull a gun on you and threaten to kill you whether they are seen doing it or not. If he can become angry enough to make such a threat, he may get angry enough to see it through. You are severely underestimating the level of danger in your home and I’m concerned at your lack of fear for your safety. I cannot help you find the right words to have this guy choose a better time to threaten your life, but I can oﬀer some phone numbers and websites for you to seek some assistance to !

remedy your situation. Please contact: joyfulheartfoundation.org, womenslaw.org, thehotline.org or call 800-799-SAFE or your local law enforcement. Please realize that your very life depends on how soon you accept your situation and how quickly you do something to change it. Send your letters to letters@singlemomchronicles.com Tonya English is an entrepreneur, writer, motivational speaker and the founder of Single Mom Chronicles. She resides in the Dallas metroplex and is the single mom of two teenage girls.

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SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING I’m pretty sure I’ve talked about my faith walk from the

perspective of those individuals who have tracked my progress from the beginning until now. But indulge me please. Let’s do it again. They seem to have fallen into two very distinct groups. The first who noticed included those Christians around me who like me, rejoiced in my rebirth. I’ve written many columns about those who prayed, rejoiced and some who breathed a sigh of relief at the mere thought of a brand new me. Discovery would be an appropriate description for how I viewed it at the time. To date, I’ve discovered more about people I thought I knew after being saved than I ever thought possible before. Looking back on it, I saw the world and my friends more like a black and white movie. Now they come across in Technicolor, High Definition and Surround Sound. The second group included those individuals who wouldn’t or couldn’t relate to me at all and still can’t. This group also included many so called friends of mine. It’s hard to explain but bible study, tithing, regular church attendance, prayer, praise and trying to live right can bring out an unusual reaction in some people. I know because I used to be one of those folk who avoided anyone or anything that invited God into one’s life. I wasn’t outwardly negative. It just wasn’t part of my program. So in some way, I understood the reaction I was getting. Some thought it was a phase that time would take care of, a guilt trip I’d get over or a self induced high I would come down from. Most couldn’t see the serious nature of my transformation because they also saw me in two shades only; one black, the other white.

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Others just refused to accept the truth that God was the reason for my behavior change. There had to be some other reason, perhaps a hidden agenda. You know salvation and eternity are vague concepts. What in the hell does eternity have to do with right here, right now? What became so easy to acknowledge in church, was diﬃcult, at best, to communicate to those people who you knew and were with you when you did all those things (and enjoyed them by the way) that you just didn’t do anymore. If it weren’t for those Christians who could and did relate to the new me, I might still see the world as only black and white with a bunch of gray people. Believe me, Technicolor is much better. That’s one of the reasons I believe it’s so easy for me to relate to Paul. You want to talk about a transformation! It’s a wonder Paul lived to tell anyone about Jesus. Why should anyone have believed anything that came out of Paul’s murderous mouth? The answer in hindsight is really awesome. The words that came out of Paul’s mouth were indeed put there by Jesus. The same Christ who knocked me down and picked me up is the same guy who slapped Paul into divine truth. As with Paul, I changed because I didn’t have a choice in the matter. If you’re saved, or even questioning if you are, you don’t have a choice either. But do not worry. This is a new you as I am a new me. All you have to do is give God a shot. You’ll soon realize as Paul did, it’s about whom you have become and not about how others can’t let go of who you once were. Sooner or later they’ll come to understand and adjust or they will just disappear from your world or you will disappear from theirs. It’s just that simple. The funny thing is when God knocks you down and then picks you up, (like Paul) you’ll be put on the right path even if you’re blind to it. May God bless and keep you always.

James

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2013 HBCU Homecoming Dates Alabama A&M University Mississippi Valley State University 10/05/2013 1:00 PM (Huntsville, AL) Alabama State University Stillman College 11/28/2013 1:00 PM (Montgomery, AL) Albany State University Morehouse College 10/19/2013 2:00 PM (Albany, GA) Alcorn State University Warner University 10/05/2013 2:00 PM (Lorman, MS) Benedict College Clark Atlanta University 10/19/2013 2:00 PM (Columbia, SC) Bethune Cookman University South Carolina State University 10/26/2013 4:00 PM (Daytona Beach, FL) Bowie State University Chowan University 10/12/2013 1:00 PM (Bowie, MD) Central State University Miles College 10/12/2013 TBA (Wilberforce, OH) Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Millersville University 10/19/2013 1:00 PM (Cheyney, PA) Clark Atlanta University Albany State University 10/26/2013 2:00 PM (Atlanta, GA) Concordia College v Ave Maria University 10/05/2013 12:00 PM (Selma, AL) Delaware State University Norfolk State University 10/12/2013 2:00 PM (Dover, DE) Elizabeth City State University Lincoln University -Pennsylvania 10/19/2013 1:30 PM (Elizabeth City, NC) Fayetteville State University Saint Augustines College 10/26/2013 2:00 PM (Fayetteville, NC) Florida A&M University Howard University 10/19/2013 2:00 PM (Tallahassee, FL) Florida Memorial University College of the Bahamas 02/08/2014 6:30 PM Florida Memorial University Fort Valley State University Concordia College 10/26/2013 2:00 PM (Fort Valley, GA) PAGE 10

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Grambling State University Mississippi Valley State University 11/02/2013 2:00 PM (Grambling, LA)

Prairie View A&M University Mississippi Valley State University 10/19/2013 2:00 PM (Prairie View, TX)

Hampton University North Carolina A&T State University 10/12/2013 2:00 PM (Hampton, VA)

Saint Augustines College Livingstone College 10/12/2013 2:00 PM (Raleigh, NC)

Howard University Morgan State University 10/26/2013 1:00 PM (Washington, DC)

Savannah State University North Carolina Central University 10/26/2013 2:00 PM (Savannah, GA)

Jackson State University Grambling State University 10/19/2013 2:00 PM (Jackson, MS)

Shaw University Livingstone College 10/19/2013 1:00 PM (Durham, NC)

Johnson C. Smith University Shaw University 10/26/2013 1:00 PM (Charlotte, NC)

South Carolina State University Florida A&M University 11/09/2013 1:30 PM (Orangeburg, SC)

Kentucky State University Fort Valley State University 10/12/2013 1:30 PM (Frankfort, KY)

Southern University and A&M College Alcorn State University 10/26/2013 5:30 PM (Baton Rouge, LA)

Lane College Central State University 10/19/2013 2:00 PM

Stillman College Benedict College 10/12/2013 6:00 PM (Tuscaloosa, AL)

(Jackson, TN)

Langston University Texas College 10/19/2013 2:00 PM (Langston, OK)

Tennessee State University Eastern Illinois University 10/26/2013 TBA (Nashville, TN)

Lincoln University -Missouri Emporia State University 10/05/2013 2:00 PM (Jeﬀerson City, MO)

Texas College Bacone College 10/26/2013 2:00 PM Bulldog Stadium (Chapel Hill, TX)

Lincoln University -Pennsylvania Virginia State University 10/26/2013 2:00 PM (Lincoln University, PA)

Texas Southern University Alcorn State University 10/19/2013 2:00 PM (Houston, TX)

Livingstone College Fayetteville State University 11/02/2013 1:30 PM (Salisbury, NC)

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Miles College Kentucky State University 10/19/2013 4:00 PM (Fairfiled, AL) Mississippi Valley State University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluﬀ 10/26/2013 1:00 PM (Itta Bena, MS) Morehouse College Benedict College 10/26/2013 2:00 PM (Atlanta, GA) Morgan State University v Florida A&M University 10/05/2013 1:00 PM (Baltimore, MD) Norfolk State University v Florida A&M University 11/02/2013 2:00 PM (Norfolk, VA) North Carolina A&T State University Virginia University of Lynchburg 11/02/2013 1:00 PM (Greensboro, NC) North Carolina Central University Morgan State University 10/19/2013 2:00 PM (Durham, NC)

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluﬀ Southern University and A&M College 10/19/2013 2:30 PM (Pine Bluﬀ, AR) Virginia State University Bowie State University 10/19/2013 2:00 PM (Ettrick, VA) Virginia Union University Chowan University 10/19/2013 1:00 PM (Richmond, VA) Virginia University of Lynchburg Livingstone College 11/09/2013 1:00 PM (Lynchburg, VA) West Virginia State University Urbana University 10/05/2013 1:30 PM (Institute, WV) Winston-Salem State University Johnson C. Smith University 10/12/2013 1:30 PM (Winston-Salem, NC) - See more at: http://www.hbcuconnect.com/ homecoming/#sthash.Iz68UQ7F.dpuf !

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Annual Quest for Young Talent To Benefit Kidd's Kids The Shops of Willow Bend will once again host the popular Dallas Child Model Search as hundred of kids take to the runway. Displaying their best smiles before Kim Dawson talent scouts and Dallas Child Magazine editors, participants will showcase their own special “IT Factor” in the hopes of becoming next year’s cover child! Dallas Child Magazine will present the annual event where children up to twelve years old are selected for the cover of next year's Dallas Child, Fort Worth Child and North Texas

Child Magazine issues...36 in all. In addition, talent scouts from the prestigious Kim Dawson Agency, will be on hand "looking for the look". Over the years the agency has reached out to hundreds of participant's parents to successfully represent their children. From print modeling to television, the popular search has discovered young talent and provided modeling opportunities to many model search children. Kim Dawson Agency’s Dee Ann Vernon, the Director of the Youth Division, stated “We are so happy to be participating with all three Child Model Searches! We have found wonderful talent over the past few years. Some of the talent has gone on to book National and Regional print ads, Indie & television movies, and a pilot for the CW network. Although this search is for Dallas Child Magazine, children from the North Texas area from Las Colinas to Denton are encouraged to participate. Each child will not only have the opportunity to walk the runway

before the scouts and editors but also be photographed by professional photographers. Each family will receive a souvenir Dallas Child magazine cover featuring their child that is emailed directly to their home. The model search has selected Kidd's Kids as their new beneficiary and a portion of each registration will go directly to the organization. "Kidd’s Kids is the perfect partner for our annual search" stated Joy Niebes, DFW Child Publisher and Editor in Chief. "The impact of what they have provided to hundreds of children is totally reflected in the smiles they bring to each family's face. We look forward to sponsoring an entire family for this years Kidd’s Kids trip" . Kidd's Kids provides the trip of a lifetime to Disney World to chronically ill children and their families. The search will take place on Saturday, October, beginning at 10 A.M. Subsequent model searches will be held on Saturday, October 19, beginning at 10 a.m. at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano and there

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will be one last search on November 9 at Win Kids Sports & Leaning Center in Flower Mound for North Texas Child Magazine. Participation is open to all children up to age 12, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is $35 per child for pre-registrations and $45 on-site and includes being showcased on the runway before Kim Dawson scouts and Dallas Child editors, photos by a professional photographer and a personalized souvenir Dallas Child Magazine cover featuring your child. All 36 cover models for the 2014 Dallas Child, Fort Worth Child and North Texas Child Magazine issues will be chosen from the searches and parents will be notified upon selection. The Fort Worth Child Search was held previously on September 21. Kids from Tarrant County may still participate in the Dallas Child Model Search and will be included in the Fort Worth Child selection process.

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I'm in love with my brother and I'm afraid to tell him. Dear Gwendolyn: I have a problem. In high school I missed going to my junior and senior prom because there were no boys I wanted to go with. I guess you can assume that I have never found an interest in anyone except my brother. I am adopted and my brother was also adopted. At the time of my adoption I was 6 months old and my brother was adopted at birth. I always felt something was wrong. Neither one of us ever knew until two years ago while helping my

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mother discarded papers from the attic. Now that explains why I have feelings for my brother.

Jill Dear Jill: That explains nothing. When children are adopted as babies, they grow up as sisters and brothers. However, your problem could possibly be better understood if the two of you had been adopted as older children or pre-teens. I do know of a case where an adopted boy and adopted girl fell in love and married. However, they were both brought into the family at an age where boy/girl attraction naturally happens. But for you to be 6 months and your brother adopted at birth makes this quite awkward. ?I suggest you keep this to yourself and try hard to erase all feelings that you think you have for your adopted brother. Some girls like excitement and you definitely fall into that zing category. If you cannot control your desires, seek professional help. ?Jill, think about it. He is your brother so love him as a brother --- but nothing more. (copyright © 2011 by Gwendolyn L. Baines)

Gwendolyn Baines is a nationally renown author and lecturer, who in the last few years has added "syndicated advice columnist" to her lengthy credentials list. With her nationally syndicated advice column, she is now exposed to 15 million readers per week. The "Ask Gwendolyn Baines" advice column is distributed by the National Newspaper Publishers' Association (NNPA)-Washington, D.C.

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Members of the Dallas County Community College District's board of trustees nominated Dr. Joe May as the sole finalist for the position of DCCCD's seventh chancellor, following a second round of interviews held in Dallas on Mon., Oct. 7. The nomination must be approved by a formal vote of the trustees, following a 21-day waiting period. May, with the approval of his nomination, will fill the position when Dr. Wright Lassiter Jr. retires on Dec. 31, 2013, after 27 years with the district – serving two decades as president of El Centro College and seven years as the district’s chancellor. May currently serves as president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. He previously served as system president for the Colorado Community College System and president of Pueblo Community College prior to that position. LCTCS provides strategic management and support for Louisiana’s 13 community and technical colleges, enrolling more than 101,000 students in associate’s degree, technical diploma and industry-based certificate programs. Those programs are aligned with business, industry and local economies across Louisiana; that network enables students to find good jobs and build careers. May began his administration at LCTCS in 2007. Texas law requires a 21-day waiting period before a formal vote to approve the nomination can be made. Board members will take a public vote PAGE 14

on May’s appointment during their regularly- scheduled monthly meeting on Tues., Nov. 5, at 4 p.m. in the board meeting room (lower level) at 1601 S. Lamar St. in Dallas. "Members of the DCCCD Board of Trustees, who as a group comprised the executive search committee led by Trustee Bob Ferguson, have worked diligently on this national search process since late spring, with the guidance of our search firm, Greenwood/Asher and Associates Inc., Academic Search,” said Jerry Prater, chairman of the DCCCD board of trustees. “We are confident that our nominee, Dr. May, has the experience and the vision that our district needs during these challenging times.” Prater added, “We want the district to continue to grow and expand its leadership role among community colleges in this country – a precedent set by our current chancellor, Dr. Wright Lassiter. We are grateful to Dr. Lassiter for his leadership, his service and his lifelong commitment to students and higher education.” “I look forward to working with the outstanding faculty, staﬀ, administrators and students at each of the DCCCD colleges,” said May. “I am enthusiastic about partnering with some of the best business and civic leaders in the nation as we continue to build on DCCCD’s excellent reputation in academic and workforce areas. “Returning to Texas and embracing the challenges that community colleges face across the state is exciting. Jobs, careers and college completion are critical to our success.” May started his career in higher education in 1978 as an adjunct faculty member with DCCCD when Cedar Valley College opened. Based on that experience, May built on his belief that community colleges are the solution to the challenges that individuals, employers and communities face. DCCCD’s new chancellor, who is a native of East Texas, was the first member of his family to attend college. He earned both his bachelor’s degree in social rehabilitation services and his master’s degree in counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University (Texas), and his doctorate in education from Texas A&M University-Commerce. His higher education experience includes teaching at the community college and university levels; serving as an academic administrator in many diﬀerent capacities; and conducting higher education consulting for Best Associates, based in Dallas.

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Shutdown but not shut out By Marc Morial

In May, we announced the kick-off of our historic “Jobs Rebuild America: Educate, Employ, Empower” initiative – a $100 million, five year multi-platform effort designed to address the nation’s employment and education crisis. Since that time, we have announced grants to our affiliates in several cities across the nation, including Cleveland, New Orleans, and Philadelphia. Our latest announcement, happening today in Atlanta during our Whitney M. Young Jr. Urban Leadership Conference, comes at a critical time of increasing need in our nation. With the government shutdown, many employees are unable to report to work – with many more unsure of when they will be paid and payments to agencies and organizations that provide necessary services to millions of Americans each day being delayed. The current state of dysfunction happening on Capitol Hill makes it more clear than ever – the problems facing our nation can only be solved through a non-partisan, partnership effort that includes the business and nonprofit sectors.

Through our tripod model of federal government, business, and nonprofit partnership, Jobs Rebuild America is creating economic opportunity in 50 communities nationwide through the Urban League affiliate network and is reaching jobseekers, vulnerable youth and entrepreneurs. Through the restorative justice component, we are helping ensure that communities across America are safer and that youth who have been involved in the criminal justice system are being rehabilitated by providing a platform for them to give something positive back to their neighborhoods to make up for their criminal offenses. With Jobs Rebuild America program offerings from job-training for youth and mature workers, college preparation, and a jobs network to entrepreneurship support, small business financing and resources, and tax credits, we are on the ground everyday working for the people who need us most. Our government may have shut down. But our lights are on in communities across the nation as we work to ensure that no one else gets shut out. Marc Morial is the president/CEO of the National Urban League. He is also the former Mayor of New Orleans.

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October 10-13 Red Cat Jazz Preservation Presents The 4th Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival Beach Central Park 2102 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77550 www.RedCatJazz.com Doors open at 11:00 AM each day $10 in advance/$12 Day of Show Special 3-Day Ticket (Fri-Sun): $25 in Advance/$30 at the Door Advance tickets and more information available online at www.redcatjazz.com Festival Highlights Thur. 10/10: Jazz In Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Fri. 10/11: Jazz Golf Tournament at Moody Gardens Sat. 10/12: 50TH Anniversary celebration with Ronnie Laws Sun. 10/13: Gospel Brunch

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State Representative Eric Johnson's 4th Annual Texas/OU Weekend Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Mattito's 3011 Routh St. Dallas, TX 75201

DBCC Annual Banquet Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet. Speaker - Coach Carter ART OF MARRIAGE AT SEA COUPLES 5-DAY WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE 2014 Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 9:00 AM (CDT) Port of Galveston 2702 Harborside Dr. Pier 27 Galveston, TX

October 11-13 Four Little Girls: Birmingham 1963 runs Oct 10-11 and 15-17 at 7pm in the Montgomery Arts Theatre (MAT) at the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Magnet, 2501 Flora located in the Dallas Arts District. Tickets are $5. for Adults and $3. for Students. For more information,

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Saluting Deborah Whitlock Peoples, Chairwoman Of the Tarrant County Democratic Party The celebration will begin At 5:00 p.m. And end at 8:00 p.m . In Downtown Fort Worth at The Worthington Renaissance Hotel, 200 Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas

Campaign Fundraiser State Rep. Toni Rose 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Primebar 2520 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, Texas 75201 RSVP: 214-717-9832

The annual Volley 4A Cure Volleyball tournaments continue this year on October 12, 18, and 19. On October 12, the Duncanville High School will host the Best Southwest Middle School tournament, featuring teams from Duncanville, DeSoto, and Cedar Hill. On October 18 and 19, the tournaments will be held at Canterbury Episcopal School. The 2011 and 2012 State Champion Canterbury Lady Cougars will host the Round Rock Christian Academy, Carrollton Christian Academy, and Bishop Dunne High School teams. During the tournament, commemorative Volley 4A Cure tshirts, bracelets, ribbons, and other items will be available for purchase. The Methodist Charlton Women's Imaging Center will provide breast cancer and early detection information. Presenting Sponsor Methodist Charlton and Founding Sponsor Texas Oncology will provide t-shirts for all Canterbury students and staff members. Uniform Sponsor UnderArmour, will provide jerseys for the teams, coaches, and officials in the tournament. ******

Sarah Brightman WHERE: Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie As the best-selling soprano of all time, Brightman has sold 30 million records, pioneered “classical crossover,” and become the only artist to sing at two Olympic Opening Ceremonies. “The Best Is Yet To Come” 6:00pm -9:30pm

October 14 Dodd Education & Support, Inc. (“DES, Inc.”), the 501c3 nonprofit entity of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. -- Dallas Alumnae Chapter i7th Annual

Wednesday

Eddye O’Neal Memorial Delta Golf Tournament at Cedar Crest Golf Course, benefiting scholarship and community service programs. Cedar Crest Golf Course,1800 Southerland Ave Dallas, TX 75203

Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce 2013 Duffer's Derby Golf Tournament, Monday, October 14 at the Country View Golf Club in Lancaster, Texas.

Debra Peek-Haynes presents Heart 2 Heart “2013” Mega Church Tour Book Launch !!!! “The Beginner’s Guide To Healthy Living” 10-1pm Friendship West Baptist Church

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Dallas Heritage Village announces the launch of the Nancy Farina Lecture Series, honoring Farina, a 20-year employee of Dallas Heritage Village. Farina served as vice president for development and capital giving for much of her tenure, which ended with her death in 2012. The first lecture, featuring bestselling author and master of historical fiction Kathleen Kent, at 7 p.m.

October 16 THE BLACK ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS presents ABYSSINIAN: A GOSPEL CELEBRATION Featuring JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA With WYNTON MARSALIS And CHORALE LeCHATEAU Conducted by DAMIEN SNEED

October 17 Champion Mei H. Miao is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champion's Luncheon on October 17th @12:00noon. Mei Miao is a VP/Business Services Officer with Branch Banking & Trust Bank (BB&T). Mei is a Breast Cancer Survivor and she will be sharing her amazing story of CELEBRATING LIFE at Edison’s Dallas, 1724 Cockrell Dallas Area Interfaith’s Healthcare Action Temple Emanu-El 800 Hillcrest Road, Dallas. Special Guests: Bishop Douglas Deshotel - Catholic Diocese of Dallas Judge Clay Jenkins - Dallas County Commissioners Court Marjorie Petty - Health and Human Services Regional Dir DFW Chapter of the National Black MBA Association presents its "Women of Excellence Entrepreneurship Discussion," with three accomplished Dallas-area CEOs. The panel will be moderated by Wil Murphy. Southern Methodist University -Ernest and Young 6212 Bishop Blvd. Dallas, TX 75275 Light Refreshments will be served DFWBMBA Members - Free w/advanced registration Non-Members - $10.00 in advance At the door (All Attendees) - $15.00 For further information, contact Shana-Lee Dixon at econdev@dfwmbas.org

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR V. Mike McKay from Houston Texas will be our workshop clinician on October 28th-30th starting @ 7pm nightly. Registration fee is $25. Concord Church 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr. Dallas, TX 75237 214.331.8522 www.concorddallas.org October 19 Matinee 3:00 pm ~ Main Show 7:00 pm It gives me great pleasure to introduce the one – the only – “RITCH MANN” Location: Irving Arts Center, Dupree Theater Advanced: Matinee $15, Main Show $20 Day of Performance: Matinee $20, Main Show $25 Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving. Box Office 972-252–ARTS (2787) or www.irvingartscenter.com Grab your tent and sleeping bags for a night under the stars with family and friends. Although you're only minutes from home, you'll feel miles away. Enjoy a night hike, games, s'mores, a campfire, and an outdoor movie. Dinner and breakfast provided! The event runs Saturday, October 19, 3 p.m. to Sunday, October 20, 8 a.m. at Audubon Park. $30 per family of 4 and $5 for each additional person over the age of 2 with a maximum of 8 people per tent. Pre-registration required by October 16. For more information, please contact Audubon Recreation Center, 972-205-3991 or arc@garlandtx.gov. 2013 C.C. Russeau Scholarship Black and Gold Gala @ 7 PM @ the Sheraton Hotel 400 N. Olive Street Dallas, TX. Tickets are $75.00 per person or $750 per table. (This is a Black Tie event) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Alpha Merit Group (501c3) are honored to recognize four women who are giants in our community. Those honorees are: Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, State Representative Helen Giddings, State Representative Yvonne Davis, and Attorney DeMetris Sampson. Please save the date for and support our 2013 C.C. Russeau Black and Gold Scholarship Gala. For more info, please email: jabari156@gmail.com The J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation's 61st Anniversary Scholarship & Awards Gala will take place beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday October 19, 2013, at the Sheraton Hotel Dallas, 400 N. Olive Street, Dallas, TX 75201.

October 21 AN EVENING WITH STEPHEN PRIDE, BROTHER OF COUNTRY MUSIC GREAT CHARLIE PRIDE @ 7:00PM Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX Contact Box Office 972-252-2787 or visit www.irvingartscenter.com

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playwright, and Broadway legend Eugene Lee. Now in its second year, the series was designed to support the creative community and educate a larger constituency in appreciating the arts through quarterly events at the Bishop Arts Theatre.

Google+ Platform Training - Beginner Level (Two Part Series) Oct 22nd and 29th, powered by The Foundry Group 5:30PM to 7:30PM 5307 East Mockingbird Lane 5th Floor, Dallas 75206 Limited to 10 participants Regular price $250 per person -Limited Time offer $225 Be Trained by Experience All KEYimage Media Google+ training is conducted by Scot Duke, Director of Operations/Instruction Google+ first adaptor - Google Verified - Directly Supported by Google Manager of over 10 Google+ business pages - Co-Founder of Dallas Plussers Network DPN Business Social - Oct 23rd Business Networking Scot Duke Available for Google+ Questions Admission: $10 Donation to Cub Scout Pack 862 for US Troop Care Packages For more information about the most qualified Google+ Training Programs in Dallas or the Dallas Plussers Network, contact KEYimage Media at 469-215-7650 or info@keyimagemedia.com

The Carter HS Alumni Basketball Tournament is annual gathering of past basketball players from Carter. Garland Neighborhood Summit: Loving Your City 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Hyatt Place-Garland 5101 N. President George Bush Turnpike Theme: Rethink Community EGE EGUN FE WA in corporation with THE THIRD EYE request your presence at the 18th Annual Tribute to our African Ancestors 4pm-7pm Freedman Cemetery 2700 Lemmon Avenue and North Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 4th annual Healthy Harvest Fun Walk /5K Run & Diabetes Expo at Juanita Craft Recreation Center

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Lead & Succeed 2013 Rudy Giuliani, Steve Forbes, Rick Belluzzo, Les Brown, Captain Mark Kelly, Keith Craft, Kendra Todd, Larry King, Tony Romo, Tom Hopkins Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie

October 23 Drs. Renny and Marina McLean host The International Glory Summit (IGS), a powerful, spiritual event that will be held Oct. 23 – 26, 2013, at Trinity Christian Church International in Irving, Texas. The theme is “Encountering the Supernatural.” Featured speakers include the hosts, Drs. Renny and Marina McLean, and special guests, Dr. Sheldon John, Dr. Veronica Cochran, and Dr. Phillip Chang. Intercession will be led by apostolic couple Al and Billie Deck.

November 8 Meet the 18th President of Alcorn State University at the African American Museum. Alcorn is the school of the month for the Tom Joyner Foundation and this will be a fundraiser

October 25 Methodist Charlton Medical Center and the Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce are partnering to hold a golf tournament that will benefit both the Methodist Charlton Heart and Vascular Institute and Cedar Hill Chamber programs. The 2013 CardioShack Open will be 11 a.m. and lunch at 11:30. A shotgun start at 1 p.m. will be followed by the 19th Hole Reception and Silent Auction at 6 p.m. A variety of sponsorship packages are available, ranging from $150 to $7,500. Fees are $150 for an individual golfer and $600 for a team of four The Golf Club of Dallas is located at 2200 W. Red Bird Lane, Dallas, TX 75232. For more information, contact the Cedar Hill Chamber office at 972-291-7817.

Community Assistance Expo on Friday October 25th from 10 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the JFS Women’s Center in Desoto. On that day there will be free mammograms from Parkland hospital, free STD/STI testing from Dallas County Health and Human Services as well as a bilingual insurance representative to explain the new Affordable Health Care Act DFW/FAMU Rattler Roundup Caribbean Grill 3068 Forest Lane Dallas TX, 75234 Time: 5:00pm - 9:00 pm Donations: $5.0

Oct 26 The Carter High School Basketball Booster Club is hosting its 1st Annual Carter Legends Alumni Basketball Tournament , October 26-27, at Carter HS Gym

November 9-14 Beauty Industry Champions Cruise & Educational Summit 2013!

November 14 The North Texas American Diabetes Association Sixth annual World Diabetes Day Luncheon to be held, at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas.

Paul Quinn College Homecoming Activities Dr. Weldon J. Walton Awards Banquet (Thursday, November 14 @ 7p.m.) PQC honoring the one and only Dr. Weldon J. Walton Homecoming Convocation, November 15 @ 11:00 a.m. (PQC) Jessie Barbee Alumni Luncheon, November 15 @12:30 p.m. (PQC) Paul Quinn College National Alumni Meeting, November 15 @ 2:00 p.m. (PQC) Happy Hour @ the Omni Hotel (Downtown), November 15 @ 5:00 p.m. Life Member Reception @ the Omni Hotel (Downtown), November 15 @ 7:00 p.m. Paul Quinn College vs. Jarvis Christian College & Tailgating (PQC) November 16 - All Day Alumni Old School Mixer (Coaches Corner) November 16 @ 9:00 p.m.

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Joyce Ann Brown lost Nine Years, Five Months and 24 Days of her life !

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

“We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of the good people.” . Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Come on PEOPLE! Don’t you CARE?

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POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist. Aren’t you concerned? Do you care? A guy who hits a of woman We know he has attacked members can be called lots of things. is not one of them. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,“Man”Inc. and there is a $5,000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers. If you have ANY information, PLEASE call Crime Stoppers

877.373.8477 3.23.13 Join the rally,

Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Rally Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dallas City Hall. (DART exit at Convention Center Station.) It’s time for the men of Dallas to say, enough is enough.

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