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Message to the people...

INSIDE I MESSENGER April 13, 2012

Urban League and voting

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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.

IMessenger is committed to informing, inspiring, enlightening and provoking thought in a forum that is international. Submissions for publication consideration may be submitted to cheryl@cherylsmithonline.com.

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I just love the teachers who love teaching. Unfortunately today we have more and more people entering the halls of the school to teach and not because they have a love of teaching and for children but to garner a paycheck.

There’s a level of stability or job security, some think. We’ll always need teachers right?

We need teachers who are committed to teaching.

It is inspiring and exciting to hear Dr. Steve Perry talk about what is right and wrong with our school system.

Actor, comedian, author Steve Harvey calls Dr. Perry the “hardest working man in the education biz.” Parents want their children to go to his school. Good teachers want to work for him.

During the interview process, Dr. Perry even asks prospective applicants Cheryl Smith what they do in their spare time and how do they feel when 20% of their class fails.

The answers, to those and other questions, help Dr. Perry discern if the teacher will be a good fit for Capital Prep. For him, as should be the case for anyone who wears the wonderful title of “teacher, educator or professor,” excuses are not acceptable. He respects good teachers and has zero tolerance for bad ones.

We need to support our teachers more and we definitely need to pay them more.

During an interview, Dr. Perry talked about former Dallas Cowboy Deion Sanders. He said that Mr. Sanders is interested in ensuring that students have appositive learning experience and that they are prepared for life and to be productive members of society.

There’s still time to apply to attend Prime Academy. Recently there was a packed house to hear more about the curriculum and what parents and students could expect from Prime Academy. With schools opening in Dallas and Fort Worth, it will be interesting to see what happens when the doors open this fall.

Then there’s the Barack Obama Academy. Just the name probably makes the expectations more demanding.

Well, guess what? Maybe, just maybe if we did a better job of sharing information about the heroic and valiant men and women whose names grace the schools across this country, the students and teachers would perform at a higher standard.

One friend told me that I would be amazed at the positive environment at the school named after our 44th President. I was reminded of my conversations with Dr. Perry and I get excited. Let’s be honest. We do have some issues in the classroom. There are plenty of excellent teachers and there are also plenty of teachers that don’t belong in the classroom.

Recently, I talked with a teacher and she expressed frustration over the lack of interest from one of her students. She said, “I am just going to focus on the students who want to learn!”

In my head, I was talking to myself and saying, “Cheryl don’t go and try to get this woman fired.”

To say I was disappointed with her rant would be an understatement. I also felt that educators like the late Atty. Williams and Dr. Thelma T. Gorham would have cringed hearing the disdain for students expressed by the teacher.

On FaceBook, my “bestest” friend’s daughter made a comment about her students. She wrote: “As long as they're willing to come in and learn, I'm willing to stay here and teach.”

I didn’t “like” the comment at all. I actually responded with the question, “What about when they aren't willing?”

My niece made me proud, by answering: “U put the teacher-mom on them and force them to come anyway.”

GO Tamra! And a big cheer for all the educators who don’t give up on our children.

If you are an educator and you don’t look forward to Mondays, guess what, again? You need an adjustment, a career change, or a reality check Sure there are challenges. It seems as though teachers have to spend more time disciplining and managing than teaching. I’m sure that is frustrating.

It’s especially frustrating when you don’t know what you are doing or you are in a position out of necessity instead of out of a desire or passion.

As this school year rapidly comes to an end, there are parents deciding what school their children will attend in the Fall. For a myriad of reasons, some parents are looking for a change. Some are considering homeschooling as an option.

I would suggest that educators, at all levels, take some time to evaluate their lives and their impact in the classroom. There’s nothing wrong with admitting that you are “burned out” or “ill-equipped.” Or, you might be tired of lax parents who don’t feel as though they should be active participants in educating their children.

Then too, you may take issue with the low pay. I think we can all agree that educators should be paid more and schools need more resources.

For whatever reason, something is definitely wrong in our schools and collectively we have to fix things NOW!

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SOMETHING TO THINK

A shadow cast

By Aaron Hopkins

I watched and listened closely with the rest of the nation as the news about the charges that George Zimmerman would be facing after the investigation headed by the special prosecuting attorney Angela Corey.

A couple of disturbing issues arose in my mind as I listened to the statements of Ms. Corey at her press conference.

She mentioned, “There is a reason that cases are tried in a court of law not in the court of the public and not by the media.”

This case could not be tried based on pressure from the public or by the media because there was not an arrest until 45 plus days after young Trayvon was assassinated.

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Now this is where the hypocrisy of the whole process starts for me. An entire police department had access to all of the evidence that this special prosecutor had.

It was a calculated move by the Sanford police to not arrest Mr. Zimmerman after they stated that Mr. Zimmerman was a man with a clean record and they had no reason at the time to seek an arrest and also citing the “Stand your Ground” law.

It was later found out that the same Mr. Zimmerman had multiple offenses of the law on his record. To say that this case should not be tried by the public’s opinion is hypocritical because it shows even more that when the shoe has been on the other foot the public’s outcry prevailed!

Remember that the great public outcry that came after the O.J Simpson trial led to the father of Nicole Brown Simpson filing a civil suit that made O.J responsible for the death of Nicole Brown Simpson even after he was found not guilty in a criminal court of law.

I could point out several instances where the exact opposite of what prosecutor Angela Corey mentioned was how cases were tried and people were put in prison with much less evidence than what’s present in this case.

This boils down to an assessed value of people’s lives in this country. If you are young, gifted and black wearing; clothing that places you on a profile, a person can stand their ground using deadly force against you!

The arrest and charging of George Zimmerman is not something for the public to rejoice about!

That is for his parents.

But for those of us who have been down this road before we understand the battle has just begun!

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Should I take the credit for the jobs act?

By Eric O. January CPA, CEO of Conduit Funding, Inc, Author of the Mo'Sense book series

The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) that President Obama signed last Thursday is to quote the president, "a game changer." Thank you, Mr. President. It has a number of provisions that will not only allow small businesses to raise much needed equity for the first time by going public but also will go a long way to finally leveling the playing field for non-accredited investors. In a nut shell, a non-accredited investor is a person or organization that does not have a million dollar net-worth or make hundreds of thousands of dollars. The 99% in other words.

Finally allowing non-accredited investors the opportunity to do what the rich have always been able to do directly fund the next best thing since sliced bread--can be a game changer.

Although the JOBS Act is not perfect, I would like to take credit for, if nothing else, planting or watering the seed in the president's head.

It occurred after he had secured the Democratic nomination for the presidency in 2008. He was getting his hair cut at the same barber shop in Hyde Park that I also patronized. I happened to have my office in the same building as well. When I came outside to meet a small business client, I noticed black, Secret Service SUVs around the building and thought, "Obama must be getting his

hair cut." I peeked in the shop, and sure enough he was.

Since I wanted to promote my books, you know what I did. I ran and got the copies of the books that I had written, burst in the barber shop, smiling and with a loud voice exclaimed, "Barack Obama!"

He looked up, so did the barber and a few others in the shop, as I proceeded to give the democratic nominee for the office of the president my books and tell him, "You're going to need to implement what is in these books to get the economy moving in the right direction."

A couple of days later, his barber emphatically let me know that wasn't protocol, "Don't you know this man is liable to be the next president of the United States?" I did.

And that's exactly why I did what I had to do as an entrepreneur. I seized the moment.

Honestly, I don't know if the president read the books. What I do know for certain is that when he left the barber shop, he had more than a fresh hair cut. In my three or so minute briefing/infomercial, he got my fresh economic ideas and two books.

Although the books talk about the unequal and thus unjust distinction securities laws create between accredited and non-accredited investors and also the unjust regulatory burden placed on entrepreneurs to register investments with the SEC, the primary subjects of the series are how to value investments, manage risk and play a role with money.

It also mentions how regulatory discrimination contributes to the everincreasing wealth divide and hampers

economic development and how financial crises will reoccur without systemic change.

He only had to read the first two pages of chapter one in Book II (No license needed, just drive) and a few pages in chapter three of Book I (The masses have been illegally classed) to learn or be reminded of how detrimental and unjust the legislation was. Maybe when the crowdfunders promoted what could have been titled the Conduit Funding Jobs Act mentioned allowing unlimited participation of non-accredited investors, it resonated with the president. "I've read this before," he may have thought. "That's what January suggested in his Mo'Sense books."

Eliminating the regulatory discrimination is just one thing that I identify as being needed. We don't need to regulate more and continue to unjustly lock out the public from potentially lucrative investments to prevent defrauding as many opponents of the JOBS Act argue. The most important thing that the public needs is a new way of thinking about what role they play with their money, how to value investments and how to manage risk properly as my books teach.

Eric O. January is an ordained minister, author, educator and entrepreneur. He has over 15 years of hands-on, independent, financial advisory, consulting and certified public accounting experience. Eric has been a featured guest and economic commentator on numerous radio and television stations. He is the author of the breakthrough, three-part book series titled, "Mo'Sense:(TM) Money & Economic Sense Based on the Natural Laws of Momentum". For interviews, speaking engagements or for information about his unique money management expertise, visit www.conduitfunding.com or contact him at 877CONDUIT or ericjanuary@conduitfunding.com

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ELECTION 2012 OCCUPY THE VOTE To Educate, Employ & Empower: A National Call

Marc Morial and Dr. Beverly Mitchell Brooks

The Urban League of Greater Dallas joins the National Urban League (NUL) and its affiliates throughout the U.S.in supporting the single issue that will have the greatest impact on the future of Black America in 2012, the vote.

“It is no coincidence that a nationwide rollback in voting rights for American’s most vulnerable citizens is happening just as elected officials mount unprecedented campaign to slash investments in education and economic development,” said NUL President and CEO Marc H. Morial. “Keeping the nation on a path to economic recovery and equality requires the full participation of every citizen.”

According to the National Urban League’s newly released State of Black America Report, “as the nation struggles toward a financial recovery, public investments in education, job training and job growth are more vital than ever. Yet those very investments are targeted for sacrifice in favor of diverting more and more of the nation’s resources to those at the very top of the economic pyramid.

“At the same time, a coordinated effort is underway to exclude from the political proves the very citizens whose futures hang in the balance.”

In order to implement the charge by the National Urban League to Occupy the Vote to Educate, Employ and Empower the following list of practical and actionable ideas are recommended: --Fair and Equitable School Funding for All --Robust Early Childhood Education for Each Child --Strengthen High Schools and Re-engage Students to Prevent Dropouts --Robust STEM Focused Curriculum and Programs --Qualified, Effective and Diverse Teachers --Strategic Workforce Development: Targeting Americans Most in Need --New Job Training Models Coupled with Job Placement --Improving and Integrating Current Data Systems “This National Urban League initiative urges a public call for immediate national action around education and job-training in order to achieve the ultimate goal to put America Back to Work,” said Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks, President & CEO Urban League of Greater Dallas. “And any discussions surrounding the creation of jobs and economic opportunities PAGE 4

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must include how we approach education from early education to adulthood and beyond.”

To read more and learn how you can “Occupy the Vote to Educate, Employ & Empower go to www.iamempowered.com/ SOBA2012 .

HISPANIC LEADERSHIP FORUM CONFERENCE DALLAS, Texas.. – The Hispanic Leadership

Forum (HLF) hosted an Hispanic Issues Forum featuring the Congressional Candidates for District 33.

This event was co‐sponsored by various Hispanic organizations including the American GI Forum (Hispanic Veterans), the DFW Latino Business Chamber of Commerce, the Southeast Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Vecinos Unido’s (Housing Non‐Profit Organization), La Voz del Anciano(Voice of the Elderly) the Dallas Examiner Newspaper, among other organizations. The presenting sponsor was Busca‐Ayuda.com.

As of 2010, Hispanics comprised 38.54 percent of Dallas County residents, with African‐ Americans comprising 19.97 percent. The Ft. Worth Hispanic population constitutes 34%.

President Obama endorses Congresswoman Johnson Washington, DC --“Con-

gresswoman Johnson is a tireless champion for all of the 30th’s middle and working-class families,” said President Obama. “We’ve worked hard these last three years to bring meaningful, positive change to our nation, creating good jobs, good U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson schools and a health care system that works for all of our citizens. We have made great strides, but there is much more to do. That is why we need her dedicated efforts back in Congress to continue the fight with me. I need you to cast your vote for Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson in the May 29, 2012, Democratic Congressional Primary.”

With so many working families in North Texas struggling to make ends meet, Congresswoman Johnson is focusing her campaign on the economic issues facing the families of the 30th Congressional District. The endorsement is a clear signal that the President values her partnership in the fight for jobs and economic progress.

“I am extremely humbled by the President’s endorsement,” Johnson said. “After a campaign focused on economic development and job creation, my first task back in Congress will be to work with the President and other members of Congress to get our economy back on the right track.”

“Republicans want to continue their agenda of working to take us back to their failed policies of the past,” Obama said. “We cannot let them succeed. Congresswoman Johnson has worked closely with me, Michelle and my Administration on crucial programs and policies that have made a real difference not only in North Texas, but across America. We need her wisdom, experience and her steady, ‘get-things-done’ style now more than ever.”

Rep. Johnson is the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, former Chairwoman

of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Rep. Johnson said she looks forward to working with her constituents in the new 30th District.

representative in person no later than 7:00pm Election Day to the Early Voting Clerk at address listed below.

Mail applications for ballot by mail to: Toni Pippins-Poole, Early Voting Clerk 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway Suite 820 Dallas, Texas 75207-2706

VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

EARLY VOTING IN PERSON Any qualified voter for the Primary Election may vote in person at any one of the twenty five (25) early voting locations at the dates and times indicated:

In order to be qualified to vote in the May 29, 2012 Primary Election you must be registered or application postmarked by April 30, 2012.

Voter Registration applications are available throughout the county at the following locations: --Dallas County Tax Office --Department of Public Safety --City Halls in Dallas County --Major Post Offices --Public Libraries --Governmental Agencies: Applications can also be mailed out from the Elections Department by calling 214.637.7937.

All applications that are picked up at the suburban locations must be mailed to the Elections Department, 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway Suite 820, Dallas, TX, 75207-2706 and must be postmarked by April 30, 2012.

DATES AND TIMES FOR EARLY VOTING: May 14th thru May 18th Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm May 19th Saturday 7:00am – 7:00pm May 20th Sunday 1:00pm – 6:00pm May 21st thru May 25th Monday thru Friday 7:00am – 7:00pm

VEASEY RACKS UP TWO KEY ENDORSEMENTS Dallas-- State Representative

M a r c Ve a s e y ’ s c o n gressional bid in CD 33 gained two critical endorsements in the last two days. The Dallas County Young Democrats endorsed Veasey yesterday and last night, the Dallas County Chapter of the Texas CoaliTX State Rep. Mark tion of Black Democrats Veasey issued their endorsement.

"The Dallas County Chapter of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats is proud to endorse leaders we can trust and we have found that in Marc Veasey,” Lyman King, Vice President of the Dallas County Chapter, Texas Coalition of Black Democrats. “He is proven coalition builder who time after time has fought Tea Party Republicans whose policies harm our community. Marc Veasey will be a strong ally for President Obama and we will work hard to ensure that he serves as our voice in Congress."

These endorsements add to the momentum for the Veasey campaign which has already been endorsed by the Texas AFL-CIO and former Congressman Martin Frost, who during his time in Congress has represented virtually every precinct in this configuration of CD 33.

Joseph Amyson, President of the Dallas County Young Democrats added, "Marc Veasey is a candidate that we know has our interests in mind. He has a record of fighting against cuts to higher education and fighting for access to quality healthcare. We know he will fight for our interests in Congress."

EARLY VOTING BY MAIL Eligible voters can call the Elections Department at 214.819.6359 or 214-819-6300 for an application for an early ballot or send a letter with the following information: Name, Residence Address, Voting Precinct Number, Voter Certificate Number, Reason for Requesting an Early Ballot, Name of Election and Signature An early ballot by mail may be requested if one of the reasons listed below applies: a)

Age 65 or over as of Election Day;

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c) Absence from county on Election Day and during the entire period of personal appearance early voting; d) Disability due to sickness or physical condition

The applicant must also give the address where they wish their ballot to be mailed, if the address is different from the address where the applicant is registered to vote.

If the applicant is unable to sign his or her name, they should make a mark and have someone witness their mark. The witness should give their name and address.

The Elections Administrator’s office accepts applications for early voting 60 days prior to Election Day. The last day to accept an early voting application for a ballot by mail for the May 29, 2012, Primary Election is May 22, 2012.

STEVE SALAZAR OPENS TARRANT COUNTY CAMPAIGN OFFICE

EMERGENCY BALLOT: Arlington, TX--After a

For voters with the onset of an illness on/or after May 21, 2012 may obtain an early voting application for a ballot by mail for Joint Election by having a representative bring a statement from a doctor and a signed statement from the voter that they are unable to appear at the polling place. The Representative must bring the statement to the Early Voting Clerk, located at 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 820, Dallas, Texas, 75207. Emergency ballot applications must be delivered by a !

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supporters, go over his campaign platform and ask for voters in District 33rd, and more specifically, in Tarrant County for their support.

The event will take place on Friday April 13, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Tarrant County Campaign Office located at 2100 E. Abram St. Suite 104, Arlington TX 76010.

The event is open to the media and a press conference will occur at the end of the event.

Check out www.stevesalazarforcongress.com for more information or https:// secure.actblue.com/entity/fundraiser/29637.

DOMINGO GARCIA MEETS WITH AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESS An African American Press Breakfast with U.S. Congressional District 33 Candidate Domingo Garcia was held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 as an opportunity to meet with the candidate to learn more on his platform for the campaign and why he is excited and the best candidate for the newly created Texas Congressional seat serving Dallas and Tarrant counties.

Mr. Garcia spoke about his experience and track record long before and during his stints as a Dallas City Council member and Tx State Legislator.

children, especially for the least, last, lost, left out and the black and brown males, said Rev. Kyev P. Tatum, Sr., candidate for Congressional District 33.

“African-American males have no record of academic success in Rev. Kyev Tatum District 33 over the last 20 years and we must have a courageous conversation on the impact of institutional racism on people of color lack of success,” he said. “I challenge each of my colleagues to a sit down conversation to discuss solutions to the education crisis of Texas District 33.”

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DAVID ALAMEEL OPENS CAMPAIGN OFFICE David Alameel

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David Alameel, democratic candidate for the newly-drawn U.S. Congressional District 33, held a Campaign Kickoff to “Fight for the American Dream” on Thursday, April 12.

“I was fortunate to achieve the American Dream through education and hard work. I am running to help restore the opportunity for others to achieve the American Dream.

The citizens of CD 33 deserve a congressman who believes that it is time for our government to put our country and our citizens first,” Dr. Alameel said.

“In order to move our country forward we must re-invest in our people; in their education, health and welfare. To do so, would ensure that our state and country can meet the growing need for skilled workers.

“We must develop polices to bring jobs back to the U.S and work to remove barriers that have drained the middle class. I am asking for you to join me in the “Fight for the American Dream,” Dr. Alameel added.

Rep. Roberto Alonzo

Reps. Alonzo and Burnam hold media availability outside of GOP Senate Debate

Dallas – Representatives Roberto Alonzo and Lon Burnam will hold a press availability condemning the positions of the Texas Republicans running for the U.S. Senate Friday April 13, 2012 at 4:00pm.

The press availability Rep. Lon Burnam will be held at Ferris Plaza, on the corner of Young and Record Street in Dallas, across the street from the WFAA studios where the Republican debate will be held.

All of the Republican candidates vying for their party’s nomination would replicate Texas style “to the bone” cuts to essential services at the national level and would continue the GOP assault on women’s health. David Dewhurst brags about the devastating cuts to essential state services in Texas and promises to cut the federal budget “to the bone.” The Republican candidates continue to push extreme antiHispanic policies and are all opposed to the DREAM Act, which 91% of Latinos support.

Hicks at opening of New Police Station on East Lancaster

KYEV TATUM ISSUES CHALLENGE TO OPPONENTS Fort Worth --The number one issue in District 33

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Cutting the ribbon at new police station on East Lancaster with Mayor Price, Chief Halstead and other friends. Culmination of years of advocacy for this project!!

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NBC 5 / KXAS-TV hires Mark Hayes as morning anchor – NBC 5 / KXAS-TV has announced that Mark Hayes will coanchor NBC 5 News Today from 4:30 a.m. – 7 a.m. weekdays with Deborah Ferguson, starting in May. Mr. Hayes has been the morning news anchor at WAGA-TV in Atlanta, for the past 10 years. He was previously an anchor/reporter at WXYZ-TV in Detroit and WBAL-TV in Baltimore. Early in his career, Mr. Hayes was a television reporter at KMGH in Denver and WOKR in Rochester, NY. “When a viewer turns on the news in the morning, Mark is the kind of person they want to see,” said Susan Tully, NBC 5 Vice President of News. “He has a warm delivery and makes the early wake-up just a little more enjoyable. Mark had a deeply loyal following in Atlanta because of his personable approach to giving viewers their first news of the day.”

Mr. Hayes said, “I am excited to be joining the NBC 5 news family.

Becoming part of such an experienced and talented news gathering team has exceeded all my expectations in taking the next step in my career.

Their extraordinary vision and passion for journalistic excellence was what attracted me to this opportunity and I can’t wait to be part of such an outstanding news organization, rich with history and Dallas/Fort Worth

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tradition, and dedicated to covering North Texas news. It is an honor and privilege to join NBC 5.”

“Mark and Deborah Ferguson will be a great team,” added Ms. Tully, “Like Deborah, Mark is a tenured news anchor with a depth of experience in communicating all types of stories. We are fortunate he is choosing to make North Texas and NBC 5 his new home.”

NBC 5 / KXAS-TV is the NBC-owned television station serving the communities of North Texas with quality news and entertainment programming on NBC 5, NBC 5 Nonstop and online at NBCDFW.com.

Mothers of victims join others on NAN Panel Washington, DC --

O n S a t u r d a y, April 14 at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network will h o l d t h e o rg anization’s annual televised symposium at Howard UniSybrina Fulton versity: “Measuring the Movement: Black Leaderships 12Month Action Plan.” The event is free and open to the public and will take place at H o w a r d University at Cramton Auditorium.

The historic event will be Kadiatou Diallo hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton, President & Founder of the National Action Network and will bring together for the first time: *Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin’s mother *Nicole Paultre Bell, the widow of Sean Bell !

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*Kadiatou Diallo, mother of Amadou Diallo.

A panel of experts will include: Tamika D. Mallory, National Executive Director, National Action Network http://nationalactionnetwork.net/ about/staff/tamika-mallory/ Melanie Campbell, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Inc. (NCBCP) http://ncbcp.org/who/bios/mcampbell/ E. Faye Williams, National Chair, National Congress of Black Women http://www.efayewilliams.com/ efayewilliamsbio.html Wade Henderson, President, The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights, The Leadership Conference Education Fund; http://www.civilrights.org/about/theleadership-conference/biowade.html Isaac Newton Farris, Jr., President & CEO, Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) http://kcurbansummit.com/pdf/ BioFarris.pdf & http://sclcnational.org/

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Conference reinforces positive self-worth, a key element in love connections

By Donald Lee I Messenger

With the divorce rate --- roughly 50 percent of marriages in the United States --- continuing to threaten the family unit, we must do everything we can to reverse the abysmal pattern many homes are falling into.

The best way to combat this epidemic is to lay down the foundation for a wholesome home by sharing the biblically based, yet practical, principles that lead to changed attitudes toward self and relationships.

And it is for this reason that I am teaming up with a fellow Christian author, Dr. Aimee (pronounced I-may) Colbert, to host the Christian Couples Conference in the north Fort Worth suburb of Haltom City on July 7.

"The purpose of the conference is to help each individual, married or not, to increase his or her emotional intelligence and self-awareness," says Colbert, an evangelist, faith-based counselor and author of the upcoming book "Reality Check: Relationships".

"I hope that attendees come to a better understanding of themselves, get answers and go forward with a passion to change and a new perspective on love."

The conference will be at Grace Church, 4740 Western Center Blvd., in Haltom City. There'll be two sessions, one from 11

a.m. to 2 p.m., and the other from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 7, which will be on a Saturday.

"It's not only for couples. It's for couples and anyone Pastor Donald Lee seeking to be married some day, and it's free," Colbert says of the conference.

The idea is to reinforce the need for individuals to understand themselves, to have a healthy appreciation of Dr. Aimee Colbert their own selfworth and discern whether someone else has the wholesome spirit that is needed to best complement them.

Strong relationships are built on wisdom and humility. And they thrive when those

entering into them have genuine, sincere hearts rooted in the spirit of giving.

When someone approaches a relationship with the mindset of seeing what they can add to that relationship to help make the other person's life easier, better, that produces a powerful connection, one that reflects the attributes of God. But when someone enters into relationships with a "gimme" attitude, always seeking to make withdrawals from the other person's heart and rarely (if ever) making deposits, then that not only strains the relationship, but it gradually tears

A person can't be sufficiently good to someone else if he (or she) has a negative view of himself (or herself). down the other person.

So, we want to stress that people have a healthy attitude toward themselves. A person can't be sufficiently good to someone else if he (or she) has a negative view of himself (or herself).

Topics Colbert and I will cover at the conference include: “Twenty Questions You Must Ask Your Mate Before You Get Married”; “Twenty Signs That He/She is Not the One”; “ A r e Yo u A d d i c t e d t o B a d Relationships?”; and “Evaluating Your

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The conference will be recorded on CD and some video. The content will be available following the conference.

“The conference will be very eyeopening,” Colbert says. “Couples and singles should come prepared to learn.

They should invite as many people as they possibly can, as we will be sharing information that they will probably never hear anywhere else. This will be a lifechanging event in their lives.”

For more information about the free conference, including registration, visit www.christiancouplesconference.com.

Donald Lee is founder-pastor of Kingdom Living Christian Center in Dallas and coauthor of “Married to Commitment,” the powerful Xulon Press-published book on relationships.

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“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.

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Following the Zimmerman saga case in Bradenton, FL and the Tia Richie case in Stark, FL, concerning their murders.” said Art Rocker.

Mr. Rocker continues, “Corey crossed the line for Trayvon Martin in arresting Zimmerman, now let’s see how she and Governor Rick Scott deal with these other killings pertaining to ‘Stand your Ground’ which is a move the KKK used when they placed the burning cross in the yards to intimidate minorities.”

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-- Many are applauding the Florida State Attorney Angela Corey’s decision to arrest George Zimmerman and charge him with 2nd degree murder.

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) National Chair Bernard LaFayette, Jr., SCLC Florida State Chair- Art Rocker and SCLC Jacksonville, FL Chapter President-Rev. R.L. Gundy issued a statement.

“Now, We at SCLC request that Florida investigate other killings that have taken place in Florida, particularly the Derrick Humbert Pensacola, FL

Angela Corey is one of five children born to Jacksonville natives Thomas and Lorraine Corey. She was born in downtown Jacksonville in the Fairfield section of town, then grew up on Jacksonville’s Southside where she and her four siblings, Susan, Tommy, Cathy and Marlo, all attended Hogan Spring Glen Elementary School, Southside Junior High School and Englewood High School. The entire Corey family is very active at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral.

Ms. Corey attended Florida State University and graduated with a B.S. in Marketing, then went on to law

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CABLE INSTALLER POSITIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH URBAN LEAGUE RECRUITING FOR IN GARLAND, IRVING, PLEASANT GROVE If you can install and service video, voice and data products, then the Urban League of Greater Dallas has a job for you.

Employers are recruiting cable installers in Garland, Irving and Pleasant Grove on the following days:

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In 1980 she joined the law firm of Howell and Howell in Jacksonville Beach where they specialized in insurance defense work. In 1981, State Attorney Ed Austin hired Angela as an Assistant State Attorney. During her 25 year tenure at the State Attorney’s office, Angela tried hundreds of cases including more than 50 homicides. In 2007, Angela joined the 7th Judicial Circuit as an Assistant State Attorney in the homicide investigative unit of St. Johns County. Ms. Corey is very active in her church, having served on the Vestry of the Cathedral from 1987 to 1989.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Gale Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Road, Garland, TX 7504 Thursday, April 19, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Urban League of Greater Dallas Community Service Center in Irving, 1425 W. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 230, Irving, TX 75061 Friday, April 20, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Urban League of Greater Dallas Community Service Center at Pleasant Grove, 3312 N. Buckner Blvd., Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75228 Average weekly salary is $800 to $1,200.

You must have a cable meter and basic tools. If you do not have these items the company will provide tools and transportation for experienced cable installers. Ex-offenders will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Training will be considered for applicants with no experience.

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25 years of service, commitment and excellence

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Humble, respectful and soft-spoken are all words used to describe Mr. Hiawatha Williams. Folks who know him could also add a number of other descriptions to this successful entrepreneur who is also known for his business prowess, quick mind and commitment to excellence.

Often called on as a speaker, Mr. Williams imparts a message that is spiritually-based and succinctly articulated. His message is focused and clearly his small-town upbringing and sense of family are evident, as is his value system which is uncompromised.

In 1987, Mr.Williams opened his first Williams Chicken Drive-Thru Eatery in Dallas, Texas. Today, there are almost 40 Williams Chicken stores in operations. The majority of the Williams Chicken stores are located in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. However, store locations included South, East and West Texas, and also spread into Northern Louisiana.

In the early 1990s, Carol Brandon and Dapheny Fain took my six-year-old nephew to purchase bunk beds for his room.

After their shopping spree, they took him to eat. Both Carol and Dapheny knew that I was a strong advocate of supporting Black businesses so they told Andre they were taking him to Williams Chicken.

He was not pleased at all at the thought but as was the case with Andre, he did what he was told.

However, he did tell the two young ladies that he didn’t “know no Mr. Williams” but he knew McDonalds!”

They got a kick out of his response but their minds were made up, so it was off to Williams they went.

When they returned him home Carol couldn’t stop laughing about Andre and his efforts to get to McDonalds.

Well, over the years he learned quite a bit about Williams Chicken and the owner; as well as numerous other Black entrepreneurs like Mr. Williams. While he is in the Air Force today, Andre also has hopes of owning a business, too.

A recipient of the inaugural Texas Rangers Jackie Robinson Community Achievement Award, Mr. Williams is one of 16 children born in Smithville, Texas. He attended segregated schools until high school and was the first member of his family to attend and graduate from college.

In 1974, Mr. Williams became the first African-American Area Manager in the Southwest Region for Church's Fried Chicken. He opened his first store in Dallas, Texas with five employees on April 27, 1987. Today he has over 700 employees and he has provided employment for hundreds of high school and college students.

Mr. Williams has an honorable philosophy, "dedicated to serve, grow, and give back to the community."

A strong believer in education, Mr. Williams adopted three Dallas elementary schools and served as Vice President to the Elisha M. Pease Elementary School Advisory Committee.

He is a 1972 graduate and Board of Trustees member of Dallas-based Paul Quinn College, his alma mater.

Mr. Williams is also a recipient of the Dallas Metroplex Council of Black Alumni Associations Alumnus of the Year, an honor he shares with other notables like: former Dallas Police Chief and Jackson State alum Terrell Bolton, Radio and Television personality and Tuskegee alum Tom Joyner, President of CERP Food Inc and Hampton alum Curtis Ranson, CEO of Stephens Automotive Group and Southern alum David Stephens and Mavericks Head Coach and Southern alum Avery Johnson.

Paul Quinn College created the Hiawatha Williams Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership on campus in his honor in 2007.

Mr. Williams serves as a board member of the Capella Realty Company, Vice Chairman of the United States Christian Chamber of Commerce, the Potter's House School of King, and numerous corporate boards. He is a recipient of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce’s 1992 "Quest for Success" Award and the Dallas Black Chamber's 2007 Small Business of the Year Award.

He and his wife Doris are parents of two sons and reside in DeSoto.

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Mr. Williams made a noble gesture when he launched the Williams Supermarket. Folks were excited and you thought that this long-awaited venture would be the springboard for a chain of like supermarkets cropping up first around Dallas and then across the country.

The place was beautifully decorated, clean and immaculate. The items on the shelves were fresh and the prices were competitive.

It seemed like only yesterday that I walked up and down the clean aisles of the grocery store, feeling proud as I told my little ones, Annya and Ayanna, that a Black man owned the store.

For years, I have heard the mumbling and grumbling.

“We don’t own anything in our communities,” was the gripe from many.

And then there were those who would talk about the “good ole days” when Black people owned, banks, stores, dry cleaning establishments and other successful businesses.

Sadly today, people who look like us do not own many of the thriving businesses in our community.

So, what does this mean?

It’s simple; the money made off the community leaves with the resourceful businessmen and women who benefit from the always-ready and anxious African American consumer.

And that brings me full circle to Hiawatha Williams. Many of you stop by his Williams Chicken Restaurants to pick up your two pieces with a pepper, gizzards, scrumptious corn fritters, and at some locations, fish.

The money Mr. Williams makes from his business endeavors continues to make a difference, as the dollars are recycled in African American communities across the great state of Texas and Louisiana.

While I could provide a long list of groups, schools and organizations who have witnessed Mr. Williams’ generosity, one beneficiary is Paul Quinn College. Unlike so many Black college alums, Mr. Williams is very supportive of Dallas’ only HBCU. Williams Chicken helps send students to Paul Quinn and Mr. Williams is proud to extend his commitment to being a good corporate citizen to his alma mater.

Unfortunately the celebration of Williams Supermarket was short-lived. Although the service was impeccable and the products reasonably priced and professionally represented, in less than a year, the store was closed.

Once again, something good for “the community,” ceased to exist.

We can celebrate, however, that Williams Chicken--after 25 years-- is still thriving.

I Messenger says Thanks to Mr. Hiawatha Williams and Williams Chicken.

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EDUCATION NOTES Presidential Update Quinnites: I hope that all is well with you and your families.

A Community Cooks: The campus is abuzz with final Pres. Mike Sorrell preparations for our “A Community Cooks” fundraiser (Thursday, April 19th/ order your tickets today at http:// www.prekindle.com/promo/id/ 21692820750405706). For those of you who have not seen the “WE over Me Farm” lately, you will be amazed by the work of the Associated Leadership Council class of the Real Estate Council.

The greenhouse, irrigation system, and storage house that they have built/ installed are all breathtaking. I hope that you will be able to join us for the unveiling.

HandPicked Nation: Our friends at HandPicked Nation have prepared the following story on our efforts to end the food desert in our community- http:// handpickednation.com/watch/a-smartplay/. A big “thank you” goes out to Staci Strauss and the rest of her team.

A New Tradition: In an effort to begin focusing our prospective students and their families on the importance of college completion in the Quin-nite Nation, we are initiating a Bishop Vashti McKenzie new tradition at this year’s Commencement. For the first time, we will hold a “Future Quinnite Weekend” during our Commencement celebration. In addition to learning about the inner-workings of the Quinnite Nation, the prospective Quinnites will be treated to the inspirational words of Bishop Vashti McKenzie during the Baccalaureate ceremony and other special guests during the weekend.

Quinnites for Lancaster: Lastly, on behalf of the students and staff of the Quinnite Nation, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to our relief efforts for those individuals impacted by the Lancaster, TX tornadoes. Among the most generous donors thus far have been: The guests of the Platt Family Passover Seder; Friendship-West Baptist Church; Chase Bank (which had over 100 branches donate and assembled an UHaul truck worth of items); City Square; and Baylor Healthcare.

Thank you for your amazing display of servant leadership and support of our student-led effort.

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Michael J. Sorrell, Esq., President Paul Quinn College

UNCF BENEFIT GALA RAISES $30,000 FOR TEXAS BASED STUDENTS DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX. –

UNCF–the United Negro College Fund– the nation’s largest and most effective minority education assistance organization, today announced that its annual signature benefit – the 13th annual Red, Hot & Snazzy Gala - raised $30,000 for scholarships for low-income students from Texas. The scholarship program is being funded by contributions from Alliance Data, Citi, Dallas Mavericks, Frito-Lay, Greyhound Lines, RBC Wealth Management in Memory of Terry Sanders and Rent-A-Center. Personal donations were also made by guests during the Live Auction (featuring celebrity auctioneers popular radio personalities Sam Putney and Chris Arnold) who attended the gala representing participating companies such as American Airlines, AT&T and BNSF Railway.

“Thanks to the generosity of the companies and individuals that supported the gala and this particular scholarship program, many economically challenged, yet deserving, students will be able to attend college starting next Fall” said UNCF Dallas Area Development Director Diane Stephenson. “UNCF continues to play a critical role in the future of our economy in Texas and around the country by helping students afford to get a college degree. We are grateful for all those who invest in UNCF.” Students must be Texas residents, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, be enrolled full-time at a UNCF or other accredited 4 year college or university and demonstrate a financial need.

Students can apply online for the Red, Hot & Snazzy Benefit Gala Scholarship at www.uncf.org.

The application deadline is May 31, 2012. For more information contact UNCF Program Services at (800) 331-2244. To make a donation to UNCF scholarships, call the local UNCF office at (972) 234 – 1007 or visit http:// give.uncf.org/Dallas

MOUNTAIN VIEW AND BRIGHTSTAR TO TRAIN 251 HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES Duncanville – Mountain View College (MVC), in partnership with BrightStar Healthcare of Texas, received a $394,507

Skills Development Fund grant from Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to train 251 healthcare employees. A grant announcement ceremony with MVC, BrightStar, and TWC representatives will take place on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 10 a.m. at MVC’s Economic and Workforce Development in B149.

The goal of the Skills Development Fund grant is to increase the skill level and wages of the Texas Workforce. through the Mountain View College grant partnership with BrightStar, 124 new employees and 127 incumbent workers will be trained to improve core competencies in the healthcare industry.

“Today's economy is a challenge for the maintenance of a continuous workforce and resulting quality of life, therefore it is a serious part of our service to provide job training opportunities for our business partners,” said Mountain View College Executive Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education, Patricia Webb. “Ultimately, in partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission, we will increase the skill set of workers thereby providing long-term employment.”

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Wizard of Oz” April 20-21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall (Building F).

The Eastfield Production of “the Wizard of Oz” is being directed by Eastfield Theatre Program Coordinator Dusty Reasons, music directed by Mary Medrick with choreography by Danielle Georgiou.

There will be a free open dress rehearsal/ preview on Thursday, April 19 at noon, as a part of the Eastfield Literary and Fine Arts Festival. School groups and organizations who wish to attend preview must contact Dusty Reasons at dreasons@dcccd.edu to reserve space for large groups.

This show involves students, staff and community members in this 50-member cast. Ticket prices: Adults $15, Children and Students $10; available at door or in the Eastfield Arts, Language & Literature Office (G Building, Room 138).

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He was named one of Cheryl Smith’s “Men of Swagger!” He’s smart, innovative, astute and fearless. Daymond John will speak in Dallas on Saturday, April 14, 2012, 8:00am- 12noon

MindShift with Daymond John Coffee and Conversations Business Shark, Author, Television Personality, and Entrepreneur Daymond John shares the philosophy and practices that have helped him to be successful. 1722 Routh St, 214-565-7888. Presented by 7-11. !

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Get your free health screenings at select CVS Pharmacy Stores.

During National Minority Health Month, select CVS/pharmacy stores around the country will be offering free health

screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, body mass index and professional consultations with a CVS Pharmacist and a nurse practitioner.

This effort, part of CVS/pharmacy’s “Project Health,” aims to prevent disease through early detection by bringing free screenings to local communities across the country to help African American and Hispanic communities take proactive steps to better health.

“Project Health” offers an array of free comprehensive health risk assessments and screenings during five national health awareness months, which began with American Heart Month (February) and will conclude with Diabetes Awareness Month (November).

For more information on free screenings and “Project Health,” visit www.cvs.com/ projecthealth

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TV One introduces new relationship series, Love Addiction Silver Spring, MD – Beginning Wednesday, April 25 from 8-9 PM, TV One will premiere Love Addiction, a new eight-episode, emotion-filled documentary series where therapists and relationship experts help women and men extricate themselves from destructive relationships with the help of the people who love them most.

With the guidance of three top relationship experts, family members and friends come together to try and help loved ones who are immersed in toxic relationships rediscover themselves and their lives in this powerful, transformational intervention series.

Men and women no matter how smart, beautiful or worldly, can find themselves in relationships that are demoralizing and soul shattering. For some women, it’s players; for others, it’s control freaks or countless variations of emotional abusers.

Men can be addicted to bad love, too, including those who date ice princesses and gold diggers. In each of these cases, friends and family can be cut off if they say something critical; or be forced to watch silently while someone they love goes through hell.

Under the premise of doing a documentary on relationships, the couples’ relationship patterns are captured on camera.

Once the loved one’s destructive situation is established, family and friends gather with one of three relationship experts for an intervention.

Through this intervention, by the people who love them the most, these love addicts have the opportunity to rediscover themselves, gain self-esteem, and be enlightened as to the type of love they really do deserve.

Ultimately, the love addict will have to choose: to remain in the relationship and risk support of their loved ones or to leave the love-gone-wrong for a life so right.

Will the loved one break it off and chart a new path?

Can they stay away from the toxic relationship? The series shares their decision and then checks back several weeks later to see if they’ve freed themselves or fallen back into the negative relationship.

Therapists and relationship experts help the love addicted and their families deal with these crises, including psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt, parenting, teen and relationship expert and author of The RING FORMULA: How To Be The Only One He Ever Needs; personal growth and relationship expert Hasani PAGE 13

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“We all know friends or family members who almost serially seem to end up in bad relationships, or who fall under the toxic spell of a bad romance, and we wish we could help them realize how much better they deserve to be treated,” said TV One President and CEO Wonya Lucas. “This series is not only riveting and full of emotion, it also should provide some great advice for those with troubled relationships and even those who want to keep their relationships healthy.”

In the April 25 premiere episode, viewers meet 29-yearold Marcus Foy, whose mother Adrienne Nixon has always encouraged him to follow his heart.

But once Marcus begins dating 51-year-old Suzi (a woman older than Adrienne), Adrienne is beside herself.

She believes Suzi is too old for Marcus, is way past her prime, and can’t give her grandbabies; Adrienne is also concerned over Suzi’s continual pill-popping of painkillers.

Marcus loves his mother, but wants her to butt out of his life. He’s happy. He wants to marry Suzi… and once her divorce is final he plans on making Suzi his wife.

Suzi, a former Las Vegas showgirl, says she’s been living her life for everyone else… and now it’s her turn to be happy.

She is currently separated from her husband and says the divorce will be final any day now. However Marcus lives with Suzi in a house that her husband, Tony still financially maintains.

Between Suzi’s doctor visits, and dinner parties with friends, the couple constantly bickers. Adrienne and Marcus’ best friend, Jacob, believe if they don’t stage a love intervention before the couple marries, they will lose Marcus forever.

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A Night of Amazing Women A special taping at Trinity Broadcast Networks studios in Irving, Texas, will allow fans of Women of Faith to get a wonderful FREE preview of several of the amazing women on the tour in 2012.

On Wednesday, April 18 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM the TBN Special “A Night of Amazing Women” will be hosted by Mike & Gayle Tucker, Dallas locals who host the TV talk show Lifestyle Magazine.

Featured guests that evening include: Christian recording artists Sandi Patty and Sheila Walsh, along with author/ speakers Patsy Clairmont, Brenda Warner (quarterback Kurt Warner’s wife) and Pat Smith (running back Emmitt Smith’s wife).

With this cast, this is sure to be a fun and entertaining evening filled with many moments that will inspire and touch the heart through stories, music, testimony and much laughter.

Both men and women in the community are invited to attend the “A Night of Amazing Women” taping for FREE. No tickets are necessary. Those that would like to attend should arrive at the TBN studios at 2823 West Irving Blvd, Irving, TX on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

The audience should arrive at 6:00 PM to be in place for the 7:00 PM taping. Doors open at 6:15. Seating is first come, first serve for this incredible, heartwarming evening! For more information please contact Monique Roy at monique_roy23@yahoo.com or call (972) 313-1333.

Lifestyle Magazine is a TV talk show for all age groups, covering a wide range of topics with practical, useful information you can trust on issues such as health, nutrition, medicine, relationships, and more. www.lifestyle.org.

Women of Faith is a faith-based women’s organization encouraging women of all ages and stages in life to grow in faith and spiritual maturity through a relationship with Jesus Christ and an understanding of God’s love and grace. www.womenoffaith.com Trinity Broadcast Network is the world’s largest religious network and America’s most watched faith channel. TBN offers 24 hours of commercial-free inspirational programming that appeal to people in a wide variety of Protestant, Catholic and Messianic Jewish denominations. www.tbn.org

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DCCCD presents author Judy Blume at DMA Whether she’s exploring fantastic stories, siblings or censorship, noted author Judy Blume has tackled tales that have touched the hearts of countless children, teenspand adults. One of her most beloved books, Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret, was named to the School Library Journal’s list of “One Hundred Books that Shaped the Century.”

Blume’s books about pre-teen Peter Hatcher and his troublesome younger brother, Farley – known to avid readers as Fudge – begins with Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Blume’s fans, young and old alike, will have a chance to meet her and hear more about her life and work during a program presented by the Dallas County Community College District on Thurs., April 19, as part of the Arts and Letters Live series sponsored by the Dallas Museum of Art; DCCCD is a community partner for the spring 2012 Arts and Letters Live season.

Tickets for the event are $10 for students (including those who attend DCCCD), $16 for adults and $14 reduced (DMA members, educators, librarians and seniors age 65 and older). The program will begin at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located at 1923 Ross Ave. in Dallas. Tickets can be purchased through the Dallas Museum of Art at www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org.

The featured writer has penned more than 25 books and has earned more than 90 awards since she began her career many years ago, including the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Library of Congress Living Legends Award and the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.

Blume spent her childhood in Elizabeth, N.J., making up stories inside her head, she says on her web site. She has spent her adult years in many places, doing the same thing – but now she writes her stories down on paper.

Adults and children alike will recognize other titles she has written, too, including: Blubber; Just As Long As We’re Together; Deenie; Freckle Juice; Forever; and many others.

She also has written three books for adults, all of them New York Times bestsellers: Summer Sisters; Smart Women; and Wifey.

More than 80 million copies of her books have been sold, and her work has been translated into 31 different languages.

Kids Fund, a charitable and educational foundation. She serves on the boards of the Author’s Guild; the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators; the Key West Literary Seminar; and the National Coalition Against Censorship.

A long-time advocate of intellectual freedom, Blume found herself at the center of an organized book-banning campaign in the 1980s. She began to reach out to other writers, teachers and librarians who also were under fire; since then, she has worked tirelessly to protect the freedom to read.

She says, “Let children read whatever they want then talk about it with them. If parents and kids can talk together, we won’t have as much censorship because we won’t have as much fear.”

Several other Arts and Letters Live programs scheduled at the DMA in April include: -- Sun., April 15, 3 p.m., Horchow Auditorium – Marc Brown – Beloved children’s author-illustrator Marc Brown has enchanted young readers with his heartfelt stories and watercolor illustrations for more than 30 years. He is the creator of Arthur Read, the world’s favorite aardvark – now the star of a series of bestselling books and an Emmy award-winning television series on PBS. During the event, Brown will share his process of creating the illustrations for If All the Animals Came Inside, a picture book written by Eric Pinder that imagines what chaos and fun would happen if all of the animals at the zoo suddenly became house pets.

Gathering won the 2007 Man Booker Prize.

McCann is the internationally bestselling author of two story collections and five novels; he also contributes to the New York Times and the Paris Review. His novel Let the Great World Spin about Philippe Petit’s tightrope walk between the unfinished World Trade Center Towers in 1974 won the 2009 National Book Award for fiction and the 2011 International IMPAC Dublin Award.

-- Fri., April 20, 8:15 p.m., Horchow Auditorium – Paula McLain – Author of The Paris Wife, which explores the intoxicating world of Paris in the 1920s, Paula McLain instantly became a New York Times bestselling author and has been a favorite among readers and critics alike.

Presented in conjunction with the DMA’s exhibit Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties, McLain will discuss her book and her research. Born in Fresno, Calif., McClain was abandoned early in life and moved in and out of foster homes for 14 years. She also is the author of Like Family:

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-- Sun., April 22, 7:30 p.m., McFarlin Auditorium (Southern Methodist University, 6405 Boaz Lane in Dallas) – David Sedaris – In partnership with KERA, bestselling author and satirist David Sedaris returns to Dallas with new and unpublished material for a fourth consecutive year. Known as the rock star of writers and as one of the most comedic authors today, Sedaris speaks at sold-out engagements around the world. He has made America laugh for more than 20 years with books like Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked and Me Talk Pretty One Day. His latest book is a collection of fables titled Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Wicked Bestiary (with illustrations by Ian Falconer); it immediately hit the New York Times bestseller fiction list.Prices vary by event; for tickets, register online at www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org.

-- Tues., April 17, 7:30 p.m., Horchow Auditorium – Anne Enright and Colum McCann – An Irish writers’ evening kicks off with authors Anne Enright and Colum McCann. Enright began writing in earnest when her family gave her an electric typewriter for her 21st birthday. She has published essays, short stories, a nonfiction book and four novels, including her latest work, The Forgotten Waltz. Her novel The

Blume earned her bachelor’s degree in education from New York University in 1961 and became an NYU Distinguished Alumna in 1996. She is founder and trustee of The

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will be the speaker at the Dallas NAACP’s Juanita Craft Freedom Fund Banquet April 21, 2012

The funeral for Phyllis Patterson will be held on Wednesday, April 18 at 11:00 am at Munger Avenue Baptist Church, 3919 Munger, Dallas 75204.

7:30p.m. at the Omni Hotel.

For tickets call 214.916.9919.

The celebration of life for Lorene Alexander was held on Thursday, April 12 in Grand Prairie at Sunset Baptist Church.

Services for Mattie Williams (of Marlin, Texas), will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 11:00 am at the Marlin Baptist Church.

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Guests include: Sandy Patti, Brenda Warner (wife of former QB Kurt Warner,) Pat Smith (wife of Emmitt Smith,) Sheila Walsh and Patsy Clairmont from the Women of Faith Conferences. No tickets are needed, but please arrive at 6:15 p.m. in order to be part of the audience and share in the blessing. The TBN studio is located on Highway 183 in Irving at 2823 West Irving Blvd.

For more information call 972-313-1333.

on Health and Human Services Forum to Include Overview of American Affordable Care Act & Panel Discussion with Baylor Health Care System Children’s Medical Center Methodist Health System Parkland Health & Hospital System Texas Health Resources UT Southwestern Medical Center 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Simmons Biomedical Research Building (EEF Auditorium - 2nd Floor) 6000 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, Texas

April 14 Coffee & Conversation Lecture Series presents: Mindshift with the star of the ABC television show, SHARK TANK, DAYMOND JOHN at the 7-Eleven Headquarters.

April 19

Booksignings at Jokae’s African American Books 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Gary Edwards, Author With George Gates Carter Boyz 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Victor McGlothin, Author The Secrets of Newberry The members of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated 18th Annual Teen Town Hall Summit at Cedar Valley College (CVC), 3030 North Dallas Ave., Building M, Lancaster, TX, 8:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Registration will be begin at 8:30 A Team Texas Elite is holding a golf tournament at Eastern Hills Country Club in Garland. Proceeds will be used for a UNCF scholarship that will help increase the student athletes’ chances of obtaining a higher education.

Team Texas Elite is a non-profit organizationcollaboration of other Texas-based non-profit minority youth baseball organizations - including The Heroes Baseball Organization, Dallas Baseball Alliance http:// www.dallasbaseball.net and Houston RBI. The cost is $75 per player. For details see attached flyer. To register or for more information - email Mike Smith – Tournament Director - at smitbox@aol.com or call him at 972-742-2161.

April 14th @ 9:30 pm - April 16th @ 4:30 pm AN OVERSIMPLIFICATION OF HER BEAUTY

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Williams Chicken celebrates its 25th anniversary at 11:30a.m. At Edison’s Dallas, 1724 Cockerel Ave, Dallas. This event is being hosted by the UNITED STATES CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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ICDC celebrates 25 years of building lives and revitalizing the South Dallas/Fair Park area of Dallas at the African American Museum at 3538 Grand Avenue; Dallas, Texas 75210 inside Historic Fair Park on from 6 – 8 p.m.

Sophia Stimpson ESSAY AND ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST. DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FORM AND ABSTRACT/OUTLINE: April 16, 2012 Oratorical Presentation, Finalists Compete: May 5, 2012, 2:00- 5:00PM For Info: Shannon Johnson-Lackey, 214-738-5963 or via e-mail: sjlack05@sbcglobal.net

2012 Annual St. Phillips Golf Tournament presented by Republic Title 12:00 p.m. Registration / 1:00 p.m. Tee Time Firewheel Golf Course in Garland, Texas Sheila Brooks will speak at Grambling State University , April 16 - 17 "Visiting Professionals Program" Sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism - Phoenix, AZ April 18 Women of Faith and Lifestyle Magazine's Mike and Gayle Tucker will be taping a FREE 2-hr. special for Trinity

April 20-21 The International Human Rights Association of American Minorities (IHRAAM) is an NGO in Consultative Status with the United Nations. From CIVIL RIGHTS to HUMAN RIGHTS and SELF-DETERMINATION? CHICAGO CONFERENCE 2012 AGENDA. Confirmed speakers Cynthia McKinney, Law Professors Vernalia Randall and Carla D. Pratt, Political Science Professor Tyson King-Meadows, Attorneys Dr. Ava Muhammad, Chokwe Lumumba and Standish Willis, multiple HBCU past president Dr. John Waddell, National Black Farmer's Association President John Boyd and Queen Quet of the Gullah-Geechee Nation. !

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Dr. Brenda Wall will be the speaker at the Dallas NAACP ‘s Juanita Craft Freedom Fund Banquet, 7:30p.m. At the Omni Hotel. For tickets call 214.916.9919.

April 21 Booksignings at Jokae’s African American Books 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Nakaie Dorsey, Author Daughter of Destiny

South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club Annual V. Alyce Foster Awards Luncheon, noon at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Subscriptions are $ 60.00.

Walnut Hill Elementary School is having a “Community Health and Safety Fair” 11 am-3 pm. There will be free dental and eye exams. Immunizations are offer for $5 each. Carter Blood Care will be there as well as other free giveaways. Contact Gwen Walker or Debra Ginchansky at 972-502-7809 or email gwwalker@dallasisd.org or dginchansky@dallasisd.org. More details at www.dallasisd.org/walnuthill.

Located at 10115 Midway Road, Dallas TX 75229.

March of Dimes premier event, March for Babies, is the nation’s oldest fundraising walk at White Rock Lake’s Norbuck Park at 8:30am. Those wishing to join the fight against prematurity can sign up today as an individual or start a team at marchforbabies.org.

Jordan Blair Golf Tournament Honoring the Memory of Jordan R. Blair at GRAND OAKS COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE 3502 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS BREAKFAST STARTS AT 7:00 AM SHOTGUN STARTS 8:00 AM SHARP FEATURING A LONG DRIVE CONTEST CLOSEST TO THE PIN PUTTING CONTEST $100 per golfer or $400 per team Box Lunch, Cart and Green Fees included with entry fee--Entry and Payment Deadline: Monday, April 16--To register your team today contact: Coordinators Bettye Williams 469-261-0717 and Maurice Jones 214-986-0983 Space is limited to the first 80 paid registrants Texas News Topics (T.N.T.) P.O. Box 4686 Cedar Hill, TX 75115 Office: (214)372-NEWS (6397) F a x : ( 2 1 4 ) 372-6398 publisher@tntpaper.com

Conference room of LA’s Hair & Scalp Clinic Limited seating…Must RSVP 817 265-8854 Pastor Mark A. Harris & Lady Pamela Harris invite you to celebrate his 24th Annual Pastor's Anniversary @ 10:45 a.m. at Cooper Missionary Baptist Church 1801 S. Riverside Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76104 featuring guest Pastor Douglas E. Brown

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Join the Friendship-West Baptist Church Family for Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III 29th Pastoral Anniversary Timeline Guest Preacher: Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.

Booksignings at Jokae’s African American Books 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Dorothy Burton, Author Why We Fall ******************************** 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Patricia Ann Griffin, Author Conversations, A Book of Poetry

April 23 Join Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III on Monday, April 23, 2012 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Friendship-West Baptist Church to witness "Escape From Death: The Anthony Graves Story" Dr. Haynes and the community will engage in conversation with Anthony Graves to hear about his experiences of being exonerated off of death row and life after prison.

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Dallas County Community College District wants students and community members to get down dirty for a good cause! A one-day event, “Be the Change,” will bring together people who will volunteer their time to make a difference -- to literally be an agent of change – as they clean up the Great Trinity Forest, the largest urban forest in North America, 2012 Jazz Series Continues at TECO Theatre Nick Colionne & Richard Elliott

April 27

Two shows only: 7PM & 9:45PM Who: Wilmer-Hutchins Class of ‘81 What: White Linen Party!

When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 – 8pm-2am Where: Elks Lodge, 2444 S. Zang St., Dallas, TX Why: Fundraising Party to buy Computers for Wilmer Hutchins High School Computer Lab YOU MUST BE 27 & UP TO PARTY!!! - - ADMITTANCE $10 - $ BAR – FREE FOOD

Complimentary cocktails with the artist Today's Sisters' Ministry For Women, Living in today's World presents The Women of Tomorrow's World HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine Community Activity Center, Grapevine,TX General Public Cost $8 per personHosted by: Visionary/Founder Harriet P. Harrison www.empowerwomen4greatness.net www.todayssistersministry.org Best Southwest Bar Association (BSWBA) will sponsor a community legal clinic from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the Church of the Disciple, 220 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., DeSoto, Texas.

April 21 - 22 TeCo Performs @ Earth Day Dallas in Fair Park introducing the Jimmy Brashear Players

"What I want you to know . . . " Introduction to Memoir Writing 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Pan African Connection Bookstore 828 Fourth Ave. Dallas, TX

April 22 “How To Get Your Twist On with a Healthy

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Join Cheryl, and Lady T • Black Economic History Fact of the Day • LIVE from the African American Museum - It’s Monday night politics

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on Health Health and and Human On HumanServices Services Forum to Include

Overview of American Affordable Care Act &

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Baylor Health Care System Children’s Medical Center Methodist Health System Parkland Health & Hospital System Texas Health Resources UT Southwestern Medical Center Saturday – April 14, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at UT Southwestern Medical Center - Simmons Biomedical Research Building (EEF Auditorium - 2nd Floor) 6000 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75390

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