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Message to the people...

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Who’s Who Rep. Helen Giddings (DDallas) 8 Cheryl Smith

Ir v Ashford, “1000 books for 1000 kids” 11

Scottie Allen and Cynthia Woolen Allen

12 Barbara Graves dies

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

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2012 On the Campaign Trail Veasey focuses on Schools and Opportunity for Texas Children (Fort Worth) In recent weeks, State Representative Marc Veasey has been the target of numerous false attacks from opponents in the race for Texas’ new 33rd congressional Marc Veasey district. As was noted in this Fort Worth Star Telegram editorial yesterday, Rep. Veasey has refrained from slinging mud in response. Agreeing with the sentiment presented in the FWST editorial, that voters are concerned with hearing about solutions rather than personal attacks, Veasey announced his intention to spend the final days of this campaign focusing on educational opportunity. “Working families in North Texas have neither the time nor the desire to wade through all this mudslinging,” said Veasey. “Schools in DFW are literally closing down, the ladders of education opportunity are being pulled out from under our children. I would rather talk about how we reverse course and focus on improving our schools rather than engaging in petty political attacks.” As Chair of the House Democratic Caucus during the 82nd Legislative Session, Rep. Veasey was instrumental in fighting the initial budget put forth by the Republican super majority in the state house. The initial Republican budget included a series of damaging proposals such as: § $9.8 billion in cuts to public education § $1.15 billion reduction for Closing the Gap Programs, including TEXAS Grant After strong opposition from Rep. Veasey and Democratic colleagues in both the state house and senate, Governor Perry and Republican legislative leaders were forced to scale back their proposed cuts. Thanks in large part to his work on public school funding, Rep. Veasey has been endorsed by the Alliance, American Federation of Teachers. “Marc Veasey fought Rick Perry’s budget cuts to public schools. Now we need you to vote for Marc Veasey so that we’ll have a fighter in Congress to protect our children and our educators. On fair pay for teachers, ending pressure to teach to the test and protecting size limits, Marc Veasey has been the candidate we can rely on and trust,” said Rena Honea, President at Alliance, American Federation of Teachers. In addition to the endorsement from the Alliance, American Federation of Teachers, Rep. Veasey has also been endorsed by an impressive list of some of PAGE 4

Texas’ foremost leaders on public education such as: § State Representative Scott Hochberg, Vice Chair of the Public Education Committee and widely considered the foremost expert on public education in the legislature § State Representative Dr. Alma Allen, Member of the Public Education Committee and former member of the State Board of Education § State Representative Mike Villarreal, member of the Public School Finance Committee § State Representative Mark Strama, member of the Public Education Committee § State Representative Joaquin Castro, Vice Chair of the Higher Education Committee § State Representative Eric Johnson, Member of the Higher Education Committee “In order to begin providing educational opportunity, you must build coalitions with colleagues who share the belief that education is priority number one. That is exactly what I was able to do in the state house and that is what I will do in Congress,” added Veasey. Some of the educational proposals Veasey has highlighted in campaign emails and literature throughout the campaign have been: § A promise to fight cuts to the Pell Grant program, such as those proposed in the Ryan budget. § A promise to work to help the President pass the DREAM Act, which would open the doors of opportunity to immigrant student who were brought to this country as children and played by the rules their whole lives. § A pledge to oppose private school vouchers that would divert critical funding away from the public schools that are already hemorrhaging teachers and packing too many students into too small classrooms. § A promise to continue fighting for early childhood education and voluntary pre-K program. “As President of Alliance, American Federation of Teachers, I know that Marc Veasey is the candidate who has been fighting for educators throughout the years,” concluded Honea.

DeSoto Mayor expresses support for Moore Dear Dallas County Voters, This is DeSoto Mayor Carl Sherman, and I am encouraging you to vote for my friend, Maricela Moore for Judge of the 162nd Civil District Court. She has been a topflight civl attorney practicing in state and federal court over the last 10 years. She is ready to be a judge from day one and manage a just and efficient court. Maricela Moore is an outstanding candidate for the civil bench. Maricela Moore is Board Certified, and she has over 10 years of experience. Much of her legal work has been dedicated to defending the rights of working people. Maricela Moore has also focused her community work on helping her fellow minority attorneys reach their full potential, as co-Chair of the Dallas Bar

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Rod Paige and Dallas Civil Rights Activist Lee Alcorn.

Message from candidate Barnett

Mayor Sherman and Maricela Moore

Association's minority participation committee. When I look for qualities in a public servant, I look for honesty, experience and a strong work ethic. Maricela Moore has all of these qualities. I am very proud to support my friend, Maricela Moore for civil judge. And I promise you - you will get MORE for your vote by voting Maricela MOORE in the Democratic Primary. Please strongly consider this highlyqualified, hard-working and caring leader when you vote. I join with others who say you will get MORE by voting for Maricela MOORE for Judge. Sincerely, Hon. Carl Sherman Mayor, City of DeSoto

Cleaver comes to help "Close the Deal" for Tatum for US Congress "Rev. Kyev Tatum has the kind of leadership that is needed in Washington DC to help break the gridlock and get more things done to improve the quality of life for all Americans, Rep. Cleaver especially the least, last, lost and the left out. We welcome his support in the United States House of Representatives," Congressman Emanuel Cleaver said. Born in North Texas, Congressman Cleaver currently serves as the 20th Rev. Kyev Tatum Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. Congressman Cleaver plans to visit District 33 before the elections on May 29, 2012. This is the latest endorsement for the Tatum for Congress Campaign. Last week the team picked up support from the former Secretary of Education Dr. !

The Star Telegram has barely mentioned Dr. Vickie Barnett's campaign for State Representative in HD101. Because of their selective "Good Ole Boy Reporting", they won't report the Dr. Vickie Barnett following: Dr. Vickie Barnett earned a BA in Telecommunications Management, MA in Project Management, and a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. She is a Veteran, Educator, and Business Owner. Dr. Vickie Barnett is a Published Author and Grant Writer for several nonprofits. She volunteers and teaches job readiness & resume classes at the Arlington Life Shelter. Dr. Vickie Barnett is an Educator and Mentors, The Leading Ladies Youth Group. Dr. Vickie Barnett sponsored over 6 job fairs in HD101, where over 20% of the attendees have found employment. Dr. Barnett has lived in HD101 for 14 years. She didn't move here just to get your vote. Her opponents say they will stand up to Rick Perry...What does that mean exactly? What have her opponents done for the citizens in Arlington, Grand Prairie and Mansfield? DON'T BELIEVE THEIR HYPE ! They certainly haven't worked for the citizens like Dr. Vickie Barnett has! Elect Dr. Vickie Barnett for State Representative HD101! The change we need, the voice we deserve! Website: http://vickiebarnett.com/ Email: info@vickiebarnett.com

If you didn’t vote early, please go to the polls on May 29 and VOTE! !

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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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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT...

We can’t let the attacks succeed By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

The story of American democracy has been the expansion of voting rights to more and more citizens. Ye t n o w, conservatives linked to the Republican Party are systematically seeking to constrict the vote. We can’t let them get away with this. In the early republic, voting was often reserved for white male landowners. Over time, the vote was extended to working people, to women, to those 18 and older. The passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act was one of the transformative victories of the civil rights movement. Progressive movements have pushed reforms to make voting easier — same-day voter registration, extended voting days and hours, voting by mail. Now, however, across the country, we see a systematic effort to suppress the vote. Tactics include: Voter ID laws: According to a study by the Brennan Center, more than a half-dozen Republican-dominated states have passed legislation requiring an official state photo ID to vote. This makes voting harder for those without a driver’s license: the poor, students, urban dwellers, seniors and minorities. Brennan estimates that 5 million people could be hit by the laws. In 30 states, legislators have received “voter fraud” legislation from the American Legislative Exchange Council, the notorious right-wing network funded by the Koch brothers and others. Voter purges: Ohio has purged some 1,100,000 voters from its rolls since 2010. Cuyahoga County, which includes Democraticrich Cleveland, led with 267,071 voters removed from the rolls. Franklin County, including Ohio’s capital, Columbus, removed 93,578 voters. Those purged came disproportionately from counties with high minority populations. Similarly, in Florida, another key state, voter officials seem to gearing up an effort to purge the lists, with a focus on Latino voters. Intimidating voter-registration groups: The majority of those signed up in registration drives tend to be low-income or minority voters likely to support Democratic candidates. So conservatives have moved legislation to threaten voterregistration groups. In Florida, a new law imposing harsh penalties for registration mistakes led the League of Women Voters to discontinue its program altogether. I MESSENGER wants you to SPEAK YOUR MIND! Is there something on your mind? Is there something we should be thinking about? Your thoughts are welcomed on the opinion pages of I MESSENGER! We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts to us at www.myimessenger.com along with your photo, a contact number and a brief bio. Submissions should not exceed 300 words. PAGE 6

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The Changing Face of America – Circa 2050 “This is an important tipping point…a transformation from a mostly white baby boomer culture to the more globalized multi-ethnic country that we are becoming.”

continue to squander so much of our young human capital. Even as job creation continues to pick up, the unemployment rate for African Americans has exceeded 10% since 2008. It now stands at 13%. The rate for Hispanics also outpaces the national average at 10.3%. The high school dropout rate is also highest in these communities. It is ironic that the Census Bureau report was released on May 17th, 58 years to the day that Thurgood Marshall won the landmark Supreme Court case ending “separate but equal” segregation in our nation’s schools. While the hope was that Brown v the Department of Education would lead to better schools and a better education for all our children, America’s public schools are more segregated today than ever. And schools serving African American and Hispanic students remain unequal in terms of resources, funding and quality teachers. Recent political attacks on affirmative action, immigration and voting rights also make it clear that while African Americans and Hispanics are growing in numbers, our fight for civil rights and equality is far from over. It is time to put these old divisions behind us. The future is fast approaching and its color is going to look a lot different than the shades of the past. Marc Morial, former mayor of New Orleans, is the president of the National Urban League.

-- William Frey, senior demographer, the Brookings Institution

By Marc Morial TO BE EQUAL

We’ve been hearing about it for years, and now the time has come. Last week the Census Bureau announced that for the first time, the birth rate of people of color exceeded that of whites: 50.4% to 49.5%. America is still a majority white country, with whites comprising 63.4% of the total population. But, the Census Bureau report covering the 12-month period that ended last July reveals that at a time when the white birth rate is declining, there are now 114 million minorities in the United States, or 36.6% of the population. Hispanics, now America’s largest minority group, led the way last year with 26% of total births. The African American percentage was about 15%, and for Asians it was about 4%. The country now has five majorityminority states: Hawaii, the District of Columbia, California, New Mexico and Texas. C l e a r l y, w e a r e m o v i n g inexorably towards the day in 2050 when the United States is a majorityminority nation. As noted in a recent Huffington Post column, “With fewer

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white babies being born than Latino, black and Asian babies that may come a lot sooner than 2042 - the target year which demographers repeatedly cite.” This increase in the minority population is due in part to the influx of Hispanic immigrants over the past few decades, a trend which is now slowing. It also reflects the fact that with a median age of 42, the white population is aging while younger minorities, especially Hispanics, are moving into their peak child-bearing years. With African Americans and Latinos still over-represented among the unemployed and high school dropouts, this demographic shift should be a wake-up call to policy makers and employers. America cannot move forward if it continues to leave communities of color behind. We will not be able to grow our economy or compete in the 21st century global marketplace if we

On President Obama’s support of Gay marriages of a prevailing education system, is creating another issue in the black family; all combined killing the aspirations of Black Children. The churches of our community that were built with nickels, dimes, and quarters, now are having the most difficult time sustaining financially after incurring multiple challenges including the alarming rate of black men incarcerated and away from the home. “Additionally, minorities hold the highest rate for unemployment and the highest rate of broken homes.” “Is there a need for the President to discuss his personal belief that two men should be able to get married? I honestly believe Mr. President could make a better assessment of a personal opinion reflecting on how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi walked and protested peacefully concerning injustice that was not based on personal opinion but fact dealing with true human rights and civil rights. Although I still support President Barack Obama, I do not support any personal opinion that destroys the institution and sustainability of the Black Woman or the Black Church.”

President Obama delivers a personal opinion concerning, “Gay people should be able to get married.” Pensacola, FL -“I am a supporter of the President for the work he has done; however, I do have a concern of his recent statement. We have never considered anyone’s personal opinion in the commandment “Thou shall not kill,” only how killing destroys lives and families and is against God’s commandment. We must consider the fact that in our communities, the Black Church and the Black Woman are the pillars of the Black Community. Both the Black Church and the Black Woman are the threads of the fabrics that hold our culture and our beliefs together; it is the rock of the Black Community. Our culture and the livelihood of our communities already have significant and fragile lives. Particularly fragile, in the homes where the Black man is not present in the woman’s life. Overall, the black church is the backbone of our communities.” states Art Rocker.

Art Rocker

Rocker continues, “We know the church does not need us, but we need the church. We also note, black women have survived and prevailed throughout all of the challenges they have had with black men and families. However, now we do not need this personal opinion in further separation of families in our communities and our culture.” “We have won all of our uprising on prayer, faithfulness and grace day by day for this industry; the Black church and the Black woman. But for this issue to be placed at a time of lack of jobs, lack of hope, lack !

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ESSENCE Music Festival presents Official ESSENCE Empowerment Experience NEW YORK, -- ESSENCE is proud to announce the official line up of the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans this July 5th-8th. As the nation's definitive African-American live cultural experience, the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience will bring together the leaders, innovators, activists, experts, artists, performers and thinkers who are defining the social and political discussions that matter most to attendees all under one roof at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The "Power of Our Voice" is the theme of this year's 18th annual ESSENCE Music Festival and through this forum ESSENCE will celebrate the power of Family, Community and Spirit within a unique gathering that is free and open to the public. FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2012: THE POWER OF FAMILY---On Friday (July 6), the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience will bring on the fun in a "Power of Family" themed day that starts off with families playing the "Family Feud." Then, attendees will get to hear first hand from some of the most popular siblings on television at the "Families in the Name of Love: The Truth Behind Reality TV" seminar featuring Tamar and Trina Braxton, Mary Mary, Cynthia Bailey and Malorie Bailey-Massie. Melissa Harris-Perry of MSNBC will open the day's conversation with a message on Sisterhood. We will also explore the power of love with our relationship panels. The day will be hosted by "Steve Harvey Morning Show" personality and author Shirley Strawberry. SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2012: THE POWER OF COMMUNITY In this critical election year, ESSENCE will empower people to get the vote out on Saturday (July 7th) and harness the "Power of

Dr. Steve Perry

Community" in conversations about education, the church and voting within the African American community by key speakers Dr. Steve Perry, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Floyd Flake and Maxine Waters. The day will be hosted by noted journalist Lola Ogunnaike. SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2012: THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT Sunday will be a great day in New Orleans and a rousing finale to the weekend with award winning journalist, author and "NY1 News" anchor Cheryl Wills hosting the festivities as ESSENCE presents a day of praise and worship during an "All-Star Gospel Salute to Mary Mary and Fred Hammond" with Yolanda Adams, Kim Burrell, Tramaine Hawkins, Pastor Marvin Winans, Byron Cage, Israel Houghton and more. The day-by-day schedule of the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience is as follows: Friday, July 6: "Power of Family" Keynote Address by Alice Randall

"Family Feud," hosted by Steve Harvey "A Candid Conversation on Mother Daughter Love, Laughter and Surviving Drama," moderated by Fredricka Whitfield with Vanessa L. Williams and Helen Williams "The Power of Our Sisters," with Melissa Harris-Perry "Families In the Name of Love," featuring Tamar Braxton and Trina Braxton, Mary Mary, Cynthia Bailey and Malorie BaileyMassie "Finding Love at Any Age: Black Relationships Redefined," featuring Tracy McMillan, Shirley Strawberry, LisaRaye McCoy and Denise Vasi "Rooted in the Love of Fatherhood," moderated by Soledad O'Brien and featuring director Kobie Brown and Dr. Ronald Mason "What Men Want," featuring Terrence J, Devin Thomas, DB Woodside, and Terrell Tilford Saturday, July 7: "Power of Your Community"– Sponsored by U.S. Army Keynote Message on Election 2012: Congresswoman Maxine Waters "The 2012 Election: What's At Stake For You?" moderated by Soledad O'Brien featuring Marc H. Morial, Louisiana State Senator Karen Carter Peterson, Michael Baisden and Dr. Julianne Malveaux "State of the Vote: Why Your Vote Counts," featuring Reverend Al Sharpton "Taking Back Our Schools," featuring Dr. Steve Perry "2012 Election: Does the Black Church Still Matter?" featuring Reverend Floyd Flake, Pastor Debra Morton, Reverend Jacqueline J. Lewis and Reverend Dr. DeForest Soaries, Jr. "The 2012 Black Women's Agenda: The High Cost of Living in America," moderated by Fredricka Whitfield and featuring ESSENCE

Editor-in-Chief Constance C.R. White, Dr. C. Nicole Mason, Dr. Freda LewisHall, Monique Greenwood, Issa Rae (Creator of Awkward Black Girl) Dr. Julianne and Judy Malveaux Magnus Jackson. Sunday, July 8: "Power of Your Spirit," An All Star Gospel Salute to Mary Mary and Fred Hammond– Sponsored by Simply "All-Star Gospel Salute" to Mary Mary and Fred Hammond A full-day of praise, songs and worship, with Bishop Lester Love, Pastor Marvin Winans, Yolanda Adams, Kim Burrell, Tramaine Hawkins, Israel Houghton, Maurette Brown Clark, Pastor Charles Jenkins, Byron Cage, Tyronne Foster and the Arc Singers. In addition to the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience, the Festival's daytime offerings include the ESSENCE MARKETPLACE, a showcase of quality fine arts & crafts by AfricanAmerican vendors from all over the world as well as many New Orleans vendors. For the latest news about the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, and concert tickets visit ESSENCE Music Festival www.essencemusicfestival.com Join the Festival community: follow on Twitter @essencemusic #EssenceFest and become a fan of 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival on Facebook.

Celebrate Dick Gregory’s 80th Birthday

Burch Foundation honors Pillars Community PILLARS OF of THE the COMMUNITY

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Brent Taylor, Teamster Local Union 745 David Brown, Dallas Police Chief Kurt Powell, Sam’s Club Dr. Timothy Brown, New El Bethel Baptist Church Pastor Cheryl Smith, Journalist Dr. Lisa Holley, Anthologist Alex Woodley, First Convenience Bank Judge Jeannie Howard, Dallas County Courts

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Book Unveiling Reception and Program This historic event was held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

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Recognizing influence Be the 1st to correctly identify the folks numbered 1-35 in this Who’s Who spread and win two VIP tickets to the Dick Gregory 80th Birthday Dinner and the Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon. Send entry to info@myImessenger.com by June 20, 2012.

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Recognizing influence Identify the folks numbered in this Who’s Who spread and win two tickets to the Dick Gregory 80th Birthday Dinner and the Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon. Send entry to info@myImessenger.com by June 20, 2012.

I Messenger salutes Who’s Who in Black Dallas and Real Times

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I Messenger Publisher among Who’s Who in Black Dallas Unveiling a huge success Columbus, Ohio – The Inaugural edition of Who’s Who In Black Dallas was successfully released to a full house Thursday, May 24, 2012 at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Inc. at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex. With an array of individuals represented, Who’s Who In Black Dallas paid tribute to African Americans in the city of Dallas who have made a positive impact. Providing inspiring story, biographies and photos, the historic edition of Who’s Who in Black Dallas celebrated the success and contributions of African Americans who have become the backbone of the community. Featured in this historic edition were such individuals as Hattie Hill, chief executive officer of Hattie Hill Enterprises; Gail Warrior, president and chief executive officer of The Warrior Group; Cheryl Alston, executive director of City of Dallas Public Employee Fund; YaLonda Lockett, regional sales manager for Reliant; Margo Posey, president of DFW Minority Supplier Development, Ken Carter, president and chief executive officer of Focus Communications, Inc. and veteran journalist Cheryl Smith, publisher of I Messenger. In addition, Richard Knight, president and chief executive officer of Pegasus Texas Holdings, LLC; Dr. Harry Robinson,

president of the African American Museum; Beverly Mitchell-Brooks, president of the Urban League of Greater Dallas; Ann Williams, president and chief executive officer of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre; U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice-Johnson and TX State Rep. Helen Giddings were featured in the section marked Living Legends. Also featured in this historic edition were introduction writer Tom Joyner, host of The Tom Joyner Morning Show and H. Ron White, managing partner for WhiteWiggins, LLC, as the foreword writer.

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1,000 BOOKS for 1,000 KIDS

Our Mission Greetings: I am thrilled to serve as the book ambassador for the first edition of Who’s Who in Black Dallas®. My commitment to the Dallas community continues by supporting Who’s Who Publishing and their mission to reach the future educators, entrepreneurs, community and spiritual leaders of this great city. The Who’s Who 1,000 Books for 1,000 Kids Campaign brings awareness to children throughout Dallas’ metropolitan area by putting Who’s Who publications in the hands of elementary, middle and high school students. As a sponsor, books will be donated to the school of your choice. The Who’s Who team has launched the 1,000 Books for 1,000 Kids book mobile and will be providing copies of the first edition of Who’s Who in Black Dallas® to the elementary, middle and high school students in the community. I invite you to help support our mission to encourage the youth of Dallas. This first edition will be released at the book unveiling reception and program on Thursday, May 24, 2012. The book unveiling reception and program will take place at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Inc., located at 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202. Please join me in sponsoring books for the boys and girls in our community.

To become a sponsor of this campaign, please complete the form below and fax it to the attention of Brian Auler at 614-714-0550. You can pay by credit card as indicated or if you are purchasing quantities of 10 or more you or your organization can be invoiced. All books will be delivered by the Who’s Who in Black Dallas® book mobile team. On behalf of Who’s Who Publishing, we thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Irvin Ashford, Jr. SVP-Texas Market Community Development & External Affairs Director Comerica Bank

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Allens among honorees for TSU The Texas Southern University National Alumni Association (TSUNAA) Dallas Chapter will honor two alumni Scottie D. Allen and Cynthia Woolen Allen of The Allen Law Firm (formerly known as Scottie D. Allen & Associates) at its 11th Annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon on Sunday, June 3, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at the

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214.769.0981 – 972.814.6938 or contact Bernard Clark, president of the TSU Dallas Chapter via e-mail at bclark2266@aol.com Texas Southern University (TSU), one of the nation’s largest HBCUs was established in 1927 and offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The University is located in the heart of Houston, Texas historic Third Ward.

Jethro Pugh - Two Podners Scholarship Program - 2012 --Deadline May 31 Upward Bound Students at the Meyerson Symphony Center

Scottie D. Allen and Cynthia Woolen Allen

Omni Dallas Hotel, 555 South Lamar Street, Dallas, Texas 75201 – adjoining the Dallas Convention Center The two received their Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1987. Mr. Allen’s area of practice is Criminal Defense Law. Mrs. Allen specializes in the area of Family Law. The Allen Law Firm also provides other legal services. The Allens will receive the Distinguished Business Alumni Award for over 20 years of service in private practice in which they litigate 90 percent of their cases. Ronald Patrick will receive the Distinguished Alum of the Year Award. Mr. Patrick is a 1990 graduate of the TSU College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. As a pharmacist, Mr. Patrick works in such settings as hospice, long term care, oncology, and veterinarian pharmacy. Rev. Kedric L. McKnight, Senior Pastor of New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in West Dallas, will be the luncheon speaker. Rev. McKnight earned a B.S. in Public Affairs from TSU in 1996. This year’s luncheon theme is TSU, 85 Years of Creating Legends and Leaders. Scholarships will be awarded to four students from the Dallas area. In addition, the Dallas TSU chapter will make its annual donation to the President’s Leadership Scholars Program. The Chapter donates $2,500 to this scholarship program each year and the University matches it with $1,000. For the fourth year, the Dallas TSU Chapter will present Mister and Miss Future TSU Alumni. These young people will showcase their talent during the luncheon. Tickets may be purchased Aldridge’s Family Pharmacy, Cut Rate Pharmacy, Dr. Deano’s Pharmacy, or Bluitt Pharmacy. For reservations and more information, please call PAGE 12

Scholarship Value: up to $ 10,000 Classifications:College Freshman, College Junior, College Sophomore Minimum GPA:3.0 Eligible Majors:Open Eligible Schools: UNCF Institutes Eligible Locations: Must be from the DFW Area Application Deadline: Thursday, May 31, 2012 How to Apply: www.uncf.org Scholarship Detail: This scholarship will be awarded to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area residents attending one of the 38 UNCF member institutions. The scholarship program is sponsored by a fundraising effort through the Invitational Golf Tournament. Selected applicants will receive a $10,000 need based scholarship award in the fall of 2012.

component as well as volunteering at EFC events. “To date, our program has served over 400 first generation to college students. Many have gone on to graduate

from SMU, Texas A&M, UT Austin, Baylor, Texas Women's University, University of North Texas and other institutions” says Castillo. Eastfield has had a UB program since 2000.

Eastfield Upward Bound Program’s Funding Renewed (Mesquite, TX) – Romilio Castillo, Director of Eastfield College’s Upward Bound program, was notified recently that the program has been refunded by the U.S. Department of Education for another five years (2012-2017). This assures Eastfield UB the opportunity to continue to serve promising high school students in Southeast/Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, specifically Skyline Magnet High School and W.W. Samuell High School. The purpose of UB program is to generate the skills and motivation necessary for students to complete their secondary education and to enroll in and complete a program of post-secondary study. Student participants can access a variety of services including academic tutoring, cultural enrichment activities, financial literacy, Dual/College credit, and personal enrichment workshops in becoming future college students. UB students also are engaged at EFC by participating in a 6-week summer

Annual Basketball and Life Skills Enrichment Camp June 4-8, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Faith Bible Church Gymnasium 1437 W Pleasant Run Rd Desoto, TX Boys & Girls - Grades 3-8 Cost: $85 Pre-Registration/ $100 On-Site Registration (after May 18th) (Includes daily instructional lessons, motivational speakers, camp t-shirt, lunch, admission to Heads Up! Celebrity Game The Heads Up! Foundation ! PO Box 763767 Dallas, Texas 75376 www.theheadsupfoundation.org ! call 214.339.1400

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Seriously speaking about life Award-winning entertainer stresses healthy living By Cheryl Smith I MESSENGER

Kirk Franklin is an entertainer, a consummate professional. He’s a musician, choir director, actor, show host and author, but equally important, the energetic Fort Worth native is a family man and he’s spreading the same message that he shares at home--eat healthy and get exercise. “It makes me very proud as a dad that I’ve set an environment of being physically active and taking care of ourselves,” he said, adding that his family is very active, whether in sports or regular visits to the gym. “My whole family is engaged in physical activity and we talk about ensuring that we have a proper diet too.” Interestingly while he talked about eating properly and the importance of taking care of your body, Mr. Franklin was also focused on keeping pace on the treadmill. “You’ve got to make sure you get it in when you can get it in,” explained the Grammy awardwinning recording artist who is headlining the Power To End Stroke Power Sunday at St. John Church in Grand Prairie on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the 11:00 am service at 1701 West Jefferson Street. The message he has for congregants at St. John, and throughout his travels, is that it’s very important that not only the soul is taken care of, but you have to work on “taking care of your body.” “I try very hard to be proactive so I am going to talk about working out, staying in shape and what happens when you don’t.” Mr. Franklin knows exactly what happens when you make lifestyle changes. He’s no stranger to “addressing issues close to our community,” and whether he’s working with AIDS patients or speaking to youth, he is candid and focused!

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“The issue of heart disease is something that I am passionate about, personally,” he said, explaining that family members have dealt with high blood pressure and taking necessary steps made for a positive diagnosis in their lives. “My mother and my father-inlaw were on blood pressure medicine for many years and after changing their lifestyles and their diets, they are no longer on medication,” he said, adding that he is also proud to

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partner with the American Heart Association to spread such an empowering message that will hopefully benefit many. Noting that stroke is the 4th cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the country, Mr. Franklin talked about the impact of strokes around the world as he praised the American Heart Asocialtion for its continued efforts to educate and encourage communities. Acknowledging the strong emphasis on health at St. John, Mr. Franklin said he was glad to be able to take his message to Pastor Denny Davis’ congregants. He knows that Blacks have a higher risk of death from a stroke than other ethnic groups and the mostly African American congregation needs to hear the message, again and again. “It’s an important message,” said Mr. Franklin. St. John‘s Chief Administrative officer Darryl Thornton agreed,

“May is National Stroke Awareness Month and African Americans are disproportionately affected by strokes and we know that there are many of us in the community who don’t know the signs. Partnering with Kirk and the American Heart Association gives us an opportunity to inform the community.” He continued, “It was a natural fit for Kirk to come to St John and Highlight National Stroke Awareness Month.” And when someone has as demanding a schedule as Mr. Franklin, eating healthier foods and fitting an exercise regimen into the mix is so important he acknowledged as he talked about an upcoming tour, “The King’s Men,” that includes other Gospel greats Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton. Admitting that he’s “working really hard” in preparation for that tour, Mr. Franklin pointed out that there are other things on his plate, in addition to being a husband to Tammy and father to their children. He’s also preparing for a new season of the hit BET show, “Sunday Best.” The popular show debuted in 2007. Mr. Franklin is the host while a number of Gospel greats have served as judges in this competition that provides a number of prizes to the winner. “We’re getting ready for another season and we’re very proud of the talent on the show,” said Mr. Franklin. “I get great joy out of doing the show and I am very glad that people support it.” The ever-popular entertainer hopes his message of taking steps to end strokes will be as warmly received as his music because he is passionate about both. “Taking care of ourselves is very important,” he said. “That’s the message I want to get across to the congregation on Sunday.”

WARNING SIGNS OF STROKE: • SUDDEN numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. • SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. • SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes. • SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance/coordination. • SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause. • Not all of these warning signs occur in every stroke! RISK FACTORS FOR STROKE THAT YOU CAN’T CHANGE: • Age - The chance of having a stroke approximately doubles for each decade of life after age 55. While stroke is common among the elderly, a lot of people under 65 also have strokes. • Family History - Your stroke risk is greater if a parent, grandparent, sister or brother has had a stroke. • Race — African Americans have a much higher risk of death from a stroke than Caucasians do. This is partly because blacks have higher risks of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. • Gender — Stroke is more common in men than in women. In most age groups, more men will have a stroke in a given year. However, more than half of total stroke deaths occur in women. At all ages, more women than men die of stroke. Use of birth control pills and pregnancy pose special stroke risks for women. • Prior stroke, TIA or heart attack — The risk of stroke for someone who has already had one is many times that of a person who has not. Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are "warning strokes" that produce stroke-like symptoms but no lasting damage. RISK FACTORS FOR STROKE THAT YOU CAN CHANGE OR CONTROL: • High blood pressure — High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke and the most important controllable risk factor for stroke. Many people believe the effective treatment of high blood pressure is a key reason for the accelerated decline in the death rates for stroke. • Cigarette smoking — In recent years, studies have shown cigarette smoking to be an important risk factor for stroke. The nicotine and carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke damage the cardiovascular system in many ways. The use of oral contraceptives combined with cigarette smoking greatly increases stroke risk. • Diabetes mellitus — Diabetes is an independent risk factor for stroke. Many people with diabetes also have high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and are overweight. This increases their risk even more. While diabetes is treatable, the presence of the disease still increases your risk of stroke. • Sickle cell disease (also called sickle cell anemia) — This is a genetic disorder that mainly affects African-American and Hispanic children. "Sickled" red blood cells are less able to carry oxygen to the body's tissues and organs. These cells also tend to stick to blood vessel walls, which can block arteries to the brain and cause a stroke. • High blood cholesterol — People with high blood cholesterol have an increased risk for stroke. Also, it appears that low HDL (“good”) cholesterol is a risk factor for stroke in men, but more data are needed to verify its effect in women. • Poor diet — Diets high in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol can raise blood cholesterol levels. Diets high in sodium (salt) can contribute to increased blood pressure. Diets with excess calories can contribute to obesity. Also, a diet containing five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day may reduce the risk of stroke. • Physical inactivity and obesity — Being inactive, obese or both can increase your risk of high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. So go on a brisk walk, take the stairs, and do whatever you can to make your life more active. Try to get a total of at least 30 minutes of activity on most or all days.. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

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IN MEMORIAM Harold Baron Jackson November 3, 1915 – May 23, 2012 Harold Jackson was an American disc jockey and radio personality who broke a number of color barriers in American radio broadcasting. Mr.

Jackson was born in Charleston, South Carolina and grew up in Washington, D.C. where he attended Howard University.He began his broadcasting career as the first African-American radio sports announcer, broadcasting Howard’s home baseball games and local Negro league baseball games. In 1939, he became the first African American host at WINX/Washington with The Bronze Review, a nightly interview program. He later hosted talk show, a program of jazz and blues on WOOK-TV. Mr. Jackson moved to New York in 1954 and became the first radio personality to broadcast three daily shows on three different New York stations. Four million listeners tuned in nightly to hear his mix of music and conversations with jazz and show business celebrities. In 1971, Mr. Jackson and Percy Sutton, a former Manhattan borough president, co-founded the Inner City Broadcasting Corporation (ICBC), which acquired WLIB — becoming the first African-American owned-andoperated station in New YorkThe following year, ICBC acquired WLIBFM, changing its call letters to WBLS ("the total BLack experience in Sound"). As of the late 2000s ICBC, of which Mr. Jackson was group chairman, owns and operates stations in New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Fort Lauderdale, Columbia, South Carolina, and Jackson, Mississippi. In 1990, Hal Jackson was the first minority inducted into the National Association of Broadcaster's Hall of Fame. In 1995, he became the first African-American inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. He was given a Pioneer Award by the Rhythm PAGE 14

and Blues Foundation in 2003. In October 2010 he was named a "Giant in Broadcasting" by the Library of American Broadcasting. Mr. Jackson was the founder of the Hal Jackson Talented Teens Miss International Competition. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued the following statement: “Today, we mourn the passing of Hal Jackson, a radio pioneer and a member of the Radio Hall of Fame whose voice broke through color lines and broke down racial barriers for countless Americans. Hal was not only the first African-American voice on network radio or the first AfricanAmerican play-by-play sports announcer, but an iconic legend who during the Civil Rights movement gave voice to the many who simply did not have one. When Hal moved to New York, he continued to lead the way at 107.5 WBLS for so many AfricanAmerican radio announcers who followed. On behalf of a grateful city, our sincerest condolences and prayers are with his family at this time.” VIEWING; WEDNESDAY MAY 30TH 2P-5P AND 7P-9P FRANK E. CAMPBELL FUNERAL HOME, 1076 MADISON AVENUE AT 81ST NEW YORK CITY FUNERAL; RIVERSIDE CHURCH; 490 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, HARLEM-11AM

Jeff West dies at 54 Jeffrey West, a Baptist minister turned actor who played a key role in developing numerous landmark ventures across Dallas, like The Sixth Floor Project and the Omni Hotel, died Monday at Baylor University Medical Center. He was found not breathing in his office at Matthews Southwest, where he was a vice president.

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Robin Hugh Gibb December 22, 1949–May 20, 2012 Robin Gibb, a British singer and songwriter, was best known as a member of the popular group, The Bee Gees, which included his fraternal twin brother Maurice and older brother Barry. Born in the Isle of Man to English parents, the family later moved to Manchester before settling in Brisbane, Australia. Mr. Gibb began his career as part of the family trio and when the group found their first success they returned to the United Kingdom where they achieved worldwide fame. With record sales estimated in excess of 200 million units, the Bee Gees became one of the most successful pop groups of all time. Mr. Gibb died of colorectal Cancer on May 20, 2012.

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Senior Barbara Graves, wife of Black Enterprise Founder Earl Graves Sr., Dies The wife of Earl G. citizens get Graves Sr., the founder, chairman and publisher of relief from Black Enterprise, she played a vital role in the growth and summer heat

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-- Dallas’ long, hot summer will be a little less unbearable this year for a special group of senior citizens in West and South Dallas. The Theta Alpha Foundation, in cooperation with the Theta Alpha chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., will donate 22 window air conditioning units to area senior citizens selected by Lakewest and Park South branches of the YMCA. “For nearly 20 years we have distributed hundreds of electric fans to help senior citizens cope with our notoriously hot summers,” said Royle King, chairman of Theta Alpha Foundation. “Because of the severity of last summer’s heat wave, we thought that making air conditioners available to senior citizens may be more beneficial, and perhaps even save a life.” Theta Alpha Foundation supporters and the organization’s youth mentoring group -- the Omega Sparks -- will meet representatives of Home Depot to take delivery of the a/c units during the Lakewest YMCA “Community Day” Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Lakewest Family YMCA is located at 3737 Goldman, Dallas, Texas 75212. “We will continue to look for ways to partner with other organizations on worth- while projects like this,” said Mr. King. “We hope this eﬀort will be the catalyst for more opportunities to make a diﬀerence in the lives of Dallas area citizens.” DALLAS

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Barbara Graves (Courtesy of the Graves family/Black Enterprise)

By Alfred Edmond, Jr. Black Enterprise

Family matriarch and a guiding force of Black Enterprise, Barbara Kydd Graves succumbed early this morning at Howard University Hospital after a more than three-year battle with gall bladder cancer. She was 74.

development of the publication and media company, and its mission of economic empowerment and wealth building for African Americans. Since the launch of Black Enterprise Magazine in 1970, Barbara Graves, an alumna of Brooklyn College and a former elementary school teacher, held every major position, including editorial director, circulation director and chief financial officer, during the 40-plus-year history of this company. Along the way, she is credited with grooming and developing Earl and Barbara Graves several generations of executive leadership, including sons Earl Graves Jr., president and CEO of Black Jr., Johnny and Michael, all of whom have Enterprise. “She served as mentor and guide to worked as executives at Black Enterprise. Graves several generations of employees, managers and also co-founded and guided the Black Enterprise professionals. Above all, she genuinely cared for Women of Power Summit, the premier every member of the Black Enterprise family, networking event and conference for women and held a special passion for children and young executives of color. people in particular.” “My mother was a steadfast and loving Funeral arrangements have yet to be partner and counselor to my father; his quiet announced. source of strength and inspiration,” says Earl

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A Healthy You Congresswoman Johnson to tackle local hunger issues The Dallas Food Planning Association and Texas Hunger Initiative Partner With Congresswoman Johnson

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Washington, DC- — Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, the Dallas Food Planning Association , and the Texas Hunger Initiative have formed a steering committee to tackle local hunger issues. The steering committee consists of elected officials, government agencies, corporations, non-profit organizations, faith-based community leaders, and local residents. “Nearly half a million Dallas County residents are considered food insecure because they don’t have regular access to healthy nutritious meals. It is my top priority to address local hunger issues, and to help combat food insecurities in Dallas. The steering committee will bring community stakeholders from all sectors to the table by addressing this critical issue in Dallas through innovative solutions,” stated Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. “Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s leadership in forming the steering committee has been invaluable in helping to bring our community together to combat hunger in Dallas. There is a lot of synergy around the topic of food access in Dallas; the existence of an organization like the Dallas Food Planning Association, which organizes our community’s efforts and resources to eradicate hunger in our county, is a necessity,” stated Sonia White, Director of Good In Deed and member of the steering committee. The steering committee is currently developing a plan to address the most pressing local hunger issues by focusing on: · Increasing access to federally funded nutrition programs to those who qualify PAGE 16

· Growing and providing access to healthy food · Increasing access to non-federally funded nutrition programs · Decreasing the number of food deserts and food swamps The steering committee was formed as a result of the successful “Texas No Kid Hungry Dallas Summit” held last year to help eradicate hunger through policy and education.

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Dallas Fort Worth, TX -- Massage isn't just for women -- it is for real men too. Massage Envy DFW will be profiling men who know the power of massage and what it brings to their lives. With the weather warming up, Weekend Warriors will be out in force -- running, golfing, hiking, biking, team sports, etc. -- not to mention all of those "Honey-Do" projects at home. Massage Envy is the Weekend Warrior's best friend. "Massage Envy DFW currently has a membership base that is 60-40 in favor of women," says Lance O'Pry, Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Developer for Massage Envy. "We would like to see that ratio become closer to 50-50, so we have asked DFW male leaders with busy lives to talk to us about why they get massages and the benefits that massage therapy brings to their overall well-being." The featured men, listed below, will share why they believe it is important to include massage therapy in their schedules. • Geoff Wright -- superintendent with Richardson Convention & Visitors Bureau • Corby Davidson -- co-host of The Ticket Sports Radio show "Hardline" • Rick Groesch -- chief commercial officer of Heelys, Inc. • William Huffman -- future Olympic athlete • Randy Gregg -- partner with BDO USA LLP • Craig Rosengarden -- publisher of "Avidgolfer" Magazine • Todd Storch -- founder of Taylor's Gift Foundation • Sherwin Daryani -- executive director of Operation Kindness Men's reasons for getting massages differ from women. Men primarily want to relieve pain, increase sports performance and to relax. Massage Envy, the leading provider of massage therapy in the United States, offers several types of massages that are custom tailored to men's needs. • Trigger Point Therapy ! Relieves a tight area within muscle tissue causing pain in other areas of body ! Uses cycles of isolated pressure and release ! Helps naturally manage pain and stress from chronic injuries

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Chuck D - Public Enemy Malik Farrakhan - PE Rene Syler Roland Martin Miles Jaye Ron & Matrice Kirk Clarice Tinsley John McCaa Tony Dixon - former Cowboy Jay Ratliff - Dallas Cowboy Roy Tarpley, former MAV Eric Benet Phyllis Yvonne Stickney Miles Jaye DISD Trustee Hollis Brashear Hon. Tennell Atkins Hon. John Wiley Price Brian Curtis Bob Ray Sanders Kristi Nelson Shaun Rabb Brian Custer Ramona Logan Crystal Thornton Susy Solis Omar Villafranca Chief Ben Click Judge Thomas Jones

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It’s your business Neal named Senior VP of Public Relations at TV One

Monica Neal

Silver Spring, MD – Cable industry veteran Monica Neal has been named senior vice president of public relations of TV One, effective Monday, June 25. In this role, she will lead and manage all of TV One’s communications and public relations, public affairs, talent relations, viewer services and investor relations. Neal will join TV One from Turner Broadcasting, where she has spent the past 12 years in a variety of senior communications, marketing, business development and operational executive positions. Since 2009, she has been vice president of entertainment marketing for TNT and TBS, where she has provided oversight of integrated marketing for late night series Conan and Lopez Tonight, as well as partnerships designed to grow youth/diversity audiences, including for the launches of Hawthorne on TNT and Meet the Browns on TBS. Prior to her current position, she served as vice president and station manager of WPCH-Peachtree TV, and vice president of operations of Turner’s Strategy and New Products Group. Prior to those positions, Neal had a long career in communications and media relations in the television industry. She joined Turner in 2000 as director of public relations and was promoted to vice president in 2002, adding responsibility for Turner Classic Movies in 2005. Prior to joining Turner, she held corporate communications and media relations positions at Court TV, Nickelodeon, ABC and HBO. “Monica is the perfect choice for this new position at TV One, as we work to build our in-house corporate communications capability,” said TV One President and CEO Wonya Lucas. “In this rapidly evolving digital and social media environment, it is more important than ever for communications and marketing to work closely together. Her deep understanding of the cable business and experience in PR, marketing and operations will provide a unique perspective as we continue to build awareness of TV One’s programming and brand with consumers, advertisers and distributors.” PAGE 18

A graduate of Smith College, Neal has participated in Turner Broadcasting’s Leadership Development Program, as well as the Time Warner Breakthrough Leadership/Simmons College Executive Management Program. She has been named to CableFAX Magazine’s list of the Most Influential Minorities in Cable, and in 2008 was named by Atlanta Woman Magazine to its list of “Top 25 Women to Watch.” “I have long admired both Wonya and TV One, especially the network’s mission to portray the diversity of black life in America,” said Neal. “It is an exciting opportunity to help build a brand about which I am personally passionate, and I look forward to sharing and sharpening the skills I have acquired in the wonderful years that I have spent at Turner and in the cable industry.”

SLATER AND ARNOLD JOIN 105.3 THE FAN Dallas/Fort Worth – Jane Slater and Chris Arnold will join 105.3 The FAN as co-hosts of the midday and nighttime shows, respectively, beginning June 4. Slater will co-host “Elf and Slater” with Mark Elfenbein weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. She replaces Josh Lewin, who joined the New York Mets play-by-play team earlier this year.

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Arnold will join Gavin Dawson on “The G-Bag Nation,” which is expanding two hours and will air from 7 p.m. to midnight. “The addition of Jane and Chris to the full-time staff at 105.3 The FAN illustrates our commitment to be the live and local sports talk station,” said Bruce Gilbert, Vice President of News/Talk/ Sports Programming for CBS RADIO Dallas. “Their characteristics, personalities and unique perspectives emphasize our goal to be the voice of the many diverse sports fans across North Texas.” Slater joins The FAN from sister CBS RADIO station NewsRadio 1080 KRLD, where she is a morning drive news reporter. She is also the sideline reporter for the Southland Conference Television Network. Slater has previously worked as reporter at sister TV station CBS 11 and as a traffic reporter at WFAA. Prior to that, she worked at television stations in Denver and Tyler as a sports reporter, anchor, producer, and news/investigative reporter. A native Texan, Slater grew up

in Rowlett and holds bachelor’s degrees in journalism and government from the University of Texas at Austin. Dallas-Fort Worth broadcasting veteran Chris Arnold has been a parttime host for The FAN for more than a year and is the in-game arena host for Dallas Mavericks games at American Airlines Center. Arnold previously spent more than 27 years as sports director at the legendary K-104, where he was part of the highlyrated Skip Murphy morning show. He also hosted his own sports talk show on KTCK. In addition, he has worked in television, as an Emmy Award-winning sports reporter atWFAA and as host of the black entertainment television show “On the Beam,” which was syndicated worldwide. Arnold holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. FAN fans can listen on air at 105.3 FM, online at CBSDFW.com and on mobile devices via the radio.com app.

Entrepreneur develops stove offering safe, low-cost answer to addressing hunger in Africa Dallas, TX (BlackNews.com) -Ethiopian entrepreneur Yusuf Tura couldn't stand to see his African brothers and sisters battle hunger, choke on smoke from indoor fires that were polluting villages and causing severe burns. The former taxi driver took the little money he had to spend months researching how he could manufacture a stove that would provide residents in Africa - and communities around the world - a more durable, safe, low cost and efficient solution to cooking their food while saving their environment at the same time. "My dream is to save life, trees and create green jobs for people that are living on less than one dollar per day," Tura said. "I have already done so. This project has created hundred of jobs. It's a solution to prevent death, deforestation, protect wildlife, and fight poverty by creating jobs for locals. And, the stove costs less than two cups of Starbucks coffee." With the help of friends at Lake Forest Rotary Club of Seattle, Tura founded his nonprofit company Green Energy Without Borders to create the "Ten Dollar Stove", which is made of sheet metal that currently is handcrafted by residents of his homeland. Instead of using charcoal briquettes or wood, Tura uses agricultural waste such as stalks, leaves and cobs from corn as well as of sugar canes and rice husks that can burn up to four hours. In many parts of Ethiopia, Tura says, residents have stripped the forests of trees used to burn in their stoves or build houses. With the huge success of popular book series and movie, Hunger Games, Tura is !

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setting out to spread the word about his development in hopes of raising money to expand the manufacturing of these sorely needed devices. "With right help there's no reason why millions of families couldn't benefit from these simple stove," he said. Tura's life journey is fascinating. As a young boy, he was separated from his family and ended up at a Kenya refugee camp, like many Ethiopians, who found themselves in a war-torn nation. With help from the U.S. State Department, he traveled to the United States where he worked in a cafeteria in Baltimore and drove cabs in Olympia, Washington. He befriended many local Ethiopians who inspired him to pursue his dream of inventing the stove, which he is hoping will make a difference in millions of lives.

PROJECT STILL I RISE Dallas, Texas /– On Friday, May 25, 2012, Project Still I Rise Inc. hosts an open house for its new bike shop in association with PSIR’s new initiative, the Empowered Pedals Program (EPP). The program is a “social entrepreneurship” initiative dedicated to developing critical thinking skills, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, mechanical skills and teamwork amongst students. Project Still I Rise has created a sustainable workspace at 2710 Jeffries in South Dallas. At the open house, guests will view the new space and gain more knowledge about the program. The opening commemorates the celebration of National Bike Month, which was declared by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). LAB promotes wellness, safety, and the “green” benefits of bicycles as a tool to preserve our environment. This program is made possible by Comerica Bank, Bicycles Plus, HP, Dallas Afterschool Network, Richardson Bike Mart, Dallas Bike Works, and the UTA Maverick Bike Shop. Partners believe in the mission and vision of the program in combating the childhood obesity epidemic. The open house, which will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., is free and open to the public. We encourage patrons from across the metroplex to come by and get involved with Empowered Pedals. For more information about Empowered Pedals or Project Still I Rise, please contact Kevin Mondy at kmondy@psir.org or (972) 546-0977, or http://www.psir.org. !

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Sex Controversy in the Church

Kenny Pugh, best-selling author, radio show host and singles minister

Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- In the latest issue of Ebony Magazine, an article penned by author Chevonne Harris takes a look at how Christians, who are unmarried, but not so young anymore, are balancing their faith while falling into premarital sex. A young woman in her 30's admits to being 'Single, Saved and Having Sex', the title of the article, and struggling to remain abstinent until she marries, the preferred way God intended Christians to follow. Bestselling Author, Singles Minister, Radio Show Host and Relationship Expert, Kenny Pugh, known as The Relationship Strategist responded to the article on social media after several requests from his followers familiar with his platform of promoting sexual abstinence until marriage, the crux of his bestselling title, "Can You Do IT Standing Up? A Different Position on Relationships" (November 2011). His rants garnered the attention of author, Sophia Nelson who was also quoted in the book along with editors at Ebony Magazine. A single Christian man that has practiced celibacy for over six (6) years, Pugh disagrees with many of the contents of the article, specifically where it insinuates it is difficult for women to find a man who's a Christian and willing to wait until marriage before having sex. According to the author, "...finding a

Christian man who is actually willing to wait may be easier onscreen..." than in real life. Pugh retorts, "Single, saved and having sex is one of the contributing factors of covenant relationships declining. Sex doesn't equal commitment but often gives a false sense of connection." He continues, "Any person using the rationale of Well if I want them to be with me then I need to have sex with him/her should ask how many times that has worked in the past? If that would get any one to the altar quicker, I think we would see more singles getting married." Kenny serves as leader of the Metro Atlanta Christian Singles (M.A.C.S.) group and organizes the efforts of single adults from churches across Metro Atlanta including offering singles ministry consulting. He was recently head of the singles ministry at a megachurch in metro Atlanta and has organized several singles events where hundreds of men and women gather to support and hear him speak. Awarded the 2011 Gospel Choice "Rising Star" Award for his service in the community within the singles ministry, Pugh is a highly sought-after motivational speaker with a platform that rests on celibacy and abstinence as a way to improve and change the trend of divorce, especially in the Christian community. His bestseller, "Can You Do IT Standing Up?" was written to provide insight in helping people make healthier relationship choices. Kenny knows firsthand the kinds of pitfalls and challenges individuals face when they invite sex into a relationship that pans out to be unhealthy or simply not the right person for them. He shares, Emotions are very powerful and outweigh a persons ability to think clearly when a relationship has met its expiration date once sex is involved. He explains, For women, they release a hormone called oxytocin that connects two people during a shared experience a mother with her child during child birth and a woman with her husband through sex. So if you're having sex outside of marriage, then ponder that one. With fans and followers that usually take to social media to connect with "The Relationship Strategist", Kenny engages them with topics; questions and tips with hopes to offer critical thinking and thought processes that encourage singles to make better relationship choices. Host of The Chat Kafe Show that airs Mondays on Love 860 AM in Atlanta, Tuesdays on U-Stream and Fridays on 1570 AM (Atlanta) where he deals with these topics weekly, Pugh

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Personal Insight and Reflection on the Gossipers That We Encounter in Our Lives, Short shares his outlook on some of his recent bouts of becoming a target of gossipers and how to look at the positive side of these encounters. According to Short, all victims of bullying know how much it hurts to have gossiping used a weapon against them. In his book, Short continues in his 'thinking out loud' commentaries, concerning the subject of gossiping. The book is especially geared to those who can relate to becoming a victim of gossip and slander. In his own words, "Gossiping is a form of bullying, and once you know how to recognize the true value and selfworth of these persons in your life, then you will be able to see the positive side of these trials and feel more optimistic and empowered to walk through them emotionally unscratched."

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office, the most fun-loving student in school, or even one of the most anointed blessings in the church. However, according to author Tyrone Short, "even that person will eventually have to deal with someone who is trying to make him or herself feel better by tearing someone else down." In his newest book entitled Good Lord... Do You Have Anything Better to Do Than to Gossip About Me: A

NABJ is partnering with the New Orleans Public Library to collect books for New Orleans teenagers. On Saturday, June 23, we will have an outdoor party for high school students across New Orleans. Our event will include a book drive, live entertainment, and interaction with journalists and celebrities who will discuss the importance of reading and writing. Please help these efforts by bringing a book to convention to donate. Also feel free to make a monetary donation to this effort, visit here: https://nabj.site-ym.com/ donations/donate.asp?id=5991

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says, “The key to abstaining from sex is to take it one day at a time, establish boundaries and remember your longterm focus and not a temporary pleasure. You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to recognize the effects of Single, Saved and Having Sex, the effects are spiritual, emotional and physical.”

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Moody’s reverses its decision, Dallas County outlook “stable” Dallas, TX -- Last year, in response to Congress' inability to find a long-term solution to the debt ceiling crisis Moody's Investor Service put a total of 177 public finance issuers including over 160 local governments under review for possible downgrade due to a concern that federal cuts could negatively impact their creditworthiness. Although Dallas County retained its AAA rating, Moody’s gave Dallas County a "negative outlook." Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins went to Austin and enlisted the help of the General Counsel of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, Steve Aragon and requested a revaluation from Moody's. Judge

Jenkins and Aragon worked with the county's financial team, which included County Treasurer, Joe Wells, outside advisors and top staff for nearly two months in an attempt to change the rating agency's mind. As a result of the Dallas County team's successful advocacy, Moody’s has changed their prognosis of Dallas County's outlook from negative to 'stable.' This represents a pivotal decision on the part of Moody’s, an agency which rarely changes its mind. The team submitted a lengthy document which amounted to a legal brief pointing out the institutional strength of Dallas County and its relatively insulated position

from changes in federal spending. Judge Jenkins said, “Moody’s was responsive to our request for a revaluation and made the right decision. Our financial advisor says in 21 years he has never had this happen before but the removal of the negative outlook was a top priority for me because a "stable" outlook saves tax dollars. Our financial team embraced the challenge and I want to thank them for their hard work as well as recognize the work of Commissioner Tom Suehs and General Counsel Steve Aragon of the Texas Dept. of Health and Human Services for their help in educating Moody's on issues affecting the county."

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Judge Jenkins added, "We think our work product can serve as a template to raise the ratings and/or outlooks of similarly s i t u a t e d Te x a s counties and we are Judge Clay Jenkins happy to share it." Moody's now believes that the depth and breadth of the county's tax base provides a source of considerable credit strength in revenue raising flexibility. Dallas County is one of a handful of double AAA bond rated governmental entities in the nation.

Win a House or $20,000 Family of four entrepreneurs hold Write-In Contest to declare winner BALCH SPRINGS, A write-in contest, that focuses on how to "Pay it Forward" in today's society, is now open to the first 10,000 people who enter. The winner will choose if they want to win a house, located at 14313 Briarcrest Dr., Balch Springs, TX, or $20,000. Contest opens May 26, and closes at 10,000 entries, or October 26, whichever comes first. "This is a write-in contest that focuses on the entrants IDEA, not their spelling or grammar.,” says Erin Chavez, co-host to the "Pay it Forward" contest. Entries must be kept between 200-300 words, be the original idea of the entrant, and the focus must be how the entrant wants to "Pay it Forward" in today's society. Chavez adds, "This type of contest has been tried a handful of times across the US; but their only focus has been to get rid of their house. None of the previous attempts from other people have ever included anything that we are doing." The Chavez family is taking a tried (and often unsuccessful) method and adding tremendous value for everybody who enters.

Not only will the ultimate winner choose between accepting the house, or $20,000 as their prize, but all of the entrants will receive: * Over $300 worth of downloadable products – just for entering * Up to $65,000 will be given back to the entrants through random check mailings The top ten entries will also receive a free consultation to "take their idea to the streets with little to no money", courtesy of SolopreneurSteps.com. The cost to submit an entry is $104; but Chavez reiterates, "We put ourselves in the shoes of the entrants. We asked ourselves what we would want in a contest like this. We decided that we would want to know that we received value for our entry - if we won or not - and we would want money! So we have designed this contest in a way that will pay it forward to the entrants no matter what." The Chavez's are a family of four entrepreneurs who want to help others while helping themselves. They feel it is important give back, give value, and give hope. PayItForwardContest.com

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Urban Health Systems 7310 Westmoreland and Investor Donations for your favorite announcers will be accepted!! Refreshments will be served Contact Mr. Tony Teal at 469-335-7599 C.W. Whitaker Or email: Edna Pemberton @ ednapemberton@yahoo.com Quote per Mr. Bobbie Patterson ”We have been there for the community; will they be there for us?” May 29

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the southern sector of Dallas and its surrounding communities with high-profile events. June 1 8th Annual Par for The Course Golf Tournament at the Lakes Course at Firewheel Golf Club and to a gourmet dinner featuring live music and three gourmet chefs at the Spring Creek Church in Garland. Funds from these two events will go to support the New Beginning Center’s shelter, educational programs, and transitional housing. For more info or to sign up your team or purchase tickets go to www.newbeginningcenter.org or e-mail development@newbeginningcenter.org

ELECTION DAY Candidate for TX-33 State Rep. Marc Veasey and supporters Election Night Gathering 7PM Smokey's Barbeque www.smokeysbbqtx.com 5300 East Lancaster Avenue Fort Worth, May 30 Texas One Night Only Showing 7pm! Tickets are $5.00 at the door or they may be bought a head of time by calling 972-274-1818 ext. 130. In the cafeteria of the DeSoto Freshman Campus! Starring Imani Crosby, Jailyn Carroll, & Jeremiah Lambert & Students & Faculty of the Freshman Campus with an appearance by Alex Dent of the DeSoto Class of 2012. Tickets are $5.00! DVDs of the film can be ordered at the event for $12.00 and they will be ready after Memorial Day! ------------Internet Marketing for Girls who want to STAND OUT is today! Sign-Up for the upcoming class This is a HANDS-ON workshop in which you will learn cool "tricks" to add excitement to your internet marketing campaigns:10-3 Location: Center for COMMUNITY COOPERATION 2900 Live Oak Street, Dallas, TX May 25-27 National Polka Festival on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27, 2012. It will be the 46th annual National Polka Festival, celebrating Ennis’ Czech heritage. Visitors can listen or dance to a variety of bands playing traditional polka, waltz and folk music in three spacious auditoriums.

Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce PowerNetworking Meet & Greet Reception 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dallas Black Dance Theatre (2700 Flora Street, Dallas, TX) Join us as we celebrate the world renowned FraserNet PowerNetworking Conference coming to Dallas, June 28-30, 2012! Come and meet the power players behind the event, network with business professionals and community leaders and learn how you can be a part of “Black America’s Largest PowerNetworking Conference” May 31 Join the North Carolina A&T Aggies for Happy Hour!! Thursday, May 31st 5pm-8pm Fox & Hound 18918 Midway Road Dallas, TX *******

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Duncanville High School’s 2012 Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Dallas Convention Center beginning at 7:30 pm.

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Chi Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in conjunction with Pearls of Service, Inc. will host the Pearls & Ivy Debutante Ball May 27 The Star of Deep Beginnings: The Genesis of African Science and Technology by Charles S. Finch III, M.D. is the next book to be reviewed by The Third Eye in conjunction with the South Dallas Cultural Center (SDCC) at 3:00 PM at the South Dallas Cultural Center May 28 Community Appreciation Day For KKDA Radio Announcers 10am-12N PAGE 21

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5th Annual Dallas Greek Picnic Weekend 2012: May 31 - June 3 Weekend-long festivities set to bring together members of the Noble Nine Greek-letter organizations while giving back to the community and registering new voters. DALLAS Calvin Whitaker & Charles City Gbadebo, Dallas area entrepreneurs and members of Alpha Phi Alpha® Fraternity Inc, are excited to announce the upcoming 5th Annual Dallas Greek Picnic Weekend 2012. Taking place May 31 June 3, the four -day affair will bring together over 5000-plus alumni, college members and friends of the Noble Nine Greek-letter organizations in the Southwestern region of the United States. This tradition is part of a business initiative to revitalize

June 2 Winning Grants and Funding Seminar For Non-Profits, Churches and Faith Based Organizations Are you ready to win grants? Let's get started! This dynamic training is designed to give faith based and community based organizations the tools required and empowering information to win grants and fund all types of non-profit organizations and ministries. Topics include: *Grant writing for foundations, corporations and government agencies *Current "hot" areas for funding nonprofits and ministries *New IRS requirements for 501 (c) (3) organizations *How to get your proposal to stand out and win funding *How to develop a strong board and build political support for your organization *Basics of understanding the application,budget and proposal process 9 am-1 pm 3507 Horne Street, Ft. Worth,Texas 76107 For more info call: 214-417-7614 -----African American Museum is hosting its 27th Annual Gala and Auction featuring WAR, at the Omni Hotel. ******** S.W.A.G. Inc. - Singles Community Community OUTREACH 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. North Texas Food Bank As a part of Friendship-West’s continued Outreach efforts S.W.A.G. InC. Ministry will be volunteering at the North Texas Food Bank, anyone interested in participating can sign up after each service in the Narthex where you will also be able to order T-shirts. For further info contact singlelife@friendshipwest.org. June 3 The Texas Southern University National Alumni Association (TSUNAA) Dallas Chapter will host its 11th Annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon 2:00 p.m. at the Omni Dallas Hotel. !

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June 6 AT&T Performing Arts Center presents Wilson Phillips 8:00PM Winspear Opera House

June 8 Bishop T.D. Jakes is celebrating 35 years in ministry and to honor him, Mrs. Serita A. Jakes, The Potter’s House and TDJ Enterprises will host a black-tie gala here in Dallas at the new state-of-the-art Winspear Opera House. This gala will provide an opportunity to celebrate Bishop Jakes for his accomplishments in ministry and entertainment, for his dedication to humanity and family, and his influence as a world leader. The starstudded red carpet will begin at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m.

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June 10 The Richard M. Brodsky Foundation will be sponsoring its 5th annual 5K AIDS Cancer Run Walk on 8 AM, Cedar Creek Park, Seaford, Long Island. ***** The Honorable Olly Neal will be the keynote speaker at My Very Own Book’s third annual dinner, to be held at the Eisemann Center in Richardson

June 22 2012 Oak Cliff Chamber Gala OAK CLIFF ROCKS! At the SHERATON HOTEL With Honorary Chair MAYOR MIKE RAWLINGS Live Band ~ Auction ~ Raffle Go to www.gala.oakcliffchamber.org.

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June 24 The North Dallas Suburban Foundation for Life Development and Community Involvement will host their Annual Fashion Extravaganza on June 24, 2012 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas. The cost of tickets is $35 per person.

Summer Scalp Checkup 1-4pm La’s Hair & Scalp Clinic 2304 W. Pioneer Parkway #6 Arlington, TX 76012 817-265-8854 2-day Technology Seminar for Certified Trichologists June 15

June 9 “Fit 4 the King!” Day “Fit 4 the King!” is a collaborative event between the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic and the Ron Springs “Gift for Life Foundation.” It is a day of health and fun for the entire family and community. _______

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10:30 am 6211 Denton Dr. Dallas, Texas 75235 Join speaker, author, trainer and entrepreneur, James Bird Guess for a morning of inspiration and conversation on overcoming life's obstacles, starting a business when you're broke, circumventing circumstances and making the impossible, possible. The special guests include those formerly incarcerated. DCCCD also will serve as one of several co-sponsors for the second annual BooksmART Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free, one-day BooksmART Festival will offer families and children of all ages a chance to celebrate literature and the arts. The day will feature authors, artists, illustrators, workshops, music, gallery tours, story time, games and other activities at the Dallas Museum of Art. For details, visit http:// DallasMuseumofArt.org/ALL

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The City of Balch Springs 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the Balch Springs Civic Center 12400 Elam Rd., Balch Springs TX 75180 Activities Include: Parade, Buffalo Soldiers History, BBQ Cook-off, Live Entertainment 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Pig Wrestling, Food, Door Prizes And Much More! For More Information call: 972-557-6070 June 17

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