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Social Media Strategies for Crisis Communications Presented at Free Webinar

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Amanda’s Highlights

By Amanda Fitzpatrick @watchamandatv

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Message to the People...

Black or White: Let the discussions begin

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If you’re looking for an opportunity to initiate a candid discussion on race, here’s a movie that opens the door wide open and in such a way that all participants could benefit significantly from listening and trying to understand.

Not knowing what to expect from the movie, Black or White, featuring multiple award honorees Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer; it was refreshing to see race dealt with so honestly and in your face.

Sure some might point to stereotypes and dismissive, especially when minimizing the value of the messages to avoid those tough discussions.

The portrayals were very thought-provoking and eye-opening.

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Elliott Anderson (Costner) is the grandfather who, after losing his wife, finds himself in a court battle for custody of his granddaughter.

Rowena Jeffers (Spencer) is standing up for her son who has been an absentee father for the most part and Costner’s daughter died during childbirth.

When Costner’s wife is killed in an accident he takes time off from work as he attempts to take care of young Eloise, who is played by the oh so charming Jillian Estell.

Interestingly race was the topic of discussion at the Potter’s House in Dallas earlier this month and next month veteran journalist Hazel Trice Edney will be leading a discussion that is sure to be emotional at times.

Too often I have seen folks become very dismissive when the subject of race is broached. Instead of acknowledging other’s feelings or issues, conversations are usually abruptly ended or glossed over.

Sometimes these type of discussions become volatile and violent, which leads to a stalemate.

That stalemate continues to paralyze our country.

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Fortunately many of the scenarios that erode race relations in America are addressed in Black or White.

This movie will have you laughing, almost crying and gasping in shock. If you are honest, however, you will also find yourself re-examining your actions and inactions, as well as those of others.

I found the movie refreshing. A must-see.

Paula Newsome is hilarious as Judge Cummins as she doesn’t have to say a word to get her point across.

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Anthony Mackie, as the attorney, Jeremiah Jeffers, trying to reunite his grandniece with her father’s side of the family, give a stellar performance as he struggles with his family’s demons.

And Costner has his own demons to deal with.

This is the movie to see. There are so many issues that are addressed other than skin color and culture.

Black or White opens this weekend.

Take the children. Take the grandparents. Take your co-workers, students, neighbors, or church members.

Then have those important discussion that while uncomfortable are so very necessary. Next plan to see Selma. And continue the discussions. Change your way of thinking and make this world a better place.

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JOHNSON: The importance of research funding

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Recently, a group of scientists announced the discovery of a new powerful antibiotic that they say has the potential to reduce deaths from dangerous infections.

An estimated 75,000 people die each year from hospital-acquired infections, but new antibiotics are rarely introduced because it is simply not profitable for the private sector to do basic research and development work. e type of public health breakthrough announced by the scientists can only occur when the federal government supports scientific research.

As the ranking member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, I have been fortunate over the years to meet with a wide range of individuals in a c a d e m i a , i n d u s t r y, a n d government.

A common area of agreement among them is that federal investment in fundamental research

leads to new discoveries, technologies and products.

One has only to look at information technology companies such as Texas Instruments, Apple, and Google, among others, to understand the path from fundamental research to economic growth and job creation.

One of the most important pieces of legislation to move through Congress in recent years, the America COMPETES Act, was

based on recommendations from a 2005 National Academies’ report raising the alarm that our scientific and technological building blocks were eroding at a time when our global competitors were gaining strength. e America COMPETES Act of 2007 (reauthorized in 2010) included significant increases in the research budgets of our core science agencies to ensure that our nation remained the world’s scientific and technical global leader, and to strengthen American competitiveness through sustained investments in science, innovation and science education.

In a federal address in 1988, President Reagan said, “…although basic research does not begin with a particular practical goal, when you look at the results over the years, it ends up being one of the most practical things government does…

It is an indisp ens able investment in America’s future.”

I agree with the late president.

Federal support for scientific research should not be a partisan matter, rather an American matter.

Unfortunately, our nation’s competitiveness continues to be compromised by cuts to our research and development funding through efforts in Washington to starve our federal budget. As I oen tell my colleagues, we are eating our seed corn.

I will do everything in my power to continue the work to reaffirm America’s role as the w o r l d’s e n g i n e o f s c i e nt i fi c d is c ove r y and te ch nol o g i c a l innovation. Our national security, way of life and future prosperity are inextricably intertwined with our commitment to keeping research and development among our nation’s top priorities.

Eddie Bernice Johnson represents Texas’ 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. She is the first registered nurse elected to the US Congress.

May Godmethods bless and keep you always… the with the objectives.

"Our people have made the mistake of confusing As long as we agree on objectives, we should never fall out with each other just because we believe in different methods, or tactics, or strategy. We have to keep in Speaking mind at all times that weSpiritually are not fighting for separation. We are fighting for recognition as free humans inbythis Jamessociety."

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HALL: Celebrate or Commiserate Black History Month ought always begin with the knowledge, experiences, and cultural nuances of and about black people.

Listening, and re-listening to the acceptance speech given

by Viola Davis at the Screen Actors Guild awards ceremony makes that painfully obvious.

If you don’t remember Ms. Davis from the Civil Rights era movie; “The Help” you may

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By Vincent Hall Vincent Hall is an award-winning columnist and author.

whole and we ain’t fighting hard to get it.

Second class citizenship is still applicable to our stature in

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know her for her leading role in the weekly TV drama; “How to get away with Murder.”

The latter is based on the brilliance of a college law professor who makes Perry Mason look like a first year law clerk.

We should commence the celebration or commiseration of Black History Month in 2015 by the realization and revelation that we still have not arrived.

We h a v e p r o b a b l y surpassed the Three-Fifths Compromise of 1787, (google it) but we ain’t been made

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America and still palatable to too many of us.

When the police see young Black men they see “demons” that have to be met with deadly force.

When America and even some Negroes see Black women who are not lightskinned, mulatto, quadroon or octoroon, they can’t see any beauty at all. Especially if they ain’t got no long weave!

The number one movie in the Black community is Selma, and it looks like we haven’t come far since the victory at the Edmund Pettis Bridge.

We march for peace and protest for our rights only to be met by police with paramilitary gear and war-time strategies for hand to hand combat.

Don’t worry, I will get to Viola Davis before I run out of space, but peep this.

When students set fire to the city of Columbus after Ohio State won the NCAA championship, the terms used were “excited crowds, revelers and overzealous fans.”

If the majority of these “students” had been black or if the reason for the public gathering was “blackish,” the terms “looters” and “thugs” would have been in the media headlines. Fox News would have had a field day calling them everything short of the N-Word.

Viola Davis's comments to the mega-white audience were sagacious and reverent, but her attempts were obviously meant to instill some black pride and hope in others.

“When I tell my daughter stories at night, inevitably, a few things happen.

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with life, and then I build from there. And then the other thing that happens is she always says, ‘Mommy, can you put me in the story?’ “‘And you know...it starts from the top up.’”

Davis used this pillow-talk parable as a springboard into her personal protest to the absence of African-Americans nominated for awards in the Oscars in 2014. Again!!

"Thank you Shonda Rhimes, [producer] Betsy Beers and [creator] Peter Nowalk for thinking of a leading lady who looks like my ' c l a s s i c b e a u t y, ' " s h e said, referring to Stanley's assertion that Davis was "less classically beautiful" than Halle Berry or Kerry Washington. "I'm so proud to be an actor and so happy to do what I do. And I'm so happy that people have accepted me in this role at this stage in my career.

I hope Viola Davis is wise enough not to take this personal.

She could be commanderin-chief and not get any more respect. The Sony tapes proved that when two major Sony execs laughed as to whether President Obama would be a fan of Django, 12 Years a Slave or Think like a Man. There is no question that we have come a long way, but most February months I don’t know if we should celebrate or commiserate.

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SERENA Great American and the Seahawks as characteristically and collectively “angry.”

Anyway; as far back as 2013, Rolling Stone magazine referred to Serena in an article: Serena Williams: The Great One and even as she tied Evert and Martina with 18 Grand Slam wins, Chris commented that Serena was already the greatest woman to ever play the game, now she’s won 19.

be the premier, elite athlete of our day?

Could she be greater than the whole host of NFL, NBA, ABL NHL Hall of Famers?

Could she be greater than the pantheon of your favorite Olympic heroes?

Speaking of the Olympics, Serena has a big sister with the Greek name Venus, (also a champion) with whom she shares a perfect doubles record. So while you’re ogling the awesome Serena Williams

Did I mention that Ms. Williams accomplished this feat at age 33, winning her 6th Australian Open with an upper r e s p i r a to r y co n d i t i o n w h i c h l e d to uncontrollable coughing and vomiting during a rain delay?

I don’t want to hear another word about Brady’s sniffles or Sherman’s sore elbow.

She served 18 100+mph aces, while not feeling well. She actually said she felt better after throwing up.

Can you say, “Champion?”

How scary is the notion that this 33year-old Black woman from Compton may

physique, imagine it in bronze like the Joe Louis fist in Detroit or “Air” Jordan in Chicago.

Points of interest: ~She unfortunately does not enjoy endorsement opportunities awarded to lesser female tennis players. ~With $60 million in career earnings, she’s likely underpaid by male standards. ~It’s predicted Serena will surpass Steffi Graf ’s record by age 35.

By Miles Jaye

Capturing her 19th Grand Slam win at the Au s t r a l i a n Open yesterday, passing Chris E v e r t a n d Ma r t i n a Navritilova, each with 18 wins, Serena falls only three wins from tying Steffi Graf and four from taking over the all time record, making her the all-time greatest female tennis player of all time.

In an era of supersuperlatives where ever yday someone in the boxing world or the NFL or NBA is being heralded as the greatest in the game today or the greatest to have ever played the game, Serena may in fact be the greatest athlete of our generation, male or female.

In t h e 2 0 1 4 Ne w Yorker magazine article: Serena Williams Is America’s Greatest Athlete the writer offers: “Sorry, LeBron.

Sorry, Tiger. Sorry, Derek.”

One day before the Not-So-Super Bowl and all the hyper-hype that comes with it in the form of controversy (Deflate-Gate), or White Hats vs. Black Hats, I would add, sorry, Tom, sorry, Russell, sorry Gronk, sorry, Mr. Sherman and Mr. Lynch.

It ’s n o t m y i n t e n t i o n t o t h r o w undeserved Super Bowl shade, but at this point I’m disinvested in a game where a sports analyst refers to Tom Brady as a

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Moving Forward Together in Unity with New Mount Zion Baptist Church It was a stellar black tie, red carpet, star-studded, joyous, gala affair at Dallas’ Hyatt Regency Hotel as new leadership was presented and celebrated at the New Mount Zion Baptist Church’s Unity Gala, “Moving Forward Together in Unity,” recently.

Elected officials, celebrities, members of the clergy and community activists joined the many guests, supporters and church members from across the country who walked the red carpet and praised Rev. Tommy L. Brown and his wife.

The event featured Pastor Emeritus of St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church, Dr. Zan. W. Holmes, Jr. After a search that garnered over 500 applicants, Rev. Brown was selected to the post that was held by Rev. R. E. Price, who transitioned in July, 2012. The father of three, Dr. Brown is a leader in the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America.

H previously served as pastor of Ervay Cedar Baptist Church of Dallas, for over 15 years.

Located at 9550 Shepherd Road, Dallas, TX 75243, New Mount Zion Baptist Church worship services are held on Sunday mornings at 7:30AM & 10:30AM. More information about the church can be found at www.nmzbc.org

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Hang Time - A Harlem Globetrotters Weekend

by Eva D. Coleman

To say my eight-year-old is a b a s ke t b a l l fan is an understatement. She loves the sport, and after a couple of years of her asking, I’ve finally signed her up to play on a team.

A few months ago, I noticed her lying on her side on the kitchen floor, dribbling the ball while spinning her body clockwise.

“Where’d you get that from?” I asked.

few of their skills contests.

I, however, was still lagging in my commitment to a routine of practices and games.

When my daughter ’s birthday party rolled around this past fall, she even selected a basketball theme! She’s also shared with her sister and I that she wants to play in the WNBA.

“The Harlem Globetrotters,” she answered as she continued to dribble and spin.

Recently, she created a make-shift Truth be told, I noticed her ability VIP credential that she attached to dribble about three years ago. to a lanyard. Along with her I watched her as she handled the ball on my tile kitchen floor (I don’t mind this activity inside because I’m totally not the outdoorsy type).

S h e ’d masterfully switch hands and equally dribble just as well, and at such a young age.

Ne a r l y t w o y e a r s ago, a neighbor approached me at a p a r t y a n d a s ke d , “Have you seen your baby play basketball?”

“Not really, what’s up?” I questioned.

“I saw her playing on the court at school with the boys, and she was taking them!” She excitedly replied.

When others take notice and share their thoughts, it sort of validates underlying thinking.

name it read, “WNBA Player.”

S o n o w, I ’ v e m a d e t h e commitment. I’ll help her realize I placed her in a brief basketball her dream if she chooses to stick c a m p t h i s p a s t s u m m e r. with it. When I learned the Throughout the camp, she won a Ha r l e m G l o b e t r o t t e r s w e r e coming to town, I had two dear

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friends committed to making sure she made it to the game. I love the village that’s helping me raise my child!

We watched the Globetrotters take on the Washington Generals.

The Globetrotters line-up included a lone female, T-Time, whom my child can now quickly recount her factual history with the team.

The skills and antics on the court did not disappoint the crowd. The entire show was interactive and highly entertaining. The autograph session on the court after the game that was available to all fans added an even special treat to the evening.

As I watched my WNBA hopeful look on with delight and her big sister enjoying herself as well, I couldn’t help but t a ke this precious moment in.

I’ll remember it forever as a bonus hang time with my girls. No fouls. No injuries. Just fun.

(Eva is a widow currently raising her two daughters in McKinney, Texas.

This piece is from her soon to be launched blog, The Widow Files.)

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HUD AWARDS ALMOST $78 MILLION FOR HOMELESS PROGRAMS IN TEXAS

local homeless projects awarded funding.

“It’s a national shame that anyone would call the streets their home,” said Castro.

“Working with our local partners, we’re redoubling our efforts to support permanent housing solutions for our veterans and those experiencing long-term chronic homelessness.

We’re also focused on providing targeted assistance to families and young people who are falling between the cracks. As a nation, we can and must end homelessness.”

Continuum of Care grants are awarded competitively to local projects to meet the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in their FORT WORTH – In an ongoing community. HUD effort to end homelessness, U.S. funding will allow Housing and Urban local providers to Development (HUD) Secretary continue offering Julián Castro today announced permanent and $77,942,382 in grants to support transitional housing 267 local homeless housing and to homeless persons service programs in Texas. The as well as services funding is an increase of including job $2,062,365 over fiscal year 2013. training, health care, HUD’s Continuum of Care mental health grants will ensure these local counseling, substance projects will provide critically abuse treatment and needed housing and support child care. services to those persons and

families experiencing HUD is continuing to homelessness. With HUD challenge local marking its 50th anniversary this communities to year, Secretary Castro is focused reexamine their on the Obama Administration’s response to goal of ending homelessness. homelessness and

give greater weight The local programs receiving the to proven strategies, grants announced today offer a from promoting variety of services to those who “Housing First” to are experiencing homelessness providing ‘rapid reincluding street outreach, client housing’ for assessment, and direct housing homeless families assistance. Nationally, HUD with children and awarded $1.8 billion. View a permanent complete list of all the state and

Funding supports goal to prevent and end homelessness

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supportive housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness.

in unsheltered homelessness among veterans.

HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.

HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business.

More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at www.hud.gov and http://espanol.hud.gov.

HUD recently announced its 2014 estimate of the number of homeless persons in America.

There were 578,424 persons experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2014. Since 2010, local communities around the country reported an overall 10 percent decline in the total number of persons experiencing homelessness and a remarkable 25 percent drop in the number of those living on the streets. In addition, these state and local planning agencies’ counts reveal a 33 percent drop in homelessness among veterans, including a 43 percent reduction

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Partnership designed to help increase Small Business Bonding Education, Short-Term Lending, Women in Transportation Initiative

The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Community Economic Development Corporation (USBCCEDC) is proud to announce that it has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) as the Capital Region Small Business Transportation Resource Center.

USBC-CEDC, along with the Native American Development Center, were chosen in an effort to further the mission of USDOT's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and increase its impact on the small business community.

Focusing on advocacy, access to capital, contracting and entrepreneur training, USBCCEDC was chosen based on an impressive background of assisting minority business owners and developing strong stakeholder relationships. As a Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC), USBC-CEDC will develop and manage two annual Bonding Education Programs, support eligible businesses through USDOT's ShortTerm Lending Program, and facilitate a Women in Transportation Initiative, dedicated to placing college students in transportation internships during the summer.

These programs will provide small minority women-owned businesses bond readiness training, access to capital lending options up to $750,000 for transportation specific projects, and hands on experience within the transportation industry.

"The USBC-CEDC will now have the ability to help more minority and women-owned businesses, including current members, gain more access to capital and secure contracts with USDOT," said Ron Busby, Sr., President and CEO, of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. "We are proud to partner with the Department, and look forward to the Chambers and our members sustained growth over the next three years."

USBC's partnership with USDOT will increase awareness of resources, and financial assistance programs in the Capital region. For more information regarding SBTRCs near you, please contact the OSDBU Regional Assistance Division at (202) 366-1930 or visit www.dot.gov/ osdbu.

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9th Annual Project SEE: Science and Everyday Experiences Science Camp Who?!

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Middle School (6th, 7th, 8th grade) students that are excited about science!!

Science camp that will allow them to perform live science experiments, participate in fun team challenges and more!!

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“Pathway to Success” NAAIA DFW’s Annual Scholarship Gala Keynote Speaker:

Roland G. Parrish President, CEO and Owner of Parrish McDonald’s Restaurants, Ltd. Chairman and CEO of the National Black McDonald’s Owner/Operators Association Recognized as one of the Top 100 Black Owned Businesses by Black Enterprise Magazine

Date: February 7, 2015 Location: Las Colinas Country Club, 4400 N. O’Connor Rd, Irving, TX 75062 Cocktail Hour - 6:00 PM Dinner - 7:00 PM Attire: Black Tie Optional Dancing & Entertainment by local musical artists: Buster Brown Band

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Bounce TV to Celebrate Black History the top of the music charts, Ray Charles' inspirational journey is a tale of hope, redemption and the power of the human spirit. Jamie Foxx won the Best Actor Oscar® for his portrayal of the musical giant.

12:00 a.m. – Mandela & de Klerk - The story of the negotiations between Civil rights activist Nelson Mandela (Sidney Poitier) and South African President F.W. de Klerk (Michael Caine) -- onetime ideological enemies -- for South Africa's ordered, legal, and peaceful transition to a full democracy.

Month-Long Tribute Includes The Color Purple, Miss Jane Pittman, Malcolm X, Mandela & de Klerk, Ghosts of Mississippi, Ray and New Original Short-Form Series “Today’s History Makers” -- Bounce TV (www.bouncetv.com), the nation’s first-ever broadcast television network for African Americans, will honor Black History Month in February with a month-long programming tribute including some of the greatest African-American stories, motion pictures and performances of alltime.

The tribute will also include a new original shortform series of vignettes called “Today’s History Makers” featuring influential African Americans such as Common, Tamar Braxton, K. Michelle and GRAMMY®-winning producer, singer and songwriter The Dream sharing thoughts and perspective on contemporaryAfrican-American heroes. People discussed include: Renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Keith Black, whose discoveries have revolutionized the treatment of brain cancer;Vernice “Flygirl” Amour, who became the first African-American female combat pilot during Operation Iraqi Freedom; Michele Roberts, the first female Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association and Mo’ne Davis, the first girl to earn a win pitching in Little League World Series history.

BOUNCE TV HONORS BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2015 (All Times Eastern) Sunday, February 1 9:00 p.m. – Malcolm X - The story of America's fiery civil-rights leader who went from jail to leading a revolution, featuring Denzel Washington’s acclaimed performance in the title role.

1:00 a.m. – For Us the Living: The Medgar Evers Story – Howard Rollins, Jr. stars as Medgar Evers, a successful insurance agent who moves to Mississippi to direct the regional headquarters of the NAACP. Fighting segregation and racist politics, Evers becomes a true leader of the black community. Despite death threats and physical assaults on his family, Evers vows to stay in Jackson until his mission is complete.

Sunday, February 8 9:00 p.m. – The Color Purple - The multiple Academy Award®-winning motion picture based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker spans the years 1909 to 1949, relating the life of a Southern black woman virtually sold into a life of servitude to her brutal sharecropper husband.

12:30 a.m. – Ghosts of Mississippi - The widow of murdered civil rights leader Medgar Evers, (Played by Whoopi Goldberg) and a district

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Bounce TV targets African Americans with a programming mix of original series, theatrical motion pictures, documentaries, specials, game shows and inspirational faith-based programs.

Bounce TV is currently seen in 90 markets, including all of the top African-American television markets, 90% of African-American television homes and 74% of the total television homes in the United States.

Bounce TV can be found online at, on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn andInstagram. attorney struggle to finally bring the murderer to justice.

Sunday, February 15 9:00 p.m. – Sounder - Black sharecroppers during the Depression fight to get their children a decent education in this multiple-Oscar® nominated classic starring Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield.

11:00 p.m. – The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman – Tyson also stars in this iconic and multiple awardwinning film about a fictional African-American woman whose life began in slavery and ended at the inception of the Civil Rights Movement.

Sunday, February 22 9:00 p.m. – Ray From his humble beginnings in the South through his meteoric rise to

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WASHINGTON: Friends Make the Difference “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” Proverbs 27:6. This is an effort to get you to define who your friends really are. Who is it that you can absolutely depend on?

I am one of those people who believe that you can determine this more in difficult circumstances than in situations where life is good and things are going well. The bible is full of chapters and verse about friendship even unto death, if you can believe that. John 15:13.

According to the bible friends love each other, do not forsake each other, and more than anything a friend can be trusted. Even when a friend criticizes you, he or she is doing so to help, protect, build you up and yes correct you when they and you know you are dead wrong.

My point about identifying and relating to true friends is pretty much a very basic concept.

It just happens to be spiritually based. When all hell is breaking loose in your life, will your friend (s) pray with you? Pray for you?

Will your friend(s) suggest maybe

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Spiritual Speaking By James Washington you ought to have a talk with the Lord?

Will he or she let you know where the answer lies for whatever ails you? Addiction? Greed? Pride?

Promiscuity? Whatever?

Even Job’s “fickled” friend knew where he should turn. “But if I were you, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before Him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted…” Job 5: 8-9. Now whatever you think about the motives of Job’s friends, you got to give them credit for knowing where to seek help.

All I’m asking you is which one of your so called friends will point you in the right direction? I

pray you have several, although one will surely do.

I can’t help but be reminded of Christ and the paralytic. Mark 2.

Jesus Heals the Paralytic. I’m just moved to point out verse 5. “When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, Son, your sins are forgiven.” This is mind boggling to me.

Jesus healed somebody because his friends had faith. Can you believe that? The folk you hang out with may not be the folk who have faith in you. But the people who have faith, the ones who will take you and your problems to the Lord, are the ones He listens to; often times on your behalf. Now I do not know about you but, these are the

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kind of friends I need. I also believe I have a couple in my life and I am very thankful for them.

My question to you is can you identify those in yours. If you cannot, then understand you are the reason for this particular column.

No one should go through life without a friend who will pray for you if not with you and let you know, that’s what you should be doing also. Mark 2 just lets us know that God pays attention to such things and values such friends. Their love for you acknowledges their faith in Him and I think He welcomes them for their faith and you for bringing it out in them. Now that’s something to shout about I think. But remember, if you do not have anyone in your life that fits this friend criterion…

May God bless and keep you always.

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Ask Alma… My Husband Holds Grudges Dear Alma, My h u s b a n d c a n n o t l e t things go – he holds grudges for way longer than the offense is worth.

He brings up things that happened months/years ago to remind me of what he says are my faults.

It’s not just me; he gives his sister grief for dropping him when he was one and she was three.

Aside from pointing out that he’s being ridiculous when he gets going on some old grudge, do you have any suggestions on how I can make him stop?

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Name withheld It wasn’t cute then, and it’s not cute now. So, follow through on the decision you made when you Dear Nameless One, said your vows (for better or worse) and live with it. It’s a Ne w s f l a s h : Yo u c a n’t part of his personality, and he c h a n g e a n o t h e r p e r s o n’s ain’t gonna change. personality. Your husband didn’t start this yesterday.

Nobody’s perfect, and if he’s He was doing it before you married him. You heard him during the courtship and thought it wasn’t so bad.

been doing this with his family, it’s really just a continuation of who he truly is. Your question should be: How do I live with it?

You married him anyway, thinking, “Aww, I can handle it.”

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much early in the relationship.

Funny how things switch after many years of marriage. What wuz cute is about to get on your last nerve. All of you longtime married folks know what I’m talking about. LOL. A n y w a y, b a c k t o m y suggestion: When he gets going, leave him in his space. Meditate on things about him that make you happy. I’m sure he has many other qualities that you admire.

That’s why he’s your husband. I can understand if this isn’t the answer you were looking for, but it will keep you guys united as one for many years to come.

Your or my answer can’t change your husband. That Sweetie is an act only he can control.

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GREENVILLE POLICE SEEK HELP LOCATING ALLEGED MURDERER Borrego Sought on Arrest Warrant for August Double Murder

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating an alleged double murderer.

At approximately 3 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2014, two men were murdered outside Skate Safari at 5002 Moulton St. in Greenville.

Investigators are asking those who were at the Skate Safari the morning of August 16, 2014, to contact them in regard to the murders of Darius Diondre Hubbard and LJjorian Marquise Harris.

An warrant was issued within two days of the stabbings for the arrest of Greenville resident, Heriberto “Beto” Gallegos Borrego for the murder of LJorian Harris.

At this time, Borrego has not been taken into custody.

Anyone with information as to Borrego’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Greenville Police Department at 903-457-2900 or, to remain anonymous, Hunt County Crime Stoppers at 903-457-2929.

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Urban Journalism Workshop applications accepted The Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists (formerly the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Communicators) will present its annual Urban Journalism Workshop for high school and college students at Lincoln Humanities and Communications Magnet, 2826 Hatcher Street, beginning in February 2014.

This 12-week workshop is open to students in Dallas, Tarrant, Ellis, Collin and Denton counties.

Students receive hands-on experience working with seasoned professionals who have gained a reputation locally and nationally, as well as internationally.

The program, which emulates one started by George Curry, Gerald Boyd and other members of the Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists.

At the conclusion of the workshop, the students will participate in a closing ceremony where they will present a newspaper, television and radio broad-casts, a website and a special project.

For more information about the workshop, call 214-941-0110 or log on to www.dfwabj.com.

world helping them find ways to utilize technology to improve the quality of education. In addition to his role with Google, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Science Foundation, New Global Citizens, Arizona and Phoenix chambers. He also teaches at Arizona State University.

Benefiting Galaxy Counseling Center Be a sponsor or vendor of KidsFest 2015 Saturday March 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Firewheel Town Center Would you like to get new customers while doing good? Join us for KidsFest 2015! This event will attract 8,000 to 10,000 excited consumers eager to hear about your product or service. As a sponsor, your logo will go on posters, t-shirts, print and television

advertising. Our marketing reach is expected to be 1.5 million impressions. Make the most of your advertising dollars and support KidsFest and help to provide mental health services for the working poor. All sponsorships are 100% tax deductible. Proceeds from this event go towards counseling services for families and children. The deadline is fast approaching! For more information call Stephanie Pierre, 972 272-4429 or e-mail sward@galaxycounseling.org.

Eastfield College hosts Black History Month events MESQUITE — Eastfield College will celebrate Black History Month with a series of lectures, concerts and other events throughout February. The theme is “Celebrating a Century of Black Life, History and Culture.”

FISD students will speak to community professionals about career and college choices

STEM Day returns to Dallas ISD

What: For the second year in a row, the Dallas ISD Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Department will host “STEM Day in Dallas ISD” with Google education guru Jaime Casap as guestnote speaker.

Over 100 professionals will volunteer their time

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

3rd Annual Event

FRISCO ISD AND COLLIN COLLEGE PRESTON RIDGE CAMPUS SHOWCASE AND CAREER FAIR

When: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 Keynote address begins from 9:30 – 10:20 a.m.

Food trucks will be on-site from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Collin College Preston Ridge Campus Conference Center

in partnership with Centennial Medical Center

Where:

Skyline High School 7777 Forney Rd. Dallas, TX 75227

Careers represented but not limited to will be:

9:30 am

Aeronautics, Agricultural Science, Mental Health, Community Outreach, Architecture, Construction, Broadcasting, Media, Business Management and Administration, Education & Training, Financial Systems, Government and Public Administration, Health Sciences, Hospitality, Tourism, The Arts, Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Marketing & Sales, Engineering, and Science & Technology.

Media: This event is open to the media.

Interviews are available with Dallas ISD STEM Executive Director, Oswaldo Alvarenga at Skyline High School. NOTE: Interviews and b-roll/photos must be scheduled in advance with André Riley of Dallas ISD News & Information at (214) 704-6436.

to 12 noon

For additional information check with your school counselor or contact Dr. Larry Lewis at lewisl@friscoisd.org

More Info: STEM day is a free, fun-filled event that will feature interactive sessions for students (pre-k through 12th grade), younger siblings, and parents to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities.

About Keynote speaker: Casap is a well-known leader in Google technology and works with educational organizations around the

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CALENDAR Every Sunday Drinks and Drums At Heroes Lounge (Reggae Lounge) 7402 Greenville Av Dallas TX 75231 Info: 214-750-6800 Doors Open at 5pm, Live Reggae Band at 7pm, $1 drinks til 11pm 2 live DJs after MICHAEL JUST: WHAT'S DONE CANNOT BE UNDONE Through February 20, 2015 10AM-6PM CYDONIA 167 Payne Dallas, TX 75207 Nadio Gallegos Marin 214-296-4848 CYDONIA contemporary art gallery is pleased to announce Berlin-based artist MICHAEL JUST’S SOLO EXHIBITION WHAT’S DONE CANNOT BE UNDONE. The show OPENS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015 FROM 6:00PM UNTIL 8:00PM. THE EXHIBITION RUNS UNTIL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015. What’s Done Cannot be Undone revolves around the idea of forgiveness beyond its traditional definition, not only as emotional affection or religious ceremony. Just questions if trauma can be interpreted as a historical category and a productive force in the way that theorist Rebecca Comay suggests. Instead of enshrouding catastrophe with negativity, Comay negotiates foreclosure and reconciliation after Hegel. Can we treat absolution as a critical historical tool? Comay understands forgiveness as the only conceivable act that can come close to erasing transgression. If the future reverts to recode the past, if society can forgive, how can that change history?

Robots 3D (film) Through March 22, 2015 Visit website for special holiday times and closures Perot Museum of Nature and Science 2201 N. Field Street Dallas, TX 75202 Admission: Members: $6, Non-members: $8 What does it take to make a “humanoid” robot – a robot who can do anything we can do but without the benefit of a human brain? This is the challenge for scientists now as they create robots who are becoming eerily like the people who are making them. Fascinating and fun, Robots 3D shows the latest developments – the success and the failures - from robotic labs around the world and proves it’s not easy being (or creating a) humanoid!

Bishop Arts Food and Historical Walking Tour, presented by Dallas Bites!

Through March 30, 2015 1 p.m. to 4:30 p. m.

Dude, Sweet Chocolate 408 W. Eighth St. Dallas, TX 75208 Admission: $40

January 30 The inaugural Denton Black Film Festival (DBFF) to be held on January 30-31 2015. The film festival will focus on award winning independent films many of which have Texas roots. DBFF is presenting a special collection of Award Winning Independent Feature Films at the historic Campus Theater. We seek to offer the works of local, national and international filmmakers, that often are not seen by a broad audience and may not be recognized through major theatrical release. They’re critically acclaimed, representing the best of the best in screenings. Never before have they been available for viewing at one single event.

The Denton Black Film Festival will showcase films that entertain, educate, inspire, and communicate Black cultural themes to the broader community as

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Marvel Universe LIVE! January 30, 2015 to February 01, 2015 Times vary American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Avenue Dallas, TX 75219 Marvel fans, assemble! Marvel Universe LIVE! is taking the live entertainment experience to a whole new level, with a mind-blowing show unlike anything you've seen before.

Dallas audiences just can't get enough of four time Grammy winner SHAUN MARTIN. He's back by popular demand for four consecutive seasons mixing old and new styles of jazz, gospel, R&B and pop music. He's outrageous...he's scandalous...and he's got soul with a new and fresh urban twist!

Friday and Saturday January 30-31, 2015 9pm | $15 Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre Physical Address: 1309 Canton Street, Dallas, TX 75201 Mailing Address: 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202

January 31 The RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas, 1/31-2/7/2015, will be held at T Bar M Racquet Club, 6060 Dilbeck Lane, Dallas, TX 75240. This is an international men’s USTA/ATP tennis tournament with players from over 28 countries represented.

There are two sessions daily except Saturday is evening only. Tickets are available through T Bar M (972-233-4444) or through Ticketmaster. Visit the tournament website for up-to-date information. Sponsorships are available.

February 2 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks February 02, 2015 7:30 p.m.

American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Avenue Dallas, TX 75219

February 7 Balch Springs Mayor's State of the City Address 1pm-3pm Balch Springs Civic Center 12400 Elam Road

Dallas Mavericks (Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trailblazers)

Halftime Performance George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic African American Heritage Night presented by Bud Light 7:30pm American Airlines Center Ticketing Information Contact: Gail O’Bannon 214-658-7123 Gail.obannon@dallasmavs.com ********** THE PLAYWRIGHT'S SPOTLIGHT A New Play by A. PETER BAILEY MALCOLM, MARTIN, MEDGAR 5 PM | $ Pay what you can ******** Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex Physical Address: 1309 Canton Street Dallas, TX 75201

February 9 360 Talk Show Presents

Author Nicholas Sparks, will be the next speaker at The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, Susan Thomae-Morphew, Cowan Center executive director, announced.

Sponsored by Louis and Peaches Owen, Sparks is the second speaker of the UT Tyler Distinguished Lecture Series. He will speak at 7:30 p.m.

The Venus & Mars “Perfectly Imperfect Panel Conversation and Social Mixer” Button’s Restaurant 15207 Addison Rd, Addison, TX 75001 Monday February 9, 2015 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free Admission, Live Music

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Katt Williams Born Again… Again (Comedy Show) Verizon Theater at Grand Prairie 1001 Performance Place ,Grand Prairie TX 75050 (972)854-5050 Tickets Available: axs.com (888) 929-7849

Masquerade Ball - Father and Daughter Dance, hosted by the Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce.

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Quest for Success Awards Luncheon 9:00 a.m. - Workshops 11 a.m. - Reception 12 noon - Awards Luncheon Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Ballroom A 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas

February 14 Fantasia & Rickey Smiley Love and Laughter Valentine’s Day Show Music Hall at Fair Park 909 1st Ave. Dallas TX 75210 Saturday February 14, 2015 @8:00 pm For tickets Contact: 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com

· 25th Annual African American Read-In, Feb. 24: The theme for this year’s read-in is “Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou. Selections of Angelou’s works will be read by Eastfield students as well as faculty members Larissa Pierce, English; Katawna Caldwell, English; and Selena StewartAlexander, Developmental Reading & Writing/English, at 11 a.m. in F-117. The Eastfield Chorus will also perform.

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fair, Feb. 25: A transfer fair featuring representatives from HBCU institutions will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. At Eastfield College

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Ledisi featuring Raheem Devaughn and Lelah James The Intimate Truth Tour The Majestic Theatre 1925 Elm St. $42.50 - $72.50

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Recital Series, Feb. 25: The soul and jazz group “Funky Knuckles” will perform in F-117 at Eastfield College, 12:30 p.m.

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Benefiting Galaxy Counseling Center Be a sponsor or vendor of KidsFest 2015 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Wayne Brady Live The Verizon Theatre – Grand Prairie 1001 Performance Place ,Grand Prairie TX 75050

Justin Productions Presents “The Revolution” Cocktail X Launch Party A Black History Month Celebration Honoring 28 African American DFW Influencers At The Historic Texas Theater Wednesday, February 25th 6:30-10pm

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1st Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce Business Networking After-Hours February 17th 5:30 to 7pm @Civic Center

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The Showcase and Career Fair will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the Collin College Preston Ridge Campus Conference Center. The time of the event is from 9:30 am to 12 noon.

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Speaking of People

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

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FAMU Rattlers victorious

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

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

Finally, the Obama administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s code of ethics has brought much-needed transparency and accountability to the White House.

President Obama is delivering on the change that he promised.â&#x20AC;?

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oversee the The Field Research Team which underwent 80 hours of

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Toll Road are brought to the area. Some construction has begun with the demolition of homes to follow later this year.

At a meeting held by the three institutions, a focus group of sorts dished ideas and findings on the surveys that have told the story of the residents of South Dallas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are measuring conditions that may vary from street to street,â&#x20AC;? said Dr.

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Grade: C â&#x20AC;&#x153;In just 100 days, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen an alarming acceleration of policies that will take America down the wrong track. The administration has proposed trillions of dollars in new spending, which will result in higher taxes on Americans, while sharply raising our indebtedness to foreign creditors.

On the national security front, I am very concerned about the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intention to close Guantanamo without a workable plan to relocate detainees. It is my sincere hope that, moving forward,

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

Dallas is abuzz at the election issues before them on May 9 when citizens are asked to vote on the controverDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LYTE sial & EBONY Convention Music Happenings Center Hotel that is being backed by Mayor Leppert. But what does voting â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? and voting â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? mean?

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