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Dorothy Bland visits Frisco school to share opportunities with students

Omega Men continue legacy of service

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Message to the People... Omegas believe in service With over 2000 registered members attending, with Cheryl Smith their wives and family members, and other sororities and fraternities, an anticipated 5,000 or more visitors to the Metroplex will join the member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for their four-day District 9 Meeting at the Dallas Downtown Sheraton Hotel.

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The Mighty 9th District is comprised of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. An on-going community service project for the public service organization, that was founded in 1911, is a project in the host city, Dallas. This year, the fraternity members partnered with Dallas City Councilwoman Carolyn R. Davis for the Community Clean Up - MLK Beautification Project annual Spring Clean-up of the Martin Luther King area, 2822 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. More than 150 members of the fraternity showed up to mow grass, clip hedges and pick-up and remove trash and debris, among other duties. Wilton Munnings is basileus (president) of the Dallas Chapter, Theta Alpha, and also president of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, which sits on the same side of the street and one block away from the Martin Luther King Center. Munnings and his chapter members joined their brothers for the clean-up. The host chapter for the conference is the Omicron Gamma Gamma Chapter in Arlington, TX Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization to be founded on the campus of a historically black college. IOTA PHY LAMBDA 7

Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The founders were three Howard University undergraduates, -- Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was their faculty adviser, Dr. Ernest Everett Just. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning, "friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. That phrase was selected as the motto. Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles. On November 23, 1911 in Thirkield Hall, Love became the first Grand Basileus (National President). Cooper and Coleman were selected to be the Grand Keeper of the Records (National Secretary) and Grand Keeper of Seals (National Treasurer), respectively. Eleven Howard University undergraduate men were selected to be the charter members.

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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Today, Omega Psi Phi now has over 700 chapters throughout the United States, Bermuda, Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Korea, Japan, Liberia, Germany, and Kuwait. There are many notable Omega Men recognized as leaders in the arts, the sciences, academics, athletics, business, civil rights, education, government, and science sectors at the local, national and international level. Former Grand Basileus Warren G. Lee Jr. lives in Dallas. Other noted locals who are members of the organization include: State Sen. Royce West, businessmen Albert Black and Charles O’Neal, Dr. Larry Lundy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter Clarence Hill, Dallas ISD School Board Trustee Lew Blackburn, and NBC-5’s Newy Scruggs. Of course there’s a good time to be had when work is not being taken care of and we all deserve a good time. Thanks to the Omegas for their leadership and service!

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13.9% of Young People Out of Work in March Washington, DC – Generation Opportunity, a national, non-partisan youth advocacy organization, is announcing its Millennial Jobs Report for March 2015. The data is nonseasonally adjusted (NSA) and is specific to 18-29-year-olds: The effective (U-6) unemployment rate for 18-29-year-olds, which adjusts for labor force participation by including those who have given up looking for work, is 13.9 percent (NSA). The (U-3)

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unemployment rate for 18-29 year olds is 9.1 percent (NSA). The declining labor force participation rate has created an additional 1.842 million young adults that are not counted as “unemployed” by the U.S. Department of Labor because they are not in the labor force, meaning that those young people have given up looking for work due to the lack of jobs. The effective (U-6) unemployment rate for 18-29-year-old AfricanAmericans is 20.2 percent (NSA); the (U-3) unemployment rate is 16 percent (NSA).

The effective (U-6) unemployment rate for 18-29-year-old Hispanics is 14.3 percent (NSA); the (U-3) unemployment rate is 9.4 percent (NSA). The effective (U-6) unemployment rate for 18-29-year-old women is 11.8 percent (NSA); the (U-3) unemployment rate is 8.1 percent (NSA). Evan Feinberg, President of Generation Opportunity, issued the following statement: “Today’s underwhelming jobs numbers and the stagnant youth unemployment rate paint a clear picture

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of a generation held back from realizing our full potential. “Despite our best efforts to create and innovate, our generation runs into government obstacles at every turn, like proposals to tax the Internet and overregulate emerging industries like ridesharing. “As we continue to fight back from the Recession, we ask our representatives in Congress and state capitols across the country to fight for policies that allow us to achieve what’s possible: achieving prosperity while making our nation a better place for everyone.”

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MOHAMED ELHASSAN MOHAMMED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SUDAN

STOP THE GENOCIDE BRING PEACE TO DARFUR NORMALIZE RELATIONS WITH UNITED STATES For more informationÂ go to Mohamed Elhassan on Facebook

Mohamed Elhassan Mohamed was born in the Sudan in 1961. Mr. Mohamed is vice president of the National Reform Party in Sudan and was nominated to run for President in 2010 and 2015. Mr. Mohamed is running again to become the President of Sudan and plans to end the genocide in Darfur and begin the process of normalizing relations with the United States of America. He wants to utilize his knowledge from living in America for over 30 years and incorporate that in his presidential administration and bring peace and harmony to all of Sudan.

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JOHNSON: Confronting Autism Spectrum Disorders

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

April is recognized as National Autism Awareness Month. It is a time set aside to promote the acceptance of Autism and to acknowledge the patients, families, and caregivers impacted by the condition known as Autism spectrum disorder. While researchers have made strides based in scientific discovery of developmental dis-orders, additional public health education is necessary and more research and tracking must

be conducted to learn more about ASD. Autism is a developmental disorder that occurs in the brain, causing speech problems and difficulties with social interaction. Health experts say that a child with ASD may experience no ASD symptoms or disabilities as an infant and later withdraw from regular social activities. Approximately one out of every sixty-eight American children suffers from ASD, according to Dr. Pauline Filipek, who directs the highlyregarded Autism Center located at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Filipek, who works on ASD research with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said that during the month of April, we have an opportunity to emphasize the importance of screening and early diagnosis in young children. She noted that “when children are screened and diagnosed at a young age, early interventions are more likely to lead to better outcomes.” All of the school districts in the 30th Congressional District offer programs, usually through their

special education departments, that serve students with ASD. The programs are designed to help students improve self-esteem, encouraging participation in society and positive health outcomes. In 2008, the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) launched their Autism Program for children with ASD between the ages of three and eight. The DARS Autism Program extends treatment services and provides Applied Behavior Analysis for children with an ASD diagnosis. Dallas was one of three geographical areas in the state to offer the program. Since its inception, the program has been expanded to include other areas in the state, including San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi and El Paso. In 2013, the 83rd Texas Legislature required DARS to expand the Autism Program in an effort to increase the number of children receiving services. Nationwide, treatment for children with ASD cost $11.5 billion in 2011,

according to researchers at the Rand Corporation in Virginia. Caring for a child with ASD costs an estimated $17,000 more per year than the cost of caring for a child without ASD. This number accounts for health care, education, ASDrelated therapy, family coordinated services, and caregiver time. Given that diagnosing ASD is very difficult, and there is no cure, we must support the resources geared toward increasing awareness. As a community, it is important for us to learn more about ASD. Early detection and diagnosis is often the key to a more successful life for an individual with ASD, because it is proven that early detection improves development. I will continue to advocate for increased awareness and more federal dollars to invest in research, so that we may help to ease the burdens that impact ASD patients and their families.

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.

Greater Bethesda Missionary Baptist District Association ANNUAL REVIVAL COMING IN MARCH - 2015 7:30 p.m. Each Night at

Calvary Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church 4703 Sunnyvale Street

Dallas, Texas 75216

(214) 371-3434 With a Guest Evangelist

Rev. Dr. J.H. Moore, Jr. Moderator

May God bless and keep you always… the methods 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." A. Washington

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Psi Chapter - Iota Phi Lambda Sorority holds leadership forum

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Psi Chapter, under the leadership of President Daphne Hornbuckle held its annual leadership forum recently, discussing growing, building and thriving in business. The Psi Chapter continues to provide quality programming as members also log in numerous community service hours. The panel featured: Judge Andrea Martin, entrepreneur Denita Lacking-Quinn, Corporate exec Debra Shankle, media expert Angela Madison and young entrepreneur Rachel Maxie.

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What's the Delay? #ConfirmLynch The National Urban League Wire

under the Jim Crow laws. From humble beginnings, she went on to earn both a Bachelor of Arts in English and American literature and Juris Doctor from Harvard University.

The confirmation of Loretta Lynch, the first African American woman to be nominated to be U.S. Attorney General, has been delayed longer than any Attorney General nominee in history.

Last month, Urban League executives gathered in Washington, D.C., for the National Urban League’s annual Legislative Policy Conference. We met with our elected leaders and Administration oﬃcials to share the concerns of the people we serve. Among our most urgent requests: Confirm Loretta Lynch.

Few individuals in history have been as qualified for the office as Ms. Lynch. Nearly 25 years ago, she began her legal career as a drug and violent-crime prosecu tor in the U.S. Attorney's office in 1990. She later served as the chief of the Long Island office and focused on political corruption. In 1999, she was nominated by President Bill Clinton to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and oversaw the prosecution of New York City police officers in the Abner Louima case. After several years in the private sector, she returned to the position of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and served two years on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Loretta Lynch

Her personal story is quintessentially American; born into the pre-Civil Rights Era South to a librarian and a minister, she grew up hearing stories of her grandfather helping people migrate north to escape persecution

Ms. Lynch’s experience and expertise are not in question. As partisan a Republican figure as former New York Mayor and Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani has said, "If I were in the Senate, I would confirm her." The necessity for the Senate to proceed with her confirmation cannot be overstated. The Justice Department is one of the nation’s most vital agencies and needs her strong leadership and expertise.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre II Celebrates 15th Anniversary – Dallas Black Dance Theatre II (DBDT II) will open their 15th anniversary season in the Dallas City Performance Hall, April 10-11, at 7:30p.m with new works from emerging choreographer Nicholas Villeneuve, a Dallas Black Dance Theatre company member, and the DBDT II Director. DBDT II will present The Art of Waiting by Nicholas Villeneuve and Here’s to Michael by DBDT II Director Nycole Ray, set to the music of Michael Jackson. These works will be joined by Standing on Edge by Edmond Giles and Doll House by Sean J. Smith, a member of DBDT. The 8 semi-professional dancers of DBDT II are aspiring artists with roots all over the globe who have each completed prestigious dance training programs and performed a diverse repertoire that includes modern, jazz, African and spiritual works. The second company has grown in popularity because of its fresh allure and high artistic and technical ability.

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joining the performing ensemble participate in a highly competitive audition annually. For over 10 years, Macy’s has served as presenting sponsor of the Spring Fiesta Series. “We are delighted to be counted among the supporters of Dallas Black Dance Theatre,” said Joe Vella, Director of Corporate Giving for Macy's. “It is a privilege to be associated with an organization that presents significant cultural events to the region and the world.” In addition to the evening performances, a SOLD OUT Also appearing as special guests for the morning matinee program will be held for 700+ evening’s performances will be past company schoolchildren from area public and private members of DBDT II to help celebrate the schools. Support for the student matinee company’s 15 year anniversary. performance is provided by Blue Cross and Blue Those returning to the stage include Alysia Shield of Texas. L. Johnson and Michael Stromile, both of whom are currently attending The Julliard Performances for the general public are School in New York City. scheduled April 10th and April 11th at 7:00 p.m. Allegro, a Performing Ensemble of the To purchase tickets, call the ATTPAC Box Dallas Black Dance Academy, will also perform. Oﬃce at 214-881-0202 or visit www.dbdt.com. Allegro is comprised of students 14 to 18 years old from the Academy who show exceptional performance skills. Dancers interested in I MESSENGER 4/3/15

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Experience the South Dallas Cultural Center The South Dallas Cultural Center will present their 20th annual Spring dance festival with the Beckles Dancing Company on Friday April 3rd - 4th at 8pm. The "20 M&M" dance fest promises to encompass 20 years of Madness & Magic with a world premiere, a signature BDC repertory and a highly anticipated company showcase. Tickets range from $10 - $20 and are available online at brownpapertickets.com/event/1351056 "20 M&M" spans the weekend and will feature Du Lahka, a duet created 2 decades ago by founder Andre R. George, with dancers Layla Brent and Jared Brown. It will also include Claret Tango, a new work created for longtime company members Tina Mullone and Lela Bell

Wesley. There will be a world premiere of Magical and full premiere of Ryke & Pauline. Yor will be performed by soloist and BDC alum Stacey Lotten. Guests will include Trois Dames, director Solomon Espie, Momentum Dance Company from Irving and Artistic Director, Jacquelyn Ralls Forcher. "I am so excited about "20 M&M", said Loris Beckles of the Beckles Dancing Company. "It is important for me to capture the vision of Andre R. George, who founded the company in 1995. He was an extremely talented dancer and choreographer. His death was a great loss, especially coming one week after I got to Dallas. The company has continued under my leadership and partnership for the last 20 years. So this dance festival will hold a special place in my heart as a tribute to the late great Andre R George." The "20 M&M" will once again be at the South Dallas Cultural Center, located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Avenue, Dallas TX 75210. For more information call 214-886-2321. The SDCC is a program of the City of Dallas Oﬃce of Cultural Aﬀairs. The "20 M&M" is made possible by the Greiner Dance Company I, James and Gayle Halperin Foundation, Sammons Center for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts and the Star System of donations to ARGA NOVA DANCE.

The South Dallas Cultural Center wraps up it's BLACK PAIN/BLACK POWER theater season with "The Burnin" by Cristal Chanelle Truscott on Friday, April 10th and 11th. This drama will thrust you in the midst of two tragedies that occurred in Natchez MS. in 1940 and Chicago IL. in 2003. The journey spans two diﬀerent eras that are both set in popular nightspots that quickly became death traps. “The Burnin” uses music and poetry to take us into the world of dirty politics & the complexities of race, gender and community during times of survival. Audiences will be inspired to look deeper into personal and communal definitions of freedom, empowerment and the course of “progress” we all have the power to chart. "The Burnin" is made possible with funding by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Theater Project, with lead funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional funding by Hi-ARTS (Producers of the Hip-Hop Theater Festival), the Texas Commission on the Arts and by the National Performance Network (NPN) Creation Fund Grant, co-commissioned by Junebug Productions in partnership with Hartford Stage. The Creation Fund is supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Ford Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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The South Dallas Cultural Center is located at 3400 Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas, Texas 75210. General admission tickets are $20 at the box oﬃce. Earlybird and discounted tickets are available via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-burnin-tickets-16154768347

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Jokes and Jazz The Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated recently presented Funnyraiser: An Evening of Jokes & Jazz, featuring Comedian Tommy Davidson and renowned flutist Bobbi Humphrey. The Dallas Chapter, The Links, Incorporated was organized by Mrs. Fannie C. Smith in November 1957. The charter members were Rowena Blackmon, Jimmie Brashear, Esther Browne, Maria Burke, Etta Culmer, Marion Dillard, Annette Flowers, Vareta Gully, Pauline Lane, Frances McShann, Ruth Shelton, Amanda Smith, Fannie Smith and Ruth White. Over the years, the Dallas Chapter has been an award-winning chapter, having received awards of excellence at Western Area Conferences and National Assemblies for programs that have significantly impacted the Dallas community.

"I want Dr. King to know that I didn't c o m e t o Se l m a t o make his job difficult. I re a l l y d i d c o m e thinking I could make it easier. If the white people realize what t he a l t e r n a t i v e i s, perhaps they will be more willing to hear Dr. King." Malcolm X

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Spring Clean Your Internal House Debra Peek-Haynes live-streams Philadelphia to Dallas Â

Healthy cookbook author Debra Peek-Haynes wants women to add cleaning the inside of their body to their spring-cleaning list this year. Mrs. Peek-Haynes is scheduled to speak at a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania church and simulcast her spring-cleaning tips back to Friendship West Baptist Church in a free program on Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST. The church is located at 2020 W. Wheatland Road, Dallas, Texas 75232. Debra Peek-Haynes feels it is important to not only give your house a detailed cleaning in the spring, but to give your digestive system a spring cleaning as well.

Many natural and alternative medicine professionals believe that disease starts in the colon. Mrs. Peek-Haynes says it is important to start by checking your digestive system. "If you are not having daily eliminations, there are natural solutions to solve that problem. I also want people to understand the things we do to pollute our bodies." The Dallas community is invited to join the free simulcast at Friendship West where Mrs. Haynes is the wife of the Senior Pastor, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes. The "Women of the West" ministry will host the Dallas program. Dallas participants will be able to tweet and text questions to Mrs. Peek-Haynes in Philadelphia when she is the guest speaker for the Women's Ministry Fellowship program at the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. "I am excited about the opportunity to use this technology to share a message in two cities," said Mrs. PeekHaynes. Mrs. Peek-Haynes provides practical tips for substituting healthy ingredients for bad ingredients in her book, The Beginners Guide to Healthy Living. The book is a guide for the entire family about how to develop a healthy lifestyle. The sponsor for the event is Frost Bank. For more information on Debra;s Healing Kitchen, visit www.debrapeek-haynes.com

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and Kelly Rowland in a show-stopping reunion that brought the audience to its feet singing her song, "Say Yes," a winner for "Best Music Video of the Year." Ten-time nominee Erica Campbell took top honors, winning six awards including Artist of the Year, The Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Ye a r and Urban/ Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year. She acknowledged her sister, the other half of award-winning duo Mary Mary in her heartfelt remarks. Ricky Dillard and New G followed Campbell with three wins, and Deitrick Haddon tied with The Walls Group for

The Stellar Awards opening honors Gospel music icons performance featured Michelle and acknowledges the Williams and a surprise a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s of reunion with Beyonce and individuals instrumental in Kelly Rowland singing advocating for the industry. Williams' nominated single, The big surprise of the "Say Yes." The Stellar Awards will premiere on TV One Easter Sunday, April 5 @ 6pm ET/5pm CT --Dubbed the greatest night in Gospel music, the 30th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas turned "Sin City" into "Salvation City." Celebrating 30 years, the Stellar Awards was cohosted with comedic flair by David Mann ("Mann & Wife), Tamela Mann ("Sparkle") and Ricky Smiley ("Dish Nation") during the 2-hour taped telecast premiering Easter Sunday, Destinyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Child Back together again April 5 at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT on TV One with encores evening came at the top of the two trophies apiece. aired at 8 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. show, when opening act On stage after winning the ET. The Stellar Awards r Michelle Williams was joined Male Vocalist of the Year ecognizes the year's best by former bandmates Beyonce award, Haddon expressed performances in the genre,

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Rev. Jesse Jackson gratitude for being recognized following a difficult time in his life. "A couple of years ago I messed up so bad I thought I could never inspire anyone again," he shared. "I was ready to quit and God spoke to me - He said, if you humble yourself I'll lift you up to places you're never seen. This award is for people who think it's over for them." Haddon later brought the house down with a starstudded rendition of "My City" collaborating with Dorinda Clark-Cole, Clareta Haddon, Kierra Sheard, J. Moss, 21:03 and Shelby Five. One of the hosts of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show, Tamela Mann, won the award for Special Event CD of the year for "Best Days Deluxe Edition."

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A Family Reunion, Romance Slam Jam Style The Romance Slam Jam (RSJ) was held March 26 - March 28, 2015 at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine, Texas. Host authors for the 2015 RSJ were Evelyn Palfrey, of Austin, Texas; and Keith Thomas Walker of Fort Worth, Texas. Attorney and author, Palfrey writes for the “marvelously mature.” In her novels, at least one of her characters owns a RV, since she has owned several RVs over the years. Her last book, Going Home, is a novel about Hurricane Katrina transplants in Texas. Former teacher, Keith Walker writes for all romance book lovers. In addition, he has launched The Finley High Series for Young Adult readers. Visit keithwalkerbooks.com for more information about the Young Adult/Teen novels. Gwendolyn Osborne was the luncheon keynote speaker on Friday, March 27. She presented the history of RSJ, and reviewed the career of Gwynne Forester, a demographer, romance writer and staunch supporter of the RSJ. During the Emma Awards banquet, on Saturday, March 28th, Gwen Osborne presented a tribute to Gwynne Forester. Osborne is a reader and host of Diva Daze. Special guests at the conference were from the publishing industry: Latoya C. Smith, Executive Editor, Samhain Publishing; Mercedes Fernandez, Associate Editor, Kensington Books; and Shannon Chris, Associate Editor, Harlequin Kimani Romance. Gwendolyn Pough, Ph.D, moderated the RSJ Town Hall meeting with the editors from the publishing industry. Dr. Pough, writes romance books under the name of Gwyneth Bolton. Attendance reached 150 readers and authors over the threeday period. The RSJ Conference raised over $2,000 which will be donated to The Family Place for Southern sector clients. The Family Place is the choice recipient of RSJ donations since the transition of Francis Ray in 2013. The late Francis Ray established the Turning Point Legal Defense Fund to assist battered women with their legal expenses. The fund is managed by The Family Place, a Dallas Women’s shelter, and is named for her 2001 novel The Turning Point, her first mainstream novel. In 2004, the book was reissued under the title of Trouble Don’t Last Always. The Romance Slam Jam was founded in 1995 by author Francis Ray, booksellers Emma Rodgers and Ashira Tosihwe of Black Images Book Bazaar in Dallas, Texas. Deatri KingBey took over management of the RSJ, and started the Romance Slam Jam Organization in 2008. Author King-Bey, of Phoenix, AZ, will pass the torch of leadership to Bonita Thornton, founder of Sisters’ Thoughts from Coast to Coast (STCC). Ms. Thornton, of Los Angeles, CA, hosts an online book club with over 50 members. The transition of leadership will occur over the next year.

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A Review of Get Hard

Hardly Forgettable By Eva D. Coleman Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart have teamed up for a film that moviegoers are bound to remember. While Get Hard has a stronghold on edgy adult humor, it also provides a comical look at class and race. James King, played by Ferrell, sees his success as an investment industry manager plummet due to accusations of fraud. As a result, he is sentenced to prison and seeks help from Hart’s character, Darnell Lewis, to get in shape for life inside the San Quentin prison walls. Lewis is a mobile car detail business owner whose closest encounter with a hard life is recounting and reciting scenes from the movie Boys in the Hood. As a way to earn a large sum of money he desperately needs, he creates and brings to life an elaborate Prison Readiness Program to assist King. Earlier in the film, long before King is accused of fraud and sentenced, and as he sifts through 100 dollar bills to tip Lewis two dollars for washing his car, he tells Lewis, “Success is a mindset.” This served as one of the most memorable lines from the movie.

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Lewis is an African-American entrepreneur who wants more for his family. His goal is to measure up to success by obtaining a home in a nice neighborhood so that his child can go to school in a safe environment.

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The film also makes light of how sometimes, out of desperation to get ahead, adults place children in grown-up situations to garner sympathy. Such is the case in the scene where Lewis places his child on the phone, encouraging her to “act” like he showed her, in attempts to get a home loan. There’s also hoodie humor. While King is searching inside his freshlywashed ride for the key, he is startled by a hoodie-wearing Lewis who attempts to give the car key to him. King immediately sees it as a holdup situation. This scene pokes fun at the black male in a hoodie stereotype. Get Hard does more than push the envelope. It pushes a case of priority mail with return receipt. Some may want to return to sender. There’s a priority on funny with a return lesson of what is now acceptable as visuals on-screen. There are graphic sexual scenes, even some that made moviegoers in the theater gasp. This is definitely not a kid-friendly movie, so please leave your children at home! Get Hard is full of messages and surprises. I couldn’t help but be reminded of the title of one of Hart’s movies and stand-up comedy tour, Laugh at My Pain. H a r t a n d F e r r e l l ’s characters in Get Hard provide a poignant look at morality as it relates to success. It shows how success can be painful, quickly leading to a lonely road of abandonment when you fall from it. The film also injects humor into sensitive topics of class, race, gender, sexual orientation and culture. It reminds us that when life gets hard, it helps to laugh along the way.

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Delta Sigma Theta Festival Join Clark Atlanta University (CAU) alumnus, Rhonda Bellamy Hodge on Saturday, April 11 (10AM-2PM) where she and dozens of African American owned businesses will be showcased at the 2015 Community Market Festival, Harold W. Lang Sr. Middle School, 1678 Chenault in Dallas. Ms. Bellamy Hodge is the owner of Rbella, handcrafted natural soap, nature inspired beauty and wellness. Rhonda was one of several CAU alumni showcased in 2014 by The Tom Joyner Foundation when the Atlanta HBCU was highlighted as the August 2014 School of the Month. You can learn more about her business at http:// www.rbellah.com/. Her products are also sold at Whole Food Markets. The Community Market Festival is part of an inaugural event sponsored by The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The theme for the Expo is This is Your Life: Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. The expo will include our two signature programs: Teen Town Hall Summit will offer educational seminars for children and parents, and Community Market Festival will allow business owners to offer a wide array of products and services to the community. This year we are expanding our scope to include a health fair. In addition, a Health Fair will include health care vendors who will offer resource information or services to help improve the community health from head to toe.

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Ask Alma… Teen Wants to Chill with ‘Boyfriend’ Dear Alma, My 17-year old-daughter claims she has a boyfriend. I said no u don’t your too young. Now she says she wants to chill at his house for a little while; she says his mother said it’s ok & will be there & it’s ok with his mother. I want to talk to this mother. Am I overreacting? I don’t like this & don’t know what to do. Is this age appropriate for dating & going to his house? Momma Ohhh Momma, you know what I’m thinking. I’m thinking the same thing you’re thinking – which is, what we were doing at 17, at his house, on the bus, in the lyeberrie (I know it’s spelled library)

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LOL, which is where you told your Mama you’d be studying. We thought we were being grown and our mother’s knew all along, just like you will. I think 17 is an appropriate age to visit a beau with parental supervision. And no, I don’t think it’s overreacting to contact the mother of her “so called” boyfriend. There’s no need to become instant BFF’s. All that’s required is the two of you should maintain an open line of communication. Now, with that being said, indulge me for a minute.

Everybody knows a teenage girl eats drama at every meal; it’s a part of her digestive system. The quandary is how much of her drama requires you to hover, so here’s my two cents. All of our daughters should be given the benefit of the doubt until proven differently. I think it tears at their confidence to be reprimanded for something they cudda, wudda, may have done. I’d love to see you give her some slack and see what happens. Don’t force her to carry your “when-I-was-a-young-girl” handbags of blunders and

burdens. She’s entitled to make her own mistakes. That’s an expected part of life, and you’ll be there, full of mother wisdom and direction. Offer trust and teach her what it means to be trusted. Believe in her and let her know that you expect her to make the right choices when necessary. Your side-eye will keep her on the straight and narrow. When it’s time for her to make those life decisions, it won’t be the whispers of her boyfriend or the dare of a girlfriend that will deter her from doing the right thing. It will be the thought that she doesn’t wanna deal with her “no-nonsense-oh-no-you-didn’t” mother, the one who unconditionally trusted her. Alma

WASHINGTON: Yesterday, Tomorrow Not Promised There’s this thing that happens when you read the bible about miracles being performed to the amazement of hundreds and even thousands. Today, I believe most of us would have a hard time dealing with “so called” miracles and merely chalk that kind of thinking as “back in the day” type stuff. That was then. This is now. Sure Christ and His early followers did the unexplainable, the unbelievable; the stuff modern science still can’t figure out. The question is do you really believe in miracles? Our explanation, our feelings are rationalized because; after all, the bible is a book of faith and not a book of science. Well, for Christians at least, the truth of miracles is crystallized in whether or not Jesus actually came back from the dead. It is the foundation of our belief. That’s probably why we’re called believers. That is a discussion for another day, even though miracle is a perfect term to use for Christ’s life, death and life. It’s this miracle thing that guides my perspective today.

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really is. I can readily admit to anyone who will listen that my

Spiritual Speaking By James Washington of said miracle(s). You see, I think life itself is a miracle. I forget which supposed great philosopher said, “I think therefore I am.” And as I’ve stated many times, I am because He is; He, being God of course. As I continue to grow in Christ, I humbly appreciate life more and more as a gift, a blessing and less and less as an afterthought of habit. I would dare say a lot of us take life for granted until someone close to us dies, or is threatened with death. Things become very interesting once you accept Christ for who He

appreciation of life is magnified by what it allows you to do. The fact that when I open my eyes on my own existence, I am able to gain a perspective on God’s other creations, including you. I am able to live and breathe and taste and see and hear and think and yes, also love. I am because He is. It kind of gives you a brand new perspective on God’s most precious gift…time. God’s everyday miracle is still how much He loves me (and you). That love is why we’re here. Because of it, every now and then I am not so consumed with a habitual view of life. I can start a

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morning, end a day with a sincere ‘thank you.’ I can pray for the blessing of a new day, one that includes the revelation of who God is and who I am to Him. And that knowledge lets me pass this way in truth and not ignorance. The age of miracles is still here. The proof…you woke up this morning to a new day in a world you didn’t create. You can think that’s normal if you want to. I choose to believe in miracles, those of the ancient world and the ones that have me writing this to you now. This life thing is impossible for me to take for granted, as it should be for you. As you consume the most powerful miracle ever, the gift of today, yesterday and tomorrow pale in comparison. May God bless and keep you always, TODAY.

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Mary Schmidt Campbell Named 10th Spelman President

On Saturday, March 28th, the Board of Trustees of Spelman College announced the selection of Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., as the College’s 10th president since its founding in 1881. Dr. Campbell assumes the role officially August 1, 2015, having served as dean emerita of the Tisch School of the Arts and university professor in the Department of Art and Public Policy at New York University. Dr. Campbell’s experience spans both the private and non-profit sectors. Early in her career, she established herself as a change agent when she was executive director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, the first accredited Black fine arts museum in the nation. At Tisch, Dr. Campbell elevated the school’s profile and stature, increased the recruitment of a more diverse faculty and student body, and led an unprecedented capital campaign for the school. As associate provost for the Arts of NYU, she spearheaded the development of NYU’s Game Center, a multi-disciplinary collaboration among education, science, engineering and the arts. Dr. Campbell also previously served as New York City’s cultural affairs commissioner, and in 2009, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as the vice chair of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, a non-partisan White House advisory group. In this role, she participated in a national effort to use arts education as a strategy to successfully turn around some of the nation’s worst performing schools. An art historian, she is currently completing a biography of the Black artist, Romare Bearden. “I am honored to join a community with such a distinguished record for developing bold thinking Black women who have vaulted into leadership roles all over the country,” said Dr. Campbell, presidentelect, Spelman College. “For over a decade, Dr. Beverly Tatum has provided stellar leadership to the Spelman community –trustees, faculty, staff, students and alumnae – and it is a privilege to inherit the presidency from such a visionary leader.”

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Spelman’s current president, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, will step down in July after 13 years at the helm of the nation’s most selective historically Black college for women. Her tenure has been marked with a number of achievements including record fundraising, strong enrollment, significant campus renovations and a oneof-a-kind wellness initiative tailored to interrupt the declining health trajectory for African-American women. Dr. Tatum is expected to remain in Atlanta where she will return to her roots as a scholar and writer, and where she will also continue to be active in community endeavors. “Leading a college is like running a relay race. You get the baton from one person and run as fast as you can to make as much progress as you can until it is your turn to pass the baton,” said Dr. Tatum. “That baton is now being passed to someone who can run fast and carry it forward with vision and speed.” Dr. Campbell’s appointment comes as a result of a highly competitive and selective process launched last summer by the College’s Board of Trustees. “Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell is enterprising and exhibits tremendous clarity in responding to challenges with sustainable solutions. She identifies and advances opportunities for growth and success. She is a true interdisciplinary scholar with exemplary skills to guide us,” said Rosalind Brewer, Spelman graduate, chair of the Spelman Board of Trustees and president and CEO of Sam’s Club. “She is the right leader at the right time because her dynamic and innovative leadership has been demonstrated at every step along the way in her career.” “Spelman College could not have made a more outstanding choice than Mary Schmidt Campbell to be its next president,” said New York University President John Sexton. “She is an institution builder, and she draws the best out of everyone around her. Loved by students, respected by faculty, she is a real leader – brilliant, strategic, funny, energetic and warm. NYU and the Tisch School of the Arts will miss Mary keenly,

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but we are very happy for the Spelman community and take great pride in knowing all the wonderful accomplishments she will achieve there.” Dr. Campbell received a B.A. degree in English literature from Swarthmore College, an M.A. in art history from Syracuse University, and a Ph.D. in humanities, also from Syracuse. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and sits on the board of The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. A former member of the Board of Trustees of the New York Shakespeare Festival, Dr. Campbell also served for 12 years on the Board of Managers of Swarthmore College. She holds honorary degrees from The College of New Rochelle, Colgate University, City University of New York, Pace University, Maryland Institute College of Art and Swarthmore College and is the recipient of a number of awards and honors. She lectures widely around the country and around the world and has authored many papers and articles on a range of subjects including African-American art, urban cultural policy issues, leadership and arts in education. She is co-editor of Artistic Citizenship: A Public Voice for the Arts (New York: Routledge, 2006) and co-author of Harlem Renaissance: Art of Black America (New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1987) and Memory and Metaphor: The Art of Romare Bearden, 1940-1987 (New York: Oxford University Press & The Studio Museum in Harlem, 1991). She is currently completing a book on Romare Bearden for Oxford University Press. Dr. Campbell is the mother of three sons, the grandmother of six grandchildren, and the spouse of Dr. George Campbell, Jr., president emeritus of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Learn more about Dr. Campbell and the presidential transition here: http://www.spelman.edu/ president-elect.

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Clean Where Dust, Odors and Bacteria Live Rainbow International® offers tips on cleaning areas where filth lingers WACO, Texas Spring is here and property owners everywhere have spring-cleaning fever. In fact, more than 72 percent of American households spend time spring-cleaning this time of year says the American Cleaning Institute. However, many people miss filthy areas right under their noses. Germs, dust, and bacteria on electronics, pillows, switches and handles, ceiling fans and air vents, and curtains and upholstery must be cleaned, too. Rainbow International recommends property owners don’t forget to clean these five

forgotten areas where dust, dirt, odors, germs and bacteria linger: Electronics – Everything people touch usually ends up landing on the electronics being used, including cell phones, keyboards, tablets, desk phones, remote controls, and other electronic devices or accessories. Wash your hands often or use sanitizing gels to help prevent spread of germs from the hands to electronic items. Be sure to check out the cleaning recommendations for your electronics before applying any cleaning solutions. Pillows – Dead skin, dust mites, food, mold, and other filth live on pillows – both sleeping and throw versions. Check the labels and wash pillows or pillow covers if possible. Or, consider replacing pillows or investing in zippered pillow covers that can be regularly washed. Switches and handles – Use an antibacterial cleanser and wipe down all light switches, door handles, handrails, and faucet and toilet handles. Places such as these are often neglected during normal cleaning, but can harbor many germs and bacteria.

Ceiling fans and air vents – While periodically dusting the edges of fan blades is important, at least once a year it’s smart to wipe down the blades to remove all dust and dirt to prevent it from spreading into your air. If property owners notice excessive dust on furnishings, a musty odor, or dirty air vents, a professional air duct cleaning may be needed to improve air quality. Unclean curtains and upholstery – Pollen, dust mites, odors, bacteria, and mold can become trapped and hide in curtains and upholstery. Check labels and wash or wipe down these items if possible. A vacuum can be used to remove dust, dirt, and pet hair or have them professionally cleaned. Keeping things clean can also keep people healthy. A professional cleaning can make a huge diﬀerence for any property owner, whether home or business. The experts at Rainbow International are specially trained in spot, stain, and odor removal; tile, grout, and hard surface cleaning; professional carpet care; pet stain removal; upholstery cleaning; and air vent cleaning. For prompt, reliable service, visit www.rainbowintl.com or call 1-855-RAINBOW.

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April 3 Dallas Boxing Royalty Just Two Fights Away From World Championship WHAT: Dallas boxing family Team Hatley presents the “Spring Break Knockout.” Charles “The Future” Hatley will face Saul Roman for the North American Boxing Association’s National Championship. Celebrities from Deion Sanders to Mario Lozano and Dez Bryant have shown up ringside at past events. This match brings “The Future” one fight closer to the World Championship, where he will join the ranks of Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. WHEN: Friday, April 3, 2015 Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets start at $25 WHERE: Irving Convention Center 500 West Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, Texas 75039 (972) 252-7476

The South Dallas Cultural Center will present their 20th annual Spring dance festival with the Beckles Dancing Company on Friday April 3rd - 4th at 8pm. The "20 M&M" dance fest promises to encompass 20 years of Madness & Magic with a world premiere, a signature BDC repertory and a highly anticipated company showcase. Tickets range from $10 - $20 and are available online at brownpapertickets.com/event/1351056 The "20 M&M" will once again be at the South Dallas Cultural Center, located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Avenue, Dallas TX 75210. For more information call 214-886-2321. The SDCC is a program of the City of Dallas Oﬃce of Cultural Aﬀairs. The "20 M&M" is made possible by the Greiner Dance Company I, James and Gayle Halperin Foundation, Sammons Center for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts and the Star System of donations to ARGA NOVA DANCE.

April 4 The MLK Jr. Community Center will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a memorial service . On this day 47 years ago, the world encountered the tragic loss of Dr. King. Special guests include 5 Dallas-area Pastors invited to give special prayers for Economics, Education, Employment, Health, and Social Justice. Program highlights include the James Madison High School JROTC wreath ceremony. *********

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State Representative Yvonne Davis will hold a Legislative Town Hall Meeting for constituents of District 111 to discuss pending legislation currently before the Texas House of Representatives as well as other community concerns. The Legislative Town Hall meeting will be held at the following location and date: Methodist Charlton Medical Center - (Auditorium) 3500 W. Wheatland Road Dallas, Texas 75237 9:00AM - 11:00AM *Parking is available in parking Lot A or the garage. For more information contact Representative Davis' District oﬃce at (214) 941-3895. Street Name Change Honors Freedom Fighter Al Lipscomb 10am-3pm

Dallas Art Fair, presented by Ruinart Champagne, will feature nearly 100 prominent national and international art dealers and galleries drawn from 22 cities. The fair will return from April 9th-12th, 2015, to the Fashion Industry Gallery (f.i.g.), located at 1807 Ross Avenue in the dynamic Downtown Arts District.

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April 10 Dallas Black Dance Theatre II Celebrates 15th Anniversary Dallas Black Dance Theatre II (DBDT II) will open their 15th anniversary season in the Dallas City Performance Hall, April 10-11, at 7:30p.m with new works from emerging choreographer Nicholas Villeneuve, a Dallas Black Dance Theatre company member, and the DBDT II Director. Performances for the general public are scheduled April 10th and April 11th at 7:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, call the ATTPAC Box Oﬃce at 214-881-0202 or visit www.dbdt.com.

The South Dallas Cultural Center wraps up it's BLACK PAIN/BLACK POWER theater season with "The Burnin" by Cristal Chanelle Truscott on Friday, April 10th and 11th. The South Dallas Cultural Center is located at 3400 Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas, Texas 75210. General admission tickets are $20 at the box oﬃce. Earlybird and discounted tickets are available via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-burnintickets-16154768347 For more information call 214-939-2787.

April 11 Garland Heritage Celebration Celebrate Garland’s rich history at the second annual Garland Heritage Celebration from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday, April 11. Enjoy a day of events in honor of the refurbished Train Car at the Santa Fe Depot, and all of Garland’s historical assets that contribute to the city’s heritage. The event will feature live bands including the Quibble Brothers, Gypsy Playboys, Full House, and Garland’s very own Square Pickers. There also will be cowboy shootouts, food trucks, a face painter, bounce houses, a tour of historic homes, and a trackless train for the kids to ride! The Central Library will have a train exhibit in the lobby, as well as special guest speaker, Rosemary Rumbley. For details, call 972-205-2993 ****************

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April 16 Oak Cliﬀ Chamber's Annual Education Summit This year's honored speaker is: Dr. Joe May Chancellor, Dallas County Community College District 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM CDT Dallas Baptist University, Sadler Hall 3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas,

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TIME TO FORGIVE?

Speaking of People

Ron Price elected to national organization post

Volume No. 56 Issue No. 18

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

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years celebrates 56 Black of serving the Community

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

YVETTE BROOKS Your Curlfriend!

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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

National

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Grade: A

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Metro

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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Evaluating President Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First 100 Days

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

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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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Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison

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

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

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

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

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

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