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SERVANT LEADER Rev. Gerald Britt Honored by CitySquare Workpaths

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Message to the People... BEAUTIFUL STATUE A TRIBUTE TO BRITT’S LEADERSHIP Cheryl Smith

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I MESSENGER Cheryl Smith, Publisher Established 2011 IMESSENGER is a tribute to Le Messager, founded by Cameroonian journalist Pius Njawe and The Messenger, an independent magazine, founded by labor activist A . Philip Randolph and economist Chandler Owen. 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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Artist Robb Gentry said it took him a week to complete the masterpiece made out of rusted scrap pipes. But he called it a labor of love, because the monument will serve as a tribute to the “great work” of long-time servant and leader Rev. Gerald Britt. The monument was unveiled at the CitySquare WorkPaths 2015 Graduation recently as 18 graduates applauded Rev. Britt for his leadership. Rev. Britt, who joined CitySquare in 2004, is the vice president of external affairs. With a noble mission of fighting the causes and effects of poverty through service, advocacy, and friendship, CitySquare’s WorkPaths offers the following programs which are at no expense to participants: Build4Success (B4S Commercial Construction)– a 12-week program in commercial construction and environmental remediation made possible by partnership with OAI, Inc. Build4Success (B4S SM Wright Highway Construction)– a 4-week program in highway construction and construction safety in partnership with Dallas County Community College (Cedar Valley). Path2Success (P2S Career Readiness Boot Camp)– This P2S Boot Camp skills curriculum along with other ancillary components, including the assessment and screening process, industry customized training, case management, career coaching and ongoing retention and advancement support will enable workers to not only demonstrate their readiness to successfully enter the workplace but retain and advance in their positions. While the class of 2015 featured all men, the programs are open to females also. . They also provide DART Transportation assistance. A long-time senior pastor of New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Rev. Britt has a long history of service and he has several areas he is passionate about, such as unemployment, housing and education. Those areas are not foreign to the Bishop College graduate, who is a founding member of the African-American Pastors Coalition, Baptist Ministers Conference and a former Vice-President, Board of Directors, Greater Dallas Community of Churches (Chairperson of its Crossroads Program); He is a former two-term member of City of Dallas Urban Rehabilitation and Standards Board (1985-1989) as well as the General Secretary, Oak Cliff Baptist Ministers Union. Other positions have included: Chairman, Oak Cliff Baptist Ministers’ Union City Wide Revival Institute; True Fellowship District Association’s General Secretary and President, Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress; Former Secretary, Ministers Conference National Missionary Baptist Convention. People around CitySquare know him as sincere, a consummate professional, focused, result-driven, passionate and strong. What you see is what you get and what you see looking at this monument.

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ICONIC, AWARDWINNING ACTRESS AND ENTERTAINER DIAHANN CARROLL TO MAKE RARE DALLAS APPEARANCE FOR YOUTH FUNDRAISER

Dallas, TX... On Saturday, April 25, 2015, Golden Globe and Tony Award winner and Oscar, Image, Grammy and Emmy nominee, Diahann Carroll will headline The Black Academy of Arts and Letters' (TBAAL) 3rd annual fundraiser benefiting the institution's youth arts and education programs. The Ties and Tux Gala will be held at the luxurious Hilton Anatole Hotel - Dallas, located at 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway. TBAAL will present Ms. Carroll a Luminary Arts Award saluting her illustrious career and her longtime commitment to the arts. In 1966, Ms. Carroll received a Grammy Award nomination in the category of "Best Recording for Children" for her 'A' You're Adorable album. The night of Hollywood glamour and Dallas glitter will be co-hosted by notable actors, Darrin Henson and Malinda Williams, from the hit Showtime series, "Soul Food." The Gala guests will be welcomed with a lavish private VIP Reception at 6pm followed by an opulent 7pm dinner and program. At 9:30 pm, the night will be capped with musical entertainment and dancing featuring Dallas youth performers and local artists. Dr. Zan and Carrie Holmes, gala and dinner chairs, are among the dignitaries scheduled to attend the gala. Tables and Tickets for the Ties and Tux Gala honoring Diahann Carroll are on sale now. VIP Premiere Tables are $5,000 ($500 per ticket), Preferred Patron Tables are $1,350 and Individual Tickets are $135. All proceeds benefit The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Youth Arts and Education Programs. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. TBAAL is a Dallas, TX based 501 (c) 3 Not-for-Profit cultural arts and education institution. To purchase a table or tickets, call TBAAL's Box Oﬃce at 214.743.2400. For more information about the Ties and Tux Gala, call 214.743.2440.

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Caribbean & Co. releases new infographic of United States Presidential visits to the Caribbean LONDON/CARIBBEAN (April 21, 2015) Caribbean & Co. has released a new infographic that highlights United States presidential visits to the Caribbean region. In the aftermath of the recent visit by President Barack Obama to Jamaica, the Caribbean focused digital platform has uncovered information detailing the frequency of United States presidential visits to the region. "We normally write about Caribbean culture, lifestyle and luxury brands, but we were so intrigued by the excitement surrounding President Obama's visit, not just in Jamaica but also across the region, that we decided to undertake this research", says Ursula Petula Barzey Caribbean & Co. Founder Ursula Petula Barzey. Starting with the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt in 1901, the research compiled in the new infographic, reveals that 14 diﬀerent United States presidents have made a total of 36 visits to the Caribbean. Included in these numbers are visits to Bermuda in the Northern Caribbean and the South

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American territory of Suriname, both members of the Caribbean Tourism Organization and the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM). Fourteen (14) Caribbean countries have had at least one visit, with the most visited countries being Bermuda with eight (8) visits, Bahamas with six (6), Trinidad & Tobago with five (5), and Jamaica with four (4) visits. President Franklin D. Roosevelt holds the distinction of most frequent visits to the region, recording a total of 14 trips. About half of those visits were informal or for holiday purposes, as Roosevelt was known to be fond of fishing in The Bahamas. All United States presidents since Jimmy Carter have visited the region at least once, with the exception of President George W. Bush. However, the elder President George H. W. Bush made four (4) trips to the Caribbean, while President Ronald Reagan visited on three (3) occasions. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, William (Bill) Clinton, and Barack Obama have all visited the region twice. The first visit by President Barack Obama was to Trinidad & Tobago on April 17-19, 2009, when he attended the Summit of the Americas. The infographic by Caribbean & Co. was compiled based on information from the United States Department of State, Oﬃce of the Historian. Caribbean & Co . promotes Caribbean culture, lifestyle and luxury brands to potential customers in new markets across the globe. Though a mostly digital suite of products and services, the company's mission is to raise awareness and ultimately increase market share for established as well as upand-upcoming Caribbean brands across 15 lifestyle and luxury sectors. For more information about Caribbean & Co.,

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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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Underwood to receive Honorary Doctorate and deliver Benedict College Commencement Address

Columbia, SC, The Benedict College Spring Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2015 will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Charlie W. Johnson Stadium located on Two Notch Road and Read Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Ms. Sheryl Underwood, Co-Host of THE TALK on CBS, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Benedict College and will give the keynote address during the Colleges 145th Commencement Exercises. Sheryl Underwood, who has been a member of the Benedict College Board of Trustees since 2014, is a

“Bound and Gagged... bound by fear, gagged by love” in Fort Worth Stunning New Stage Production Premieres in Texas ARLINGTON, TX, — The best dramas center on art that expresses truth-- but with hope for the future. "Bound and Gagged...bound by fear, gagged by love" is a ruthless journey from tragedy to awareness to triumph graces the stage of Potter's House-Fort Worth for a one-night only performance. Starring two-time Grammy winner Ann Nesby, grammy-nominated Tony Grant (Love thy Neighbor -- airing on the OWN network) and Tony Hightower (Tyler Perry’s

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savvy businesswoman and a multi-faceted, multimedia entrepreneur who is recognized as one of the most articulate, well informed women of our time. She is a much sought after entertainer and public speaker who is described as one of the worlds brightest contemporary humorists. Underwood is Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Pack Rat Productions, Inc. and is the 23rd International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Underwood joined the television show THE TALK on CBS for the start of season two, sitting alongside hosts Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, and Aisha Tyler. The show averages over 3 million viewers per day. With Underwood at the table, THE TALK received its first Daytime Emmy nomination, and a 5th year renewal on CBS television. Underwood, who has received numerous awards and accolades, was named one of the 10 most influential talk show hosts on Twitter in 2012 and is the subject of the TVOne bio-documentary UNSUNG Hollywood: Sheryl Underwood. Underwood, through her company, Pack Rat Productions, is currently raising money to support the 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the students committed to pursuing a higher education. Underwood has been featured in Ebony magazine, ESSENCE magazine, JET magazine, Entertainment Weekly and in other major media outlets. In addition, she was included in the 100 Most Influential Organization Leaders published in Ebony Magazine. Underwood has always believed that a rising tide floats all boats and has made a conscientious effort to include her colleagues of the fraternities and sororities, that comprise the Divine Nine and members of Greekdom, in media opportunities that are offered to her, including an historic appearance she orchestrated on the highly popular Monique Show on Black Entertainment Television (BET), as well as BETs Celebration of Gospel and the NAACP Image Awards.

Madea on the Run) and Grammy, “Bound and Gagged...bound by fear, gagged by love” walks the delicate edge between pain and responsibility. Playwright Shannon Whren of Washington, D.C., brings the real issues of domestic violence to bear around a single question: ‘What happens when you're bound by fear, but gagged by love?’ "The reality is that there are many good families hiding terrible secrets that are destroying them from within. Through this work, I want the audience to see that help and hope are within their grasp, “ said Whren. Trisha Mann-Grant, former Miss Black Chicago, delivers a mesmerizing performance in the role of Tatum Alexander as she does everything possible to hold on to the decaying life of beaten-down pastor's wife. Playing to standing-room only crowds in Virginia, “Bound and Gagged...bound by fear, gagged by love” receives its Texas opening in Cowtown." Carlton McConnell, the play's producer and Managing Director, brings the production to Fort

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Underwood is an actress who has appeared on multiple episodes of the Emmy winning CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless and has starred in such films as Bullworth (starring Warren Beatty), I Got the Hook Up, and Beauty Shop (starring Queen Latifah). In addition, Underwood was the host of Black Entertainment Televisions (BETs) Comic View and Holla, a talk show she created and produced which was loosely based on Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect. She is a weekly contributor on the Steve Harvey Morning Show, also serving as guest host, and appears on The Steve Harvey Project, the television version of the show airing on BET Centric. Underwood also hosted The Sheryl Underwood Show on Jamie Foxxs The Foxxhole, airing on Sirius 106/XM 149, where she provided a mix of political satire, comedy and music. She can be heard on the radio daily from 3-7 p.m. on Sheryl Underwood Radio airing on North Carolina A&T State University radio station WNAA 90.1 FM Greensboro, NC; WVAS-FM - Montgomery, Alabama; 97.5 KDEE FM - Sacramento, CA; WMFA - Raeford, NC; KMGG, 99.9 THE BEAT - Albuquerque, NM, Benedict College radio Station WBLK 93.7 -Columbia, SC, and online at Tunein.com. Underwood was the host of Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up and is a former contributor to the Tom Joyner Morning Show. Underwood has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, FOX television network morning show Fox and Friends, the Joy Behar Show, WPIX in New York City, The View, created by ABC News Correspondent Barbara Walters, OMG! Insider, CBS This Morning, and Whose Line Is It Anyway. She has an Associates of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Fresno City College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Illinois at Chicago, a Masters degree in Media Management and Mass Communication from Governor State University in University Park, IL, and an Attorney Assistant Certificate from UCLA.

Worth. "A lot of plays are only cliches and melodrama. We take the audience on a journey that is sharp, energetic and real." With its shocking dialogue and poetic performance from the award-winning ensemble cast-- combined with original music from Texas Gospel Music award winner ‘Marquin Middleton and The Miracle Chorale,’ this is a one-night only event that mustn’t be missed." These are tough times. Many of us exist in a world where friends are ailing with the weight of personal struggles and heartbreaks. The characters you'll meet in our play strike the right note— a note of friendship —their lives intersecting with our own to speak to us in a voice of timeless triumph. Date: June 13, 2015 Location: The Potter's House- Fort Worth Campus 1270 Woodhaven Blvd. Ft, Texas 76112 Doors open at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: Advance: $30.00 At-The_Door:$40.00 VIP: $50.00

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Vice President Biden announces It’s On Us Progress and Marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month “Violence against women is not a women’s issue alone. It’s a man’s issue as well… So to all of the guys out there—you have to step up. That’s how we can change the culture on campus and around the country to one that understands no means no.” – Vice President Biden In remarks at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, Vice President Biden will honor Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with an important update on the Administration’s efforts to help combat instances of sexual assault, including on college and university campuses. President Obama and Vice President Biden have made it a national priority to root out sexual violence and assault wherever it exists, especially in our schools. As part of their efforts, they launched a public awareness and education campaign last year called It’s On Us. The campaign seeks to empower college students – and all members of campus communities – not only to respond effectively to sexual assault, but also to prevent it in the first place. That is why It’s On Us was launched in partnership with student body leadership from nearly 200 colleges and universities across the country, collegiate sports organizations such as the NCAA, and private companies that have strong connections with students at colleges and universities, in addition to Generation Progress. As part of the Administration’s ongoing effort to combat sexual violence, the Vice President is traveling to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to recognize new It’s On Us commitments and progress, and the critical role that students at the University and across the country play in championing the It’s On Us mission. The Vice President will be joined on campus by actress Jessica Szohr to help amplify this important message.

New It’s On Us National Milestones · 200,000: More than 200,000 people around the country have taken the It’s On Us pledge, a personal commitment to help keep women and men safe from sexual assault. · 600: More than 600 It’s On Us events have taken place, including rallies, pledge drives, and campus dialogues. · 300: More than 300 campuses have hosted It’s On Us student-led campaigns. · 190: More than 190 campuses have created their own public service announcements.

New It’s on Us Commitments

Us public service announcement, specifically targeting 10 million men ages 18-22 on college campuses across the country. The most popular online radio platform in the United States, Pandora reaches over 80 million Americans online each month. USA Network: In a renewed partnership, USA Network and actress Jessica Szohr, star of the new television series new series “Complications,” will be joining Vice President Biden at the It’s On Us rally to help amplify the important message. In addition to providing ongoing digital and social promotion, USA Network will be commemorating National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and highlighting the It’s On Us campaign during a special marathon of “Law & Order: SVU” on Sunday, April 26, which focuses on ending campus sexual assault. Greek Organizations: Several Greek organizations, including Alpha Chi Rho, Alpha Kappa Lambda, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Sigma Psi Zeta, and Zeta Beta Tau have signed on as partners of the It’s On Us campaign and are working with their local chapters to get the word out about the pledge, host events and trainings, and film public service announcements.

It’s On Us Partnerships Funny Or Die: Funny or Die, whose network reaches directly into the It's On Us target demographic, will produce creative content and celebrity engagement to create a culture where sexual violence is unacceptable. The site has over 19 million unique users per month, over 60 million video views per month, and has grown into a vertically integrated digital studio that produces content over numerous platforms, including on Twitter and Facebook. Pandora: Pandora is teaming up with the It’s On Us campaign to spread the word about the importance of bystander intervention. Pandora is running the It’s On

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It’s On Us now includes 75 non-profit and private sector partners that focus on supporting the campaign using digital, television, and alternative strategies.

The full list of It’s On Us partners includes: A Call to Men, AAUW, ACC, Alpha Chi Rho (AXP) National Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Lambda, Atlantic 10, Big East, Big Ten, Big Twelve, Booster, Campus Advantage, Circle of 6, Clear Channel, College Humor,

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Conversant Media, Culture of Respect, Custom Ink, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Electronic Arts, Everfi, Feminist Majority, Generation Progress, GLAAD, Great Lakes Valley Conference, Hillel International, iHeart Media, Jewish Women International, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Landmark, LiveSafe, Lyft, Mekanism, Men Can Stop Rape, Microsoft, National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), National Sexual Violence Resource Center, NCAA, NCLC, Newsweek, Northeast Conference, NWLC, On Campus Media, Only With Consent, Our Time, Pac 12, Park Pictures, Participant Media, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, PVBLIC, RAINN, Roosevelt Campus Network, SB Nation, SEC, Sigma Psi Zeta, Snapchat, Southern Conference, Southwestern Athletic Conference, Symplicity, Tau Kappa Epsilon, The Mill, The White House, Tumblr, UltraViolet, USA Bobsled and Skeleton, USA Characters Unite, USA Squash, USA Swimming, USA Water Polo, USA Wrestling, United States Olympic Committee, Verifone Media, Viacom - VH1, MTV, BET, CMT, Spike, Young Invincibles, YWCA, Zeta Beta Tau.

The White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault and the Not Alone Campaign “It’s On Us” is a critical step forward in the Administration’s multipronged approach to combat campus sexual assault through the work of the White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault. The Task Force was established by President Obama on January 22, 2014, and is co-led by the Office of the Vice President and the White House Council on Women and Girls. Since its inception, this collaborative interagency effort has worked to explore the scope of the problem, foster the development of best practices, and improve the federal government’s

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JOHNSON: The Legacy of Stanley Marcus

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Were he still alive, Harold “Stanley” Marcus would have celebrated his 110th birthday on April 20th. When most people think of him, they recall the many years that he served as president and chairman of the board of NeimanMarcus, the luxury retail department store that was founded by his father, and his aunt in the early 1900s. The impact of Stanley Marcus on the business life of Texas, the United States and the world is well-known.

His management style, corporate innovations and employee practices are studied in some of our country’s finest business schools. His leadership transformed the Dallasbased retailer, securing for it an international presence and brand. In addition to being a worldclass entrepreneur and business owner, Stanley Marcus was a superb human being who believed in social progress. Under his leadership, Neiman-Marcus became the first of the large downtown Dallas department stores that ended the practice of African Americans not being allowed to try on clothing before they made purchases.

Stanley Marcus, raised in a Jewish family, understood the pain caused by racial and religious prejudices. While a student at a college in Massachusetts, he was not allowed to join his school’s fraternal organizations because of his faith. No doubt that experience heavily influenced how he conducted his personal and his business life. He was not afraid to take a stand when others held opposing views. During the 1972 Democratic primary, Senator George McGovern’s wife was scheduled to visit Dallas for a fundraising luncheon. Most of the Democratic stalwarts in the city refused to participate because they were backing VicePresident Hubert Humphrey’s bid for the presidency.

Stanley Marcus agreed to personally fund the luncheon for Mrs. McGovern, telling the organizers that he would attend and that he did not care if supporters of the vice-president knew it. He did not want to see Mrs. McGovern embarrassed by a small turnout at the event. In addition to being a great Texan, Stanley Marcus was a great American patriot. He contributed his talents and ideas to the American government during World War II while serving as a member of the War Production Board. He believed in the people who worked for the company that he helped to mold, and they believed in him. His life was laced with vision, integrity and grace. Dallas is a great city because Stanley Marcus lived in it, and devoted his life to its development.

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.

BIDEN, continued from page 8 collaborations, enhance efforts to prevent and prevention efforts, and respond to sexual assault address the needs and on our nation’s campuses. choices of survivors of sexual assault. Recognizing that sexual On April 29, 2014, the violence in all its forms is Task Force released its first a significant public health report – Not Alone – which problem, the Task Force is i n c l u d e d also engaged in identifying recommendations, action how its recommendations steps, and policy templates apply to students attending to help colleges and o u r e l e m e n t a r y a n d universities better address secondary schools. the problem. Since then, t h e Ta s k F o r c e h a s c o n t i n u e d t o p r o v i d e Going forward, the Task a d d i t i o n a l r e s o u r c e s Force and the It’s On Us through its website – campaign look to build NotAlone.gov – including upon these efforts and to sample policy language, sustain the momentum on memoranda o f this important issue. It’s understanding, and toolkits on us – all of us – to step for schools to adapt as they up, take action, and protect s e e k t o s t r e n g t h e n our nation’s students.

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WASHINGTON— Statement from American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on the Senate confirmation of Loretta Lynch for the post of United States attorney general. "Loretta Lynch is a widely respected public servant and a fair prosecutor with exemplary qualifications. She has been a champion in the fight to end terrorism, hate crimes, public corruption and community violence. Her confirmation as attorney general makes her the first African-American woman to hold the position at a time when our nation is grappling with inequities and patterns of bias in our justice system.

Loretta Lynch confirmed

"Confirmations should never be held hostage by 166 days of political gamesmanship. Confirmations should be swift and based on qualifications—which is why Loretta Lynch's nomination for attorney general should have sailed through. We commend this long overdue vote and look forward to working with an attorney general who takes to heart the Justice Department’s mission to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans."

qualified for the position and will represent all Americans well.” Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH), 21st National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., also shared her reaction to Lynch’s confirmation in a statement. “I am elated Attorney Loretta Lynch now has the opportunity to lead the U.S. Department of Justice, and will continue her outstanding service to our nation,” said Fudge. “I hope this vote will clear the way for confirmation of judges, ambassadors and others being held in abeyance.” Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH), a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, also released a statement after the vote. “I thank all the stakeholders who united to put pressure on the Senate and kept media attention on Mrs. Lynch’s historic confirmation,” said Beatty.

Dr. Paulette C. Walker, National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

WASHINGTON— In a 56 to 43 Senate vote Thursday and after an unprecedented 166 days, the U.S. Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York, as the next U.S. Attorney General. She is the first African-American woman to hold this position, making this a historic victory. “It has been a long and arduous fight, but just like the statue Fortitude, Loretta Lynch kept standing while others sat down,” said Dr. Paulette C. Walker, National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. “We, as African-American women and Soror Lynch’s sorority sisters, were proud to stand with her during this process and will continue to support her as she serves this country. There is no doubt in our minds that she is highly

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Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH)

Delta Sigma Theta’s members and chapters have been steadfast in their support of Lynch’s confirmation since she was nominated last fall by President Barack Obama. “Our concerted and unrelenting efforts along with our continuous media campaigns, meetings and

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correspondence with legislators yielded and played a major role in this victory,”said Dr. Walker. Delta Sigma Theta partnered with other organizations to urge the Senate to vote on her confirmation without continous delay. The coalition of organizations include, but are not limited to: the Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights, Black Women's Roundtable, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, NAACP, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., National Action Network, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Urban League and other organizations of diverse representation. To view the statement from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, visit http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/ statement-attorney-general-senate-confirmationloretta-lynch.

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Loretta Lynch confirmed Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Releases a Statement on the Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as United States Attorney General

NAACP Congratulates Loretta Lynch on Being Confirmed U.S. Attorney General

“After a 166-day waiting period, the Senate has finally confirmed Loretta Lynch as the United States Attorney General. Though her confirmation was long overdue, today marks a historic moment as the first African-American woman in United States history becomes our nation’s Attorney General.

Her exemplary work will help restore confidence in our nation’s leading law enforcement entity BALTIMORE, MD -- The NAACP congratulates Loretta Lynch on her confirmation as the 83rd U.S. Attorney General. Lynch makes history as the first African American woman to hold the highest federal law enforcement position in the country.

From her stellar record as a federal prosecutor, to her prestigious academic pedigree, her experiences have prepared her to enforce and uphold both the letter and the spirit of the United States Constitution at the highest level. Congratulations to Ms. Lynch. I am truly looking forward to her extraordinary leadership as our nation's top law enforcement officer.”

From Cornell William Brooks, President and CEO: “We applaud the U.S. Senate for the historic confirmation of Loretta Lynch. She will serve as a relentless defender of the rights of all Americans. She will lead in situating the U.S. Department of Justice as our country’s enforcer of our civil rights. As an attorney Bass statement on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as Attorney General with extraordinary depth, breath and length of service, in both the public and private sector, Ms. Lynch has successfully managed some of the most complex, diverse, and important cases in our Congressmember Karen Bass, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, released country earning the trust and respect of those she serves. For 15 the following statement after the United States Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch to years she served as a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for serve as the United States' 83rd Attorney General: the Eastern District of New York, the federal prosecutor’s office "Loretta Lynch's career has perfectly prepared her to be our nation's 83rd Attorney that covers nearly 8 million people in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten General. Appointed by both President Obama and President Clinton to serve as the Island, and Long Island, New York. Under her leadership, Ms. United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, she has shown both her Lynch’s office has vigorously defended the nation against tenacity as a tough prosecutor as well as her dedication to standing up for civil rights terrorism and organized crime. She successfully convicted and ensuring equal justice for all Americans. At her confirmation hearing she showed terrorists including individuals who plotted to bomb the Federal Congress and Americans across the country the depth of her intellect and her drive. Reserve Bank and the New York City subway system, and she has "I look forward to working with Ms. Lynch to build on the important reforms to our nation's criminal prosecuted some of New York’s most violent and notorious gang justice system undertaken by Attorney General Eric Holder. Under President Obama, our nation has made members. Her dedication to protecting civil rights and ensuring important strides in reducing draconian sentences so that our criminal justice system is both just and fair. equal justice is deeply ingrained. Her commitment to public We have much work to do, and I know that Ms. Lynch will bring a lifetime of experience and sheer service is unwavering, as is her focus on improving the criminal intelligence to lead the Department of Justice. justice system, recognizing that there is still much more work to be “I also want to commend Eric Holder for his successful leadership as Attorney General. At his urging, done to make it smarter and fairer. Ms. Lynch will lead the U.S. the United States Sentencing Commission is reducing the average sentence for certain nonviolent drug Department of Justice, and the United States, with an integrity and offenders by 11 months. As a result, the federal prison population will drop by 6,550 inmates at the end of strength that is sorely needed at this time.” five years. And it was Mr. Holder who initiated the clemency project to help people who have been reformed in corrections to return home and be productive citizens. From Hilary O. Shelton, Sr. Vice President for Policy and "Today's confirmation was about ensuring that the United States Justice Department continues to have Advocacy, Washington Bureau Director: committed leadership. It was about having a leader committed to continuing to reform our nation's “The confirmation of Loretta Lynch by the U.S. Senate is a victory criminal justice system. And frankly, it was about time.” for equal justice and our nation. Her distinguished track record U.S. Rep. Karen Bass represents the 37th Congressional District, which includes Los Angeles, Century with the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of New City, and Culver City and was the 67th Speaker of the California Assembly. Rep. Bass serves as the York demonstrates her extraordinary legal intelligence, courage Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human and commitment to our justice system, as well as her fearless work Rights. to stop crime and violence. Ms. Lynch has earned praise for her work fighting sex trafficking, police brutality, terrorism, and CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield on the Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as Attorney General of the religious and racial hate crimes. In fact, throughout her 30-year United States career, she has distinguished herself as a tough, fair, and independent lawyer who has twice headed one of the most prominent U.S. Attorney’s offices in the country. She also traveled WASHINGTON, D.C. – “I am proud to join with my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus to to Geneva, Switzerland, in 2014 to lead the Justice Department’s applaud today’s confirmation of Loretta Lynch as the next Attorney General of the United States of portion of the official U.S. delegation before the United Nations America. “Today is a historic day for our country as Loretta Lynch becomes the first African American female to Covenant to Eradicate Racial Discrimination. Her personal experiences as a child growing up in North Carolina to a fourthserve in the role of our nation’s top law enforcement official. Her impeccable qualifications in this generation Baptist minister and a mother, who literally picked important position will help our country move the criminal justice system forward. cotton so her daughter could have a better life, are an inspiration to “Ms. Lynch was the choice of President Obama, she is the choice of the Congressional Black Caucus, all of us.” and she is the best choice for all Americans.” States government to ensure that all U.S. citizens have an opportunity to achieve the American Dream. To learn more about the Congressional Black Caucus, visit http://cbc-butterfield.house.gov. Support Black owned bookstores

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TBAAL’s Summer Youth Arts Institute accepting applications It’s time for TBAAL's 31th Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute. This program is an accelerated three-week intense training session designed specifically for 5th-12th grade students (ages 10-18). During the program, youth will be trained and exposed in Music, Dance, Theatre, Stage Management, Lighting, Costume, Photography, Film/ Video, Sound and Make-Up. The program will culminate with a summer musical theatre production. All classes will be held at TBAAL! For your child/children to participate you must fill out the application and return to TBAAL either by mail, email, fax or in person. (NON-DISD STUDENTS MUST BRING IN PAYMENT WITH REGISTRATION. DO NOT FAX OR MAIL). Attend a mandatory Student and Parent Orientation on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 7:00pm. Tickets for the performance and postcards will be available during orientation. Transport your child/children to and from TBAAL daily. The location is in the heart of downtown Dallas in the Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex (Physical Address: 1309 Canton Street, Dallas, TX 75201).

West leads charge to establish body camera legislation Earlier this week, Senate Bill 158 by Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) passed out of the Texas Senate chamber by a final vote of 22-8. If approved by the Texas Legislature, SB158 would establish statewide policy on the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement and provide assistance for the purchase of body cameras through a grant program to be administered through the governor's office. Local police and sheriff 's departments would be eligible to apply for grant funding. "After months of preparation, we were able to pass the second hurdle on the way to full passage of body camera legislation in Texas," said Senator West. "While the bill remains a work in progress, it will now begin its way through the House of Representatives. SB158 has been a collaborative eﬀort and we will continue to rely on the input and energy of the many stakeholders who have helped us to craft what for now, might be the most comprehensive body camera legislation in the nation." Beginning in February, Senator West assembled a stakeholder workgroup comprised of law enforcement administration and labor organizations, sheriﬀ 's departments, city and county organizations, advocacy groups,

prosecutors and defense attorneys. Using the filed version of SB158 as a starting point, the group discussed issues including open records, privacy, records retention, local policies, funding and data management concerns. Those items are each addressed in the version of the bill voted on by the full Senate. Senator West has continued working with Senate leaders, the Lt. Governor and the Oﬃce of the Governor to secure funding for a matching grant program.

All DISD Students will receive a full Summer Arts Enrichment Scholarship by submitting their DISD STUDENT ID NUMBER WITH APPLICATION. Summer Enrichment for ALL NONDISD STUDENTS is a one-time fee of $150 CASH ONLY - space limited. Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily for Summer Enrichment Stu The program will begin Monday, June 8, 2014 for all students. The program ends with three final performances, Friday, June 26, 2015 at 8:00pm and Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Students must be present at 9:00am Monday through Friday. The day ends at 5:00pm. No early drop offs or late pickups. Students with featured roles/ parts in the final production will be scheduled to rehearse on Saturdays. If you have any question, contact Nora Wilson at 214.743.2506 or fax your child/ children's application to 214.743.2451.

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One Point Five Million ???’s Madame Noire online magazine did a spin on the mind-boggling story by the New York Times entitled; “1.5 Million Black Men Missing.” Well at least it was mind-boggling to some, most of us who live it know it all too well. “Prepare to gasp: 1.5 million Black men are, in essence, “missing” from everyday society. The reasons behind this gap are incarceration and early deaths, which hardly exists among whites. According to a study by Upshot, Black women who are 25 to 54 and not in jail outnumber Black men by 1.5 million. Of the 1.5 million missing almost 600,000 are in prison. Nearly 1 in 12 Black men aged 25 to 54 are behind bars, versus 1 in 60 non-Black men in the age group. And Black men tend to die younger, with homicide unfortunately being the leading cause of death. They also die from heart disease, respiratory disease and accidents more often than other demographic groups, including Black women. This phenomena has huge social ramifications. “African-American men have long been more likely to be locked up and more likely to die young, but the scale of the combined toll is nonetheless jarring. It is a measure of the deep disparities that continue to afflict Black men — disparities being debated after a recent spate of killings by the police — and the gender gap is itself a further cause of social ills, leaving many communities without enough men to be fathers and husbands,” reports The New York Times. Go to http://www.nytimes.com/ interactive/2015/04/20/upshot/ missing-black-men So when Black women say it’s hard to find Black men to date, it’s true. For every 100 Black women, there are just 83 Black men. Compare this to the white population, where on average there is only one missing white man for every 100 white women. (These numbers are for non-incarcerated adults, 25 to 54.)” Both versions lead the reader to consider the masses of the coagulating maladies that plague our communities, our children and quite frankly our life choices. To start, the writings inferred that

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foundation of our Civil Rights conquests? How do we incorporate nonwhites into our issues and help them understand that eventually their lives matter less as long as Black lives don't matter.

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Black men, because they have so many more options than Black women are less likely to commit to r o m a n t i c relationships and they don't want to work hard to maintain them. Whether that statement is fact or fiction it’s alarming to me. The question that jumped out at me is what about the children? And what about the Black woman who is left to strive and struggle by h e r s e l f . Economically and socially, the Black woman still dominate the lowest rung of the American life ladder. What implications do these losses have for our future viability as a race of people? Can we, in the wake of so many highly visible public executions of Black man by “peace” officers, use all of the information within our grasp as a conduit toward crafting change? What differences, if any, does it make in how black women raise their sons? Does her conversation need to lean more toward abstinence from crime and violence or does it need to be centered on his nutrition and his education? How much responsibility is placed on those Black men who remain to formally or informally adopt Black children and blighted

communities? How do we re-build the scaffolds that stood as the

As you can see, this article left me with at least 1.5 million questions. But at least we have these questions, now all we need to do is convene and concoct an answer.

Places with most missing men Place

Pct. black men

"Missing"

New York

43.1%

118,000

Chicago

43.4%

45,000

Philadelphia

42.8%

36,000

Detroit

45.2%

21,000

Memphis

43.6%

21,000

Baltimore

44.0%

19,000

Houston

45.5%

18,000

Charlotte, N.C.

43.3%

15,000

Milwaukee

42.2%

14,000

Dallas

44.8%

13,000

In places with at least 10,000 black residents.

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State Representative Yvonne Davis welcomed the Duncanville High School Government classes to the Texas State Capitol in Austin during their visit earlier this year.

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2015 Teacher of the Year Duncanville ISD is proud to announce its 2015 Teacher of the Year nominees. The district participates in the Teacher of the Year competition sponsored by the Texas Association of School Administrators in an effort to recognize excellence and to honor the professional, innovative and effective abilities of all teachers, counselors and librarians. A total of 24 teachers have been nominated by their respective campuses. These candidates are expected to be skilled and dedicated educators who exemplify excellence in their endeavors. They must inspire learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities. Candidates must have the respect and admiration of students, parents and colleagues. An ideal nominee is an educational leader who has a focus on innovation, creativity and student performance. Duncanville ISD will select two finalists for Teacher of the Year, one from elementary and one from secondary education. Winners will be announced at the 2015 Duncanville ISD Staff Appreciation Event in the Duncanville High School Alexander Auditorium on Monday, May 18. The reception begins at 6:30 pm; the program starts at 7:00 pm. Congratulations to this year’s nominees! Michelle Arnold – Acton Elementary

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Tena Walkinshaw – Alexander Elementary Hans Kocher – Bilhartz Elementary Kinda Lilly – Brandenburg Intermediate Tim Forward – Byrd Middle Meg Goggin – Byrd Middle Sarah Dickey-Hill – Central Elementary Tamika King-Jones – Daniel Intermediate Candace Hawkins – Duncanville High School Medgar Roberts – Duncanville High School Keith Spurlock – Duncanville High School Christina Valderas – Duncanville High School Diana Lara – Fairmeadows Elementary Richard Taylor – Hardin Intermediate Robin Bennett – Hastings Elementary Jenny McLaughlin – Hyman Elementary Steven Cain – Kennemer Middle Stephanie Lee – Kennemer Middle

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Ask Alma… My Niece Didn’t Invite Me to Her Wedding Dear Alma, I have never been this shocked and pissed all at the same time. My niece must be trippin! She has got to be crazy! I just received a group email of pictures of her wedding with a note that says here are the pictures from my wedding. What wedding! I didn’t even know she was getting married. This was not a backyard just pulled together in a couple of days weddings either. This was in a beautiful location in one of the historic districts in our city. She had a large bridal party of ten. Everybody in our family was there, all of our family and friends. I have four sisters and all of them were there except me. All of our cousins, aunts, and uncles. The only two people who weren’t there were me and my mother. I talk to my sister on a regular basis and how in the world could she not mention her wedding.

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I can’t believe this! How could she pull off such an elaborate event without INVITING us? Anonymous Dear Anonymous, Well, as kind and as gently as I can declare, TBT, she didn’t want you or your mother to attend. Which brings to mind this question: What exactly did her auntie and grandma do or say that would exclude them from her wedding? Why did she obviously tell her mom/your sister/ her grandma’s daughter and the rest of the wedding party not to include you in the planning? Ok see, you ain’t giving me all the ingredients to this cheesy beef casserole. Where’s the meat? You and I both know that

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every bride that’s able painstakingly takes the time to dream, plan and execute the best wedding she can possibly imagine. She surrounds herself with the people she loves and all the friends and family members who are important to her and her impending groom. Again, I ask, what did you do? You had to say or participate in something so hurtful or trifling, that it made her not want to share this special day with you. Think back. What was it? Clearly, whatever it is, it’s huge. The four of you, yes, I said four, the bride, her mother (your sister), you and your mom need a cool and calm, let me try to understand where you’re coming from. No weapons allowed. Sit down around the kitchen table. She’s hurt, deeply! And you need to find

out the root cause of the problem. I’m sure you, as her aunt, and your mom, her grandmother were heartbroken to find out about the wedding in a group email and on Facebook. Carry that empathy to the table. Let her know you were surprised and shocked that you missed such a special occasion in her life and even more dumbfounded that you were not invited to be a part of it. Keep it plain and simple, all you need is one word: Why? When she speaks, keep silent, and listen. Stop, rewind, press play – I said yawl (you and your mama); you just need to listen. She has something heavy on her heart that needs to be said. If you listen with your broken heart and overflow of unconditional love, you can mend this. There will be many a sad occasion for everybody to congregate. You know kinfolks are never too busy to attend funerals, Life’s too short to miss out on joyful celebrations. Be the first to apologize and fix this family foolishness. Stop wasting what should be treasurable times and magical memories. Alma

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Congresswoman Johnson hosts District 30 Congressional Art Competition Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson hosted the annual District 30 Congressional Art Competition. Held at the Janette Kennedy Gallery, the competition was well attended with over 80 guests gathered to view submissions from across District 30. Each year, the District 30 Congressional Art Competition showcases the artistic and creative talents of students from various schools in District 30. This year’s winning submission, titled “Kameran’s Self-Portrait” by Kameran Levingston of Desoto High School was unanimously chosen by Congresswoman Johnson and an esteemed panel of judges. This year’s panel of judges included Karen Blessen, founder of 29 Pieces, an arts nonprofit organization in Dallas, Texas and Darryl Ratcliff, Community Engagement Associate for Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts. Second place was given to Amefon Otu of South Grand Prairie High School, for the piece titled “Amefon Abassi.” Third place was given to Izabella Dekhtyar of Booker T. Washington, School of the Performing and Visual Arts for the piece titled “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder.”

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and competition winner, Kameran Levingston

“The quality of art submitted was truly remarkable,” said Karen Blessen, competition judge and founder of 29 Pieces arts nonprofit. “In the end it was a difficult decision to choose one winner, but we were able to come to a consensus and choose a piece truly representative of Congresswoman Johnson’s constituency.” Following the showcase in Dallas, the winning piece of student art will be sent to Washington, D.C. where it will be placed on display in the United States Capitol alongside the work of other student artists from districts across the country. If you are interested in viewing the 2015 submissions for the District 30 Congressional Art Competition while in Dallas, they will remain on display at the Janette Kennedy Gallery until Friday, April 24th.

“I have always been a supporter of the arts,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “I believe the arts provide a creative outlet for students within the sometimes monotonous school day. Each year, I become more diligent in my efforts to showcase the artistic talents of students in District 30. These students deserve a platform to showcase their work, and I am proud to provide such an opportunity for them.”

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April 25 Sankofa Global presents....... The Afrikan Communiversity w/ Dr. Leonard Jeﬀries & Prof. James Small 6 PM 469.297.6404

April 27 Congresswoman Johnson presents: District 30 Youth Crime and Prevention Summit 9 am-11.30 am University of North Texas at Dallas 7300 University Hills Blvd. RSVP 214-922-8885

April 28 Mayor Mike Rawlings presents GrowSouth Year 4 Tuesday, April 28 at 5:00 PM

Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce 2015 Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Friday May 1, 2015| 1pm-6pm Waterview Golf Club ****** Mike Epps: The Real Deal Tour Starts: 8:00 PM @ Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie 1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (972) 854-5050

May 2 Go Red Mother- Daughter - Sisterhood Pamper Party & Luncheon 10a-4p The Bristol @ Buckingham 535 Buckingham Road, Richardson, TX 75081

May Day Festival Juanita Craft Civil Rights House 11amMay 18

April 29 The Black Academy Of Arts and Letters TIES & TUX GALA honoring Ms. Diahann Carroll at the Hilton Anatole Hotel Dallas, 2201 N. Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207 , 6p.m. ***************** Drug Take Back event In Cedar Hill, 501 E. Beltline Rd. on the corner of Beltline rd. and Cannady. Walgreens parking lot from 10am to 2pm Impact is supported by the City of Cedar Hill, Cedar Hill ISD, Cedar Hill Police Dept. and Walgreens. ********** The Liberian Community is Partnering with Dr. & Mrs. Brantly to support Ebola Survivors, raise awareness of the stigmatism associated with the disease and fundraise for Survivors in Liberia : April 25,2015 @ 5pm. Venue: Arlington Christian Bible Fellowship Church 1501 S. Center St. Arlington, TX. Guest Speakers: Dr. & Mrs. Kent Brantly. Call 8174499353 for more information. Congresswoman Johnson presents: “A World of Women for World Peace” 10am-12 noon City Performance Hall 2520 Flora Street ***** IOTA PHI LAMBDA - PSI CHAPTER Business Month Award Luncheon Benefiting the Education & Scholarship Fund 11:00 – 2:00 PM Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre 5410 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX 75240

FREE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 9 AM-11 AM GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER 6TH GRADE STEM LEARNING CENTER 1005 WESTRIDGE AVE. LANCASTER, TX 75146 PLEASE CALL LORI CULLUM, RN 972-218-1614 (MUST BRING CURRENT IMMUNIZATION RECORDS)

April 30 Irving International Women’s Consortium invited you to “Influence of The Purse” Purse Auction Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM Las Colinas Country Club

May 1 Dock Bookshop will celebrate seven (7) years of service May 1-3, 2015. *****

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May 19 Free Divergent Screening for Teens Teens ages 13-18 are invited to a free dinner and screening of the film Divergent at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Central Library, 625 Austin St. Set in futuristic Chicago, Divergent focuses on Beatrice Prior, a girl who must choose to remain with her family or join one of societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five factions of individuals: the honest, the selfless, the brave, the peaceful, or the intelligent. No registration is required. Doors open 15 minutes prior, and seating is limited. For details, go to the Nicholson Memorial Library System webpage.

Rev. Yvette Blair Lavallais will be commissioned as a Probational Elder in the North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church. The ceremony is part of the Annual Conference, June 7-9, at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Plano, TX. It will take during the 7:00 p.m. worship celebration.

June 13 The Potter's House- Fort Worth Campus 1270 Woodhaven Blvd. Ft, Texas 76112 Doors open at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: Advance: $30.00 At-The_Door:$40.00 VIP: $50.00 OAKCLIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUMMER LOVE FEST! Saturday. June 13, 2015, 12-4 pm @ a Park Near You! This free spectacular event will take place in the Oak CliďŹ&#x20AC; Community and will encourage healthy relationships, through uplifting music, Summer program details, family fun food and entertainment! Deadline to sign up is May 17, 2015

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Inaugural Installation to Southwestern Regional Bishop Honoring Bishop Allen D. Richardson Abundant Life Cathedral of Praise Church, 3407 El Benito, Dallas, TX 75212 3:30p.m. Guest Speaker: Presiding Bishop Eddie L. Moton

June 6 JDRF Announces TypeOneNation North Texas 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an interactive Summit to enhance knowledge, increase confidence and provide valuable connections for anyone impacted by Type 1 Diabetes. Sean Busby, an Olympic snowboarder living with type 1 diabetes, will be the special guest speaker for the day. Time: Registration opens at 7:00am.Â Events are from 8:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30pm Location: Renaissance Hotel; 2222 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207 Cost: $25 per adult and $15 per child 16 and under.

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Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas will host a Prostate Health Educational Symposium on June 20, 2015. Reverend Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, Senior Pastor, and Reverend James L. Fitzgerald, Pastor of Pastoral Care and a prostate cancer survivor, are inviting members of the local community to learn more about the disease and to get free prostate cancer screening.

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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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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,

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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? 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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