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Earline Gadson
Mozelle Blair
Gayle Punch
Minnie Hawthorne Ewing
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Message to the People... Try to make every day special with your mom Some people make a big deal out of Mother’s Day, regardless of how they acted throughout the rest of the year. I consider every day to be special and I actually didn’t care for all the attention devoted to specific days. I didn’t believe the hype!
Cheryl Smith
As Mother’s Day approaches, this will be the first time in my life that I won’t be able to call or reach out and touch her - the woman whose blood ran from her into me, who breathed life into me and whose heart I felt from the inside. Lately, I have had so many friends who have experienced the loss of their mothers. It hasn’t been easy and because we all are different, we all process grief in our own way. Believe me the pain of losing a loved one does not need to be analyzed or rationalized by others.
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My mother loved hard and long. Just ask my dad! And she loved her children. As she attempted to provide the best she was a strict disciplinarian. She loved her church -- New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, NJ and she enjoyed being involved. She was looking forward to being an active member of Friendship-West Baptist Church, where she visited over a decade ago and joined prior to her death. She loved life - It’s hard to think of her gone because to me she was larger than life, always on the go and living life just like she wanted.
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Last year on Mother’s Day, I loaded up the car with 19-year-old Annya, a family friend - Patsy, and Mother, as she was known by everyone. We were off for her therapy -- to the Winstar Casino. I knew she wasn’t really up to the trip, but I didn’t know just how close she was to departing. But she enjoyed herself, just like when she would travel with her friends or other relatives to Atlantic City or other spots. I remember when she called and asked me to move her to Dallas, I was surprised. I realized that her health was declining but I never saw her ever moving from Jersey. When she came, I was looking forward to us going to Africa and a very long and fruitful relationship as we got to know one another as two “grown” women living in the same household. I saw the toll that smoking took on her life and it pained me deeply. COPD is a painful disease. I was very angry from time to time and I told her so. She told me she regretted every puff that she took. I do too. I wish that she had come to Texas sooner but I will cherish forever the 18 months of memories. In her last year I taped a lot of our conversations and we have been very candid about our feelings and dreams. She wanted her family to get along and to support one another. She wanted us to grow and to lift as we climbed. I always keep hoping I made her proud in this regard.
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Interestingly someone I held in high esteem had a similar relationship with her mom. Maya Angelou, who also died last year, talked about how the last 18 months of her mother’s life were spent with her. During the week before Mother transitioned, I stayed up all night one night being her deejay, playing everything from Johnnie Taylor and Stevie Wonder to Cissy Houston and The Temptations and Manhattans to Regina Bell and Sam Cooke. My mother was singing and moving her head, hands and feet. It was a peaceful time, between my deejaying, continuous episodes of Family Feud with Steve Harvey, Pastor James Fitzgerald’s visits, family close by and Nurse Shasha there for everyone.
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As my father did 9 1/2 years ago, leaving me with a memorable comment, Mother did the same. As we sat talking, she looked at me in my eyes and said, “I always knew you’d take care of me.” I responded, ‘Mother, like Biggie Smalls, I got you!” And I’m glad I did! --Earline’s oldest daughter Editor’s Note -This has been a rough week as so many have transitioned. Services are this week for Gayle Punch and Mozelle Blair. Right before press time, I got word of the passing of Mrs. Minnie Hawthorne Ewing. My heart is heavy, but also overjoyed that I shared special times with her! My condolences to her beautiful daughter, Cheryl “Action” Jackson and the entire family ( personal and Minnie’s Food Pantry).
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Volunteer opportunities at the 35TH National Veterans Wheelchair Games Saturday, June 20 through Saturday, June 27, 2015
program for military service Veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due Early morning to evening shifts to spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, amputations and other neurological Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention conditions. Center, Dallas Sheraton and other The week-long competition promotes venues during the week including independent and active living for Veterans Southern Methodist University, Fair with disabilities competing in air guns, Park and McInnish Park. archery, basketball, bowling, field events, hand cycling, motorized wheelchair rally, Dallas will host the 35th National nine-ball, power soccer, quad rugby, slalom, Veterans Wheelchair Games, June 21-26, softball, swimming, table tennis, track, when more than 600 wheelchair athletes trapshooting and weight lifting. from across the nation, Puerto Rico, U.K. You can help make each event a and South Korea will participate in success. Volunteers are needed Saturday, adaptive sports competitions at the Kay June 20 – Saturday, June 27 to support Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, athlete registration, daily site set up, Southern Methodist University and other accommodations, hospitality, venues in the metroplex. transportation, athlete meals, award The National Veterans Wheelchair ceremonies, and all sporting venues. Games is a sports and rehabilitation
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Texas represents one of the highest Veteran populations in the country, and the City of Dallas is very supportive of its Veterans. With the theme “BIG City, BIG Wheels, BIG Hearts,” Veteran wheelchair athletes can enjoy some southern hospitality in a state where honoring Veterans and showing patriotism is not reserved for special holidays. Gather your church, community or civic group and volunteer. The public is also encouraged to attend and cheer on the athletes. Show your Texas pride from a grateful state and support the Wheelchair Games. Register to volunteer on-line at www.wheelchairgames.org or for more information, contact NVWGDallasVolunteer@va.gov or 1-800-924-8387, extension 36581.
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Thug, riot, love, hate -and other four letter words
Some of you felt my references to Biblical scripture in the previous post didn’t go far enough, didn’t hit hard enough or simply fell short of addressing the “real” problems facing urban Baltimore in recent weeks and urban America in recent months. I gave it some thought, what is the real problem? What do you need to hear? Hang on, here goes:
HOMICIDE, MANSLAUGHTER, ASSAULT, ILLEGAL ARREST, UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT and MURDER are among the charges filed against six Baltimore police officers named in Freddie Gray’s tragic death. Twenty-five year old Freddie Gray was chased, apprehended, hog-tied, thrown face down in the back of a van seemingly outfitted for Animal Control stray dog transport and taken on a long circuitous ride to a slow, agonizing, torturous death, like a scene out of Abu Ghraib. I can only wonder if had he survived the “rough ride” and had the BPD had the apparatus, would they have also subjected him to water boarding. If this is what I think and this is how I feel, does it address the “real problem?”
ISIS and not our high tech, civilized and sophisticated society. James Byrd’s body dragged behind a pick-up in Jasper, Texas and Otis James Byrd’s lifeless body hanging from a tree in Claiborne, Mississippi should give us cause for pause.
HATE? I realize there are those that have hated me for as long as I can remember. They hated my mother and my father and their mothers and fathers. Why would I or should I expect any different? I don’t! If justice is not in you why would I waste time begging you for what you don’t possess, because at the heart and essence of justice is a love, love for truth and what is right and if you possess no such love my time is wasted marching, pleading and appealing to you. The fact is, you can’t love me as long as you secretly love and embrace corruption and injustice.
RIOT? Reporters ask: “Why burn down your own neighborhoods? Why loot and torch your own stores?” If you can visualize Christ in a rage, clearing the money changers from the temple, you need no explanation of a riotous reaction to wrong-doing. If you cannot grasp how Jimi Hendrix could pour lighter fluid on a perfectly beautiful guitar, which he Try this from Dr. Leonard Horowitz, author of no doubt loved, set it ablaze, then smash it to pieces “528 Rev-olution”: “You are a digital bioholographic or how he, an Army veteran, could “twist” and precipitation, crystallization, “distort” the National Anthem miraculous mani-festation of into a timeless artistic Divine frequency vibrations expression so you could hear coming out of Water. You are and feel the “bombs bursting the music, echoing universally, By Miles Jaye Davis in air,” I can’t begin to explain eternally, hydrosonically, with rioting to you. Suffice it to say, your heart tuned to the Miles Jaye is a musician, singer, it comes from very deep author, actor, Creator’s clear-channel within which explains its chef and award-winning writer. broadcast of LOVE/528.” Dr. violent, volcanic qualities. Horowitz speaks to the Also, it might help to note spiritual frequency of LOVE, that looting is not about the 528 hz (cycles per second, chips, beer or Pampers, it’s about defiantly vibrations). He believes we all possess a resonant challenging authority and the status quo. I will say frequency which aligns us with the Creator. this, rioting, as a sudden and combustable expression Or this: Paul Selig, author of “I Am The Word” of malcontent is less perplexing to me than rioting says: “We’re all radios and it’s really up to us, what we over a sports team losing (or winning) a match. play, what our broadcast is, and our broadcast is our THUG? I understand so-called “thugs.” I also vibration, our consciousness...” He goes on to say of understand successful professionals who are his own practicing of these principals: “I’m embarrassed by misguided teens reminding them of practicing the basic stuff, like not making decisions who they really are and where they come from. out of fear, and honoring the Divine in others.” What I don’t understand is how anyone can Honoring the Divine in others? Wow! That’s reasonably or responsibly refer to young urban teens powerful stuff! by the same term the President uses to call-out The verses I posted spoke to the natural international terrorists such as ISIS and Al Queda. opposite of LOVE, hate, the expectation of hate, the Finally, I regret that some of you see 4,000 years predictability of hate, the natural occurrence of hate. of Word and wisdom as hollow rhetoric, nothing An inherent hate for a people by their fellow human more than childish Sunday School anecdotes the beings IS the “real problem.” A hate that can only be reading of which will gain you, an educated, explained on another level of expression and intelligent, analytical, thinking adult, nothing good understanding, a supernatural level. The “Medieval” at all. You Are the Word. I Am the Word. I see the Ving Rhames was referring to in the movie “Pulp Divine in everyone around me. If the Word does not Fiction” is just one chapter in human history come to life as you read each passage in ways that scattered with cruel, inhumane behavior from before allow you to see the Light, than you’re right not to the time of crucifixions to the Spanish Inquisition to waste your time reading it. present. It comforts some of us to believe sadistic behavior in today’s times is reserved for the likes of Keep striving for Love and Peace! M
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Giddings' Bill to Stop Criminal Complaints Against Debtors Austin Representative Helen Giddings (D-Dallas) brought House Bill 3058 before the House Committee on Investments and F i n a n c i a l Services on April
29, 2015. This bill addresses the practice of certain lenders who attempt to collect unpaid loans by filing a criminal "hot check" complaint for items issued by their customers which return unpaid by their bank. In a recent study of eight Texas counties (from 2012 - 2014), over 1,500 such criminal complaints were filed by payday lenders against their loan customers. Many received arrest warrants and some were actually jailed. The checks (or automatic debits) issued by consumers of these loans were usually "post-dated" items and were required by lenders at the time the loan was arranged. Texas law already exempts these transactions from collection through the courts, as they were not issued in an attempt to defraud the lender. By taking criminal action against these clients, which may result in arrest and imprisonment, these lenders violated a constitutional right of all Texans. "The Texas Constitution," said Giddings, "clearly promises that 'No person shall ever be imprisoned for debt'." House Bill 3058 would create a criminal offense against lenders who continue the practice of filing unlawful criminal complaints for these civil matters. "One lender claimed that his company acted 'based on an erroneous belief' that it is a crime to issue a check that is dishonored," said Giddings. "This bill clarifies that these borrowers have not committed a crime and that, in fact, it would be a crime to continue in this practice." Representative Helen Giddings (District 109) serves the cities of Dallas, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Lancaster, Wilmer as well as part of Duncanville.
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Curry: Baltimore is not Ferguson Baltimore is not Ferguson. That was evident by opposite official reactions to the death of an unarmed African American male killed at the hands of local police in the respective cities. At the time of Michael Brown’s death last year in Ferguson, Mo., the city with a two-thirds Black majority was governed by a White mayor and a White city manager, had only one Black on the 6member city council, and had a White police chief who directed a department that was 94 percent White.
TRUTH TO POWER By George E. Curry George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editorin-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach.
In Baltimore, things were different.
Your peace is sincerely needed as I work to deliver justice on behalf of this young man.” Shortly after Mosby announced her decision, Mayor Stephanie
Equally telling, less than 12 percent of voters turned out to cast a ballot in 2014. Though also predominantly Black – 63.7 percent – Baltimore has a Black mayor, police commissioner, state’s attorney and president of a city council that is 60 percent African American. The police force is 48 percent Black. After the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert P. McCulloch mangled his grand jury presentation – perhaps deliberately – that resulted in the grand jury’s decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson, the White officer who fatally shot Michael Brown. As the New York Times pointed out, the St. Louis County Prosecutor strayed from customary behavior by, among other things: • Convening the grand jury for 25 days over three months instead of the usual one; • Calling 60 witnesses, possibly confusing jurors, instead of only a few that are usually called; • Allowing Wilson to testify for four hours, without being crossexamined, though most potential defendants do not usually testify before a grand jury and • Taking the unusual step of not making a recommendation to the grand jury. So, no one was surprised that the jury of nine Whites and three Blacks voted not to indict Darren Wilson.
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across America: I heard your call for ‘No justice, no peace.’
that many of the early assertions made by the police department, under the supervision of Black Police Commissioner Anthony Batts were inaccurate. Even worse, of the six officers charged, three of them – Sgt. Alicia White and Officers William Porter and Caesar Goodson, Jr. – are African American. Goodson faces the most serious charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. He was driving the van that transported Gray and was accused of not placing the suspect in a seatbelt for his safety. Porter was told twice that Gray was in need of a medic, but never called one, according to the prosecutor.
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
First, voters had ousted the incumbent state attorney by electing Marilyn J. Mosby over Gregg L. Bernstein in the Democratic primary. Though on the job less than four months, the 35-year-old Mosby made the courageous decision to charge six Baltimore police officers with crimes that included murder and manslaughter instead of conveniently shifting that responsibility to a grand jury. Mosby made her decision several hours after receiving the medical examiner’s report that concluded that Gray’s death was a homicide. At a news conference, she said: “The findings of our comprehensive, thorough and independent investigation, coupled with the medical examiner’s determination that Mr. Gray’s death was a homicide that we received today, has led us to believe that we have probable cause to file criminal charges.” She also said, “To the people of Baltimore and the demonstrators
State Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby
Rawlings-Blake, also an African American, said she was “sickened and heartbroken” by the charges outlined by Mosby. She said, “To those of you who want to engage in brutality, misconduct, racism and corruption, let me be clear: There is no place for you in the Baltimore City Police Department.” The fact that Rawlings-Blake and Mosby were in a position to act boldly was possible only because Black voters put them in office. You can’t reasonably hope for that kind of outcome when only 12 percent of the voters turn out for an election, which was the case in Ferguson. But don’t get it twisted: Having Blacks in office or voting in large numbers do not guarantee justice will be done. Blacks vote in respectable numbers in New York City yet the White officer, David Pantaleo, was never prosecuted in the choking death of Eric Garner.
He was charged with involuntary manslaughter, seconddegree assault and other charges. White arrived on the scene after Gray had been placed in the police van. But she, too, was accused of failing to summon a medic. She was charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault and misconduct in office. The other officers – Edward Nero, Garrett Miller and Lt. Brian Rice – were charged with, among other things, second-degree assault. Clearly, having Blacks in key positions is no guarantee that justice will be served. But it certainly increases the odds of that happening, as we have seen in Baltimore. -
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015 the day that can change your life forever! La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1419 N. US Hwy 67 Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 7:00pm-9:00pm By attending this powerful seminar, you will learn the secret wealth accumulation strategy that is changing millions of lives.
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JOHNSON: Cinco de Mayo trace their ancestral home to Mexico recall a crucial event in the life of that nation. On that day in 1862 in the southern coastal city of Puebla, an outnumbered Mexican Army decisively defeated French troops under orders from their commander, Napoleon III, to invade and conquer Mexico. The defeat of the French troops was a monumental victory for Mexico.
By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
As a nation of immigrants it is important that we acknowledge and celebrate the history and contributions of all of those who live in our country. Each year, on the 5th of May, those who
According to a number of noted historians, if the French had not been defeated at Puebla they would have joined forces with the Confederate Army in their war against the Union. In fact, some historians argue that the defeat of the French by Mexican troops led directly to the Union
Army’s victories at the battles of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania and Vi c k s b u r g i n M i s s i s s i p p i . President Lincoln would not have been able to sign the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 if the French had been victorious, they say. On Cinco de Mayo exuberant celebrations will take place in North America and in countries throughout the world where large numbers of people with Mexican roots live and work. There will be parades, concerts, lectures, worship services and carnivals. In some school districts in North Texas, school children of all races will wear traditional Mexican dress to
class and perform traditional Mexican dances. And while Cinco de Mayo will be a great day of celebration, we must never forget the historical significance of the event and how it changed the history of this nation and its people. We must be mindful that it is not simply a day for those with ties to Mexico to celebrate, but is one in which all people can find meaning. I wish everyone a very happy Cinco de Mayo. I am hopeful that all of us will understand its rich meaning and appreciate the wonderful legac y that it represents for all Americans. Eddie Bernice Johnson represents Texas’ 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. She is the first registered nurse elected to the US Congress.
May God bless and keep you
"Our people have made the mistake of confusing the always… methods with the objectives. 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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Gluten-Free Food Labeling: Important Info for those with Celiac Disease SILVER SPRING,-- May is Celiac Awareness Month. An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, a genetic autoimmune digestive disorder that damages the small intestine. Celiac disease is triggered by consumption of a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and "cross breeds" of these grains. Gluten is the substance that gives breads and other grain products (such as cakes, cereals, and pastas) their shape, strength, and texture. For those suffering from celiac disease (or choosing/preparing food for someone who does), identifying gluten-free food is critical. In August of 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a regulation that standardized what "gluten-free" means on the food label. This ensures that gluten-free claims on food products are consistent and reliable across the food industry. Understanding Gluten-Free Labeling Gluten-free foods may be labeled in a variety of ways, including "Gluten-free," "No gluten," "Free of gluten," or "Without gluten." The FDA regulation for gluten-free labeling applies to all four of these variations. Manufacturers are not required to place a food's gluten-free claim in any specific location on the food label. Foods bearing a gluten-free claim must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. This level is the lowest that can be reliably detected in foods using scientifically validated analytical methods, and most people with celiac disease can tolerate foods with such very small amounts of gluten. Products Covered by the Gluten-Free Regulation FDA's regulation applies to all foods and beverages (including packaged foods, dietary supplements, fruits and vegetables, shell eggs, and fish) except for: Meat, poultry, and certain egg products Most alcoholic beverages Gluten-Free When Eating Out Given the public health significance of gluten-free labeling, FDA also encouraged the restaurant industry to move quickly to ensure that its use of gluten-free labeling was consistent with the federal definition. FDA also works with state and local governments, who play an important role in oversight of restaurants, and considers appropriate action as needed, alone or with other agencies, to protect consumers with respect to gluten- free labeling in restaurants. Reporting Adverse Effects and Misuse of Labeling
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Celebrate Mother’s Day Every Day! South Dallas Cultural Center celebrates Black Man's Month in the Art Gallery!
This Saturday art lovers are invited to the opening of the new art exhibit: "The Crawfish Circuit Exploring Southwest Louisiana's Musical Soundscape," by Giraud Polite. The theme is a representation of the culture in southwest Louisiana via digital photography and multimedia. "My exhibitions explore themes such as race and rituals, “ said Mr. Polite. “My art goals are to convey a variety of social issues that face the nation and our community. I am compelled to extract a more personal meaning from my art - and that's what I want the viewers to experience when they see the exhibit.” Check it out for yourself and get a little culture in your life. It all starts this Saturday, May 9 at 5 pm. It is absolutely free and open to the public until June 20. The SDCC is located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. For more information or to schedule a guided tour for your group call 214-939-2787.
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Garland Shooting and update In response to the shooting that occured at the Muhammad art event on May 3, Garland city and school district officials continue to work together to ensure the safety of the people in and around the Curtis Culwell Center, as well as the students at nearby schools and the rest of the community. The Muhammad art event was organized and brought here by people from outside of the Garland community. They rented convention center space at the Curtis Culwell Center. City, school district and law enforcement officials worked together prior to this event to prepare for potential security and safety needs due to the nature and pre-publicity for this event. The Garland Police Department was able to contain this situation at the perimeter of the event. The effectiveness of the public safety response illustrates why Garland is
one of the safest cities in America and yesterday’s events don’t change that. Facts: Officials from the Garland Police Department, FBI, Texas DPS and other agencies are working together to investigate this incident. Forensics personnel from these agencies are processing the crime scene. That process could take several more hours. As Sunday’s Muhammad Ar t Exhibit event at the Curtis Culwell Center was coming to an end, two adult males drove up to the front of the facility perimeter in a car. Both males were armed with assault weapons and began shooting at a Garland ISD security officer. Garland Police officers engaged the gunmen, who were both shot and killed.
The security officer, Bruce Joiner, sustained a wound to his ankle. He wa s treated and relea sed.Police suspected the vehicle driven by the suspects might contain explosive devices and quickly evacuated the surrounding businesses as a precaution. During the overnight hours, local and federal explosive technicians detonated several packages inside and surrounding the suspects’ vehicle. No explosive devices were actually found in the vehicle. Area businesses are able to open as usual today. Classes at nearby Naaman Forest High School have continued as normal. School and City public safety officials are providing additional security as a precaution. Naaman Forest Blvd is closed between the east side of Sam’s Club a n d Ac a d e m y S p o r t s a n d E l l i o t Avenue, along with the Curtis Culwell Center property. Event participants inside the Culwell Center were evacuated by b u s to a s e c u r e l o c a t i o n . L a w enforcement officials interviewed the participants as potential witnesses. Garland Emergency Management officials assisted evacuated participants with transportation and temporary housing. "The group had every right to express its views and to do so without being threatened by or subjected to violence. That does not
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mean we need to honor the views that were being expressed ...," says David Schanzer, a professor of the practice at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy, and director of the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security. M r. S c h a n z e r c o n t i n u e d , "Everyone has a right to free speech, but also a responsibility to exercise that right in a way that is accurate, that truly informs public debate and understanding, and does so without, to the greatest extent possible, demeaning and degrading the deeply held views and beliefs of others." Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, in a statement, said, “Speech can never be an excuse for violence. At present, I view last night’s Garland attack as an isolated act of violence. On behalf of the residents of Dallas County, I want to thank the officers involved in this response and the Garland Police Department for swift and heroic action that protected public safety. Again, there is no form of expression that justifies a violent response. As a broader community we must not let those bent on violence and hate dissuade us from the path of reason and compassion for all people of all faiths. North Texas is strongest when we stand together.” Those evacuated event participants whose vehicles are still inside the crime scene perimeter should call 972-205-2000 to register your phone number to be alerted when your vehicle can be retrieved.
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"CHOCOLATE CITY" opens in theaters on May 22 Atlanta, GA - With its trailer release, "Chocolate City" is now set to heat up theaters on May 22nd. The film is a steamy, fun ride riddled with drama and redemption. Written and directed by Jean-Claude LaMarre, "Chocolate City" features an irresistible ensemble featuring: Robert Ri'chard, Tyson Beckford, DeRay Davis, Michael Jai White and Vivica A. Fox. "Chocolate City" will have a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on Friday, May 22,2015, followed by its arrival on home entertainment platforms, including Digital, On Demand and DVD. Film Synopsis Welcome to "Chocolate City", where the music is hot, the mood is magical, and the dancers are simply delicious. Women go wild when the arrival of a young, new dancer (Robert Ri'chard) has the spot sizzling like never before. Michael, a college student, is struggling to help his mother (Vivica A. Fox) make ends meet. When his part time job doesn't pay the bills, he begins to find success at the nightclub dancing as "Sexy Chocolate." As the money starts rolling in, Michael must deal with the unexpected pressure of being the new favorite flavor while hiding his "job" from his mother and girlfriend. Co-starring Tyson Beckford and Michael Jai White, "Chocolate City" is a steamy, fun ride that has all the right moves.
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RATTLERMANIA! Pryor to enter pharmacy program at FAMU
Dallas-Fort Worth area native, Miss Mikela Pryor, daughter of Oran and Rosalyn Pryor is congratulated by D-FW Florida A&M University National Alumni Association President Gerald Jenkins, on receiving over $71,000 in scholarships to FAMU. She received the FAMU Distinguished Scholars Award and the Urban League Guild of Greater Dallas and North Texas Gifted Ten Award. Mikela is a graduating senior at Cedar Hill Collegiate High School in Cedar Hill, TX. She starts FAMU in the fall and plans to enter the College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences to earn her Pharm.D. with a 2021 anticipated graduation year. Let’s give this amazing young lady a congratulatory Rattler strike!
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DCCCD Graduates include College, High School Students It’s time for students to walk the walk. Commencement ceremonies for all seven colleges in the Dallas County Community College District system are set, and students who have “talked the talk” now will take that walk with an associate’s degree or professional certificate in hand. They all will become part of DCCCD’s history – and the district is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Graduates will mark a milestone in their lives as they finish their academic careers at DCCCD and move on to a university or to a career and job that signify their achievements, too. With the swish of silk robes and the toss of tasseled mortarboards,
graduates will celebrate commencement with their family members and friends. They attend one of the early college high schools at Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro or M o u n t a i n Vi e w ; o r R i c h l a n d Collegiate High School – along with college students who will graduate with an associate’s degree or certificate from one of the seven individually-accredited colleges that comprise the DCCCD system. A full list of graduation ceremonies and speakers is provided. Sat., May 9: Eastfield College – 4:30 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. in Garland; keynote speaker: Kathy Windrow, professor of art, who is the college’s 2015 Minnie Stevens Piper Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for full-time faculty. Wed., May 13:
Mountain View – 7 p.m. at the Jesse Owens Complex/ Ellis Field House, 9191 S. Polk St. in D a l l a s ;
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commencement speaker: Dr. Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College.
Richland College – 7:30 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. in Garland; keynote speaker: retiring faculty member Randy Price, Richland College School of Learning Enrichment and Academic Development.
Thurs., May 14: Brookhaven College – 7 p.m. at the Alfred J. Loos Field House, 3815 Spring Valley Rd. in Addison; commencement speaker: keynote speaker: Dr. Jim Dudlo, professor of history and department chair, and Brookhaven’s 2015 Minnie Stevens Piper Excellence in Teaching Award winner. Cedar Valley College – 7 p.m. at the Inspiring Body of Christ Church, 7701 S. Westmoreland Rd., Dallas; commencement speaker: Dr. Elva Concha LeBlanc, president of the
North Lake College – 7 p.m. in the Irving Convention Center, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. in Irving; commencement speaker: Charles Siegel, professor of biology and President’s Scholar at North Lake.
Sun., May 17 El Centro College – 3 p.m. at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena, 650 S. Griffin St. in Dallas; commencement speaker: Troy Furlough, professor of mathematics and ECC’s 2015 Minnie Stevens Piper Excellence in Teaching Award winner.
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Frisco ISD-TV’s Abbey Cumnock, Bailey Stone and Chalen Broom were in the mix at the 2015 Nancy Lieberman Foundation Dream Ball Gala April 16, 2015 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. These Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center Audio/Video Production students seized the opportunity to cover the Denim & Diamonds affair, which is a result of a long-standing relationship between NBA Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman and Frisco ISD-TV.
“Nancy has such a big heart and cares so much for students having chances to do big things in life,” Frisco ISD-TV Executive Producer Eva Coleman said. Students battled rush-hour traffic out of Frisco to get to the event in downtown Dallas, recognizing the magnitude of the opportunity. “I was going to make sure we got there, even if it was for the last 10
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Brown and Walls empower students to unleash dreams Lucky participants can join Tim Brown for Hall of Fame Experience in Canton, Ohio through Online Sweepstakes Many of today’s youth struggle with fear, doubt and worry which holds them back from fulfilling their goals and leads to a variety of challenges including low self-esteem and confidence, eating disorders, drug and alcohol additions, bullying and violent behavior. Ethos Education Group, a non-profit organization located in Frisco, Texas, addresses these challenges through a series of tools that engage, motivate and inspire youth as they move from childhood to adulthood. On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, the agency will launch an exciting new tool, a “virtual classroom” hosted by Ethos partner and sports celebrity Everson Walls. “It is important that students become aware of their true potential and inspired to appreciate life, learn from others and take charge of their future,” said Walls. ”No matter what you do for a living, positive character traits exists in successful people.” Heisman Trophy winner, Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2015 and Ethos partner Tim Brown will host a “virtual classroom” and discuss his career and the character traits needed to obtain long-term success as it relates to character development on July 21, 2015. Through the virtual classroom, a one -on-one relationship is developed with Brown and Walls and other sports athletes and celebrities to allow students to share their own personal thoughts and challenges. Using the agency’s award-winning “You’ve Got The Power!” approach, Walls and Brown will engage the students
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while teaching the practical applications of the character traits in their individual lives. “The award winning curriculum works to improve the educational experience of each student by redefining success in order for them to achieve in most cases, generational change by reaching out to them in their current environments so they are motivated and inspired to learn,” said Michael Davis, CEO Ethos Education Group. Ethos Education Group launched its life skills program for students/ athletes at Heritage High School in Frisco, Texas last year. “Our mission for the pilot was to empower students to make positive life decisions in the areas of education, physical and mental health, relationships and character development,” said Brown. “The statistics showed the participants felt they possessed the power to define their success as future leaders.” The following program outcomes show the success of the program: 100% of students reported that using the “You’ve Got the Power” educational curriculum workbook changed the way they think or feel 100% of the students reported that they enjoyed using the “You’ve Got the Power” educational curriculum workbook
89% of the students reported that the “You’ve Got the Power” educational curriculum workbooks were great or very good 100% of the students reported that they think other students will benefit from using the “You’ve Got the Power” educational curriculum workbook Academic performance statistics after going through the program: 91% of students improved G.P.A. 0.97 Average G.P.A. increase 96% graduation rate 75% continuing with college education Tim Brown Hall of Fame Experience Sweepstakes Participants in the “virtual classroom” can also realize the ultimate Tim Brown Hall of Fame Experience and make Pro Football History by joining an online sweepstakes. Two lucky prize winners will receive two tickets each and all travel and hotel expenses to accompany Tim Brown and his family to the NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, August 6 through August 8, 2015. The winners will be part of a weekend Hall of Fame Experience including the Gold Jacket Dinner where football greats, Tim Brown, Jerome Bettis, Charles Haley, Will Shields, Mick
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North Texas Christian Women's Chamber Power of Prayer Business Breakfast 8AM International House of Pancakes 12750 North Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76177
Urban League Young Professionals General Body Meeting -- The Economic Empowerment Committee Presents “Making the Right Investments: Wealth, Self & Community” --7pm at Center for Community Cooperation , 2900 Live Oak St. Dallas, TX 75204
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African Chamber of Commerce British Beverage Company (BBC)* 2800 Routh Street | Dallas, TX 75201 | 214-9228220 *Limited Menu items to be offered during the luncheon. If you have any questions please feel free to call Sanmi Akinmulero at 214-244-0388 or Michael Fant at 817-371-1277. LUNCHEON SPEAKERS May 20 - Leo Montgomery & Kelly Dent US Dept of Commerce
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North Texas Christian Women's Chamber Power of Prayer Business Breakfast 8AM International House of Pancakes 12750 North Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76177
Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce Annual Economic Forecast 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM CDT Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Hitt Auditorium 1441 N. Beckley Ave. Dallas, TX 75208 May 8-9, 2015 www.emmittsmith.com
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May 18 Duncanville ISD is proud to announce its 2015 Teacher of the Year nominees. Winners will be announced at the 2015 Duncanville ISD Staff Appreciation Event in the Duncanville High School Alexander Auditorium 7:00 pm.
May 19 Malcolm X’s 90th Birthday
The South Dallas Cultural Center celebrates Black Man’s Month in the art Gallery!
Art lovers are invited to the opening of the new art exhibit: “The Crawfish Circuit - 5 pm. free and open to the public until June 20th. The SDCC is located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. For more info. or to schedule a guided tour for your group call 214-939-2787.
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. 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 society’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. Swearing In Reception and Ceremony of Curtistene McCowan for City Council Place 6 at the Jim Baugh Government Center (City Hall). Reception @ 6:30p.m. (City Hall Reception Room). Swearing In (City Council Chambers) @ 7p.m.
37th anniversary of the Elusive Ladies of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at Florida A&M University RIP #22 Donna Charles
************* Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce Network Luncheon Featuring Detra Newhouse Microsof Learning & Development Program Manager 11:30AM-12:30PM Chamber Members w/RSVP $5 Non Members w/RSVP $7 Chamber Members w/out RSVP $10 Non Members w/out RSVP $12 Please call 972-557-0988 to RSVP or email mmaldonado@ balchspringschamber.org Deadline May 18th Th3rd Thursday Champion’s Luncheon Business Czar Herb Austin is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champion’s Luncheon @12noon. Mr. Herb Austin is the District Director for the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Dallas/Fort Worth office, covering 72 counties of north, central, and east Texas. Mr. Austin was appointed to the Dallas/Fort Worth office in 2008. Salazar Center 2201 Main Street, Suite 440 Dallas, TX 75201
May 24 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
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ESCAPE @ 7PM AT THE MARRIOTT PYRAMID BALLROOM TICKETS ON SALE AT 8AM TODAY WE ARE HAVING ANOTHER OASIS FAMILY REUNION TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE SACRIFICES OF OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR MILITARY THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FEATURING SAX MAN WILL DONATO AND GUITARIST MARC ANTOINE AND HIS ALL STAR
May 28 North Texas Christian Women's Chamber Power of Prayer Business Breakfast International House of Pancakes 12750 North Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76177
May 29 HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM!!! DALLAS IS ABOUT TO INVADE!!! http:// https://haulyp.org/texas-yp-weekend/ JOIN THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER DALLAS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, MAY 29 - 31, AS WE INVADE HOUSTON FOR SOME FUN, FOOD, GOOD SERVICE AND FELLOWSHIP. TX YP WEEKEND REGISTRATION: $55 https:// haulyp.org/texas-yp-weekend/ Members email programs@ulgdyp.orgfor promo code (includes lounge party at Astros v White Sox, lunch, brunch and a dress to impress event at the NASA Space Center) HOTEL: $89/night at the Downtown Houston Crown Plaza NEED A ROOMMATE: Email J Johnson at programs@ulgdyp.org and complete this form http:// goo.gl/forms/EZhgZXsbvY
June 3 African Chamber of Commerce British Beverage Company (BBC)* 2800 Routh Street | Dallas, TX 75201 | 214-9228220 *Limited Menu items to be offered during the luncheon. If you have any questions please feel free to call Sanmi Akinmulero at 214-244-0388 or Michael Fant at 817-371-1277. LUNCHEON SPEAKER - Kelly Kemp - EX-IM Bank
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“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 administration’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 administration’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.”
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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 Obama’s first 100 days in office, marked on April 30. Here’s how several people from the local front graded the new president.
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Dallas is abuzz at the election issues before them on May 9 when citizens are asked to vote on the controverD’LYTE sial & EBONY Convention Music Happenings Center Hotel that is being backed by Mayor Leppert. But what does voting “no” and voting “yes” 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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