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Message to the People...

Paying tribute to those who serve Over the course of my lifetime, I have known many who served in the military, including my father, my Godfather, several uncles and friends. I remember as a child hearing whisperings about quite a few young men who were never quite “right” when they returned from serving in Vietnam and I hadn’t a clue what they were talking about.

Cheryl Smith

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Unfortunately so many who were fortunate to return home dealt with, or continue to live with not only physical, but mental issues. And it doesn’t help when they have problems with housing, employment or basic services that many would think would be automatic.

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Although there were many friends in the ROTC program on Florida A&M University’s campus, I never felt the desire to join and after graduation I just felt as though we had so many battlegrounds on American soil we needed someone to fight for those rights that were being and continue to be jeopardized right here.

When my nephew, Andre, was a senior at Dallas’ David W. Carter High School, I was cordial when recruiters came to the house but I was definitely trying to steer him in another direction. I wanted Andre to go to FAMU, and I still haven’t given up!

Our country is better because of men like Andre Smith!

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You see, some people were sending their children to straighten them out, provide them with discipline and teach them manners. Sure Andre had his moments, but he has home training, he p3 was disciplined and he has always been respectful. He didn’t have to go to the military to learn how to be a man. He had some good, strong men in life and he knows how to be a man and how to treat women.

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Now after a decade, he is doing well and is very happy with his wife and children in Japan.

And once I traveled over to Okinawa to check things out, I felt somewhat better-- even thought I wish I got to see him more often! One thing for sure, anytime I see someone in a uniform, I see Andre! And I smile and say thanks for your service or sometimes I start a conversation, because I pray someone is extending the same courtesies to Andre.

And in the past year, I’ve spent even more time around some champions of veterans Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and businessmen Gary Hasty and Ed Spears.

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Congresswoman Johnson was the Chief Psychiatric Nurse at the V.A. Hospital in Dallas. In 1972, she became the first nurse ever elected to the Texas State House; and eventually, the first nurse ever elected to the Texas State Senate and the United States Congress. Her interest in and support of veteran affairs is well-documented.

Both Mr. Hasty and Mr. Spears are changing the lives of veterans coming home, because they are dealing with a major issue veterans face, housing. Last year they opened the multi-unit Heroes House in East Dallas and I love visiting with the veterans there. They are so happy to have a place they call home and to be around people who show love and appreciation to them.

And the good news is that there will be more dwellings in the future.

Thanks to those who served and continue to serve. And those who are beneficiaries could show some compassion, home training and discipline when it comes to the treatment of the men and women serving our country.

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DCHHS reminds citizens to use the 4Ds to prevent exposure to mosquitoes – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reminding citizens to use the 4Ds to prevent exposure to mosquitoes.

DCHHS urges Dallas County residents to drain or treat standing water.

Standing water can be treated with EPA-approved larvicides that are available for retail purchase. Larvicides are products used to kill immature mosquitoes before they become adults.

Larvicides are applied directly to water sources that hold mosquito eggs, larvae, or pupae.

When used well, larvicides can Zachary Thompson help reduce the overall mosquito burden by limiting the number of mosquitoes that are produced, according to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention.

“Now that our lab has confirmed the first positive West Nile Virus mosquito trap of 2015, we know that the virus is here,” said Zachary Thompson, DCHHS director. “Dallas County residents must

remember the 4Ds for protection against mosquito bites.”

DEET All Day, Every Day: Whenever you’re outside, use insect repellents that contain DEET or other EPA approved repellents and follow instructions.

Dress: Wear long, loose, and light-colored clothing outside.

Drain: Drain or treat all standing water in and around your home or workplace.

Dusk & Dawn: Limit outdoor activities during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.

“We strongly encourage citizens to remember to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Dr. Christopher Perkins, DCHHS medical director/health authority. “Stopping mosquitoes where they breed by draining or treating standing water is especially crucial, but residents should adhere to all protection recommendations.”

More information can be found about mosquito prevention on the DCHHS website.

DCHHS announces Foodborne Illness, and Food and Water Safety Campaigns DALLAS– Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) today announced its information and education campaigns on foodborne illnesses, and food and water safety. DCHHS is urging Dallas County residents to take notice.

“With spring being underway and summer drawing near, many people are out enjoying cookouts and beginning to participate in water activities as well,” said Zachary Thompson, DCHHS director. “This campaign is designed to educate the public on what they can do to prevent foodborne illnesses by handling food properly.”

Foodborne illness (sometimes called “foodborne disease,” foodborne infection,” or “food poisoning”) is a common public health problem. Many different disease-causing pathogens can contaminate food or water, so there are many foodborne infections. In addition, poisonous chemicals, or other harmful substances can cause foodborne diseases if they are present in food and water.

From 2012 to 2014, the top foodborne illness in Dallas County was salmonellosis, caused by the bacteria salmonella. The number of cases confirmed in each year was: 366 in 2012; 315 in 2013; and 317 in 2014.

“Foodborne illnesses are preventable, but they still occur in the community,” said Tammara Scroggins, DCHHS assistant director public health communicable disease. “These illnesses can be acquired from a number of places and in various ways, but DCHHS is doing its part to protect Dallas County residents.”

DCHHS performs year-round surveillance and public health follow-up of human cases of foodborne illnesses, and provides education and outreach in the community. DCHHS also performs sanitation inspections of food establishments and day care centers in cities where DCHHS has regulatory authority in Dallas County.

While the elderly, very young, pregnant women, and individuals with compromised immune systems are more likely to develop serious complications from foodborne illnesses, anyone is susceptible to a foodborne illness.

“These stomach illnesses can be mild to severe based on each individual case,” said Dr. Christopher Perkins, DCHHS medical director/health authority.

“Everyone should take the necessary precautions and seek medical attention when they experience symptoms.”

Common symptoms of foodborne illness are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, and headache. Individuals may also experience abdominal cramps, pain, and bloating. Symptoms of foodborne illnesses may vary from person to person.

Some basic steps to preventing foodborne illnesses are: • Clean o Always wash hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds before and after handling food, changing diapers, or using the toilet. o After cutting raw meats, wash cutting board, utensils, and countertops with hot, soapy water. o Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables in running tap water to remove visible dirt and grime.

• Separate o Keep raw meat, poultry, fish, and their juices away from other food. o Marinate meat and poultry in a covered dish in the refrigerator. o Put cooked meat on a clean platter, rather back on one that held the raw meat.

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o Use a food thermometer to measure the internal temperature of cooked meat before serving.

• Chill o Do not leave perishable food out more than 2 hours at room temperature—1 hour if the temperature was above 90°F. o Keep your refrigerator set at 40°F or below. Use a fridge thermometer to check.

• Report o Report suspected foodborne illnesses to your local health department.

• NEVER swallow recreational water from pools, fountains, lakes, or rivers.

DCHHS has information and materials on foodborne illnesses, and food and water safety on its website.

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Food stamps for filet mignon? Hardly, despite what paternalistic politicians say

By Gwen Moore When you’re trying to feed your family and stretch a dollar, steaks and short ribs don’t make it to your grocery list.

As one of nine siblings in a low-income household in Wisconsin, my mother made a habit of buying inexpensive stewing meat for us. These tough cuts of beef came in handy when shopping on a budget, but if Missouri lawmakers have their way, stewing meat will be off the menu for the working class.

Republican State Representatives have recently introduced legislation that would regulate the kind of groceries one can purchase with taxpayer money, banning sales with food stamps for “cookies, chips, energy drinks, soft drinks, seafood or steak.”

Impoverished Americans and the social safety net programs they depend on have increasingly become the target of forced political paternalism. Politicians at the local, state and federal levels have set behavioral standards as a condition to receive public assistance, ranging from ridiculous to outright unconstitutional. Implemented under the guise of fiscal responsibility and self-sufficiency, efforts to regulate the activities of low-income Americans have emerged all over the country.

In 2011, Florida Governor Rick Scott required Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tanf) applicants to submit to mandatory drug testing. After years of litigation, not only did two federal courts rule Governor Scott’s policy unconstitutional, but the state also failed to produce any reliable results of drug use among those tested. The program did, however, prove to be a colossal waste of time and taxpayer money.

Recently, Wisconsin governor and likely Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker took Florida’s disastrous program to a whole new level by proposing recipients of both food stamps and unemployment benefits prove their sobriety in order to receive the vital social services necessary for survival. Despite outcries from local lawmakers and Wisconsin’s faith community, the governor stuck to his discriminatory policies. Governor Walker claimed his proposal wasn’t meant to hinder the ability to receive critical government assistance. In his own words: “I’m making it easier to get a job.”

Governor Sam Brownback upped the ante in Kansas by signing House Bill 2258 into law at the end of April. Similar to Republican efforts to implement restrictive voting laws to address the fictitious rash of fraud, this demeaning legislation aims to prevent welfare recipients from spending their assistance on entertainment items like tattoos, body piercings, spas, lingerie, theme parks and fortune-tellers, a remedy to a growing trend that simply doesn’t exist. Adding insult to injury, the law also sets tighter welfare eligibility requirements, cuts time limits for how long one can receive benefits and restricts ATM cash withdrawals from Tanf accounts to $25 a day.

The narrative of rampant exploitation with taxpayer dollars and a broken social safety net system can understandably infuriate people, but data tells a different tale. Yes, there are those who abuse these vital programs, but to paint the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) and Tanf as rife with abuse is disingenuous. There is truth to the claim that Snap and Tanf beneficiaries use their funds for items not covered under these programs, but some of these items include toilet paper, shampoo, tampons, toothpaste and diapers. Is it really the government’s place to restrict these goods?

One would think that Republicans would be first to reject such government overreach as anathema to conservative values and philosophies, but politics has once again trumped policy.

We don’t drug-test wealthy CEOs who receive federal subsidies for their private jets, nor do we tell Pell Grant recipients which degrees to pursue. We don’t dictate how senior citizens should spend their social security checks, nor do we force judges or public officials to prove their sobriety to earn their paychecks.

Attaching special demands to government aid exclusively targets our country’s most vulnerable individuals and families. The implication that those battling poverty are more susceptible to substance abuse is as absurd as it is offensive, and forcing people to choose between feeding their families and protecting their constitutionally protected rights is disgraceful.

In this ongoing competition of Republican one-upmanship against the poor there are no winners. If we abandon the idea that each of us is worthy of dignity, we all lose.

U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore represents Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District and serves as Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade. She was the first African American elected to Congress from the state of Wisconsin.

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Mount Hebron's 2015 Beaux and Debutantes for Christ

Mount Hebron Baptist Church presented the Class of 2015 Beaux and Debutantes for Christ on Sunday May 17 with Senior Pastor Leonard O. and First Lady Sharon Leach officiating.

In 1979 the Debutantes for Christ began as a program providing spiritual development for the young ladies of Mt. Hebron, ages 13-19.

The young men of the Mount first participated in the program as Beaux for Christ in 1995.

For 12 years, the program included competitive awards for Miss/ Mr. Congeniality and volunteer service. The youth with the highest GPA, the most volunteer service hours and the Debutante soliciting the most funds received the Beaux/Debutante for Christ Award and reigned for a period of two years.

Today the Beaux and Debutantes have an opportunity to receive the Dorothy Wesley Scholarship, the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Scholarship and the Volunteer Service Award.

Pictured, bottom row l- r: Debutante Erica Dene Fuller graduating senior of Rockwall-Heath High School and will be attending Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas; Debutante D’Janai Ladelle Marie Butler is the 1st Runner Up of the 2015 Dorothy Wesley Scholarship, she is a graduating senior of Plano East Sr. High School; Debutante Briquette Felise Thompson – Graduating Senior at Richardson High School and will be attending Kansas University in Lawrence KS; Debutante Bailey Mosley Jordan– Graduating Senior at Rowlett High School and will be attending Drake University; Debutante Destiny Mene Hunter – Graduating Senior at Garland High School and will be attending Community College; Debutante Brianna Lasha Hunter - Graduating Senior at Garland High School and will be attending Xavier University in New Orleans, LA; and Debutante

Keirajone Treana Cooper-Thomas Graduating Senior at Duncanville High School and will be attending Sam Houston State University.

Middle row l-r: Debutante Tatiyonna Nashae Hawkins is the 2015 Dorothy Wesley Scholarship Recipient and is a Graduating Senior at Garland High School and will be attending the University of Oklahoma in Norman; Debutante Karis Nicole Hunter - Graduating Senior at South Garland High School and will be attending a community college, then transferring to a four year university; Debutante Kayla Shaun Dukes is the 2nd Runner Up for the 2015 Dorothy Wesley Scholarship and the recipient of the Volunteer Award. She is a Graduating Senior at South Garland High School and will be attending Prairie View A&M University; Debutante Dejunae Tyrae Young - Graduating Senior at Rowlett High School and will be attending Abilene Christian University; Debutante Jessica Danielle Halton - Graduating Senior at Garland High School and will be attending The University of Oklahoma; and Debutante BreUna Monique Farrow - Graduating Senior at Rowlett High School and will be attending Stephen F. Austin University. Top row l-r: Beau Steven Matthew Singleton, II Graduating Senior at Sachse High School and will be attending Richland College; Beau Kendrick De’won Williams Graduating Senior at South Garland High School and will be attending Southwestern Christian College; Beau Jordyn Javon Johnson - Graduating Senior at Lakeview Centennial High School and will be attending Prairie View A&M University; and Beau Armon Malik Rodgers - Graduating Senior at Richland Collegiate High School and will be attending Prairie View A&M University.

Not pictured - Beau Marcus Alan Riley - who plans to attend Texas Tech University.

1st runner up for Dorothy Wesley Scholarship Debutante D’Janai Ladelle Marie Butler, Debutante Tatiyonna Nashae Hawkins -the 2015 Dorothy Wesley Scholarship Recipient and 2nd Runner up for Dorothy Wesley Scholarship and winner of Joyce E. Miller Volunteer Award - Debutante Kayla Shaun Dukes with Pastor Leonard O. and Sharon Leach.

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JOHNSON: Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

On May 25th, the people of our nation will pause to commemorate fallen members of the military, as we celebrate Memorial Day, a time of reflection and resolve. Today, we memorialize fallen patriots who gave their lives so that we might live ours.

Because of their valor, America remains a beacon of freedom, justice and peace.

Some people will spend time praying, while others will visit cemeteries to place flowers and flags on the graves of family members and friends. They will even visit the graves of those they did not know.

Since the time of the Revolutionary War, more than one million courageous individuals have paid the ultimate price to protect our nation and the principles upon which our democracy was founded. Many of them went into battle well aware of the possibility that they would never return to their loved ones.

These brave men and women were of every color, from various

parts of the country and held many religious beliefs. Despite these differences, all of them believed in the sacredness of freedom, not only for Americans but for all men and women threatened by the loss of liberty.

Today, we honor the memory of America’s fallen heroes and express our deepest gratitude to the family members who shared their greatest treasures to ensure the safety of our nation.

As we honor the memory of our fallen soldiers, we remain keenly aware of those servicemen and women who remain in areas of war and conflict.

We pray daily for their safety, and remain eternally grateful for their commitment and dedication.

While we can never repay our debt for their sacrifices, we remain committed to upholding our nation’s sacred trust by providing the resources and support members of our armed services need during their times of service, and when they return to civilian life.

I will always fight to ensure that they have the benefits that they have earned and deserve.

Their sacrifices have contributed to the greatness of our nation, and they will always be remembered for their valor and their deeds.

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.

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Robert Hughes Sr. Day planned in Fort Worth

Chief Floyd Simpson remembered in services at Friendship-West

Bobby Knox, Senior Certified Consultant with Texas Crime Prevention, Melissa Harden, along with Fort Worth's Dunbar High School Class of 1975 presents Robert Hughes, Sr. Day, honoring Coach Robert Hughes, Sr. His dedication and contributions to coaching and teaching in the Fort Worth ISD for 47 years will never be forgotten!

May 29, 2015 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Law enforcement, community folk, elected officials joined family and loved ones at the funeral for Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson, who died following a traffic accident.

A native of Chicago, Chief Simpson served as a Dallas police lieutenant, sergeant, senior corporal and officer, deputy chief, assistant chief, beginning in 1986. A graduate of Western Illinois University, he also received his MBA from Amberton University in Dallas.

Services were held on May 11, 2015 at Friendship-West Baptist Church.

Paul Lawrence Dunbar School 5700 Ramey Ave. Fort Worth, Texas Guest speakers: Gyna Bivens, Fort Worth City Councilwoman District 5 Roy Charles Brooks -Tarrant County Commissioner–Precinct 1 Michael R. Campbell Tarrant County Constable Precinct 8 Lindell Singleton, Film Director (Relentless: A Texas Basketball Story) Ralph W. Emerson, Pastor of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church Fort Worth, TX. John Wiley Price, Dallas County Commissioner -District 3 Dwaine R. Caraway, Dallas City Councilman – District 4 The guest emcee will be Chris Arnold, Announcer for the Dallas Mavericks.

There will also be entertainment, special recognitions and presentations.

For more information, please contact Melissa Harden at 469- 474-6802 or Bobby Knox at 682-202-0787

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By Miles Jaye Davis Miles Jaye is a musician, singer, author, actor, chef and awardwinning writer.

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Before Hendrix, Clapton and the Beatles was B.B. Before Elvis, the Stones and long before the Ramones was B.B. Before the Beach Boys, the Dead and Kiss was B.B. Before the Godfather, Michael and Prince was the King.

And in case you think his only contribution was the Blues, While he was King and Lucille was Queen he touched the world and changed the rules.

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With a language unique to music, he spoke to us all, in a language of love.

Sometimes hurt but never angry, sometimes sad but never defeated.

More than any other music, blues is irony, humor, hope, it’s healing, it’s universal. It knows no borders or boundaries, it’s interracial, bipartisan and non-denominational.

So here’s to a Mississippi Blues Boy, who saw men hang and swing. A humble child of God, who would one day be crowned King.

The thrill may be gone, but B.B. will live on and on.

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HALL: B.B. Moved too Soon Three days of snow in Birmingham Thought you’d wonder where I am Rang our number all night long It’s no comfort on the telephone Ran out and caught a midnight flight Thought a little love would make everything all right The landlord said, “You moved away And left me all of your bills to pay” Look out baby, you might have made your move too soon “You Made Your Move Too Soon!!”

– B.B. King (and as always Lucille)

Riley B. King exceeded the infamous expectancy of threescore and 10 and almost made 90 years old.

But if I was transparent in telling you the truth, I would tell you that he made his move too soon.

Some of us weren’t ready for his latest key change. (Yeah, that was A double entendre.)

I just lost my father last Thanksgiving and I was not yet ready for the loss of my surrogate grandfather.

Oh you didn’t know? Baby I am royalty on every side. Even if I wasn’t born into it I’m wise enough to know I need to get in with the Blue Bloods.

B. B. King was thoroughly thoroughbred and rich royalty.

Now to be totally honest, I found out that B.B. and I were related by mere happenstance.

My father and my grandfather would always tag-team to make sure that I received a realistic “rights of passage.”

So, protocol required them to take me to the historic and now defunct Longhorn Ballroom.

It was located near the Trinity River, under the Corinth Bridge where Dallas cops took Negroes to beat and rob them back in the day.

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

Anyway, they took me to see B.B. King at the age of 15. You could never ride in my dad’s car without hearing B.B., but now the marquee read “Live Show.”

By the time he hit the stage I had already guzzled down my first salty dog.

For you who are high, pious and sanctified, that’s Gin and juice before Snoop Dogg ever knew what it was or why it was worth rapping about.

After his compulsory w e l c o m e remarks and a few winks at the right girls, BB King sat down on that tall barstool and plucked those four or

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five notes that commonly introduce a Blues song.

B.B. held his head back as if he was looking at the lighting and he was already sweating from that fresh jeri-curl.

Right out of the box, he played the dozens. The meanest 12 words any man or woman could ever hear.

“Nobody loves me but my mother, and she could be jiving too!!”

Damn! I was floored. I took it literally and figuratively and seriously.

Don’t get me wrong… I grew up in a household and a family that was replete with the sounds of music and some great Blues artists. I had heard the Blues from Howlin’ Wolf to local wonder Stevie Ray Vaughn.

But I never realized what the Blues was until he bellowed and birthed those 12 words for me.

I had almost gone to the bathroom before he came to the stage. I’m glad that I didn’t because I would have made my move too soon.

Those 12 words have engulfed my personal, professional, and spiritual life.

Those 12 words made me understand that the only truth that you can rely on is yourself and your God. My mother always told me that “Every tub has to sit on its own bottom.”

But at that moment I knew what she really meant.

Since the loss of my father, B.B. King has been my prophet of peace, and the psalmist for my sanity.

Riding in the car with B.B. made riding in the car without Daddy easier.

So Mr. King; from me, your millions of fans, the women who left you in your songs, and of course Lucille…Rest Well.

And no matter how long we had you, you made your move too soon!!

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Concealed carry permit holders kill hundreds

By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – George Zimmerman, the former neighborhood watchman who shot and killed Trayvon Martin, an unarmed Black teenager in Sanford, Fla., three years ago was involved in another shooting in the Sunshine State, again raises questions about concealed carry permits and the billiondollar gun industry that advocates for legislation aimed at making it easier for Americans to carry firearms everywhere, all of the time.

Matthew Apperson of Winter Springs, Fla., who said that Zimmerman threatened him following a road rage incident last year, claimed that he was acting in self-defense when he fired a single shot through the passenger side window of the truck that Zimmerman was driving.

Last Friday, police charged Apperson with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and firing a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

The dispute with Apperson follows a series of events where Zimmerman has been accused of threatening people with guns.

In September 2013, just a few ConcealedCarryKillers.org months after Zimmerman was and found that 743 people acquitted of second-degree have been killed, including 17 murder, his estranged wife and law enforcement officers. her father said that Zimmerman “In the vast majority of the threatened them with a gun and 561 incidents documented in November 2013, (468, or 83 percent), the Zimmerman’s then-girlfriend concealed carry permit holder accused him of threatening her either committed suicide with a shotgun.

(222), has already been The Orlando Sentinel convicted (184), perpetrated a reported that Don West, murder-suicide (46), or was Zimmerman’s lawyer, said that killed in the incident (16),” his client was armed and but stated a press release about George Zimmerman didn’t wave the gun or shoot at the website. anyone during the altercation More than 70 people have with Apperson. West added that been killed in Florida alone by Zimmerman has a concealed weapons permit concealed carry gun permit holders. and often travels with a gun for protection.

In a press release about Despite the self-defense claims propped up by ConcealedCarryKillers.org, Kristen Rand, the the supporters of concealed carry laws, the legislative director of VPC, said that research Violence Policy Center (VPC), a NONPROFIT shows that concealed carry permit holders are group that seeks to address gun violence as a involved in murders or suicides far more often public health crisis, concealed carry permits than they act in self-defense. Rand added: “The holders are more likely to kill themselves or NRA is relentlessly lobbying state and federal others during non-self defense events. lawmakers to allow more concealed handguns in The center tracks fatalities associated with public despite the clear evidence that doing so concealed carry gun permit holders at puts more people in danger.”

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2015 Pearls & Ivy Debutantes

DAWN REDMOND Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Chi Zeta Omega Basileus

ROSILIND COLEMAN Ball Chairman

VICTORIA ODOM Cotillion Chairman

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Debutante Chyna Marche' Blackmore

Debutante Amari Latriece McGuire

Debutante Brandy Shuntill Jones

Debutante Darryle Kennedy Edwards

Debutante Dominique Ariell Capers

Debutante Vickenya Valeria Boyland

Debutante RoNaya Latrice Woods

Debutante Mattea Danielle Jones

“ONCE UPON A TIME A Tale of The Enchanted Ivy”

Debutante Katrena Lummuke Jianu Njiki

Debutante Caitlin Michelle Smith

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Debutante Gabrielle Dominique Marshall

Debutante A'Sha Iman Mollette

Debutante Denise Michelle Lewis

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Chi Zeta Omega Chapter

As a premier chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ®, Chi Zeta Omega’s mission is to be the recognized leader in community advocacy, service excellence, youth empowerment and lifelong sisterly support at the local, regional, national and international levels.

Through the sorority’s five international program targets, we are able to meet the needs of our community and world.

The five program targets are: Target 1: Educational Enrichment Target 2: Health Promotions Target 3: Family Strengthening Target 4: Environmental Ownership Target 5: Global Impact We will expand our community presence through International Impact Days and the Sorority’s Signature enrichment program, Ascend ™ Based in Plano, TX, Chi Zeta Omega was chartered in November 2002 with 26 members and has grown to more than 138 members.

Through the years, the chapter has maintained its commitment to develop and enhance young African American women through its signature Pearls & Ivy program.

The focus of Pearls & Ivy is to mentor, nurture and guide young women from adolescence into young womanhood. Pearls & Ivy is open to girls in the 9th through 12th grade and offers workshops on selfesteem, personal development, life skills, education as well as the young ladies participate in community service activities.

In 2014, the Pearls & Ivy Program expanded to include the Little Ivies designed for girls in grades 1 – 4th and the Rising Ivies Program for girls ages 5th – 8th.

In addition, in 2015 the chapter implemented the Sorority’s signature program ASCEND(sm) (Achievement, Self-Awareness, Communication, Engagement, Networking and Development Skills).

This program is open to girls and boys in grades 9th

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-12th and is designed to provide college-preparatory workshops, promote positive self-esteem and confidence, provide study and test preparation skills, cultural awareness, global citizenship and community engagement.

Highlights of Chi Zeta Omega’s 2015 Community Service and Program Involvement 1 Million Backpacks Collections 1908 Playground Mobilization Day at Memorial Elementary School Plano, TX 3rd Annual Stiletto Walk 2015 Walk to End Alzheimers Childhood Hunger Awareness Day City of Plano MLK Day Unity Walk Douglas Boys and Girls Club Giving Thanks Dinner and Health Fair Economic Summit EmpowerHer Brunch Financial Empowerment Workshop Frisco Resale Great American Clean Up at Willow Creek Park with Live Green Plano Martin Luther King, Jr. Power Breakfast at Collin College and Community Health Fair Mental Health Awareness Day Observation Mental Health Awareness Fair Minnie’s Food Pantry NamiWalks Dallas National Pan-Hellenic Council- North Dallas Suburbia Back to School Drive North Texas Food Bank, Food For Kids – Plano Pennies for A Purpose Benefiting The Beacon School in Uganda, Africa Pink Goes Red for Heart Health Day Plano Community Creek Clean Up with the Environmental Education Center and Plano Community Garden with Live Green Plano.

Pumps and Pearls Heart Healthy Happy Hour Benefiting The American Heart Association Seasonal Wraps Drives S.T.E.M. Camp at University of Texas, Dallas The Longest Day: Alzheimer’s Awareness and Fundraising Event Think HBCU Scholarship Fundraiser UNA- USA Global Classrooms Project Wine Tasting Benefiting the American Heart Association

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Dawn Redmond, Basileus As a part of the sorority's international program Target 1 Educational Enrichment's Think HBCU campaign, in 2014, Chi Zeta Omega raised $1800 to implement the chapter's first HBCU Scholarship.

The money was raised at a Think HBCU Day Party.

The scholarship was awarded to the school with most attendance at the event. Grambling State University was the winner of the scholarship. Kimberlie Page, President of The Collie J. Nicholson Chapter of Grambling State University National Alumni Association with be in attendance at the Cotillion to receive the scholarship.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Chi Zeta Omega Chapter Pearls and Ivy Cotillion The primary focus of the Pearls and Ivy Cotillion sponsored by the Chi Zeta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Pearls of Service, Inc., is to prepare African American girls to thrive in any setting, to reach their ultimate personal, social and leadership potential in adult society and recognize academic achievement through scholarship.

The season is filled with exciting events, including social and service activities, fundraisers, meetings, scholarship contests and the opportunity to become good friends with young ladies from other North Dallas ROSILIND COLEMAN suburban area high schools.

Ball Chairman Participants meet on the second Saturday of each month, as part of Pearls and Ivy. Additional sessions are scheduled for juniors and seniors preparing for Service activities are an integral part of the debutante program.

Through participation in service projects, debutantes are provided an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills. These activities are mandatory, with debutantes being responsible for accumulating a minimum of 10 hours of service points to participate in VICTORIA ODOM ceremonies. Pearls and Ivy will determine Cotillion Chairman the core volunteer activities. The Debutante Chairman may also schedule a volunteer activity for senior debutantes, if deemed appropriate.

Workshops include etiquette, career planning, hygiene and grooming, conflict resolution, personal responsibility, nutrition, leadership, money matters and volunteerism. Debutantes also receive dance instruction, attend cultural events, participate in college preparation workshops and compete for scholarships. The season culminates with the Debutante Tea, followed by the Pearls and Ivy Ball.

This ball is a formal event that includes dinner, presentation of the debutantes and dancing. The event is held annually in the spring. In addition to regular meetings and etiquette workshops, there are 11 key events and one optional event during the Season.

Junior/Senior Debutante Round Up/Parent Orientation Ballgown Showcase One dining outing in a casual setting (for dining etiquette workshop) One dining outing in fine dining restaurant (for hands-on application) One cultural even saluting the fine arts Two Debutante Status Review Meetings Formal Portrait Session The Debutante Spring Tea Social Season (Personal Teas) OPTIONAL The Pearls and Ivy Ball In addition, Debutantes are eligible for the Miss Scholastic Award from Chi Zeta Omega Chapter and several other scholarships including: Miss Congeniality Miss Poised and Polished Miss Cherished Pearl Miss Community Service

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“ONCE UPON A TIME A Tale of The Enchanted Ivy”

Fantasy became reality when Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc.®, Chi Zeta Omega Chapter in partnership with Pearls of Service, Inc. announced the 11th annual scholarship fundraising event, the Pearls & Ivy Debutante Ball, which will take place on May 30, 2015, beginning with the cocktail hour at 6pm and dinner at 7pm at the elegant Renaissance Hotel in Richardson, Texas.

“Once Upon a Time: A Tale of The Enchanted Ivy” is the ball’s theme said Dirona Robinson, President of Pearls of Service, Inc. the not-for-profit organization of Chi Zeta Omega Chapter.

“This year we are proud to introduce to society 13 outstanding young ladies. This cotillion is the oldest sorority-led program for Collin County girls that delivers scholarships and focuses on scholastic achievement, personal growth, community activism, etiquette and social graces” said Dawn Redmond, President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Chi Zeta Omega Chapter.

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Academic excellence is rewarded, during the Pearls and Ivy Debutante Ball, with the presentation of scholarships to debutantes and community high school seniors at this black tie event. More than 100 young ladies have been presented over the last 11 years.

Funds raised from this event have enabled Pearls of Service, Inc. to award over $100,000 in scholarships. Rosilind Coleman, the 2015 Ball Chairman, is excited to coordinate the program activities. Victoria Odom Sanders, 2015 Debutante Chairman, is leading the activities for the upcoming debutantes.

You can view previous debutante balls on Facebook Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® Chi Zeta Omega Chapter, website www.akaczo.org and twitter @akaczo.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a 107 year international service organization focusing on physical and environmental health, global engagement and uplifting the lives of families with special emphasis on women and girls.

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Presenting the Debutantes and their Escorts

Debutante Chyna Marche' Blackmore is being presented by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Arthur &

Debutante Denise Michelle Lewis is presented by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Jay and Rosalind Lewis. Denise attends Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where she is a member of youth usher board. Denise is a senior at Allen High School in Allen, Texas. In addition to school and church she currently serves as Pearls and Ivy President, a member of Jack and Jill , and a member of PALS. Upon graduation, Denise plans to attend the University of Louisiana at Monroe to become a Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist She is escorted by Master Tyler Dozier.

Debutante Brandy Shuntill Jones is presented by her parents Ms. Yvonne Balditt and Mr. Corey Jones. Brandy attends the attends Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Brandy is a senior at Wylie East High School. In addition to school and church she currently serves as a member of Interact, Yearbook, Ready Set Teach, and she’s also a T.J. MAXX employee.

Upon graduation, Brandy plans to attend Collin College for two years then she plans to attend Baylor University.

She is escorted by Master Tresean Garner.

Debutante Vickenya Valeria Boyland presented by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Victor & Nanette Boyland. Kenya attends Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church she where she volunteers and is a food server at the community dinner during the summer.

Kenya is a senior at Plano East Senior High School where she is a part of the Theatre Major Studies Program. In addition to school and church Kenya has been a Girl Scout for 10 years and holds the title of an Ambassador Girl Scout of the North East Texas Girl Scouts. Kenya is also the secretary of The Pearls and Ivy program. Upon graduation, Kenya plans to attend plans to attend Stephen F. Austin University to study Communications.

She is escorted by Master Ja’Ryan Heggins.

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Sharron Pierce and Mr. Charles Blackmore. Chyna attends the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where she is a member of The Guiding Light Choir and the Essence of Praise Dance Team. Chyna is a senior at Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, Texas where she is a member of the Lake Highlands High School Choir, AVID Club, Yearbook Photographer, Fashion Club, GSL (Girls Service League), & Pretty Brown Girls. In addition to school and church she is a volunteer at Minnie's Food Pantry, a member of Pearls and Ivy, she is a Model for John Casablanca Agency & Terry Costa Teen Board. She also serves as an After School Student Assistant at White Rock Elementary. Upon graduation, Chyna plans to attend Prairie View A&M University to major in Psychology to ultimately become a Child Psychologist.

She is escorted by Master Taylor Dickerson.

Debutante Dominique Ariell Capers is presented by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Frederick and Yvonne Capers. Dominique is a senior at Rowlett High School in Rowlett, Texas where is a member of Art Club, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, and Rowlett Varsity Basketball Team. In addition to school Dominique serves as Assistant Secretary for the Pearls and Ivy Program, Volunteers at Samaritan Inn, and volunteers at Operation Community Care.

Upon graduation, Dominique has been accepted into a special program in the United States Navy as a sailor focusing on information technology.

She is escorted by Master Dewayne Hayes.

Debutante Katrena Lummuke Jianu Njiki is presented by her parents Ms. Shiri Ndang & Mr. Emmanuel Njiki. Katrena attends the Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church. Katrena is a senior at Wylie High School in Wylie, Texas where she serves as Senior Class Vice President, is a member of Mock Trial Team, Debate Team, Council of International Affairs, Varsity Track & Field Team (Shot put), Varsity Girls Powerlifting Team, & Language Acquisition Buddies (LABS). In addition to school and church she is a member of the Pearls & Ivy Program and National Black MBA Student Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT). She enjoys mentoring ESL students at

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Tibbals Elementary School in Wylie, and volunteering for Minnie’s Food Pantry.

Upon graduation, Katrena plans to attend American University to major in business (finance) with plans to attend law school and become a real estate lawyer.

She is escorted by Master Kemjika Akagha.

Debutante Mattea Danielle Jones is presented by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Alonza & Barbara Maxine Brown. Mattea attends ONE Community Church. Mattea is a senior at Heritage High School in Frisco, Texas where she is a member of DECA serving as Vice President of Promotions, Drill Team Manager, National Honors society, Business Professionals of America, Student Council, ProStart Culinary Program, & Heritage Philanthropy Club. In addition to school and church she is a member of the Pearls and Ivy Program, a member of the Frisco Education Foundation: Mindbenders Academy, Waffles for Wishes: Make a Wish Foundation, & Dinner Tonight: Texas A&M Agrlife Program. Upon graduation, Mattea plans to attend University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, as an Honor Student, to major in Food and Culinary Science.

She is escorted by Master Obiefuna Obinwa.

Debutante Caitlin Michelle Smith

is presented by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Michial and Denezer Smith. Caitlin attends the St. Joseph's Catholic Church and she is a member of Varsity Golf, HOSA (future health professionals), and Spanish Club. In addition to school and church she is a member of the Pearls & Ivy Program, Girls Scouts of America, Collin County Teen Court, & the local food pantry. Upon graduation, Caitlin plans to attend Tennessee State University where she will major in Chemistry and pursue a career in anesthesiology or pediatrics.

She is escorted by Master Barrington Hunter.

Debutante Gabrielle Dominique Marshall is presented by her parents Mr. Julian Marshall & Ms. Misty Veal. Gabrielle attends the The Potter’s House and Chatham-Bethlehem United Presbyterian Church. Gabrielle is a senior at Melissa High School in Melissa, Texas where she is a member of Culinary Club, Yearbook Club (Editor), Soccer Team (Goalie), Wrestling Team (Captain), & Young Life Club. In addition to school and church she is a member of the Pearls & Ivy Program and enjoys

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She is escorted by Master Xavier Taite.

Debutante A'Sha Iman Mollette is presented by her mother Ms. Anjanika Craft and grandfather Mr. Hilbert Craft Jr. A'Sha attends Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church. A'Sha is a senior at Forney High School in Forney,Texas. In addition to school and church she is a member of the Pearls and Ivy Program, Founder of Y.A.P (You Are Pretty), Girl Scouts, Philharmonic Orchestra, Cheerleading, HOSA, Bible Study Club (FHS), Highstepper Drill Team, Elite Highstepper Team, and Centerstage Dance. Upon graduation, A'Sha plans to attend Prairie View A&M University majoring in Biology and minoring in Political Science to become a Lawyer specializing in Civil practices.

She is escorted by Master Trevor Davis.

Debutante Darryle Kennedy Edwards is presented by her mother Ms. Chrystyle Jones and

Debutante Amari Latriece McGuire is presented by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Calvin and Shawanda McGuire.Amari attends the Walnut Creek Kingdom Hall. Amari is a senior at Plano East Senior High School in Plano, Texas where she is a member of AVID, FFCLA, CIS, Step Team, & African American Club. In addition to school and church she is a member of the Pearls and Ivy Program, Quiet Tears Foundation, Gateway of Hope Social Services, & Children’s Plus Foster Care Agency. Additional she enjoys providing care at Panther Pre-School and Dooley Elementary School. Upon graduation, Amari plans to attend Clark Atlanta University majoring in Social Work and History to become a Social Worker.

She is escorted by Master Marquise Morrow.

Debutante RoNaya Latrice Woods

is presented by her mother Ms. Nicole Woods. RoNaya is a senior at Heritage High School in Frisco, Texas where she is a member of the Varsity Volleyball team. In addition to school and church she is a member of the Pearls and Ivy Program enjoys community service at Minnie’s Food Pantry, Gary Burns Fun Run, Hannah 4 Hope, & HOPE Disability Park. Upon graduation, RoNaya plans to attend The University of Oklahoma and major in biology pre-med.

She is escorted by Master Elijah Dawson.

Lift Every Voice and Sing James Weldon Johnson

Lift ev'ry voice and sing,

'Til earth and heaven ring, grandfather Mr. David S. Geralds. Kennedy attends One Community Church where Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing she recently participated in the Jamaican mission trip. Kennedy is a senior at rise High as the list'ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

Plano East Senior High School in Plano, Texas where she isSingaamember of Honor song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Singand a song full of the hopeis that Society, theatre club, and poetry club. In addition to school church she a the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on 'til victory is won. member of the Pearls and Ivy Program and Girl Scouts of America.

Upon Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chastening rod, graduation, Kennedy plans to attend Hampton UniversityFelt to major in in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Communications.

Have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?

She is escorted by Master Tyrone Mackey.

We have come over a way that with tears has been watered,

About Pearls of Service, Incorporated Pearls of Service, Incorporated is a registered 501(c)3, established in 2002 as the philanthropic arm of Chi Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Plano, TX. Since its beginning, Pearls of Service, Inc. has distributed over $100,000 in community scholarships and programs in Collin County.

In addition to providing community scholarships, Pearls of Service collaborates with Chi Zeta Omega to support and offer programs that impact the lives of students and families in Collin County.

We encourage and welcome support of our programs from local businesses and the community.

Together, we can continue a legacy of community service. All or portions donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Dirona Robinson President

We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past, 'Til now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who has by Thy might Led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray.

Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand, True to our God, True to our native land.

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Dawn Tarkington-Redmond President

Glenda Reitzell-Thorpe Ivy Leaf Reporter

Nedra Gammage 1st Vice President

Erica E. Harris, LCSW Chaplain

Cherise Wright-Austin 2nd Vice President

Dr. Janet Bell Odom Historian

Tracee Wysinger Secretary

Felicia Layeni Parliamentarian

Deena Rembert-Neason Assistant Secretary

Kim Scott Member At Large

Nichelle Dawkins Treasurer

Tamme Gaddis Member At Large

Artisha Wilson Financial Secretary

Shuntel Love Business Manager

Danielle Crump Assistant Financial Secretary

Felicia Dawson-Thompson Custodian

Linda Reed Corresponding Secretary

Deborah Covington Sergeant at Arms

Stephanie Freeman Hostess

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Ask Alma… Few Hang-out Friends Dear Alma, I have a nice majority of friends.

However, I hang out mostly with my cousin.

I am a year older; she is 18.

With this being said, she has friends that are in her group range and vice versa.

All my friends left for college while I stayed my first two years at home to save money. While being full-time at work and school, I still have leisure time.

I find myself isolated because my cousin periodically hangs out with her set of friends more.

I believe that’s because they seem to be more on her level and I don’t do half of the things they do.

All this is fine.

I just find myself bored on most occasions because I basically don’t have any friends to hang out with. I don’t think going out by yourself is that much fun and finding real friends these days is like finding money on the street.

Ask Alma

Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans over 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Po s t .

Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@yahoo.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.

What should I do?

Sincerely, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, What a fantastic question and I’m so glad you asked. Sweet pea, you are just getting started with life.

Your biggest problem should be time, LOL. Believe me when I say, there’s a world full of activities and adventures for you to explore.

Here’s what I’d suggest. If you run, join a running group. Check out the site blackgirlsrun.com. Do you sing? Join a church or community

choir. Take a cooking or swimming class. Tennis, maybe? My cousin Eric enjoys graphic design and art, check out comic-con.org.

Cause TBT, the question is: what incites your interest? Once you think of something, search that particular group on Facebook. That’s a good start.

How about Zumba! Girl, you gotta shake that thaang – show no shame, LOL. Excuse me, I got carried away, back to my Salt & Pepa days.

What I’m saying is: Challenge your comfort zone, expand your horizons. It’s kool to hang out with family and friends, but take some time to explore other hobbies that may interest you as an individual.

Depending on where you live, volunteer at a hospital, or with animals at a local shelter. I know some senior citizens who would love your company. Get out and do something for someone else. There’s more to life than just empty hanging.

You’re mission should be to hang out with a purpose. Pour into yourself a hobby or activity that reaps the benefits of attaining a personal goal. Something that engages you and causes you to lose track of time. You’ll meet new friends and a variety of great people who share the same interest.

Get started now, today. Write down every activity you’ve ever dreamed of trying, regardless of location, destination, cost or going at it alone. My advice, young heart – run free, be brave, be bold, you can do it. Side note: I know you’re almost grown, but always tell your parents where you’re going. Before you know it, you’ll have more on your plate than you can chew. Email me back and let me know how it’s going. I can’t wait to hear!

Alma

WASHINGTON: What would happen if God RSVP’d Spiritual Speaking

By James Washington

This may sound familiar to some of you as I am commenting on an earlier article. There is a passage in scripture that tells us to be careful about how we entertain strangers because they in fact might be angels in disguise.

Now I don’t know if you believe in angels, but have you ever wondered what you would do if you had the opportunity to entertain God. I mean what would you do if God was coming over for dinner? What would you do if you knew God was responding favorably to your invitation to come and visit? I’ve thought about that often as it relates to prayer.

After all, isn’t prayer an official invitation for God to enter into and become a permanent part of our living breathing eternal existence?

The question is what would you do if His answer was yes? Guess who’s

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coming to dinner! Serious contemplation of that convinces me that I’m not ready, but I will be forever extending the invitation to the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost.

As with Enoch, the very thought of being able to walk with God is pretty much mind boggling. The very thought that the invitation to be lead by the Holy Spirit has been accepted would humble any man, or, at least it should.

As I pray and beseech the Lord to let me empty myself of those things that stand in the way of the Holy Spirit taking hold of my life, I know deep down inside that if it actually happened, I’d be changed forever. Try to imagine a lifestyle predicated upon living for Christ.

You can certainly understand the angst one might feel when you connect the dots of prayer to the

words of faith to the actions of living. Our actions are a direct link to whether or not we understand and accept what we’re actually praying for.

Each day I ask the Lord to allow me to do one thing, only one, and that would be viewed by others as behaving and acting in the role of a man of God; not necessarily a preacher but a practitioner of Christian belief.

That may sound somewhat pretentious to some of you, but I merely believe that during the course of any day, someone whom I come in contact with should respond to that contact with a reality that I’m a practicing believer.

See Jesus in me, PLEASE!...somebody, anybody, stranger or angel. Many a night time prayer, after morning a conviction to do better, has me searching for that kind of thought or gesture, that thing I did on that day simply because I love Jesus.

Most times I come up wanting.

It did not happen on that day; not one thing did I do or say that wasn’t motivated by self aggrandizement.

Now there are other days where I and others have tangible evidence of

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my at least trying to witness, give testimony, offer a listening ear or sharing an able hand.

God was there in thought word and deed. That then becomes and ends as an awesome day.

The key I think is wanting to and not having to. If you believe you have to do something, you might be tempted to keep score. In this case if you do that, you lose every time.

We know we cannot earn God’s respect or His attention. Jesus took care of that for us. But you can ‘become’ enough. You can evolve enough so that God just might come and walk with you as He did Enoch.

The reward is God’s to give, not ours to expect. So the next time you stop and pray, think about what you’re really praying for or, why you’re praying at all. Then consider your actions in relation to that particular moment.

Hopefully, it all adds up to the realization that God is ready to take you up on your invitation. I can’t imagine what that conversation would be for you, but for me I pray for it every single day. May God bless and keep you always.

James

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Southern University head football coach visits alumni at chapter meeting SU Alumni - Dallas Chapter held it's monthly meeting on May 16, 2015 at the Texas Land and Cattle restaurant where special guest was SU Head Football Coach Dawson Odums.

Coach Odums talked about fundraising efforts for SU's Athletic Department and how the alumni can help support Southern University.

Get your tickets for the Bayou Bash at the African American Museum on May 30, 2015

SEE YOU AT THE BAYOU BASH!

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SPEAKERS - Leo Montgomery & Kelly Dent - US Dept of Commerce

May 21 North Texas Christian Women's Chamber Power of Prayer Business Breakfast at 8AM International House of Pancakes 12750 North Freeway Fort Worth, TX

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 ******** How to do business with the City of Dallas Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla Street 6-8p.m.

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******** The Lancaster High School Fine Arts Department (Elementary and Secondary Students) WHAT: The Harlem Renaissance Remix (Spring Production) 7 p.m.; Pre-Show Reception at 6 p.m. Lancaster High School Auditorium (200 E. Wintergreen Road Lancaster, TX 75146) COST: Tickets are $10/person and can be obtained at any Lancaster ISD Campus or the Administration Building. MORE INFO: call 972-218-1800.

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************* Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce Network Luncheon Featuring Detra Newhouse, Microsof Learning & Development Program Manager at 11:30AM-12:30PM ********** Th3rd Thursday Champion’s Luncheon Business Czar Herb Austin is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champion’s Luncheon @12noon.

Salazar Center 2201 Main Street, Suite 440 Dallas, TX 75201

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TIME: 6:00pm to 8:00pm (Networking begins at 5:30pm) LOCATION: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. George Fraser, National Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur & CEO of FraserNet, Inc. REGISTER AT: WWW.EMPOWERSERIES.COM CONNECTING THE DOTS ON YOUTUBE: Dr. George Fraser on Networking SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS: 2015 EMPOWER Series presented by Comerica Bank National Association of Black Accounts, DFW Chapter National Sales Network, DFW Chapter Urban Financial Services Coalition (National Association of Urban Bankers Interest Group DFW Chapter)

North Texas Christian Women's Chamber Power of Prayer Business Breakfast at International House of Pancakes 12750 North Freeway FW

FREE Networking Event with Dr. George Fraser - Thursday, May 28th @ 6pm?

TITLE: The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make When Networking That Kill Your Business/Career and Ruin Your Reputation

May 30 Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated ®, Chi Zeta Omega Chapter in partnership with Pearls of Service, Incorporated presents the 11th annual scholarship fundraising event, the Pearls & Ivy Debutante Ball.-- cocktail hour 6pm – dinner 7pm at the elegant Renaissance Hotel in Richardson, ********

African Liberation Day 2015 Symposium, 7p.m. at the PanAfrican Connection Bookstore, Art Gallery and Resource Center, 828 4th Ave., Dallas

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, 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 BAND, ANDRE BERRY- BASS GUITAR, BRIAN SIMPSONKEYBOARDS & DAVE HOOPER- DRUMS

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6pm-11pm on the lawn of the African-American Museum at Fair Park. www.suafdallas.com.

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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 3 African Chamber of Commerce British Beverage Company (BBC)* 2800 Routh Street | Dallas, TX 75201 | 214-922-8220 *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

June 6 JDRF Announces TypeOneNation North Texas 2015 – 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. Registration opens at 7:00am. Events are from 8:00am – 4:30pm Renaissance Hotel; 2222 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207 Cost: $25 per adult and $15 per child 16 and under. ****** Safe Conversations: Moving From Conflict to Connections Jun 2015 Family Wellness Dallas!

8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (CDT) Concord Church Dallas, Texas 12TH ANNUAL STEPHANIE’S DAY: A FREE EVENT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES Dallas/Fort Worth - CBS 11 and TXA 21 will host a free event for special needs children and their families from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at NorthPark Center (on level one, near Macy’s) in Dallas. More info at cbs11cares.com.

June 8 June 24

Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Golf Tourney

June 12

Great Chefs. Great Food. Great Cause.

The 2nd Annual Flavors of Dallas is a unique gourmet experience with DFW Top Chefs assembling for a night of exquisite food, fine wines, and elaborate table décor designed by each chef. Each guest sits tableside while watching and interacting with the chef throughout the evening as a 5 course dinner paired with wines is prepared and served for a table of 12.

6:30 p.m. – No Host Reception/Silent Auction 7:30 p.m. – Program/Dinner/Live Auction/Fund A Grant Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd Dallas, COST: $450 per person, $5,000 for table of 12

2015 Oak Cliff Chamber Gala "Oak Cliff: Dallas' Hidden Treasure" Chris Arnold, emcee, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM CDT Renaissance Hotel 2222 N. Stemmons Fwy. Dallas, TX 75207

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 **** OAKCLIFF’S SUMMER LOVE FEST! 12-4 pm @ a Park Near You! This free spectacular event will take place in the Oak Cliff Community and will encourage healthy relationships, through uplifting music, Summer program details, family fun food and entertainment!

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********** You don't want to miss Dallas Greek Picnic Weekend. @ William Bill Blair Jr Park 3000

June 20 Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas will host a Prostate Health Educational Symposium. 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. *********** Volunteer opportunities at the 35TH National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Saturday, June 20 through Saturday, June 27 at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas Sheraton and other venues during the week including Southern Methodist University, Fair Park and McInnish Park.

June 21 Municipal st. Dallas, TX 75081 - 12pm to 7pm

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KENNY JAY REVIEW: MakingBOOK Women Happy!

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APRIL 1, 2013

Say NO to any ASSAULT

New Voices

Recycle this newspaper when finished reading

Welcome Home Ambassador Ron Kirk!

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Single Mom Chronicles p.12

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Martin named NABJ Journalist of the Year

WASHINGTON**+**+The+Nation* al+Association+of+Black+Journalists+ tually+ dated+ her+ (NABJ)+ has+ announced+ that+ Ro* neighbor,+ was+ land+ S.+ Martin,+ nationally+ syndi* caught+ before+ cated+ columnist,+ television+ host,+ he+ was+ able+ to+ and+radio+and+television+commen* rape+her,+but+the+ tator,+ is+ to+ receive+ the+ organiza* Recycle this assault+ was+ so+ tion’s+Journalist+of+the+Year+award.+ newspaper brutal+ that+ the+ when It+ is+ one+ of+ NABJ’s+ most+ covet* scars+left+behind+ finished ed+ honors+ celebrating+ the+ accom* reading could+ have+ con* plishments+of+black+journalists+and+ tinued+to+assault+ City of Dallasthose+ who+ support+ blacks+ in+ the+ Sanitation Dept. her,+ if+ not+ for+ a+ media.+Martin+was+selected+for+the+ No. 1 serving the African American Community loving+ family,+ award+by+NABJ’s+Board+of+Direc* November 6 - 12, 2008 www.DallasWeekly.com church,+ com* tors. munity+ and+ her+ faith.

G w e n d o l y n+ Debra Mars Jones+ was+ as* The election is over saulted+ by+ her+ step*father.+ + She+ asked+ herself+ the+ * now we can begin son+act+this+way+toward+me?+Am+I+responsible?++Did+I+ Election night coverage on do+something+to+cause+this?++Did+my+caretakers+know+ KKDA focuses on issues

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TIME TO FORGIVE?

Speaking of People

Ron Price elected to national organization post

Volume No. 56 Issue No. 18

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

The Dallas Weekly

years celebrates 56 Black of serving the Community

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

YVETTE BROOKS Your Curlfriend!

assault.

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This+year’s+campaign+“focuses+on+healthy+sexuality+ and+ child+ sexual+ abuse+ prevention.”+ +Advocates+ are+ encouraging+“everyone”+to+join+the+conversation+and+ start+talking+about+“healthy+childhood+development+to+ prevent+child+sexual+abuse.”

Almost+two+decades+ago,+January+1,+1996,+Tamecka+ Grate+ was+ violently+ attacked+ and+ her+ recovery+ has+ been+ called+ a+ “miracle.”+ It+ wasn’t+ long+ after+ the+ attack+ before+ the+ valiant+ 24*year*old+ was+ giving+ interviews,+ telling+ of+ the+brutal+assault+that+almost+ ended+her+life+as+doctors+op* erated+for+over+13+hours+to+re* move+a+pair+of+scissors+from+ her+skull.+ If+you+saw+her+today,+you’d+ Tamecka Grate Frazier see+ just+ another+ beautiful+ woman+ who+ is+ in+ love+ with+ her+ life,+ her+ family+ and+ living.+ Ms.+Grate’s+attacker,+Emanuel+Moffert,+26,+who+ac*

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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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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

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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.”

FOUR MORE YEARS

Mavericks surpasses Spurs in playoffs

PRESIDENT OBAMA VICTORIOUS

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oversee the The Field Research Team which underwent 80 hours of

training in administering the anonymous surveys.

“Over three to four years there are changes in conditions and we want to know how it affects the area.”

Evaluating President Obama’s First 100 Days

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

Metro 3 Perspectives 5 Community Calendar 6 Lifestyle 12 HBCU Homecomings 19

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“OVER THREE TO FOUR YEARS THERE ARE CHANGES IN CONDITIONS AND WE WANT TO KNOW HOW IT AFFECTS THE AREA”

THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE

Why Democracy hangs in the balance

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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.

“We are measuring conditions that may vary from street to street,” said Dr.

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Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison

C

Grade: C “In just 100 days, we’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 President’s intention to close Guantanamo without a workable plan to relocate detainees. It is my sincere hope that, moving forward,

the administration will adopt the productive, responsible approach to our nation’s challenges that Americans deserve.”

(The office of John Cornyn of Texas was contacted but did See 100 DAYS, page 19

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

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

Dallas is abuzz at the election issues before them on May 9 when citizens are asked to vote on the 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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