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A friend to many

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A friend indeed Cheryl Smith When I received word of Comer Cottrell’s demise, my world appeared to stop for a moment. At that moment nothing else mattered, except that once again, and in such a short span of time, someone who I had much love and respect for would no longer share this earth with me.

I thought back to our last conversation this past summer, remembering the smile that came on my face when I looked at my phone and saw that the call was coming from him. I also remembered how we signed off, expressing our love and appreciation for one another.

That conversation was very interesting, as they all are.

He knew I was trying to build an institution, just as he had done with Pro-Line Corporation and he always had some words of wisdom and encouragement. I should have been paying him for his advice --not that he would have taken it anyway.

From time to time we would talk about a habit he said he really regretted -- smoking. Mr. Cottrell cursed the day he began smoking because he said he was suffering

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tremendously from that bad habit.

He knew I had issues with smoking as that habit had taken a toll on my mother, who also passed earlier this year.

He didn’t have a problem with me as I repeatedly encouraged him to quit.

Comer Cottrell was a special person. Not just because he was an entrepreneur or philanthropist. His bio is long and the list of awards he has received is extensive. He gained significant cool points with me when he purchased the land where Bishop College was once housed and announced that Paul Quinn College would be moving from Waco to the southern Dallas County campus.

That was a wonderful move and I admired him so much for such a noble move.

And yes I did derive pleasure from hearing him say he was a “free Nigger.”

Now folks could debate the meaning behind his words or the historical context all day long, but if you talked to Mr. Cottrell, he could break it down for you quick and easy. He had reached a point in his life where he wasn’t beholden to anyone and he didn’t bite his tongue. He knew what people said about him and he had reached a point in his life where he couldn’t internalize everything and he wasn’t putting up with most things. What you got with him was unscripted and unfiltered.

Another reason why he was so special to me was because this man loved his family and he cherished friendships.

Upon hearing of his death, someone commented to me that they wish he hadn’t sold Pro-Line Corporation to Alberto Culver.

Well, I had some words to say about that and taking a page from Mr. Cottrell’s way of living, I said a mouthful, You see, I would be willing to bet that Alberto Culver doesn’t receive 1/100th of the requests for support that Pro-Line received. Almost any convention of Black people coming to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex counted on Pro-Line for some form of support. There was a feeling of entitlement from many, even if they never spent a dime with the company.

But they wanted to tell him what he needed to do.

Not in Comer Cottrell’s lifetime.

Then too, there were the wanna-be entrepreneurs who met with Mr. Cottrell and requested loans, or financial support for their endeavors.

Many, however, never made any attempts to pay Mr. Cottrell back, never gave an update/status report on the business or ever mentioned the money again. They may have eased their consciences by saying he didn’t need the money or thinking that he forgot, but Mr. Cottrell was not gullible or a pushover. He remembered.

And as I reflect back on the decades that I have known him, I remember almost anytime I was out at a reception or gathering, I would always go up to him and ask if he needed anything. I checked to see if I could get him something to drink or eat.

Like with Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, the Hon. Al Lipscomb, Dr. Maya Angelou, Rev. Joseph Lowery, Mr. Dick Gregory and other giants; I felt it was an honor for me to serve them in their twilight years because they had done so much to make this world a better place.

It was the least I could do.

I am so glad that I knew Mr. Cottrell and that he considered me his friend. I thank his family for sharing him with the world and I salute him for all the contributions he has made on several fronts.

Cheryl !

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Comer Cottrell passes

FAVORITES Color: Blue Food: Gumbo Quote: I shall survive.

Season: Spring Vacation Destination: Caribbean BIRTHPLACE Mobile, Alabama United States Founder of Pro-Line and philanthropist Comer Joseph Cottrell was born December 7, 1931 in Mobile, Alabama. His parents, Comer J., Sr. and Helen Smith Cottrell were black Catholics. As a youngster, Cottrell and his brother, Jimmy, turned a pair of bunnies into a business, including selling their progeny as Easter bunnies, meat and fur. Cottrell attended Heart of Mary Elementary and Secondary Schools. At age 17, upon graduating from The Hearts of Mary parochial high school, he attended the University of Detroit in Michigan where his studies were briefly interrupted with the onset of World War II. He volunteered for the Air Force and soon became an aircraft control radar operator and, at the age of nineteen, became the youngest person to become a 1st Sergeant.

Already a budding entrepreneur, he was soon working at the air force base exchange, the base post office, and teaching history as a volunteer instructor for the Armed Forces Institute. It was also during his time in the air force that he first recognized a need for ethnic hair care products. He was transferred to Oakland after stints at Selfridge Field, Kessler Air Force Base, and Lockbourne Air Force Base, and remained there after the war to complete his college education on the GI Bill. First attending L.A. City College, he later graduated from California State University. Working in management at Sears, he met his eventual business partner, Huggy Henderson. They became fast friends, and soon after Huggy read a Wall Street Journal article saying there was money to be made in the ethnic hair care business, Pro-Line was born. They had no money, no products, and no customers. What they did have was an idea and some what ifs about such a business.

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Vibe, and the Miss African American College Queen Pageant with Disney World. In his role he helped to launch many careers In 1968, with an initial investment of $600.00, Cottrell and a friend got into the black hair care business.

Then, with his brother, Jimmy, Cottrell manufactured strawberry scented oil sheen for Afro hairstyles and founded Pro-Line Corporation in 1970. By 1973, he made his first million dollars in sales. In 1979, Cottrell took the $200.00 “Jeri Curl” out of the beauty shop and into black homes with his $8.00 Pro-Line “Curly Kit,” which increased his sales from one million dollars a year to ten million dollars in the first six months.

Shortly thereafter Cottrell moved Pro-Line to Dallas, Texas. At the top of the ethnic hair care business, Cottrell became a part owner, with George W. Bush of the Texas Rangers professional baseball team in 1989; turning a $3 million dollar profit on a $500,000.00 investment. He recently founded FCC Investment Corporation.

In 1990, he purchased and restored the 131-acre, HBCU, Bishop College campus for $1.5 million and transferred it to A.M.E. Paul Quinn College. Cottrell was a trustee of Northwood University and a member of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, the North Texas Commission, and the Dallas Citizens Council. He is the former chairman of the Texas Cosmetology Commission and vice chair of the Texas Youth Commission.

He has been a board member or officer of NAACP, National Urban League, YMCA, Dallas Family Hospital, Better Business Bureau, Compton College Foundation, Paul Quinn College and Baylor University Foundation.

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Veteran journalist remembered by colleagues Dallas-Fort Worth, Let's talk Max.

"Max was liked by all," he said. "He had a smile and a kind word for everyone. He was humble, a true professional and a great friend."

Many knew his signature opening line, "Hello DallasFort Worth. Let's talk sports."

Hill said Morgan will be truly missed.

KDFW FOX 4's Max Morgan started out as a radio disc jockey in his home state of Arkansas. Like many radio personalities, he transitioned to television where in Little Rock he became the television and radio voice of Arkansas-Little Rock college basketball.

"I certainly will miss him. I remember the Cowboys players and media colleagues giving Max grief about his hair a few years back, and then he went bald. We all got a chuckle and Max laughed along with us. He was down-to-earth, never full of himself and loved to laugh and smile. I will certainly remember that laugh. This is a sad day for D/FW media."

In 1991, he moved from Little Rock to Baltimore, MD and worked for the FOX station there prior to coming to Dallas to work for KDFW FOX 4 in 1993.

Morgan loved his job and considered sportscasting to be his life. He said, "I can't believe they actually pay me to do this!"

The comments and tributes flooding in from across the country about Morgan are a testament to the numerous lives he touched as the sports journalism pioneer we in the Dallas-Fort Worth market came to know and respect.

"The Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists (DFW/ABJ) extends our condolences to the family of Max Morgan," said Coleman. "We've lost a true giant in the industry, a consummate professional. While his race on earth may be over, it's forever game time in our hearts as we reflect on memories of Max and salute his stellar career."

Max Morgan

"Kindness is the word often used to describe Max," said Eva D. Coleman, Vice President of the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists (DFW-ABJ). "He never wavered in his commitment to the craft.

His sports coverage has professional athletes praising his professionalism.

His legacy will live on as a great storyteller who accentuated the sport, not the sensationalism and distractions that occurred beyond the fields, inside the locker rooms or off the courts."

DFW-ABJ President Cheryl Smith and other journalists praised Morgan and his work.

"Max was well-prepared and focused," said Smith. "He earned the respect of his peers, sources and viewers by exhibiting the highest standards of journalistic excellence. " Smith recalled an encounter with Morgan on the eve of Thanksgiving a few years ago.

"Max was still at work and had pleaded with the owner of Sweet Georgia Brown Restaurant to wait until he arrived for his order of dressing and gravy.

The clock was ticking and Walter Williams had been at work all day long filling hundreds of orders. I didn't know who the customer was but I told my friend to go home and I would wait and lock up. Imagine my surprise when Max walked through the door!"

According to Smith, Morgan was apologetic, ecstatic and grateful. "He said he had to have that dressing and gravy if he wanted to go home that night!"

Upon hearing of Morgan's passing, veteran sports reporter and broadcaster Clarence Hill, the Dallas Cowboys beat reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, was deeply moved.

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Investing in Early Childhood Education

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Investing in early childhood education is one of the brightest and most productive things we can do as a community, and as a nation.

Research shows that early childhood experiences can determine a child’s success in school, and in later life.

Many families in our nation, however, cannot afford early childhood programs. Many experts argue that pre-kindergarten programs should not be the result of economic privilege, but should be part of a mandatory education program for all students. The National School Board Association and The Pre-K Coalition’s argue that early childhood education should begin long before the start of kindergarten.

While there is much work to do to offer early childhood programs to all children, there are some programs in North Texas that should be commended for the work that they do to expand educational opportunities to children. One such example is the St. Philip’s School and Community Center, which was founded in 1957 by a group of African American professionals in South Dallas.

Today, what began as a community center has become one of the leading private educational programs in the state of Texas for children between the ages of two and seven. According to school’s principal, Gwendolyn Barjon, approximately half of the 242 children who attend St.Phillip’s are pre-kindergarten students. “We give our students a firm foundation so that they can build self-confidence,” said Mrs. Barjon who began working with St. Phillip’s school 25 years ago as a volunteer, after enrolling two of her children in the school.

St. Phillip’s collaborates with a number of institutions in North Texas, including The University of Texas at Dallas, which currently designs the school’s curriculum and provides training for its teachers. The school receives a small amount of federal assistance that helps to meet its $2 million annual budget. In addition to federal grant assistance, St. Phillip’s receives funding from Dallas based corporations, fundraising events and tuition payments.

We must work to expand access to these opportunities for all children in Dallas. High quality early learning programs result in less spending for remedial education, grade repetition and special education programs.

A study by the Brookings Institution, a Washington based think tank, revealed that only 48 percent of children from impoverished backgrounds were prepared for school by the time they reached kindergarten. That same study stated that 75 percent of children from financially stable backgrounds were more prepared than those from impoverished backgrounds. These are disparities that should not exist.

No child should be a victim of academic inequality, and it is our duty to ensure that this cycle does not continue. President Obama has proposed a ten-year $75 billion education program that would expand preschool programs administered jointly by the federal government and participating states. These partnerships would make day-long kindergarten available for children, including those from middle- class families.

Programs proposed by the Obama administration and those similar to the curriculum adopted by St. Phillip’s are essential for equalizing education standards between low and middle income families. Providing an opportunity for all students to begin their education in the best possible environments will result in better societal outcomes for all, ensuring brighter futures for students regardless of their backgrounds.

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Them Same Chickens!

Quit Playin’

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

Unlike the majority of our leaders in Black America today, Malcolm X was not mealymouthed, fail-safe, or dubious in his comments.

said that the hate in White men had not stopped with the killing of defenseless black people, but that hate, allowed to spread unchecked, had finally struck down this country's chief magistrate."

Malcolm X told it like it was.

Many have tried to dilute the power of his frankness by comparing him to Martin Luther King. Not only is that an unfair comparison, but it is also unnecessary.

When it was all said and done, both men had their own strategies of liberating Black and poor people in America and humankind around the world.

During a time when America was at its absolute worse, shortly after the assassination of the prince of Camelot, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Malcolm X made a statement that is still heralded as one of the vilest and most contemptuous public statements ever made.

Malcolm X later doubled down on that statement by adding an additional quintessential quip. "If you stick a knife in my back nine inches and put it out six inches, that's not progress. If you put it all the way out, that's not progress.

The progress comes from healing the wound that the blow made.

America hasn't even begun to pull the knife.

They won't even admit the Malcolm X knife is there."

The statement the caused so much fear was captured best in the “Autobiography of Malcolm X” as told to Alex Haley. Malcolm X was able to explain what he meant about “Chickens coming home to roost.”

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World hunger, rampant disease, communities without water, all of those opportunities we ignore to serve the world with our wealth and technology, has now come back to haunt us.

You didn't give a damn about Haiti and how it was damaged by an earthquake in 2010. You sighed in feign sincerity about the plight of 300 young African girls who were apprehended by the homegrown terrorists.

When children are felled by bullets, bombs or bandits who operate under the guise of freedom fighters, it's gone too far.

And we don't have to go halfway around the world to see chickens coming home.

Those chickens have also come home in the form of Trayvon Martin, Jordan Davis and more recently the shooting in Ferguson involving the killing and morbid mutilation of Michael Brown.

The kind of cops that have no aversions to or apprehensions about killing Black and Brown youth can generally count on their local district attorney. If not, there’s usually a “Grand Jury” in place to protect the officers at all costs no matter how heinous or horrible the crime is perceived by our community.

Voting is more important to our community in “off year elections” than it is when we vote for Presidents. District Attorneys, Senators and Governors; or more impactful to our daily lives than the stroke of a President’s pen can ever be.

Yes, the chickens have come home to roost; right here in Dallas.

You got a great DA, and a chance to bring on a new Governor. On November 4th, go vote and take mama n’em witcha!! Them chickens ain’t no joke.

If Malcolm was alive today he would tell you that the chickens have come home to roost again.

Dallas Texas, (coincidentally, the same place that Kennedy was killed) is being exposed to an Ebola scare. The tragedy is that most of us don't understand that this is just more chickens coming home to roost.

We sit in America on our “Blessed Assurance”; black white and brown, and watch as the world is hurled into turmoil for lack of our intercession. !

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VA announces new grants to help end veteran homelessness Initiative targets 70,000 homeless and at-risk vets and families in high-need [Washington, DC]— In addition to the $300 million in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program grant awards announced on August 11, 2014 serving 115,000 Veterans and their family members, today Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Robert A. McDonald, announced the award of $207 million in SSVF grants that will help an additional 70,000 homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families. The grants will be distributed to 82 non-profit agencies and include “surge” funding for 56 high need communities.

Under the SSVF program, the Department of Veterans Affairs

(VA) is awarding grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives that provide services to very lowincome Veteran families living in – or transitioning to – permanent housing. Those community organizations provide a range of services that promote housing stability among eligible low income Veteran families (those making less than 50 percent of the area median income). The grants announced today will fund the fourth year of the SSVF program.

“The Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to using evidence based approaches, such as SSVF, to prevent homelessness and

produce successful outcomes for Veterans and their families” McDonald said. “This is a program that works, because it allows VA staff and local homeless service providers to work together to address the unique challenges that make it difficult for some Veterans and their families to maintain stable housing.”

Under the terms of the SSVF grants, homeless providers offer Veterans and their family members outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits

and assistance in receiving other public benefits. “I fully support the actions by the administration to combat homelessness among our veterans said Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. “These men and women have placed their lives on the line for our country, and it is inexcusable that some of them are without proper housing.

The steps taken today will go a long way in repaying the debt that our nation owes these brave men and women.”

Cricket Wireless launches Cricket Community Stars: Salute to Solopreneurs Contest for Small Business Owners who give back Alpharetta, Ga.,–Cricket Wireless announces the launch of its Cricket Community Stars: Salute to Solopreneurs contest to recognize men and women who serve as one-person enterprises and still make it a priority to help their community.

“Small businesses and entrepreneurs are the heartbeat of most communities,” said Winston Warrior, Director of Marketing and Customer Acquisition, Cricket Wireless. “As a community brand, we’re always looking for ways to support these business owners – including our dealers and sole proprietors, thus, positively impact our customers where they live and work.”

Entry forms are being accepted online now through Oct. 19, 2014, via the Events page of cricketwireless.mediaroom.com/ cricketstars. Entrants must provide details on their sole proprietorship business, community involvement and social media presence.

All entries will be reviewed and evaluated by Cricket, then narrowed down to three finalists who will be named 1st-, 2nd- or 3rd-place winners by a panel of judges, and receive prizes as follows: 1st Place: $5,000, Free Mobile Device with 1 year of Cricket service

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2nd Place: $2,500, Free Mobile Device with six months of Cricket service 3rd Place: $1,000, Free Mobile Device with three months of Cricket service Finalists will be announced lateNovember and must participate in a Cricket-sponsored video recording which will be housed on Cricket’s YouTube channel for finalists’ social media engagement via their respective social media channels. Finalists will be recognized during in-store celebrations on Small Business Saturday which takes place on November 29, 2014. A panel of judges will review the finalists’ videos and rate the finalists based on their community involvement/improvement, clarity and creativity in sharing their business story, social media engagement, and expressed passion to be named the grand prize winner. The panel will determine the 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-place winners who will be announced midDecember. To learn more about Cricket Community Stars: Salute to Solopreneurs or to enter, please visit cricketwireless.mediaroom.com/ cricketstars and join the conversation via social media using #CricketNation. The contest is open to residents of Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.

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A Wedding of All Weddings One Year Later!

By Gwendolyn H. Daniels Oh what a night of marital bliss! The setting for Garland’s wedding of the year took place at South Garland Baptist Church on a very cloudy Saturday afternoon, shortly after 5:00 PM on October 12, 2013. That’s right! It was October 12, 2013.

Only one important question lingered in the air: Why is it that seconds before an event of a lifetime there was nothing but tension in the air? Surely it was because of the great anticipation of the ceremony just ahead.

For Monique Irene Marsh and Brandon Jay Bell it was the culmination of a 20month and one week engagement. It began on February 4, 2012 with a romantic dinner at Nana’s Restaurant on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas.

Before wining and dining Monique that night, Brandon underwent what he recalls as the “stressful” experience of asking her dad (Fred J. Marsh, Sr. of Plano) for her hand in marriage.

He says of that conversation, “After a very stressful talk [with Mr. Marsh], I showed him the ring to let him know I was serious. I explained to him what my plans were for that evening and what my plans were for my life with Monique. He finally, and kind of reluctantly, said ‘YES.’ Then he let me know that ‘No man is good enough for my little girl!’”

But Brandon made it through that experience. Their wedding day had finally arrived and the moment was upon them. The sanctuary was exquisitely decorated by Weddings-By-Lady of Garland. It had a garden theme with tall tree-like branches affixed at the end of each pew and floor lanterns that lit the entire center aisle. But the extravagantly decorated wedding arch was the masterpiece! It was loosely draped with yards and yards of strikingly white sheer panels which provided the perfect background for an elaborate wedding setting. Royal blue and silver were the wedding colors.

The ceremony began with the entrance of the groom’s aunts and one uncle (Patricia Lowe, Cynthia Pruitt, Jonathan Smith); the bride’s aunt and uncle (William and Joyce Smith); the groom’s Godparents (Tony and Fannie Baker); and the bride’s Godparents (Larry and Gwendolyn Daniels).

Following the first group was the groom’s grandparents (James and Gertrude Stubbs); the bride’s grandmother (Margaret Gray); the groom’s parents (Nathaniel and Mary Bell); and the bride’s mother (Gloria Marsh). They all entered down the middle aisle to the song, “I’ve Loved You for a Thousand Years.”

Next the groom came from a side entrance wearing a charcoal grey tuxedo with a royal blue and white plaid tuxedo shirt, a bowtie and a royal blue silk handkerchief.

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He was accompanied by the minister, Pastor C.J. Oliver and two best men: Nathaniel Bell, IV and Evan Johnson. Six bridesmaids were escorted down the middle aisle wearing stunning royal blue gowns with rhinestone accents and silver accessories.

They were: Britani Johnson, Kimberli Rucker, Nora Lemon, Tamara Washington, Crystal Tillis, and Jacquenette Jackson.

The six groomsmen were: Yavarian Richardson, Patrick King, Joseph Fox, Matthew Pruitt, Keith James, and Fred Marsh, II. They wore charcoal grey tuxedos with royal blue ties and matching silk handkerchiefs.

Next, Monique’s best girlfriend Brittany Kilgore entered as the maid of honor. Just too cute were Miss Ayanna Marsh, the junior bridesmaid, Joseph Patrick Marsh, the ring bearer, and Miss India Bell, the flower girl. These participants came in on the song “Don’t You Know We’ve Got a Real Love.”

At that moment all eyes were on the back door of the sanctuary awaiting the bride’s grand entrance. And she did not let the guests wait too long! Standing tall and beautifully adorned in a Matthew Christopher strapless designer gown was Monique Irene Marsh, arm-in-arm with her father, Fred Marsh, Sr. As they began down the aisle to the song “Still in Love,” it was apparent that the train on her wedding gown (yards and yards of tulle-like netting) made it very challenging for the bride and dad to walk. Nevertheless, they did a superb job arriving at the bottom of the altar stairs in record time! Once the father’s part in the ceremony was over, the bride and groom followed Pastor Oliver up the stairs onto the rostrum and something quite unique occurred. Pastor Oliver had the couple to turn and face the !

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audience as he explained that it was “so everyone could see how handsome and beautiful you look.”

After leading Monique and Brandon through the traditional marriage vows, he gave way for them to share their own personal vows to one another. Of course this is when tears started flowing among all the women in attendance. Brandon went first using the word of God. He repeated the scripture “Give and it shall be given unto you; good measure; pressed down….and running over….for the same measure……it shall be measured to you again” taken out of the Gospel according to Saint Luke.

Monique recalled “the very low time in Brandon’s life” when his paternal grandmother died and they flew to Florida. She told Brandon “it was then when I knew because I saw the love you had for her and I wanted to be loved like that.” It was an exquisite wedding ceremony!

Arriving at the Atrium in downtown Garland, my eyes were quickly glued to the enchanted appearance of the banquet room. It was decorated from the top of the ceiling down to the tables and chairs in royal blue and silver. Plaid table cloths to match the groom’s blue plaid tuxedo shirt and chairs covered in starched white seat covers with silver and royal alternating chiffon ribbons filled the room for hundreds of guests. Centerpieces were four feet tall at each reception table and they were decorated with white glistening limbs and alternating white and royal blue Hibiscus blooms. Simply gorgeous!

The introduction of the wedding party began with the entrance of the groom’s parents. Next, the bride’s parents, the bridal court, and lastly the bride and groom were introduced.

The bridesmaid and groomsmen made their unique dance entrance. Pastor Oliver graciously blessed the food and plated dinners of Caramel Basted Salmon, Pecan Crusted Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese and whole baby green beans were served. Following the prayer and meal, the couple went into their first slow dance as husband and wife.

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discuss anything we have on our hearts. Our ability to communicate with one another has always been a strong point in our relationship. We really embrace the idea of not going to bed angry and so even if we stay up all night, which thank God has never happened, we do not let the sun go down on our anger. Not one day have I doubted the longevity of our marriage. I do now, whereas I didn’t before Brandon, believe in finding your soul mate. I look forward to the life that God has planned for us. I cannot imagine facing the day without Brandon by my side.”

Now it was Brandon’s time and I’d been told by some of the newer members of Brandon’s recently inherited family “don’t let him corner you in a room alone or you will get a sermon.” Evidently it’s felt that Brandon will “preach the word of God some day!” With this revelation in mind, I just couldn’t wait to learn his thoughts on their first year of marriage.

Brandon shared, “I must say that being married to Monique this past year has been the best year of my life. It is an amazing ride that I don’t plan on getting off of until the Lord says so. But overall I truly thank God for blessing me with an angel he handpicked himself for me. I would be telling a lie if I didn’t say we don’t get on each other’s nerves from time to time, but it wouldn’t be marriage if we didn’t. I cherish the time we spend together and found a new understanding of her over this past year, her likes and dislikes. Sometimes I can’t believe how fast a year has gone by but I’m just glad that it was a year spent with the apple of my eye and the love of my life. This past year has been filled with its ups and down but I’m truly blessed to know that when life throws us curve balls, together we are able to step up to the plate of life and blast home runs together out of the park.”

Next, the dad’s first dance with his daughter and the groom’s first dance with his mom followed. Both the best man and the maid of honor gave awesome expressions of love to the new couple, extending their respective toasts to the newlyweds for a great life together.

Brandon and Monique chose a week at Sandals Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Resort for their honeymoon site and had a wonderful time on the island!

Monique holds a Doctor of Psychology degree from Nova University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She is employed as a psychologist at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

Brandon holds a Master of Community Development degree from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, where he was a former star athlete on Prairie View’s football team. He is an educator in the La Vega Independent School District, but he also has an entrepreneurial spirit. Brandon is in the start-up stage of “Jay Bell Design” producing custom made men’s bowties and matching silk hankies.

As the proud Godmother of Monique, I want everyone to know “their entire wedding was like a fairy tale, one made in Heaven!” Looking from the outside in, it appeared that every ‘t’ was crossed and every ‘i’ was dotted.

A Glimpse at Their Lives Together One Year Later…………

Monique and Brandon’s first year as man and wife is nearly complete, so I decided to get their perspective on just how these last 12 months have gone for them.

Monique’s response was, “This first year has been so smooth it’s been scary!

Everyone told us ‘how hard marriage is going to be and how things change after you get married.’ I think hearing these things over and over again from people who are happily married, unhappily married and divorced, made us want to be proactive in our marriage instead of reactive when things start getting hard.

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DALLAS COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MORE OPTIONS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION BEFORE THE OCTOBER 6, 2014 DEADLINE The deadline to register to vote for the November 4th, 2014 General Election is Monday, October 6, 2014 (Application must be postmarked by October 6th).

Voter applications can be obtained by printing them off of our website, or by visiting DCED, a post office, or public libraries.

The Dallas County Elections Department (DCED) will be open on Monday, October 6, 2014, from 7 am – 7 pm, (2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, 8th Floor, Dallas, TX 75207) to receive voter registration applications.

Voter Registration Applications may also be dropped in DCED cans beginning Friday, October 03, 2014 until Monday, October 6, 2014, from 9:00 AM thru 4:30 PM, at the following locations:

l George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building, Lobby, 600 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202. l Dallas County Health & Human Services Bldg., Lobby, 2377 N. Stemmons Frwy., Dallas, TX 75207 To help facilitate voter registration, DCED has coordinated an effort to provide the opportunity to obtain an Election Identification Certificates (EICs) to voters that do not have, cannot get, and/or cannot afford other forms of acceptable voting identification. Mobile EIC locations will be set up across Dallas County beginning Saturday, October 4th thru Monday October 6th, 2014. Locations and times are listed below, and at www.dallascountyvotes.org.

MOBILE EIC LOCATION SCHEDULE Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 12 pm – 8 pm North Park Mall, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225 (Dillard’s Court, just to the left of their main store entrance) Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 12 pm – 8 pm Southwest Center Mall, 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX 75237 (Front Entrance) Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 10 am – 6 pm Kingbridge Crossing Apartments, 3131 Kingbridge Road, Dallas, TX 75212 Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014

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10 am – 6 pm Cedar Springs Housing, 2533 Lucas Dr, Dallas, 75219 Mon. Oct. 6, 2014 9 am – 3 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75215 DCED will be at the locations to provide voter registration information; to register voters; and, to provide election information to the public. A voter may obtain an EIC at any of the listed sites if they have no other acceptable forms of photo identification for voting. Applicants must show proof of citizenship (birth certificate) and identity to obtain an EIC. Residents may also confirm their voter registration status at these locations.

Unfortunately, the Dallas County Clerk’s Office will not present to help voters obtain low-cost birth certificates.

Applicants for an EIC will need to present proof of citizenship and identity. For most applicants that means a birth certificate and two forms of supporting documentation. A complete list of documentation requirements is available at: http://www.dps.texas.gov/ DriverLicense/eicDocReqmnts.htm.

For more information about obtaining an EIC, or your status as a voter, contact the DCED at telephone number (214) 819-6300; or visit us online at www.dallascountyvotes.org.

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Grambling victorious over Prairie View A&M at State Fair Classic Texas State Fair Classic drew some of the Texas' top political figures. From Left to Right: Dallas City Councilman, Dwaine Caraway; Onyessonam Nolisa, Urban Sports News Communications Associate; Democratic Governor Nominee, Wendy Davis; Dallas State Senator, Royce West.

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Refresh with Paul

By James A. Washington I remember reviewing the letters of Paul in bible study. In doing so I was constantly reminded that one cannot look at Paul without really seeing Jesus’ amazing handiwork.

Now you need to know that I think Paul is an awesome person when it comes to the story of his life. I haven’t found a biography or autobiography of anyone in or outside of the ‘good book’ who comes close to my admiration for Paul; Jesus notwithstanding.

Because the two are so closely associated with one another, I can’t help but consider the impact of this tandem on human history. Just in case someone wants to debate me on this by bringing up the lives of the 12 apostles, I have considered them as well as the prophets and I’m just one of those who is in awe of Paul. A very large part of the bible is devoted to Paul’s building of the early church at a time when who you worshipped was a life and death decision.

Paul himself says in his letters to the church in Corinth, there was indeed a point to his suffering and persecution and the basis for most, if not all, of what he went through was a by product of his faith in Jesus Christ. It’s another

Spiritually Speaking perspective of one of my favorite scriptures. “But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I (Paul) will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:8-10. This kind of thinking and belief led to the eventual proliferation of the church worldwide. It also makes the point of how the lives of so few have impacted and influenced so many in the world then, and also in the world as we know it today.

Forgive me if I find this a rather fascinating fact. Paul is who he is because of his unique one on one

encounter with Christ. That encounter changed him and ultimately the world in which we live. If that be true, then our individual encounters with Christ should also have a profound effect on us and the world in which we currently live. It is not unusual for new Christians to come under attack by old friends. It is also not unusual for new Christians to come under the attack of the world, since it is in the world that Satan has some degree of power. I think Paul’s good news is there is a place of refuge for all of us, when this happens. He uses himself as an example to follow.

If I surrender my weaknesses to the power of Christ and subjugate my will to that of the Lord’s, then I become empowered to deal with whatever is thrown my way. Life, the Christian life, is funny that way. It places what I have

described as a bulls- eye on your back, designed to distinguish you from those non believers around you. It, your faith, also sets you up and apart to do great things in the name of Jesus Christ, my personal Lord and Savior. I guess what I’m really saying is when the going gets extremely tough, check the human being Paul. Like Christ, he’s been through and has experienced the worst that life has to offer. But because of his belief system, he’s experienced the best of God’s promises. It’s like a refresher course and I just wanted to let you know where I go during difficult times. You might also find some answers there. The point I’m trying to make is that in the eyes of God, one’s weaknesses are welcomed opportunities for God to show up and show out. Have you ever wondered why those who have been through so much are able to stand and witness mightily for Christ? Reexamine the reality of God’s grace and you just might get your answer. May God bless and keep you always.

James

In Memoriam - Baba Herman Ferguson transitions Herman Ferguson was never a braggadocios man. But on Thursday Sept 25, 2014 – when the 93-year-old lifelong international activist made his transition, there was not one – but two rainbows in the sky over Brooklyn. This is the sign we needed, it means he is ascending – and the ancestors are pleased,” commented activist Divine Allah. “I know he is sitting with Malcolm X, Sonny Abubadika Carson, Harriet Tubman, Queen Nzingha and Sojourner Truth.”

My father lived a long productive life,” Michael Ferguson told the Amsterdam News.

“All of the things he did were driven by his love for his family and the community. His legacy is incredible.”

Dequi Kioni-sadiki, host of WBAI's 'Where We Live' told the AmNews of Ferguson's passing shortly before 4p.m. on Thursday, “Herman made his transition at about 2.50p.m. He was surrounded by family and he was at peace.”

Mama Iyaluua Ferguson broke the news to the rest of the world via Facebook later, saying, “It is with great sorrow and sadness that I tell the Black Nation that my beloved husband and comrade of 47 years departed this earthly plane and joined the ancestors this afternoon Thursday, September 25. Herman is loved and will always be loved. Herman is missed and will always be missed. When arrangements for the farewell service are The Fergusons with Thomas Muhammad (c) complete I will post them here.”

Michael Ferguson said that there will be a memorial service held by the Steven Lyons Funeral Home in Raleigh, North Carolina, sometime next week.

Ferguson led a storied life. He already has his book - An Unlikely Warrior (coauthored by Iyaluua), and there should be a movie.

He started out as a Merchant Marine seaman; became an influential member Malcolm X's Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU), rattled sabers as teacher and assistant principal in the New York City public school system (eg; Ocean hill-Brownsville),became a target of COINTELPRO and was convicted by an allwhite male jury along with his co-defendant, Arthur Harris, of plotting to kill kill PAGE 14

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civil rights leaders in hope of revolutionizing the Black agenda; initially escaping a seven year prison sentence, he ended up exiled in Guyana, for 19 years; thriving in their Ministry of Education, he then went on to establish the Guyanese National Service, retiring as a Lt Colonel in the Guyana Defense Force.

Ferguson voluntarily returned to America in 1989, and was immediately arrested at New York's JFK airport, spending several years incarcerated in various upstate prisons. Upon his release, Ferguson dove deep back into the Black liberation movement, and spearheaded the fight to highlight the existence of stateside political prisoners. From Mumia Abu Jamal, Sekou Odinga, Mutulu Shakur, and dozens of others Ferguson fought for their release.

He was a fighter to the end.

Karima Nilaja Blaize, shared that Thursday, “was bitter sweet for me as it was not only the day that I celebrated the birth of my youngest children, Justin and Jarrett, but also a day that I mourn a great loss-my Grandfather.

As the patriarch of my family, Colonel was the strongest man I have ever known.

One who has taught me so much about who I am, where I come from, and the importance of fighting for what I believe in. One who was so strong that he was able to save me by literally plucking me from the water after I had fallen out of a boat as a child, and then endure the many years of the craziness that was Karima that followed. And, of course, a man so strong that he could do this while loving my Grandmother, Iyaluua, to the moon and back and serve as the patriarch of the Black Nation.”

Blaize concluded, “While he will be missed, I know that he is home now; where he will continue to watch over us all….and maybe even assist my over worked Guardian Angels.

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Johnson highlights importance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson joined millions of Americans in marking October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The country has recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month since 1987.

“During this year’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Americans should join together in rededicating ourselves to eradicating from our society the scourge of domestic violence,” Congresswoman Johnson.

“The domestic violence cases within the National Football League have begun a national conversation and we should use this conversation to focus on ensuring all victims of domestic violence get the services they need and on promoting strategies that can prevent domestic violence.”

IN MEMORIAM

MARILYN POPE 2/4/1943 - 9/11/ 2014 Marilyn Pope was born in Seminole, OK on February 4, 1943 to Booker T. and Grace Lee Colbert. She leaves to mourn and celebrate her life, three children, 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild, two nieces, one nephew and a host of family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brother Thomas L. Colbert and sister Bettye A. Colbert.

Marilyn attended school at Booker T. Washington and Seminole High School, graduating at 16.

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

Before VAWA, domestic violence was seen by many as a lesser offense.

But the passing of VAWA changed these societal ideals.

VAWA treats domestic violence as the violent crime that it is -providing resources to state and local law enforcement agencies to address violent crimes against women and funding training for over 500,000 law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges and other personnel every year.

“Domestic and sexual violence are forms of abuse that have plagued communities both foreign and domestic. Women who fall victim to domestic and

piano, as her original college major was vocal music.

Marilyn joined Bethel United Methodist Church in Seminole, at the age of six. She was also a member of Greater Cleaves CME Church in Oklahoma City, Vernon AME in Tulsa OK and St. Luke Community United Methodist Church in Dallas.

She was always an active member in the choir in every church in which she was a member.

Marilyn married Ozell Pope. From that union three children were born, C. Antonio Pope (Alisa), Eric Von Rommel Pope (Floret), both of Oklahoma City, OK and Kimberly Colette Fields, who resides in Irving, TX. Marilyn began her professional career with AT&T Corporation in Oklahoma City, OK in March 1965.

She transferred to Southwestern Bell in June 1975 where she remained until December 20, 2003.

Marilyn ended her career of 37 years as Associate Director Wholesale Regulatory Strategy with Southwestern Bell Corporation, in which 27 of those years were in management.

Post retirement she worked as a substitute teacher for Oklahoma and Texas Schools, as well as Rose College and Foster Estes Vo-Tech Center as an instructor.

Marilyn, a very active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., has also been active in Oklahoma City Femme Fatales, OIC Auxiliary, Urban League Guild, Community Network, The Business and Professional Women’s Club of SBC and The Telephone Pioneers of Oklahoma. She continued making a difference in the community

sexual violence should not feel ashamed of their situation.

“By standing strong in support of Women’s Rights, VAWA empowers victims by providing a voice for issues that have historically laid silent.” said Rep. Johnson.

“We must continue to strengthen our response to these crimes and deepen our commitment to all survivors.”

She continued, “The current prevalence of domestic violence in our society should be unacceptable to everyone – men and women. As we mark Domestic Violence Awareness month, let us stand together as one nation and proclaim zero tolerance for domestic violence and work to end it in our society.”

during her stay at The Wellington Retirement Center, where she was crowned Mrs. Wellington.

JEARLDINE WILLIAMS 4/8/1931 - 9/21/ 2014

Jearldine Williams was born on April 8, 1931 in Jonesville, TX, to Hercie and Blanche Wilson. The only girl of their three children, she attended Frederick Douglass Elementary School in West Dallas and Booker T. Washington High School.

She united in holy matrimony with L.E. Williams and they had five children.

Jearldine was a caretaker who was known for helping anyone in need and her generosity included opening her doors and providing a home for many. !

An entrepreneur and licensed cosmetologist, Jearldine owned two beauty shops before working in one of the top salons in North Dallas.

Jearldine accepted Christianity at a very early age. She was a very active member and Mother of the New Mt. Sinai First Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Robert Smith.

She loved to bowl, fish, cook and took special joy in entertaining a house full of family and friends. She had a very loving spirit and showed love to everyone!

Affectionately called “Lil Sista,” Jearldine was preceded in death by her parents; son Willie Morris Williams; daughter Gloria Mason; and, brother John Wilson.

Left to cherish her memory are her four daughters: Lois (Cleaster) Brantley, Sharon Williams (David Tucker), Linda Williams Jackson, Jerile (Crawford III) Wilson; brother Percy (Gladys) Wilson son-in-law Darold Mason; nine grandchildren - Cheryl Williams, Kena Williams (Christopher) Vining, Anessa (Rufus) Nelson, Eboneke Williams, Brandye Williams, Lawrence Williams, Jessica Brantley, Karlon Jackson and Crawford Wilson IV; 10 great grandchildren - Jadden Nelson, Charles McIntosh, Christina Williams, Aaron Williams, Jamaree Williams, Kaeli Nelson, Javin Vining, Kemeyon Williams, Lawreon Williams, Lann_denn Williams; and four great great grandchildren.

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The CabotŽ Farmers’ Gratitude Grille comes to D-FW to feed volunteers of the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project WHAT: The Cabot Farmers’ Gratitude Grille will be on hand to serve volunteers during the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project cohosted by Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity.

The Grille will be serving up tasty dishes made with Cabot Creamery’s award-winning line of dairy products. The Grille will be serving 850 volunteers daily from 11am-1pm October 6-10.

The Gratitude Grille is a traveling kitchen, conceived by the farm families who own Cabot; to thank volunteers, community service organizations, and groups for the extraordinary work they do supporting and sustaining their communities. Throughout 2014, the Gratitude Grille is visiting towns and cities along the East Coast, stopping at food banks, home-building sites, playground restorations, schools, community centers and other non-profit locations. WHO: The Cabot Farmers’ Gratitude Grille is a state-of-the-art food truck, staed by one of Cabot’s esteemed chefs and support team. The team prepares and serves creative versions of Cabot favorites like mac & cheese,

soups, grilled cheese sandwiches, and more, for hard-working volunteers.   President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will join volunteers and community leaders during the week of October 5th to build 30 homes and improve an additional 20 with Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. Since 1984, the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project has helped raise awareness for the critical need for simple, decent and aordable housing.

Dallas Area Habitat serves over 1,200 lowincome families using aordable homeownership as an anchor for stabilization, revitalization, and investment back into the communities of Dallas County.  WHEN: October 5th-11th (lunch will be served October 6-10th). To get involved, visit www.dallasareahabitat.org  WHERE: Dallas, Texas (75216)- The Grille and Main Tent will be on the northeast corner of Exeter Avenue and Hale Street. Media Parking and Check-In is located on the southeast corner of Custer and Cardinal Drives.

 WHY: The 1200 Farm Families that own Cabot Creamery Cooperative believe in volunteerism as a way to enhance the quality of life all across our nation. Our farmers engage in selfless acts of volunteerism everyday serving as volunteer firefighters, working at Food Banks, performing environmental clean ups, and much more.  Cabot Creamery Cooperative has a strong tradition of honoring the powerful achievements and contributions of volunteers, and the organizations they serve. Each year, Cabot spotlights those who serve others with little thought of personal recognition through programs like the Cabot Community Celebrity Award Cruise, the Cabot Community Tour, and the Reward Volunteers iPhone App. The farmer-owners of Cabot want more people to join in recognizing and applauding the time and talent given to make our communities a better place. Â

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"Our people have made the mistake of confusing the methods with the objectives.

May God bless and keep you As long as we agree on objectives, we should neveralways‌ fall out with each other just because we believe in different methods, or tactics, or strategy. We have to keep in James mind at all times that we are not fighting for separation. We are fighting for recognition as free humans in this society."

Spiritually Speaking Malcolm X

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Calling all singers This holiday season family moviegoers will be treated to a refreshing remake of the American classic film ANNIE. Revamped with an all new cast starring Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz and Quvenzhane’ Wallis as Annie, this release is sure to become a modern day classic.

To go along with the remake, the movie took to the streets to capture modern day New Yorkers singing the infectious tune Tomorrow.

Record yourself singing Tomorrow for a chance to be a part of the fan cut version. All you have to do is record your version and share it on social using #AnnieMovie.

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How to Pay Less for a New Car

Next I sent a comprehensive (albeit cut-and-paste) email to local Honda and Ford dealers, explaining exactly which features I wanted and asking them to send me a price. Once I got the lowest offer, I emailed all dealers and said, "Can you beat this?"

By Jason Alderman

Late last year, my wife and I were in the unenviable position of needing to shop for a new car, since the used car lease I'd assumed was about to expire. I knew it would probably have to last until my kids were well into college, so I spent a long time investigating how to get the best deal on a reliable car I would love driving.

Because December – and great year-end deals – will be here before you know it, I want to share some of the strategies I learned in case you're planning to buy a new car in the next few months: The end of the year is a great time to buy. Dealerships are scrambling to meet annual sales goals that could boost manufacturer incentives and lower taxes on remaining inventory. Plus, salespeople trying to meet year-end sales quotas that trigger bigger bonuses are more likely negotiate in your favor.

I did tons of research and narrowed my selection to two models – Ford Fusion and Honda Accord. I did the requisite test drives and also convinced two dealerships to let me drive cars home so I could experience their handling during a real commute.

I knew that the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) or "sticker price" you see in the showroom bears little relation to what the dealer's true costs are. A more accurate starting figure for negotiations is the dealer's invoice price.

You can research invoice prices at sites like Edmunds, CarsDirect and Kelley Blue Book.

Just be aware that it's generally higher than what the dealer actually pays, thanks to various manufacturer discounts and incentives that don't appear on the invoice. It also doesn't reflect consumer rebates, tax, title,

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Probably the biggest challenge was getting dealers to negotiate by email rather than by phone or in person. I wanted to avoid hard sales pitches and, more importantly, I wanted written proof of their offers to present when I finally did go into the dealership. Several dealers dropped out immediately, while others came back with counteroffers on similar vehicles they had in stock.

I also contacted an online car brokerage to solicit their best deal. Turns out they couldn't beat the price I'd already negotiated; but if you don't have the time or patience for such exhaustive legwork, a broker might be worth the cost.

Make sure you're being quoted the "out-the-door price."

That's the purchase price minus any incentives and adding in all fees – tax, license and title can add thousands of dollars, depending on where you live.

Also, pore over the sales contract carefully to make sure you're not being charged for extras you don't want.

In the end, I chose the Fusion. Ford was offering several year-end customer incentives that knocked $2,000 off the invoice price, plus 0 percent financing for 60 months. (Start watching now for such factory and dealer incentives.) Ultimately, I heard from a dealership an hour away that offered me the car I wanted for an additional $1,000 less.

Bottom line: Not everyone is willing to spend numerous hours researching and negotiating the best deal; but if you are, you can save thousands of dollars on a new car.

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MY JOURNEY: HOT COFFEE-SCRAMBLED EGGS- NUCLEAR SUBMARINES Lieutenant Commander Robert Crosby, United States Navy I was born in a small town called Hot Coffee, Mississippi. My father had five children by five different women; some of these children were older than my mother. My father, a hustler, was abusive. My mother would escape my father’s abuse by visiting my grandparents’ house to do laundry. One day, she decided to stay permanently. My mother, who had only an eighth grade education, was now alone with three children. Still, she knew it was more important to protect her children than to stay in an abusive relationship.

After living with my grandparents for a while, my mother was offered a place to stay with my aunt in the Mississippi Delta, the poorest district in the poorest state in America. It was during this time that my mother remarried. WJ, my step father, provided a source of financial stability for us. Soon after, my other two siblings were born. WJ now had a wife and five children to care for on a salary of $150/week. We were extremely poor. We did not own a car. I wore my sister’s shoes to school, and WJ walked five miles to work every day. Because we were so poor, I was often bullied at school. Unfortunately, my parents’ relationship began to sour as domestic violence again reared its ugly head. My life consisted of a continual cycle of physically protecting my mother on the weekends and enduring bullying during the school week. Food was scarce at times because we depended, almost solely, on government assistance to eat.

Being on the honor roll at school was my only source of comfort and enjoyment.

This made me feel important, as my report card became a source of pride for my mother, aunts, cousins, and sisters. I was in 7th grade when my grandfather became ill, and my family moved from the Mississippi Delta back to Hot Coffee.

This move happened at a critical point in my life. I was beginning to get into trouble by hanging around the wrong crowd in the Mississippi Delta. Most of my friends and relatives, who I viewed to be role models in the Mississippi Delta, would later be sent to prison for drugs or murder. I am certain that if we had not moved back to Hot Coffee, this would have been my destiny as well. Though I later found Hot Coffee to be boring in comparison to my life in the Delta, at this juncture, I was glad to be moving. This move essentially saved my life.

After the Mississippi Delta, life back in Hot Coffee wasn’t much easier. It was during this time that I met one of the most important leadership figures in my adolescent life. Uncle J C Fairley, who we affectionately refer to as Uncle J, was sixty-five years old and possessed a fourth grade education. Uncle J was my community’s employer, banker, protector, spiritual advisor, and unequivocal leader. He was an entrepreneur and displayed compassion by hiring me to work in his watermelon field.

Uncle J and I drove two hours to New Orleans, LA to sell the watermelons. Once in New Orleans, Uncle J had a two-pronged operation. We parked the one-ton truck at a busy intersection and sliced open a display watermelon. This enticed many people to stop and buy them. We then drove the pickup truck through the residential areas of New Orleans, and as my uncle would honk the horn, my cousins and I would be on the back of the truck screaming at the top of our lungs in our southern Mississippi dialect, “WE GOT YO MISSISSIPPI WAATAMELOONS! RED TO DA RHYME!” Folks would come to the truck and ask, “How much dose watermelons?” and I would say, “Two dollas apiece,” and they would say, “Nooo . . . too high” and I would reply, “Tell you wat, I’ll give you two for fo dollas,” and they would say, “We’ll take ‘em!”

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I prided myself on being Uncle J’s best salesman and his favorite yeller in getting prospective customers out of the house. Uncle J frequently motivated me by saying, “Boy, you know you can holla!” and “Keep bringing them out of the house, Bob!” I learned so much from Uncle J as he often taught about standards of conduct in a raised tone and in his wonderful, southern Mississippi dialect: “White folk’ll help you if ya wuk hard!” and “You may as well like’em (white folk) cuz ya godda wuk for ‘em.” I will never forget when he said, “Boy, if you go to jail for fightin, I’ll gitchu out cause I fought! If you go for jail for drankin, I’ll gitchu out cause I drank!

But if you go to jail for stealin’ or messing wit dat dope, you gon rot there!”

I didn’t realize it at the time, but Uncle J was shaping my work ethic, teaching the value of relationships, and explaining a zero tolerance policy for stealing and illegal drug use. His experience base was formed while growing up under the Jim Crow laws of the South but his declarations set a precedent in my heart.

In the fall of my senior year of high school, I received a phone call from my girlfriend, informing me that I was going to be a father. I was only 17 and the thought of raising a child was overwhelming. After a bit, I told my Spanish teacher, Mrs. Mayfield, and she asked her husband, the city Alderman, if I could work in their yard after school to help with the baby’s expense. They took the time to develop a relationship with me and allowed me the opportunity to work for $3.35/ hr (min. wage) to support my son. Mrs. Mayfield understood my immediate family issues and included me as part of their extended family. The Mayfield’s were considered affluent, their children were educated, and they taught me responsibility, character, and the importance of education. I am still very close to this family today.

When my son, Robert Rashad Crosby, was born, I was determined to be a good father and a good provider, so I enlisted in the Navy in January of my senior year in high school. The first time I left Mississippi was when I left for Boot Camp in San Diego, CA. My recruiter had informed me that if I performed well, I could be promoted to E-2 when I left boot camp. I focused on this promise. Upon arrival, the Company Commanders gathered the hundred or so recruits and instructed each of us to sound off. Most of the recruits were shy and timid when called upon, but when it was my turn, I inhaled a healthy dose of God’s fresh air and shouted at the top of my lungs, in my full southern Mississippi dialect: “My name is Robert Crosby!

Fo-two-seven- xx-xxxx! I’m from Hot Coffee, Mississippi! Favorite food is pinto beans and cornbread, Sur!” After my “sounding off” an eerie silence came over the group. The Company Commanders called me to the front and after quietly inquiring to ensure that I was in the right branch of service (Navy versus Marines) they gave me a spot promotion to Recruit Chief Petty Officer. They were compassionate leaders and I earned E-2 out of Boot Camp. I was very excited about becoming a Navy cook.

I reported to the USS Thorn in the winter of 1994 and was immediately assigned to the general mess to cook for a crew of about 350 people. I was very motivated. I even memorized the entire crews’ first names so I could greet them by name as they came through my chow line. My chief noticed my initiative and persuaded me to go to the wardroom to cook for the officers. My shipmates sneered at that !

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position and stated, “Rob, you are going to be a slave up there!” My buddies understood that in addition to cooking, the wardroom cook made the officers’ beds, vacuumed their staterooms, washed their clothes, and cleaned their toilets. I forced myself to love it because I viewed it as my only alternative and I wanted to be a squared away sailor. Also, I truly believed that the officers could not make good decisions if their stomachs were empty and if their accommodations were not properly maintained. In my mind, I was contributing to the mission of the ship by keeping them comfortable and well fed.

One day, while vacuuming my Captain’s stateroom closet, I saw his Service Dress Blues. After peeking out of the entrance to ensure no one was around, I tried on his jacket and cover. They both fit perfectly. I stared in the mirror for a couple of minutes and thought, “Maybe I can be a Naval officer?” I quickly replaced the uniform to its original position. A few days later, in the ship’s library, I found a book entitled Nimitz. Reading about how Admiral Chester Nimitz, a poor boy from Fredrick, Texas, overcame challenges early in his career was very inspirational and gave me hope. I fell in love with this book. One day while reading, one of my shipmates snatched the book from me, looked at the cover with Admiral Nimitz’s white face on the front, and said, “N(word) who do you think you are? You are a cook like us!” I laughed, but inside I felt like the little kid back in the Mississippi Delta all over again. The teasing by my shipmates intensified. I was labeled a kiss up and an “Uncle Tom.” The isolation was horrible but my mind was freed in the evenings, as I would get lost in the book. Imagining that I was Admiral Nimitz became motivation for me to become an officer so I could lead my own ship someday.

I had begun to seriously consider becoming an officer, so I visited my Command Career Counselor and informed him of my aspirations. He told me about the Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST) program, which was a college preparatory program designed to enable enlisted personnel to receive a commission in the Navy. I had to cross a major hurdle to get into the program, scoring a high qualifying mark on the SAT. Given my sparse academic background this would be challenging. I prepared for the SAT between standing watches and during breaks from feeding and taking care of the officers on my ship.

Ensign Floyd, the only African-American officer on my ship, noticed my efforts and committed himself to assisting me. Daily, after standing his watch, he would meet with me in the wardroom to go over the basics of algebra. Despite sometimes falling asleep in the middle of teaching a concept, he was committed to helping me achieve that passing score to get into the BOOST program.

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to be tested on weekly. I struggled. Several instructors worked outside their normal working hours to help me grasp concepts such as Reactor Theory and Radiological Controls. Eventually, I graduated from the school and was awarded the Director’s Personal Excellence Award, an award given for maintaining a positive attitude and for logging the most study hours ever at the institution-almost 3000 hours over a six-month period. My family from Hot Coffee attended graduation and my mother and father cried audibly as I accepted the award. While hugging my mother as she continued to cry, she whispered in my ear in her warm and southern way, “I can’t believe a person as smart as you came from an uneducated woman like me. Praise the Lord!” It was one of the proudest moments in my life.

After finishing the Nuclear Power School training curriculum, I reported to my very first submarine. In the submarine community, training and education never cease. Within the first days of reporting, I was given a qualification card for Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW). I did well in grasping concepts on paper, but the practical applications of supervising and giving orders, especially in a casualty scenario, were very challenging for me. My immediate supervisor, the Engineering Officer, noticed that during the weekly Saturday night pizza celebrations among the officers in the wardroom, I was routinely absent. He would later walk through the engine room and find me behind a turbine generator practicing giving oral commands to members of the engineering spaces. From that point, he practiced with me daily until I achieved proficiency and qualified as EOOW. Additionally, my commanding officer took the time to ensure that I grasped certain concepts to qualify as Officer of the Deck. I would not be a submarine officer today, if it were not for the direct leadership of these two individuals.

After finishing my tour on the USS HAMPTON (SSN 767), the Navy sent me to the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) to pursue an MBA in financial management. After graduation from NPS, I received orders to report to the ballistic missile submarine, USS RHODE ISLAND (SSBN 740), as the Weapons Officer. I was in charge of all of the ballistic missiles on board. After reporting, I soon developed too much of a “Gung Ho” attitude that adversely affected other members of the crew.

Instead of publicly reprimanding me, the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer privately counseled me on the importance of understanding human relations and how my actions, albeit motivating, were contrary to the command climate on the submarine. The power of their example inspires me today.

After leaving USS Rhode Island, I reported to Congressman Robert Brady’s office as the Military While hugging my mother as she continued Legislative Fellow. The Congressman’s nomination In spite of all of our hard work, my SAT scores did to cry, she whispered in my ear in her warm numbers were extremely low and he was concerned not qualify me for BOOST program. Still, I about the apparent lack of interest students and southern way, “I can’t believe a person submitted my application and I was selected as displayed for the service academies. The as smart as you came from an uneducated an alternate, and later upgraded to a selectee.

Congressman’s district is comprised of a large woman like me. Praise the Lord!” It was one underserved community; therefore, I saw an Upon acceptance to the program, I was introduced to calculus, trigonometry, and physics. of the proudest moments in my life. opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the These concepts were very foreign to me, but if children of the First District of Pennsylvania. I went selectees did not successfully graduate from the BOOST program, they would to the district several times and spoke to many schools about my background and return to the fleet in their previous field. For me, going back to cooking and how the military afforded opportunities for me. The following year, 100 percent of cleaning was not an option. I studied continuously and graduated with distinction. the Congressman’s nominations were filled - a first in Congressman Brady’s 16 years in office. This would not have happened without the work place flexibility, which After graduating from BOOST, the Navy awarded me a Navy Reserve Officer allowed me to share my story with youths of similar backgrounds.

Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship. I decided to choose a major that I could relate to cooking, so I chose chemical engineering. I related cooking to chemical Where I’m from, it’s not uncommon for teen parents to live a life of which they are engineering because I thought the subjects shared the same foundations such as not proud. I’d like to believe that a major contributor to why so many people went maintaining an optimal pressure and temperature for a certain product, and beyond the call of duty and reached out to help me is because they may have seen regulating temperature and pressure at a microscopic level to yield a better in me a bit of “A&W,” attitude and work ethic. A child cannot choose their parents, product. I enjoyed my professors at Hampton University as they went out of their their birthplace, academic ability, or social environment way to help me achieve. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hampton University in which they are reared, but they can choose to have a good attitude and strong with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. work ethic. Even as an adolescent, I had the ability to see the glimmer of hope in any situation and the ability to focus on doing my absolute best in any endeavor, After graduation, I was commissioned as an Ensign in the Navy. Once I passed the whether it was achieving the honor roll in middle school or working on Capitol Hill. nuclear admissions test in Washington DC, the interviewing four-star Admiral As I consider the future, I will look for A&W in my colleagues and subordinates so I stated, “Trade your spatulas in for some Nuclear Reactor Plant Manuals. Welcome to can positively contribute to their lives as so many have contributed to mine. This the Club!” The next stage was to complete Admiral Rickover’s personally life has been an amazing journey, my destination is uncertain, but I am enjoying designed, academically rigorous, Nuclear Power School. Nothing at this point this wonderful ride. My journey continues. prepared me for the sheer volume of information I was required to understand and PAGE 19

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Guns and Kids Dear Alma: My college roommate came to visit my husband and me and our new baby. She lives in another state. My husband has a daughter from a previous relationship, she’s seven.

She spends every other weekend at our house. My college roommate is our baby’s new Godmother. We’re all very happy about that, and the fact that she’ll be visiting with us more often. Problem is, her husband came for the weekend with his gun. I saw it on the side table in the guest room. He’s a police officer and I understand he uses it for work, but I wasn’t happy about the gun being in my house. How do I broach the subject without having it out with her husband?

J.T., Baltimore

Ask Alma Allow me a moment to remind you, you are the architect of your “house rules.”

Those of us, including a new godmother, SIL or coworker of your neighbor’s brother, when visiting your house, must abide by your rules.

The argument of carrying a weapon off duty has been a lively topic for decades and fortunately we’re not here to resolve that issue.

The only answer that you need clarified at this moment is what works in your house.

Hey J.T.,

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Understandably, you don’t want firearms lying around with little ones in the house, and I feel you on that one. Here’s what you do, call your girlfriend and let her know you noticed the gun during their last visit.

Tell her you’re concerned about your stepdaughter’s safety and would prefer they not bring it next time. If it turns out that he has to carry his weapon because he’s a police officer, I’d suggest you invest in a lock box.

Put the lock box in the closet of your guestroom. I get the impression guns are not your thing, and this is a fish you’d prefer not to fry, and again.

Let me reiterate: you’re in control of what’s cooking in your house.

But since he’s an officer, he may not have a choice.

I understand your concern, you’re a new mom with a million other things to deal with. He’s not your husband, so you don’t have to live with something that makes you uncomfortable. If you’re so inclined to add some potato salad to this fish fry, ask her how she thinks it would be best to handle the situation. That way, you’ve allowed her some input. I’m sure you two will come up with a solution that satisfies all involved.

This my dear, is a situation that can be resolved amicably, with the two of you remaining the best of sister-friends.

Alma

Halloween comes early to TV One with original horror film SILVER SPRING, MD – This Halloween, TV One will treat viewers to an anthology of three short films of deadly romance with the premiere of The Fright Night Files airing October 18, 2014 at 8:00 PM/ET.

Jamaican, voodoo expert of the supernatural, will walk viewers through the evening of chilling relationship catastrophes.

The horror trilogy marks the first scripted production for Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson of Radio One Inc., and production partner Susan Banks, who together have helmed nearly 50 high profile interviews for the network.

Pillow Talk Channel 187 Late night radio DJ Coffee Black (Neal) has the sultry voice that can seduce any man over the airwaves and in person, she brings them to their knees, in more ways than one. When Coffee begins to receive mysterious calls from past lovers like Isaiah (Woodbine) her world is filled with dead air.

For The Love Of Lockwood Jealousy engulfs Marla Peters (Marcille) just as she is set to marry her fiancé Lockwood Masters (Blakemore) driving him to call off the wedding. Lockwood ultimately forgives Marla and with a little assistance from Madame Mabry (Whitfield) promises to love her… to death.

Mirror, Mirror Ronald (Lennix) is caught in a love triangle between his new love Alexa (Rowell) and his live-in girlfriend Jessica (Sherwood). After coming home to find Jessica and friends including Monique (Tran) performing a strange ritual, he breaks the relationship off. As a peace offering, Jessica brings an ornately-decorated mirror that changes his life forever.

The Fright Night Files is Executive Produced

by TV One and Up To Parr Productions. Susan Banks serves as Executive Producer. Russ Parr Directs For The Love Of Lockwood and Pillow Talk Channel 187. Eric Tomosunas, David Eubanks and Keith Neil serve as Producers on the films. Mirror, Mirror is directed by R.L. Scott.

The trilogy event will feature the following stories:

Joining forces with award-winning director Russ Parr of Up To Parr Productions they usher in another first – the network’s first-ever horror themed scripted film.

“Since the inception of TV One, it has been one of my greatest desires to provide our audience with a wide spectrum of programming, and paramount to this effort has been to develop a horror film to thrill, shock and amaze our viewers,” remarked Ms. Hughes. “Though we have been successful in the past with genrebased programming with our Easter and Christmas offerings, it was important to expand into this specific space, where there are so few representations in African American programming.”

“Expanding our original movie slate with a trilogy of terror required a relatable entry point and what better than tales of fatal attraction, as many of us have experienced relationships that end up feeling more like nightmares,” said D’Angela Proctor, SVP Programming and Production, TV One. “The Fright Night Files delivers a perfect cinematic blend of romance, fear and excitement, just in time for Halloween.”

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Director Russ Parr The star-studded cast includes Elise Neal (Hollywood Divas, The Hughleys), Lynn Whitfield (Eve’s Bayou), Victoria Rowell (The Young and the Restless), Harry Lennix (The Blacklist), Eva Marcille (The Young and the Restless), Bokeem Woodbine (Ray), Sean Blakemore (Star Trek Into Darkness), Davetta Sherwood (The Young and the Restless) and making her theatrical debut – Karrueche Tran.

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Dr. Sharon Cooper to speak at DCAC Lecture Series DCAC provides practical training and expertise to the Dallas community

The 26th Annual Crimes Against Children Conference, hosted by the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) and the Dallas Police Department, featured more than 200 speakers from across the globe. One of the most popular speakers at this year’s Conference, Dr. Sharon Cooper, presented four different workshops.

Now, professionals in the Dallas community have an opportunity to hear from Dr. Cooper as part of the next installment of DCAC’s Lecture Series. Held in DCAC’s state-of-the-art training facility, on November 17 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Dr. Cooper will present on the topics of Neurobiology of Trauma and Victim Impact-Investigative Implications and Child Sexual Exploitation.

Dr. Cooper has spent more than 35 years working in the area of child maltreatment, with a particular interest in child sexual exploitation.

She has provided training to all members of multidisciplinary teams as well as judges, psychologists, military commanders, and universities. Sharon is the lead author of the most comprehensive texts on child sexual exploitation and works closely with local, state, federal, and military investigators and trial counsel.

The Neurobiology of Trauma and Victim ImpactInvestigative Implications will include a discussion of brain research, physical impact, the psychological aspects, health impact, spiritual dynamics, and genetic implications of trauma.

The adverse childhood experience study will be reviewed and recommendations for screening and early intervention will be provided for participants. Children exposed to violence will be discussed as a newer model of thinking regarding the impact of trauma, helping multidisciplinary teams to understand that the neurobiology of trauma exceeds the scope of only family violence.

Child Sexual Exploitation Today will focus on the extraordinarily more complicated nature of child sexual exploitation. Participants will learn of child sexual abuse images and the victim impact that has led to Supreme Court arguments. In addition, professionals will discuss the reality of familial trafficking of children, the continuum of cyber-enticement to cyberbullying and cyberstalking of children, and the complex nature of children as victims of sex tourism.

This presentation will also provide an in-depth discussion of the victim, offender and legal aspects of domestic minor sex trafficking with an emphasis on technology facilitation. Finally, a discussion of selfexploitation and the emerging trend of parental psychological maltreatment of children in the online world will be provided. rr@yahoo.com, (214) 514-9553 Cost: $99 Pre-register by Monday, November 10, $119 if registered after November 10. (Lunch will be provided.)

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“SAY IT FORWARD” anti-stigma effort to culminate on National Bipolar Awareness Day One in every four Americans develops one or more mental health disorders in their life, according to the World Health Organization, yet only 1 in 3 will seek treatment – in part due to the stigma associated with mental illness.

The San Diego-based International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) wants to make mental illness as acceptable to talk about as cancer or other medical conditions so that those affected by mental illness won’t be ashamed or embarrassed to ask for help.

Targeting Millenials – research indicates that most people are in their teens or early 20s when symptoms of bipolar disorder first appear – IBPF is asking the public to “Bust the Stigma.

Say It Forward” by sharing their stories on social media to educate people about the realities of mental health conditions.

IBPF is asking the public to visit SayItForwardCampaign.org from Oct. 6-12, and share the myths and facts of mental illness via Facebook, Twitter (#SayItForward #BustTheStigma), and email.

“The concept ‘pay it forward’ means to perform a selfless good deed for someone.

“Say It Forward” does the same by speaking out against stigma,” says Muffy Walker.

“Say It Forward 2014” will encourage people to bust the stigma by sharing their personal experiences and stories on Facebook and Twitter, and show the world that mental conditions such as Bipolar Disorder can affect anyone and there is no shame in it.”

Bipolar Disorder, and other mental illnesses, can be diagnosed and treated, much like other ailments. But the stigma of mental illness prevents those suffering from it, or their caregivers, to reach out for help.

Established by IBPF, “Say It Forward” reached more than 10,000 people in 2012, and 1 million people worldwide in 2013 via Facebook, Twitter and email. The goal in 2014 is to reach more people between the ages of 18 and 24.IBPF was founded in 2007 in San Diego by four parents with children affected by bipolar disorder, a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to function.

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How to Naturally Detox

by Justine SanFilippo, MS, CHC

I once went to a fancy juicing retreat in Martha’s Vineyard for a three-day detox…. on my birthday….. with my mom. Why I thought starving, detoxing, only drinking juice for my birthday and dragging my mom into it was a good idea, I’ll never know.

I somehow got through the 3 days of drinking miniscule amounts of juice and some pureed soup. I had no energy, a constant headache, and was nauseous. The only relief was when I slept. I lost 8 pounds. However, on the fourth day, I had a bowl of soup for lunch and some raw vegetables, and all the weight came back. So much for that.

Detoxing: What is It? We’ve heard of juice fasts, master cleanses, detoxing supplements and juicing retreats. Why detox?

Detoxing helps the body remove excess toxins. Toxins can come from the environment, from chemicals in foods and beverages, smoking, alcohol and other unhealthy habits.

Some people will go to extreme lengths to detox the body in a short period of time. Toxins are stored in the fat cells, so when a person detoxes, the fat cells can shrink. There could be many unpleasant side effects to detoxing such as headaches, nausea, muscle cramps, feeling irritable, fatigue, dizziness, and rashes.

My Experiences with Detoxes I’ve tried several, and I must tell you that fad gimmicks don’t work in the long run. If a person goes into a “detox” with the intention of just cleansing their body (not to lose weight), they could be successful.

If a person only intends to drop weight fast, they will be sorely disappointed that most, if not all of the weight lost will come back the second they eat normal food.

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intestines, lungs and skin. Eating organic and natural fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, lean proteins and unprocessed foods helps the body be more efficient.

Sweating through exercise helps the detox process as well.

Other ways to naturally detox are: Drink enough water – aim for at least 64 ounces a day (8 cups) Eliminate or reduce beverages like sodas (both regular and diet) and alcohol Reduce caffeine consumption – caffeine can cause dehydration, which can lead to water retention Add a wedge of lemon or lime to your water Have a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar a day (improves digestion and promotes alkalinity – get the apple cider vinegar with the “mother” in it)

you’ll crave healthier foods rather than junk food. As an added bonus, your skin will be clearer and brighter, your hair will be silkier, and you’ll just feel really good.

When you start to follow a healthier lifestyle, you’ll find that when you do fall off the bandwagon and have some sweets, junk food or too much alcohol, you’ll feel it.

Listen to your body.

It will tell you what it needs (and doesn’t need!).

and nutrition, enrolling in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2005 and becoming a certified health coach. SanFilippo is a certified personal trainer through the American Council of Exercise and also holds a master's degree in human nutrition.

Justine SanFilippo graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Following college, she found her passion in health, wellness,

Eat enough fiber (28g/day for women and 35g/day for men) Add more dark, leafy greens to your diet such as kale, Swiss chard, and spinach Drink herbal teas, such as decaf green tea Watch the sodium – too much sodium can cause water retention and bloating One of my favorite ways to naturally detox is to make a fresh juice drink each morning. This starts off the day right and get a super boost of vitamins and minerals.

Check out my favorite recipe below: 1 apple 1-2 carrots ½ cucumber Dark, leafy greens like kale, spinach or Swiss chard Parsley

Wedge of lemon Place the ingredients in a juicer and enjoy!

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Yum! Then, eat breakfast.

How do you know you’ve been successful at naturally detoxing? You’ll have more energy, you’ll sleep better, your stomach won’t be as bloated, and !

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Calling all veterans United Way is providing two United States veterans with the opportunity to purchase an energy efficient home with lower monthly payments, lower utility bills, all closing costs paid, and $0 down from Green Extreme Homes and the City of Garland. The home (and keys!) will be presented to the two veterans on November 11 during United Way’s Nine for 90 event* featuring Dallas Cowboys legend Roger Staubach.

As part of our Nine for 90* events, presented by Texas Instruments, United Way is raising awareness about the urgent need for veteran job training and affordable housing, and we’re bringing together a dream team to help us do it . November’s Nine for 90 is sponsored by Citi and supported by Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Energy Future Holdings and La Quinta.

Here is more information on these new homes: · 3 bedroom / 2 bath · 1500 square feet, two story · Located at 102 and 104 McKinley in Garland, a few blocks from downtown Garland · Extreme energy efficient construction · Drought tolerant landscaping and large backyard · Each home valued in excess of $160,000 · Veterans can purchase for $110,000 with $10,000 down payment assistance provided by the City of Garland ($100,000 total purchase price) · Applicants must be veterans, have 80% or below the median income, have not owned a home in 3 years, and be mortgage ready · Apply online at www.UnitedWayDallas.org/Veterans · The application deadline is October 15.

Since the application to apply closes on October 15, getting the word out is crucial.

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Greenville Convention and Visitors Bureau opens GREENVILLE – As the 2014 – 2015 fiscal year opened Wednesday, October 1, 2014, so did the doors of the City of Greenville’s new in-house Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).

In the late spring, City employees began researching the travel and tourism industry in Texas to establish goals and begin planning for the new responsibilities. Responsibility for the new venture is being shared by a trio of existing City Staff; including Parks and Recreation Director Kimber Patterson, Main Street Manager Doyle Dick and Public Relations Liaison Autumn Barton with assistance from Parks and Recreation Department Staff.

“With this move, we hope to be able to focus more of the Hotel Occupancy Tax dollars on advertising the City of Greenville and investing in the future development of the travel and tourism industry in our City,” said Barton. “It is our goal to expand upon the number of both business and pleasure travelers spending the night in Greenville.”

The new office is housed in the Parks and Recreation Department outer office located at 2821 Washington St. The website can be found at www.travelgreenvilletx.com and features dining opportunities, an entertainment calendar, photos and more to entice visitors to spend their

time and money exploring all Greenville has to offer.

“We will check in regularly with local hoteliers, restaurateurs and attraction managers to see what is and what is not working to increase their business. We hope to see more retail businesses moving into the area increasing the overall experience for visitors,” said Barton. “We want to expose people to the warmth and heritage of Greenville as we welcome them and give them reason to return and bring their friends.”

The CVB can be reached via email at CVB@ci.greenville.tx.us or phone at 903-457-2994. Office hours are 8 a.m.

– 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Methodist Charlton names Oncology Medical Director Darshan Gandhi, MD, was recently named medical director of oncology services at Methodist Charlton Medical Center.

Dr. Gandhi specializes in hematology and medical oncology, and is board certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology.

He has been instrumental in leading Methodist Charlton’s efforts and continued progress towards achieving cancer center accreditation through the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Gandhi moderates the Methodist Charlton general tumor and breast cancer conferences, chairs the cancer committee and sub-committee, and is a member of the oncology process improvement team with the Methodist Accountable Care Organization (ACO).

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Parkland experts emphasize benefits of exercise for elderly It’s never too late to start working out

DALLAS – Most people know exercise can help you feel younger and healthier, but recent research shows that even older people can benefit from physical activity regardless of age and health condition.

According to a study published this year in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), structured, moderate physical activity significantly reduced the risk of losing mobility. Inability to walk without assistance is a leading cause of the elderly losing their independence.

This finding has significant implications for a nation whose population continues to age and live longer, according to Parkland Health & Hospital System experts.

Parkland geriatric providers wanted to emphasize the importance of regular exercise for older people.

“The truth is that it’s never too late to exercise or even to begin to exercise,” said Chiffon Okuda, RN, BAAS, Geriatric Case Manager, Parkland’s Senior Outreach Services. “Many people do not start regularly exercising until they are 50, 60 or 70 years old. And, many have exercised into their 90s and beyond!”

Okuda said exercise is beneficial for older people in many ways. It can strengthen bones, improve balance, increase energy and metabolism and help lower blood pressure, control diabetes, promote heart health and improve blood circulation.

“It boosts mental health, as well,” Okuda said.

“Exercise can lift a person’s mood, even in patients

with depression. Group exercise can also help a senior stay connected with his or her community.”

And, exercise can help a person avoid mobility issues. Stronger bones and muscles can reduce the risk of falls, a major health risk for aging individuals.

One of those who say exercise has been good for her is 78-year-old Roberta Brown of Dallas, who has been exercising for the past five years. Brown, who suffers from arthritis in her knee, said she learned about the benefits of exercise when she attended arthritis education classes at Bluitt-Flowers Health Center, one of Parkland’s Community Oriented Primary Care clinics, and at Parkland’s Geriatrics Department. The classes were presented by Parkland’s Senior Outreach Services.

“I didn’t know how important it was or that I could still start exercising at my age,” Brown said. “But the physical therapists showed us all the things we could do, and even got us on the floor to do some exercising.”

At home she rides a stationary bike for 20 to 30 minutes a day, three times a week, does chair exercises and when temperatures are cooler, walks for several blocks.

“The more I do, the better I feel,” she said. “When I stop exercising for a while, I notice my knee hurts more.”

Researchers in the JAMA study found that a structured, regular and moderate exercise program followed for about two and a half years reduced the risk

of major mobility disability by 18 percent. The people in the study were between 70 to 89 years of age, and they had an assortment of chronic illnesses typical for their age group.

Okuda urged people to check with their doctors before starting any exercise program. And she recommended that people find a physical activity they enjoy, such as walking, swimming or a stationary bicycle.

For most people, walking may be the easiest form of exercise, starting with 10 to 15 minutes and gradually increasing to 30 or 45 minutes daily.

Swimming is great for those with joint problems.

Lifting light weights can help strengthen bones and increase muscle.

You don’t even need to have weights – canned food or water bottles work well.

And always remember to stay hydrated, drink plenty of water and do not walk outside during the hottest parts of the day; walk early or late to avoid heat exhaustion.

“Check out local gyms and YMCAs for older adult classes,” Okuda said. “Always ask for a senior discount, and always have fun.”

For more information about Parkland’s Senior Outreach Services, call 214.590.0646.

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CALENDAR October 4 Irving Black Arts Council presents 40 Plus Record's Great Moments in Music Featuring the music of Leon "Hat Man" Clayton and Blue Print. Event will be emceed by Stacie Valley.

Special Guests: Jesse Thomas, Tillie M. Harris and Ron Thomas (former Road Manager for the Legendary Johnnie Taylor).

Irving Arts Center ~ Dupree Theater 3333 N. MacArthur, Irving, TX Admission: $20 Advance; $25 Day of Show Box Office: 972-252-2787 For more information on IBAC and upcoming programs call (214) 993-8444 or visit www.irvingblackarts.com ***** Texas author Eva Pohler will have a book signing at the Plano Barnes & Noble Booksellers from 2pm -4pm.

Pohler was recently featured in an interview by Myra Arthur of KSAT 12 News concerning the inspiration behind her novel, The Purgatorium. A local tragedy involving teen suicide led Pohler to finish a book she had started years before. ***** The fourth annual Barefoot Run, benefiting Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 8 a.m. at Bachman Lake in Dallas. The 5K run and the 1 mile fun run are open to children and adults of all ages, while both barefoot and shoe-wearing runners are encouraged to participate. join Mayor Rawlings at 9am at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel for a Father and Son Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Verizon. The keynote will be delivered by Victor Rivers, a leading national activist who serves as a spokesperson for the National Network to End Domestic Violence. ****** The 13th Sister to Sister Fitness Festival Register Online at www.celebratinglife.org and receive a mini yogurt from Pinkberry (while supplies last.)

What: the Sister to Sister Fitness Festival is a day of breast cancer education, activities, and fun.

Theme: Time for a Change 8:00 AM – Aerobic workout 8:30 AM – Walk/Run Cedar Hill Recreation Center 310 East Parkerville Road Cedar Hill, 75104 Warm up – Lucinda Butler Healthy Cooking: Chefs Rhonda Sweet, Ken Patrick and Armstrong Mammograms, Health Screenings, Bra Fittings by Dillard’s, Massages and Gifts! Psalmists: Apostle Darrell Yancy and Brenda Ellis For more information call the Celebrating Life Foundation at 972-501-9981 extension 110.

13th annual Sister to Sister 5K Run/Walk and Fitness Festival - Cedar Hill Rec Center 310 East Parkerville Road, Cedar Hill.

The Exciting Singing Hills Baptist Church Health Fair and Walk-a-thon October 4, 2014, 10AM to 2PM. Walk-a-thon begins at 9AM. The Exciting Singing Hills Baptist Church 6550 University Hills Blvd Dallas, TX 75241 Dr. H.E. Anderson, Sr., Pastor

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October 5-11 The Cabot Farmers’ Gratitude Grille will be on hand to serve volunteers during the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project co-hosted by Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will join volunteers and community leaders during the week of October 5th to build 30 homes and improve an additional 20 with Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. Since 1984, the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project has helped raise awareness for the critical need for simple, decent and affordable housing. Dallas Area Habitat serves over 1,200 low-income families using affordable homeownership as an anchor for stabilization, revitalization, and investment back into the communities of Dallas County.

October 5th-11th (lunch will be served October 6-10th). To get involved, visit www.dallasareahabitat.org Dallas, Texas (75216)- The Grille and Main Tent will be on the northeast corner of Exeter Avenue and Hale Street.

"A Preview of Plans for the 2015 Legislative Session"Here's your chance to get informed on the upcoming legislative session with a panel discussion among members of the Texas House who represent Oak Cliff.

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Featuring: Rafael Anchia State Representative Toni Rose State Representative

October 6 Lecture series hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas called “Facing Race in Dallas.” At 7:00pm, All Stars Project Co-founder Dr. Lenora Fulani will be speaking on the topic of race, specifically as it relates to the poverty crisis in America. A reception will follow.

Dr. Fulani is a developmental psychologist and grassroots educator who co-founded the organization in 1981. She has a long history of activism – she ran for President of the United States and made history in 1988 when she became the first woman and first African American to get on the ballot in all 50 states. Dr. Fulani also founded and directs Operation Conversation: Cops and Kids, an All Stars program that partners with the New York City Police Department to bring poor youth and police officers together in performance workshops where they learn to listen to each other and create a new kind of relationship. ********** BUILDING BRIDGES WORKSHOPS AND TALENT SHOW The All Stars Project of Dallas is launching it’s 2014 Fall program Building Bridges Workshops and Talent Show. This 6-week Saturday workshop series, Oct 4 – Nov 8th, will bring youth ages 15 – 25, together, from all across the city, to collaboratively create a talent show. This will include the performances of the participants as well as a collaborative process of the young people creating new acts together.

The Talent Show will mark the opening of the amphitheater at Encore Park on November 8th. The workshop orientation is October 4th, from 10:00-2:00, at the Latino Cultural Center (2600 Live Oak Ave at Good Latimer). Please have interested youth email or call us to register: ajoyce@allstars.org or 214-382-5890.

1835 Young Street I Dallas, TX I 75201 www.allstars.org/dallas ***** The 21st Annual Putt for a Purpose Golf Tournament presented by Skechers GO GOLF will be held on October 6th at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine. The tournament includes golf contests, raffles, a live auction, and the chance to win amazing prizes. Funds raised through the golf tournament support the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America’s (CCFA) mission-driven programs across North Texas.

October 9

Helen Giddings State Representative Moderator: Brad Nitschke, Jackson Walker LLP The Texas Theatre 231 W. Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, Texas, 75208

October 11 The Discovery Channel’s Emmy®-nominated series comes to life to uncover truths behind popular myths by mixing scientific method with gleeful curiosity and old-fashioned ingenuity in MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition, which makes its way to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, In Partnership With Capital One, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Dallas, Concord Church and Alliance for Greater Works Present Solid Financial Principles, Asset-Building and Home Ownership Concord Church 6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, Texas 75237 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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Dallas Women's Foundation 29th Annual Luncheon Featuring business woman and philanthropist, Tory Burch at the Hilton Anatole Chantilly Ballroom 11:00 am - Registration 11:30 am - Luncheon Complimentary valet and self-park ******** The Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce Presents its Annual Legislative Summit !

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October 18 2014 EMPOWER Series presented by Comerica Bank

Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Business and Economic Development Committee Presentation by the DFW MSDC. 6:30pm The Dallas/Ft. Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, 8828 N Stemmons Fwy, Suite 550, 5th Floor, Dallas, TX 75247.

North Texas Christian Speakers Conference 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT Texas Motor Speedway 3445 Lone Star Circle Fort Worth, TX 76177

Title: A Conversation with Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Author of "Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice" and "The Wealth Choice: Success Secrets of Black Millionaires" Check in: 9:45am (please arrive early) Program: 10:00am to 12:00pm Location: St Luke "Community" United Methodist Church 5710 E R L Thornton Fwy Dallas, TX 75223

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Public Safety, Health, Education & Sustainability Fair When Saturday October 18, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT Mountain View College 4849 W. Illinois Ave. Dallas, TX 75211

Irving-CarrolltonBranch NAACP Freedom Fund Luncheon 11:30am-2:00p.m.

DFW Westin Hotel 4545 West John Carpenter Freeway Speaker: Alex Holley

16TH Annual African Economic Forum Sponsored by the African Chamber of Commerce-DFW

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The Black Academy of Arts and Letters presents Zane's The Other Side of the Pillow Directed by Curtis King Produced by Zane and Curtis King

Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Civic Center Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm Please RSVP by : Monday October 13th, 2014 call 972-557-0988 or email mmaldonado@balchspringschamber.org

Proudly Presenting, "Dilshad Dayani" Best Selling Author & Speaker

Honoring Balch Springs Mayor Dr. Carrie Gordon

Congress Woman Eddie Bernice Johnson Dr. Timothy Moore PH.D ND-Family Center of Wellness There will be a book signing immediately after luncheon, portions of the book signing sales will benefit the Balch Springs Food Pantry and Texas Media Literacy Association*** LIMITED SEATING

Fee: Chamber Members with RSVP $5 Chamber Members Without RSVP $10 Non-Chamber Members With RSVP $7 Non-Chamber Members And No RSVP $12

STARRING FREDA PAYNE, Grammy nominee.

CHRISTIAN KEYES, "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" JENNIFER WILLIAMS, "Basketball Wives" FRENCHIE DAVIS, "The Voice" PATRICE FISHER, Zanes "Sex Chronicles" WITH DeMILLE COLE-HEARD, TIANA MAHALAH, TAMMY THOMAS and JORDAN DRAGONKING

Tuesday, October 21 - Sunday, October 26, 2014

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October 17 - 18 TERRENCE MACKEY is one of Dallas' most under-rated gospel artists, Mackey is making his TBAAL debut with a night of contemporary and traditional gospel music for two nights only!

9pm | $15 Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre Physical Address: 1309 Canton Street, Dallas, TX 75203 ADMISSION $15.00 Annual Healthcare Conference Friday October 17, 2014 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM CDT Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Hitt Auditorium 1441 N. Beckley Ave. Dallas, TX 75203

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter and Alpha Merit Committee, Inc. cordially invite you to the C.C. Russeau Black and Gold Gala. Please save the date Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at The Sheraton - Downtown Dallas - 400 N. Olive Street Dallas, Texas 75201.

This year's honorees: Dr. Wright L. Lassiter, Chancellor Emeritus- Dallas County Community College District Mrs. Norma Adams-Wade, Journalist Mr. Nakia Douglas, Principal at Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Ms. Cheryl Smith, Journalist and publisher

TxDOT SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT Workshops geared to establish dialogue

DALLAS – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) encourages participants to register for the US DOT Gulf Region’s Small Business Transportation Summit from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the Sterling Hotel, 1055 Regal Row in Dallas.

The Summit will feature : Ø Victor Mendez, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation will be discuss the “Grow America Act” (Generating Renewal, Opportunity and Work with Accelerated Mobility, Efficiency and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America) and Tiger Grants (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery).

Ø Bill Hale, TxDOT Director of Engineering Operations for Metro Districts is the Honorary Chair of the Summit Advisory Group.

Ø Warren Whitlock, Associate Administrator for Civil Rights, Federal Highway Administration will be in attendance discussing“ Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in DBE Program.”

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

By Patrice J. Holmes

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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

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

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

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;OVER THREE TO FOUR YEARS THERE ARE CHANGES IN CONDITIONS AND WE WANT TO KNOW HOW IT AFFECTS THE AREAâ&#x20AC;?

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

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

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

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training in administering the anonymous surveys. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over three to four years there are changes in conditions and we want to know how it affects the area.â&#x20AC;?

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

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

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

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

the administration will adopt the productive, responsible approach to our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges that Americans deserve.â&#x20AC;?

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

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

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

It is important to remember that the propositions are to amend the Dallas City Charter which, among other things, gives the MISSpower RAY to acquire city the Going Deep in Roots property fortheany public purpose. The propositions are worded to prohibit the city from acting on these before stated powers.

Therefore, if a citizen would like the city to maintain those powers, they are to vote NO and vice versa.

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