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Message to the People... A century plus four years, that’s how long Amelia Boynton Robinson lived on this earth and this dynamic, focused woman did more than exist. She probably logged in more airline frequent flier miles this year alone than people less than half her age. Now I refer to her as “Amelia,” and please know that I mean no disrespect at all. Her name is a term of endearment. It’s like calling her “dear,” “love,” “sweetheart,” “darling” or a number of other words that speak to the fondness you have for someone. I saw her twice this year, once in Selma during the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and later when the Dallas Chapter of the National Black United Front hosted her at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. It was 10 years ago when I first met her. She so impressed me as we talked during the 40th anniversary celebration of Bloody Sunday. Before we parted, I asked her to sign the petticoat of my doll, who I immediately named Amelia. For the past decade anyone who would listen would hear the story of Amelia Boynton Robinson, the doll and what they both mean to me. With three girls in the household, every doll has received a makeover from head-to-toe. Some didn’t survive their makeovers; losing limbs, all of their hair and their clothes. This wasn’t the case with Amelia. I explained Amelia’s role in history and I never had any problem with the girls touching her. Instead, they came to love that doll and what she stood for, just as much as I did and still do. When our Matriarch of the Voting Right’s Movement visited Dallas, I brought the doll with me and you should have seen Amelia’s eyes light up. I reminded her of our meeting a decade earlier and I thanked her for her service. I was saddened when I heard of her demise. Here was a real heroine, a true champion and she was gone. Then I smiled because I thought of the times I was in her presence and I am eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to share in her life. This beautiful, intelligent and resilient woman was also my sorority sister. There will be many tributes for Amelia across the country. And rightfully so! When I think about Amelia, I think about a life well-lived. She’s a shining example to follow, a person worth emulating. She is a woman with a story that should be shared in history books and in classrooms. In the dictionary, under role-model, her picture should appear. Now the million dollar question is, “what word should your picture appear under?
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In Remembrance of Julian Bond: Women and the 19th Amendment women to protest and fight for
treatment in divorce settlements,
their rights.
disputes
and
who began the fight for equal
groups
rights more than one hundred
emerged from the Seneca Falls
continued to pressure federal
years ago would be delighted
Convention was the National
and state officials for equality. At
that in today’s Congress there are
American
the
84 women in the House, and 20
One of the organizations that
Woman
Association.
Suffrage
Under
wages.
property
Women’s
time,
the
only
female
the
member of the Congress was
leadership of Susan B. Anthony,
Representative Jeanette Rankin
it organized marches and protest
from Montana.
demonstrations throughout the
By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
over
I am certain that the women
Public
in the Senate. They would also be pleased to see that women serve in the
opinion
began
to
some of the most important
country. Its leaders took their
support the efforts of women to
positions
cause all the way to the United
secure equal rights. The 19th
government and in our states,
pauses to acknowledge the day
States
which
amendment was introduced in
and that there have been a
in
19th
refused in 1875 to rule that
Congress in 1918. Two years later
number of women who have run
Amendment to our country’s
women had a constitutional right
it was ratified by the states. It
for the presidency.
Constitution, giving women the
to vote.
reads, “The right of citizens of
I believe that the passage of
In the early 1900’s groups of
the United States to vote shall
the 19th amendment has led to
women joined picket lines at the
not be denied or abridged by the
great progress in our country. It
The struggle to secure the right
White House, and even went to
United States or by any state on
enabled a class of people that
to vote for women in America
prison after they were charged
account of sex.”
had been excluded from the
began in in the late 1800s when
with breaking the law by voting,
groups
called
although they were barred from
amendment
radical
right to vote, one of the most
that
doing so. In prison some women
changes in American politics.
basic and fundamental rights
women should have the same
went on hunger strikes and
Women became actively engaged
that we have as Americans.
rights as men.
continued to support the national
in elections after years of civil
In 1848, large numbers of
women’s group formed after the
disobedience,
women convened at the very first
Seneca Falls convention, which
and political involvement.
women’s rights convention in
by then had formed chapters in
Seneca Falls, New York. Male
numerous
activists
country.
On August 26th our nation 1920
when
the
right to vote, became law in the United States.
of
“suffragists”
women demanded
such
as
Frederick
Douglass, the black abolitionist, were present
and urged the
Supreme
Court
states across the
The ratification of the 19th brought
protest
marches
Slowly, the number of women elected to political office began to
in
our
federal
voting process to exercise the
I will continue to fight for the rights of all women in our country because many have yet to experience the full benefits of the American dream.
climb. This would not have
In addition to voting rights, women also fought for equal
occurred but for the passage of the 19th amendment.
Congresswoman Johnson presents District 30 Community Appreciation Day Saturday September 12 11 am- 2 pm Virginia Weaver Park, 631 Somerset Dr. Cedar Hill, Texas
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AUGUST 30 An Afternoon of Jazz with Dave Koz, Rick Braun and Kenny Lattimore. Www.davekoz.com
SEPTEMBER 2 DFWjamsession.com presents Bilal “In Another Life” Tour RC and the Gritz Band Doors Open 8pm The Prophet Bar (On The Big Side), 2513 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75226 Vendor Opportunities send email to events@dfwjamsession.com
SEPTEMBER 12 Congresswoman Johnson presents District 30 Community Appreciation Day Saturday September 12 11 am- 2 pm
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Virginia Weaver Park, 631 Somerset Dr. Cedar Hill, Texas Wo m e n of S t r e n g t h M i n i s t r y LUNCHEON: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm at Cotton Patch Cafe. 461 East I-20, Arlington, TX 76018 Lemonade is the drink of the day for everyone and/or water with
lemon in it. MOVIE: 4 pm— War Room, with Priscilla Evans Shirer, daughter of Dr. Tony Evans at Studio Movie Grill, 225 Merchants Row, Arlington
Honorable Tiffinni A. Young - Dallas City Councilwoman District 7. The Featured Honoree is FAMU Alumna, Publisher and Radio Personality Cheryl Smith - I Messenger Enterprises and Cheryl’s World. The Event Emcee is FAMU Alumna, Radio personality Indy Bee - Boom 94.5FM. TICKETS: dfwfamualumni.org Perfect Health and Wealth God’s Way 2015 Conference will be held at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, 1500 Convention Center Drive, Arlington, TX Call tickethotline at817-690-4637 Calling all Lincoln Tigers Lincoln High School Class of 1970 45th School Reunion will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 800 North Main Street, Duncanville, TX 75116 at 7p.m. For info, call Wana Alwalee at 469-563-4574 23rd annual Jethro Pugh Memorial Golf Classic Invitational at Cowboys Golf Club, Grapevine, TX.
SEPTEMBER 22 Meet Boris & Nicole at 5:30pm in PDT Market at Cedar Hill, 241 E. FM 1382 Suite 307, Cedar Hill, TX 75104 Dr. Roscoe Smith Study Circle @10:00 AM at Spring Plaza (ICDC) 4907 Spring Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75210. The featured study book is “African American Heritage for Family & Friends” by Dr. Roscoe Smith, Ph.D.
SEPTEMBER 17 Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce Business Expo & Taste, 4PM-8PM, 12400 Elam Road, Balch Springs TX.Interested vendors hurry now! Space is limited, reserve your space today. Call 972-557-0988
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SEPTEMBER 23 Undermain Theatre presents the World Premiere of THE DROLL By Meg Miroshnik Tickets on Sale Now for this Groundbreaking Production To open its 32nd season the Undermain Theatre is thrilled to bring the World Premiere of Meg Miroshnik’s The Droll to their home in Deep Ellum at 3200 Main Street. The premiere will open on Saturday, September 26th, 2015 - curtain time 8:15 with the playwright in attendance. Preview performances will be on Sep. 23rd, 24th and 25th. The production will run through October 17th.
SEPTEMBER 24 Mountain View College Slated to Hold Second Annual TEDx Event This Year’s Theme Challenges Speakers & Attendees Alike to Dare to Bend TEDxMountainViewCollege will take place at the Mountain View College Performance Hall from 5- 8 p.m. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature local voices and TED Talks videos under the theme of Dare to Bend.
Your Dallas Mavericks are taking over the Reunion Lawn Party from 6:30PM-10:30PM This FREE event will feature live music, Mavs entertainers: Dallas Mavericks Dancers, ManiAACs, Drumline, Street Team, and Champ. Food, drinks, and parking are available for purchase.
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23RD Annual Jethro Pugh Memorial Golf classic Invitational Thursday, September 17, 2015 7:00 am – rEGISTRATION & bREAKFAST 8:00 am – INSTRUCTIONS & SHOTGUN START 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM – AwARDS lUNCHEON
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WELCOME
Instructions
The 23rd Annual Jethro Pugh Memorial Golf Classic Scholarship Invitational continues its tradition and important mission of providing scholarships to brilliant students attending Dallas-area UNCF universities. In its history, this event has raised more than $700,000 in support of these schools and students. No person embodied the spirit of generosity and support for this event and these students more than Jethro Pugh. In every phase of his life – as a championship player with the Dallas Cowboys, a business owner and leader in airport concessions, or a philanthropic giant in the community – he acted with class, energy and unwavering passion.
Please fill out the Sponsorship and the Players form, if you are playing in the tournament, and return to Christine Thomas before Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Please make checks payable to: The Paradies Shops Foundation, Inc. Please reference Jethro Pugh Memorial Invitational
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND Our nation’s oldest and most successful African American higher education assistance organizations. Their mission is to enhance the quality of education by raising operating funds for member colleges and universities, providing financial assistance to deserving students and supplying technical assistance to member institutions.
Please mail this form and your check to: Christine Thomas Paradies 2849 Paces Ferry Road Overlook I, Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30339
CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF 2015
Although we were saddened by Jethro’s passing earlier this year, we will carry on his legacy and commitment to this cause in his honor and continue supporting UNCF, which enables more than 60,000 students each year to attend college and get the education they need.
Or scan and/or email your printed form or e-form to: christine.thomas@paradies-na.com Or fax this form to 404.349.3226
Proceeds from this tournament benefit the United Negro College Fund, a non-profit organization. Contributions are deductible to the extend allowable by law.
For tax purposes, the value of If you have any questions, player gifts that each player please call or email Christine receives totals $300 Thomas at 404.494.3459 or We look forward to your dedicated support this year christine.thomas@paradies-na.com Contributions to The "Our people have made the mistake of confusing the methods with the objectives. As long as Paradies we agree on by playing, sponsoring or making a donation. Thank Shops Foundation, Inc., a objectives, we should never to fall out with each other just because we believe intax-exempt differentorganization methods,under or you in advance for your commitment this section 501(c)(3) of the incredibly important cause. tactics, or strategy. We have to keep in mind at all times that we are not fighting forRevenue separation. We are Internal Code, may be deductible to the extent Sincerely, fighting for recognition as free humans in this society." permitted by law.
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Students from around the Dallas ISD get red carpet welcome back to school Doctors, lawyers, judges, entrepreneurs among greeters at Lincoln When students and parents arrived at the Lincoln High School Communications and Humanities Magnet on Monday morning, they were greeted by doctors, lawyers, judges, counselors, engineers and entrepreneurs. The wide range of Dallas professionals welcomed students at the request of Lincoln’s Head Girls Basketball Coach Carlesa Dixon, a Lincoln alumni turned teacher. Dixon organized the event via Facebook in an effort to involve alumni in welcoming students back to school. Her inspiration came from seeing a picture of 100 men greet students at an all-boys school in Maryland. “I looked at that picture and just thought that those young men were so inspired by that simple greeting,” Dixon said. “Having our students walk through the door at Lincoln and hear simple words of encouragement from a professional, who doesn’t even personally know them, could have such an everlasting impact on their lives.” Christopher Lewis, a member of the National Society of Black Engineers who works as an electrical engineer for Nokia Networks in Las Colinas, was among the group of professionals at Lincoln. Lewis, who attended Whitney M. Young, Maynard Jackson, O.W. Holmes and Skyline High School, saw the opportunity to welcome students back to school as a chance to reach students like himself. “Being a former (Dallas) ISD student and growing up in a very similar environment as some of the students at Lincoln, I know the effect of someone genuinely coming to support your education growth in any possible way,” he said. “When a student can see someone that looks like them who has accomplished the goals these students aspire to achieve, it resonates deeply and
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Lincoln High School alumni and supporters welcomed students back to school encourages them to continue on their respective achievement paths.” Shawn Scott, the Chief Technology Officer at VenueCenter.com, is an alum of Charles Rice Elementary School, Alex W. Spence Middle School and a W.W. Samuell High School. He said the event showed students that the community is there to support them. “It’s our job as the community to embrace students in our local schools,” he said. “Teachers and administrators are often at their limits with that they can contribute and there is still much that needs to be done. This is where the community needs to step in and help fill the gaps that still exist at the end of the day.”
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IN MEMORIAM
Queen Mother Amelia Boynton Robinson August 18, 1911 - August 26, 2015 “The Matriarch of the Voting Rights Movement”
Amelia Boynton Robinson visited Dallas this Spring.
Our heroine
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BR INGING ENLIGHTENING, EDUC ATIONAL, EMPOWERING, INSPIRING, THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION Amelia Platts was born in Savannah Georgia in 1911 to George Platts and Anna Elizabeth Hicks Platts. From her parents, she and her siblings learned from their parents four principles of life: daily praying, always helping and showing compassion for others, standing up for the morally right, and becoming economically independent. 1920s Amelia begins her public service to American voters and voting rights when, at age nine, she first goes with her mother in a horse-and-buggy to hand out leaflets for the Women's Suffrage Movement. Amelia begins classes at Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth (now Savannah State U.) at age 14. At age 16, Amelia begins her education with Dr. George Washington Carver at Tuskegee University, where she also runs track and is the captain of the girls basketball team. 1930s
1950s Amelia meets MLK Jr and Coretta Scott King in 1954 at the Montgomery (AL) Dexter Street Baptist Church, where King was preacher. Amelia organizes in 1955 the first boycott by Blacks in Alabama after a Selma woman died from a bus' dragging her, and that year Amelia personally boycotts most of the Selma white-owned stores that do not hire Blacks. 1960s Amelia is friend and confidant of Rosa Parks before and when her deeds trigger Blacks' protests against Selma bussing injustices. Amelia is, in 1964, the first black woman ever to seek a seat in the US Congress; she receives 11 percent of the primary vote in a locale where only five percent of Blacks could vote; this makes her the first woman, white or black, to have the Democratic nomination in Alabama.
audiences: Amelia speaks before 30,000 on the steps of Alabama's capitol, addresses the United Nations, and travels to speak throughout the USA, India, Pakistan, and many nations in Europe and Africa, carrying the messages of peace, justice and real progress. 1970s Amelia, now in her 60s, writes Bridge Over Jordan and other creative works along with a tremendous volume of correspondence with inspirations and pragmatic advice for lovers of freedom and justice near and far. 1980s As Amelia's goals and ideals faded from America's mainstream awareness, she turns her energies to the international construction of the Schiller Institute, taking the opportunity to lay foundations and open possibilities for a permanent mechanism of crusade for her ideals. The work involved travel, correspondence and other writing. 1990s
Amelia Platts begins her career as teacher and leader in Dallas County, Alabama. She becomes a Demonstration Agent for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for which she teaches every phase of home economics and employs the Booker T. Washington new idea of a “Moveable School” by giving instruction and demonstrations in farming and homemaking out in remote farming communities and homes, in 1930. Amelia becomes a registered voter in 1932, one of the first Alabama African Americans not stopped by the tests held to prevent African Americans from voting.
Amelia and Sam make their offices and home a headquarters for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). Sitins, marches, campaigns, protests – these and other events are planned and judged at the Boynton home in Selma, bearing fruit all over the nation and beyond. The “Bloody Sunday” attempted march from Selma to Montgomery to protest Blacks' exclusion from voting is planned at the Boynton home, Amelia marches, March 7,
1940s Because the causes they serve are slowly rising across the USA, Amelia and Sam make their home not just a county or state headquarters for reformers but now a national one, welcoming at 1315 Lapsley Street, Selma, in the 1940s, 50s and 60s famous folks like G. W. Carver, M. L. King Jr., Mary McLeod Bethune, Ralph Bunch, Robert Kennedy, Duke Ellington, Joan Baez, Dick Gregory, Dorothy Height, Count Basie, Bill Cosby, John Lewis, James Bevel, Joseph P. Lowery Jr., Andrew Young and many others – as well as heroes and heroines less famous and officials and dignitaries from foreign lands.
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Amelia, now in her 90s, brings a lawsuit in 2004 against the movie Selma Lord Selma (released 1999) and the Disney production company because it so falsely portrayed her in telling the story of Bloody Sunday. Amelia did not win the lawsuit.
Amelia marries Sam W. Boynton in 1936, beginning a 30-year partnership in bringing voting rights, property ownership and education to Blacks in poor, rural areas of Alabama.
Amelia and Sam Boynton from the 1930s onward help many poor and Black families to finance ownership of their own farmland as to overcome obstacles to the ballot box.
She works on the board of the MLK Center for Non-Violent Social Change in Atlanta.
In 2002, Amelia Boynton-Robinson receives medal of Italy's Lombardy Region from President Roberto Formigoni
Amelia and the Rev. Frederick Reece established the Dallas County Voters League in 1933 to help excluded citizens become voters.
To raise money to build a community center in Selma AL that would welcome Blacks, Amelia in1936 writes her first stage play Through the Years, first performed in Selma and since then across the country and around the world into the 21st Century. With help from the WPA and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt the center opened, a first for minorities in the South.
Amelia (Robinson still alive? Where has she been living?) continues the diverse labors of the Schiller Institute.
In 2005, the Evelyn Gibson Lowery Heritage Tour and SCLC/ W.O.M.E.N., Inc. tribute to Amelia Boynton-Robinson & Marie Foster (Selma, Alabama).
1965, at the head of the demonstrators, the Selma Sheriff Jim Clark's orders to beat any protester who does not run away make Amelia the first victim, she falls apparently dead at the Edmund Pettis Bridge, and in the days that follow the famous photograph of Amelia arouses anger and disgust wherever it is printed, throughout America and the world. Amelia fights and wins the Amelia Boynton vs. Selma City and Dallas County legal case against a law forbidding more than two Blacks from meeting or walking together on Selma sidewalks. After MLK Jr.'s release from jail and after Amelia's release from hospital, they she and 15 US Congressmen meet at the home of Amelia and Sam to produce the first draft of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; later that year Amelia goes to the White House when President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the law. Rev. King appoints Amelia to represent their political movement's causes to distant, diverse and often large
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In 2007, Amelia attends the funeral of Sheriff Jim Clark, the man who gave the orders to have men beat her more than once. 2010s Dr. Amelia Boynton Robinson celebrates her 100th birthday surrounded by friends of all ages and representatives of many communities, corporations and governments at her “Centennial Birthday Celebration” in August 2011 in Atlanta. Thousands of delegates and others at the Democratic National Convention in 2012 in Charlotte rise to their feet to give Amelia a great ovation of recognition and love; she enjoyed a long day of reunions and new friends. Amelia from 1965 to 2012 - No one knew the identity of the young man in that world famous, history changing photograph of Amelia on the ground on Bloody Sunday; just after her trip to Charlotte, the mystery is solved and she makes, at age 101, a public appearance at the very scene of her beating by the bridge to meet and thank Joe Jones for his brave kindness.
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Thanks for the memories Hollywood Hernandez Michael Hollywood Hernandez was joined by friends and former co-workers recently at the Ten Eleven Grill as the veteran radio broadcaster anticipates that his next job in radio will be in another market after decades of entertaining and informing listeners from his home base in Dallas.
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Darryl Dawkins 1957-2015 Patented the "Gorilla" dunk, where he would bring the ball behind his head with two hands, then throw the ball through the hoop with tremendous force. Shattered a backboard on a dunk at Kansas City's Kemper Arena in a game in 1979. Days later, he broke a backboard in his own home arena, the Philadelphia Spectrum, in a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Coach of the Newark Express of the ABA. [October
Darryl Dawkins was a center for the Philadelphia 76ers (1975-1982) Known for damaging backboards with his dunks. Used to name his dunks. Some of his more memorable names: 'Yo Mama', 'Dunk You Very Much', 'Spine Chiller Supreme', 'Get Out of the Wayin', Backboard Swayin', Game Delayin', If You Ain't Groovin', You Best Get Movin'', 'Chocolate Thunder Flying, Glass Flying, Rump Roastin', Bun Toastin', Robinzine Crying, Glass Still Flying, Baby's Crying, Cat's Crying, Glass Breaker I Am Jam.' Joined the NBA straight out of high school Second player in NBA history to break a backboard in an NBA game during play (Gus Johnson of the Baltimore Bullets was the first).
2005] Darryl Dawkins was born on January 11, 1957 in Orlando, Florida, USA. He was an actor, known for The Big Bang (1989), WrestleMania 2 (1986) and Whatever Happened to Micheal Ray? (2000). He was married to Janice Hoderman, Robbin Thornton and Kelly Barnes. He died on August 27, 2015 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Say NO to any ASSAULT
New Voices
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Welcome Home Ambassador Ron Kirk!
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Martin named NABJ Journalist of the Year
WASHINGTON**+**+The+Nation* al+Association+of+Black+Journalists+ tually+ dated+ her+ (NABJ)+ has+ announced+ that+ Ro* neighbor,+ was+ land+ S.+ Martin,+ nationally+ syndi* caught+ before+ cated+ columnist,+ television+ host,+ he+ was+ able+ to+ and+radio+and+television+commen* rape+her,+but+the+ tator,+ is+ to+ receive+ the+ organiza* Recycle this assault+ was+ so+ tion’s+Journalist+of+the+Year+award.+ newspaper brutal+ that+ the+ when It+ is+ one+ of+ NABJ’s+ most+ covet* scars+left+behind+ finished ed+ honors+ celebrating+ the+ accom* reading could+ have+ con* plishments+of+black+journalists+and+ tinued+to+assault+ City of Dallasthose+ who+ support+ blacks+ in+ the+ Sanitation Dept. her,+ if+ not+ for+ a+ media.+Martin+was+selected+for+the+ No. 1 serving the African American Community loving+ family,+ award+by+NABJ’s+Board+of+Direc* November 6 - 12, 2008 www.DallasWeekly.com church,+ com* tors. munity+ and+ her+ faith. G w e n d o l y n+ Debra Mars Jones+ was+ as* The election is over saulted+ by+ her+ step*father.+ + She+ asked+ herself+ the+ * now we can begin son+act+this+way+toward+me?+Am+I+responsible?++Did+I+ Election night coverage on do+something+to+cause+this?++Did+my+caretakers+know+ KKDA focuses on issues
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TIME TO FORGIVE?
Speaking of People
Ron Price elected to national organization post
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The Long and Winding Road Light rail, Trinity River road highly scrutinized in South Dallas
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Timothy Bray, director of the Institute of Urban Policy Research. He helps
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FAMU Rattlers victorious
Studies by the University of Texas at Dallas Institute of Urban Policy, United Way and Texas A&M are taking place now to assess the quality of life in the South Dallas community before billion dollar projects involving the new DART Light Rail and the Trinity
National
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
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Grade: A
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Metro
“I am deeply impressed with the progress that President Barack Obama has made during the first 100 days of his administration. Already we are seeing evidence of the administration’s plan to dig our country out of recession and develop long-term, sustainable prosperity. President Obama has made two trips abroad, proving to us and to the world that he intends to repair our frayed alliances and restore our international leadership. Finally, the Obama administration’s code of ethics has brought much-needed transparency and accountability to the White House. President Obama is delivering on the change that he promised.”
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Mavericks surpasses Spurs in playoffs
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training in administering the anonymous surveys. “Over three to four years there are changes in conditions and we want to know how it affects the area.”
Evaluating President Obama’s First 100 Days
Political analysts, both mainstream and Black news media and intellectuals around the country have given their grade evaluation on President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office, marked on April 30. Here’s how several people from the local front graded the new president.
Metro 3 Perspectives 5 Community Calendar 6 Lifestyle 12 HBCU Homecomings 19
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“OVER THREE TO FOUR YEARS THERE ARE CHANGES IN CONDITIONS AND WE WANT TO KNOW HOW IT AFFECTS THE AREA”
oversee the The Field Research Team which underwent 80 hours of
THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE
Why Democracy hangs in the balance
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Toll Road are brought to the area. Some construction has begun with the demolition of homes to follow later this year. At a meeting held by the three institutions, a focus group of sorts dished ideas and findings on the surveys that have told the story of the residents of South Dallas. “We are measuring conditions that may vary from street to street,” said Dr.
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Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
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Grade: C “In just 100 days, we’ve seen an alarming acceleration of policies that will take America down the wrong track. The administration has proposed trillions of dollars in new spending, which will result in higher taxes on Americans, while sharply raising our indebtedness to foreign creditors. On the national security front, I am very concerned about the President’s intention to close Guantanamo without a workable plan to relocate detainees. It is my sincere hope that, moving forward,
the administration will adopt the productive, responsible approach to our nation’s challenges that Americans deserve.” (The office of John Cornyn of Texas was contacted but did See 100 DAYS, page 19
SPIRITUAL
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Remebering Joe Hudson Jr. Page 1 0
In having the conversation about building within South Dallas, many issues arise with respect to GWENDOLYNand JONES education business in Ask The Advocate See ROAD, page 19
PROPOSITIONS 1 AND 2 Why YES means no and NO means yes
Dallas is abuzz at the election issues before them on May 9 when citizens are asked to vote on the controverD’LYTE sial & EBONY Convention Music Happenings Center Hotel that is being backed by Mayor Leppert. But what does voting “no” and voting “yes” mean? It is important to remember that the propositions are to amend the Dallas City Charter which, among other things, gives the MISS RAY city the power to acquire Going Deep in Roots property fortheany public purpose. The propositions are worded to prohibit the city from acting on these before stated powers. Therefore, if a citizen would like the city to maintain those powers, they are to vote NO and vice versa. See VOTE, page 38
VALDER BEEBE That Celebrity Interview
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future with President Obama
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Nation elects first African
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Michael Baisden leaves airwaves -Skip Murphy moves to slot
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stop+it? She,+like+so+many+other+young+victims,+was+not+be* Roland S. Martin lieved+**+which+caused+considerable+trauma+as+the+vic* tim+is+twice+victimized.++ Admittedly+some+“victims”+have+lied,+producing+an* “I+ am+ enormously+ thankful+ and+ other+level+of+victims+in+the+wrongfully+accused,+but+ humbled+that+NABJ+has+bestowed+ there+ are+ other+ levels,+ like+ that+ victim+ who+ remains+ this+amazing+honor+on+me+for+my+ silent+ for+ whatever+ reason+ and+ the+ family+ and+ loved+ work+ as+ a+ fearless+ voice+ in+ advo* ones+ of+ the+ aforementioned+ who+ oftentimes+ don’t+ cating+ the+ critical+ issues+ facing+ Page 5 know+what+to+say+or+do. voters+ in+ the+ 2012+ election,+ but+ Now+who+is+the+victim?+ especially+as+they+relate+to+African+ It+ could+ be+ a+ newborn+ baby.+ + Of+ course+ you+ think+ Americans,”+ said+ Martin.+ “I+ hope+ that+this+couldn’t+be+the+case.+Unfortunately+there+are+ Obama’s win may this+honor+serves+as+a+lesson+to+any+ so+ many+ cases+ of+ very,+ very+ young+ babies+ being+ as* young+ or+ veteran+ journalist+ that+ face limitations
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