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Message to the People...

Sometimes less is better Cheryl Smith

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I could go on and on about the Ebola epidemic. No matter where I go, someone is talking about the disease and even my little five-year-old princess said “enough already” about the extensive coverage on television.

She even covered her eyes as the anchor began yet another update on Nina Pham and Amber Vinson; two nurses currently being treated for the virus or the death of Thomas Eric Duncan.

I’ve felt sick to my stomach as I listened to all the hate-filled conversations and misinformation.

My message is simple:

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1. Try compassion 2. Rely on more than one source for information 3. Stop spreading false information 4. Put yourself or a loved one in the place of Thomas Eric Duncan or the nurses.

5. Be respectful 6. Stop vilifying Africa and Africans 7. Cease with the sordid jokes 8. Find some way to help 9. Don’t believe the hype Or, if you just don’t want to do anything positive, do as a friend said, “just STFU!” Cheryl !

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A Birthday Present for Seaman Dorie Miller

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Prior to his death, Mr. Miller shared with some acknowledged by the country that they risked their of his closest confidants his disappointment in not lives to protect. being awarded the Medal of Honor.

My own father, Edward Johnson, and Mr. They said that he believed that Miller were personal friends.

Mr. Dorie Miller, the navy war racial prejudice was the primary When I was a little girl, I went door to door hero, who risked his life on reason that he did not with my father as he solicited funds December 7th, 1941 while serving receive it.

Without from Waco residents to purchase a aboard a ship during the Japanese exception, they agreed gift for Waco’s hero. Our attack on Pearl Harbor, would have with his assessment. community was very proud of Mr. been 95 years old, if he was still In a recent letter to Miller, and of what he had alive, on October 12th.

Congress Secretary of accomplished while serving our A native of Waco, Texas, Mr. Defense Chuck Hagel nation.

Miller was awarded the Navy Cross recommended that the A massive memorial is being for his acts of bravery which saved Medal of Honor be planned in Waco to honor Mr. the lives of countless sailors aboard awarded posthumously to Miller. the ship on which he served.

Sergeant Henry Johnson, a Funds are being raised for a In 1941, official Navy policy World War I African tribute that will include a life-size prohibited African American American war hero. statue of Mr. Miller, a memorial Congresswoman Johnson sailors from engaging in combat.

Secretary Hagel’s mall, and a wall with the names of Like Mr. Miller, many were Dorie Miller belief was echoed by New sailors who perished with him in assigned to roles as cooks.

York Senator Charles Schumer, who combat engraved in stone.

When Mr. Miller, however, witnessed the stated that Sgt. Johnson, who once lived in New I can think of no greater reverence for Mr. massacre of his colleagues by enemy aircraft, he York, should have received the nation’s highest Miller than the Congressional Medal of Honor. decided to man a machine gun. military honor.

It would be more than a birthday present.

It Mr. Miller’s heroic efforts garnered national In recent years, growing numbers of historians would be a long-overdue tribute to a man who attention and praise from civil rights organizations, have written that rampant racial prejudice risked his life for the freedoms that we enjoy in such as the NAACP which began a national prevented the heroic efforts of veterans such as our country today. campaign to award him the nation’s highest Sgt. Johnson and Mr. Miller from being properly military award, the Congressional Medal of Honor.

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Floyd Ain’t Funny Quit Playin’

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

Joel Osteen, the pastor of the largest mega church in America; maybe even the world always begins every sermon the same way. "I like to start off with something funny." And as a columnist I do too, but there is nothing funny at all about Floyd “Mike” Miles.

And so without any fanfare or opening punch line, this column is designed to say he got to go!!! His disrespectful and arrogant removal of Dallas Independent school District board trustee Bernadette Nutall as she tried to attend a meeting in her own district, has to be the last straw. Even the crested protection of Mayor Mike Rawlings should not provide him shade or protection from the taxpayers and parents of this district.

Dallas gasped and many were speechless if not stunned, when the story appeared early Monday morning in the Dallas Morning News.

“A struggling South Dallas middle school started Monday with its fourth principal in two years after Superintendent Mike Miles replaced the leadership team and 10 teachers.

But before the school day even began, there was more upheaval. Trustee Bernadette Nutall said she was thrown out of Dade Middle School by three Dallas ISD police officers after Miles accused her of trespassing.

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meeting, didn’t want her in the building, she said.

“I have never ever experienced anything like this

in tow, physically off the ground. I couldn’t even believe it,” Wallace said.

She said she was so disturbed about the way Nutall was “manhandled” that she wants to file a complaint about the incident.

Other school board members have attended staff meetings at schools going through similar changes.

A few weeks ago, trustee Nancy Bingham left a school board meeting to attend a staff meeting at Seagoville High School after the principal abruptly resigned.

The administration also invites some board members to attend staff meetings at the district headquarters and schools.”

The last time Miles was run out of town on a rail, the ouster

was orchestrated by the protests of students in the Sierra High School students in Colorado Springs Colorado.

Student Body President Troy Fowler said of the September 2011 incident to the press; “We’re freaking out, stressed out about everything because the teachers are stressed, and it’s hard for us to sit here and try to make it through high school when all the teachers want to quit” Hopefully, city and county leaders, parents or even the teachers will lead the next ouster of Floyd “Mike” Miles.

But as Pastor Joel Osteen can attest, the bible says; “And a child shall lead them.”

At this point most of the parents and 70% of DISD employees don’t care who gets the credit, just get rid of him!!

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in my life. I cannot believe he did it,” said Nutall, an elected school board member who represents District 9, which includes Dade. “This is a clear example of the consistent bullying tactics that we continue to hear about Miles exhibiting to staff.”

DISD spokesman Jon Dahlander said in an email that the meeting at Dade was between the administration and school staff. He didn’t address questions about Nutall being kicked out.

Nutall said she met late Monday with Miles, trustee Lew Blackburn and board President Miguel Solis. She declined to give details of the meeting.

Juanita Wallace, president of the Dallas NAACP, said she witnessed Nutall being ousted.

She said she arrived about 6:30 a.m. to attend the staff meeting after she was invited by some Dade employees. “As I get to the door, the door swings open towards me, and they’ve got her !

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Publication salutes Dallas’ Who’s Who The husband and wife team of Ron and Matrice Kirk, Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles and Dallas County Chief Public Defender Lynn Pride Richardson are highlighted on the cover of second edition of Who’s Who In Black Dallas® unveiled recently at a networking reception and program at the Hyatt Regency Dallas Hotel.

Who’s Who In Black Dallas® celebrates the achievements of African Americans in the metropolitan Dallas area. More than 200 people are featured in the publication.

The People of Influence theme issue offers a mix of business, political and community leaders selected as Living Legends and Interesting Personalities. Individuals selected for the Living Legends section included Pro-Line Corporation founder Comer Cottrell, former City Council member Diane Ragsdale, journalist Bob Ray Sanders, Country and Western singer Charley Pride and DFW Airport concessionaire Norma Ruby.

Cottrell died unexpectedly the morning after the unveiling.

“We were deeply saddened

by Comer’s passing,” said Ken Carter, associate publisher. “I had just talked to him days prior to the event. We are very proud to have honored such a welldeserved human being.”

A similar list of people representing a cross section of professions is featured in the Interesting Personalities pages of the book. Those highlighted include the Kirks and others featured on the cover. “All of these individuals have done some extraordinary things that deserve to be recognized,” said Carter.

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Johnson. Congresswoman Johnson succeeded long time Dallas attorney H. Ron White in writing the foreword. It was announced at the reception that Matrice Ellis Kirk will follow Congresswoman Johnson in writing the foreword for the third edition in 2015.

“I was delighted to have been asked to write the foreword for the second edition of Who’s Who In Black Dallas®. I have spent my time in Congress working to represent the 30th District in Dallas and I’m always pleased to participate in an endeavor that celebrates the achievements of citizens,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

“We are excited and now look forward to be doing the third edition of Who’s Who In Black Dallas® and are equally excited to have Matrice Kirk penning the foreword for

the upcoming third edition,” says Carter Womack, Chief Operating Officer of Who’s Who Publishing. “Succeeding Congresswoman Johnson whose impact on the AfricanAmerican community specifically and the Dallas community in general goes hand in hand with the commitment and vision of Who’s Who Publishing.”

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The second edition Associate Publisher will also continue in the same position in the third edition in 2015. Carter, President and CEO of Focus Communications, a 34-year old public relations, marketing and public affairs company will again assume responsibility for the public relations, sales and content of the third edition.

Focus has been a long time cornerstone in the communications industry. “We wanted to recognize ‘People of Influence’ who have done some extraordinary things,” Carter said. “We will expand the concept for the third edition.”

The book is now available at a cost of $39.95 per person by going to website – www.whoswhopublishing.com or calling (614) 481-7300.

The North Texas To"way Authority, Cedar Crest Development Company and KRNB and K104 are sponsors.

Who’s Who Publishing Company highlights the achievements of African Americans and other minority groups in over 26 markets across the country through its brand of Who’s Who publications and signature events. Who’s Who Publishing Company is a subsidiary of Real Times Media, one of the leading sources of African-American related news, entertainment and lifestyle information.

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Dr. Lassiter receives much-deserved honors Dr. Wright Lassiter, Jr. Is one of the honorees who will be feted at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter and Alpha Merit Committee, Inc.’s C.C. Russeau Black and Gold Gala on Saturday, October 18, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at The Sheraton - Downtown Dallas - 400 N. Olive Street Dallas, Texas 75201.

Joining Dr. Lassiter, who is Chancellor Emeritus- Dallas County Community College District, is veteran journalist Norma AdamsWade, Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Principal Nakia Douglas, and publisher Cheryl Smith.

Dr. Lassiter has also been chosen by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) as the 2014 recipient of the Distinguished Health Service Award. The honor will be presented during DFWHC’s Annual Awards Luncheon, October 21 at the Arlington Convention Center.

humanities degree from that institution. He holds a B.S. degree from Alcorn State University, an MBA from Indiana UniversityBloomington, and an Ed.D. from Auburn University.

In 1995 the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University/Bloomington elected Dr. Lassiter to the Indiana University Academy of Alumni Fellows.

He served a six-year term on the Board of Advisors of the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. member of the National Advisory Council to the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Dr. Lassiter is a Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Management at Dallas Baptist University and holds an honorary doctor of

He is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, the most recent being his election in the inaugural class of inductees into the African American Educators Hall of Fame in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Lassiter distinguished career is worthy of honors. He was named Chancellor of the seven-college Dallas County Community College District in June 2006. Prior to that he had served for 20 years as the President of El Centro College of the Dallas County Community College District.

His career is one of many “firsts”: first black college president in the State University of New York (SUNY) system; one of the first African Americans appointed to a bank’s board of directors in Dallas; a member of the White House Commission on Minority Business Development, the first group to create the term “Historically Under-utilized Businesses” (now called HUBs); the only African American who has received the Russell Perry Award for Servant Leadership from Dallas Baptist University (where he is a graduate school faculty member and former chair of the board of regents); and the first African American to serve as chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District Dr. Lassiter has previously served as president of Bishop College in Dallas, president of Schenectady County Community College in New York, vice president of finance and management at Morgan State University in Baltimore, and business manager of Tuskegee University of Alabama.

He is the chairman of the board of trustees of the African American Museum, immediate past board chair and senior director of the Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Texas, Inc., and serves on several other boards that include the State Fair of Texas, the YMCA Foundation, the Dallas Baptist University Foundation, and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Foundation.

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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.

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Syler to speak at Nappiology Expo The 2014 Nappiology Expo is focusing on natural options for not only hair, but also the mind and body. Rene Syler, host of Sweet Retreats, is the guest speaker for the expo "A Healthy Mind, Body and Hair Event." The expo will be held Sunday, November 2, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Grapevine Convention Center at 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas.

"For the past six years we have been providing men, women, and children educational information about natural hair care and beauty," said Nappiology founder De Johnson. "This year we are including healthy aspects to enhance their mind, body and hair."

Dozens of natural hair-care lines have flooded the hair industry as natural hair styles have become popular again. According to the market research firm Mintel, the relaxer product that chemically straightens tightly curled hair has dropped in sales more than 26 percent since 2008. Mintel estimates the black hair-care market is a $500 billion-dollar industry.

"It's important for women to understand the ingredients in hair-care products and what they do to their hair," said ThinkandGrowChick.com natural-hair blogger Courtney Sanders. As a college student studying chemical engineering, Sanders developed a hair-care product line. Sanders' workshop will help women figure out ways to find the best products for their hair.

Rene Syler, host of the national show Sweet Retreats, will be doing a workshop on "A Journey of Self-Discovery. "Well, a few years ago, tragedy struck. After a brief illness that landed me in the hospital, I went back to chemically straightening my hair. What happened? My hair got dry, broke off and fell out! It was a mess! That's when I decided ENOUGH!" explained Rene Syler. As the founder of Good Enough Mother, Syler is a sought-after expert on lifestyle and parenting issues for national talk shows including Today and CNN Headline News.

Dr. Michele Darden-Jefferson will host a workshop on the best foods to maintain a healthy body, skin, hair and nails.

Ramona Logan, Image Advantage PR consultant, will tell her individual journey of finally becoming free of hair hassles once she went natural three-years ago after taking on the Nappiology Expo as a client.

"Natural hair has allowed more women the freedom of exercising without having to worry about the impact on their hair," said De Johnson. "So we are offering workshop sessions with exercise and sports experts, such as LPGA golf-teaching pro Maulana Dotch, yoga instructor Bruce Boyd, and running enthusiast and Dallas ambassador for Black Girls RUN! Scymentress Williams, to show that physical fitness is an essential component of having healthy natural hair as well as a healthy lifestyle."

Expo exhibitors include NuDred, JHC Salon, CutiCouture, Naturalsis72, Honeylocs Natural Hair Care by Erika, It Works, Miss Jessie's, Obia Natural Hair Care, and Urban Rose.

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Drumline: A New Beat to premiere Oct 27 on VH1 VH1ʹ′s original film Drumline: A New Beat. A sequel to 2002ʹ′s Drumline, the new flick will reunite stars of the original, Nick Cannon and Leonard Roberts with new blood like Single Ladies‘ LeToya Luckett.

VH1’s upcoming original movie “Drumline: A New Beat,” produced in partnership with Fox Television Studios, and executive produced by the original film producers Wendy Finerman, Dallas Austin and Jody Gerson, along with Nick Cannon, will premiere Monday, October 27th at 9PM ET/PT. “Drumline: A New Beat” will capture the sound and spirit of the first film while welcoming a whole new class to the Atlanta A&T drumline. The new story follows female lead Danielle “Dani” Raymond (Alexandra Shipp), an upper class Brooklyn girl who defies her parents in order to attend Atlanta A&T so she can join – and revitalize – their onceprominent drumline. Dani’s quest to become the first female section leader will be hampered by upperclassmen, including her cousin Tyree (Jeff Pierre), her feelings for fellow bandmate and rival Jayven (Jordan Calloway), and the PAGE 19

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school’s crosstown competitors. Tasha (Jasmine Burke) and Josh (Scott Shilstone) round out the freshmen drumline and bring their own ambitions onto the field. Sean Taylor (Leonard Roberts) from the original film will return to the franchise as Atlanta A&T’s new band director. Sean is looking to make his mark on his alma mater while dealing with “ghosts” from his past: the dean, Dr. Nia Phillips (LeToya Luckett), his brother, Kevin Taylor (Deray Davis) and original “Drumline” favorite, Devon Miles (Nick Cannon).

“Drumline: A New Beat” is the next movie fueling VH1’s successful momentum into the scripted arena. VH1 delivered the highest-rated original cable movie of 2013 among adults 18-49 with “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story.”

4.5 million total viewers tuned in for its October 21 premiere, which earned a 2.9 rating in the adult 18-49 demo and rated as the most-tweeted TV topic that day, generating over 2 million tweets.

“Drumline: A New Beat” is executive produced by Wendy Finerman.

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THOMAS SAMUEL BAILEY

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The Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists (DFW-ABJ) is saddened to learn of the death of Thomas (Thom) Bailey.

A long-time memebr and supporter of the association, Thom was an alumnus of Indiana University and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Thom served as President and Executive Producer of Sports Etc. Sports Group, offering consultation on radio and television sports services. His intense love for sports was well known to many in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as he shared his commentary and analysis for many years on the radio airwaves and in print.Thom most recently worked as a sports critic for KNON 89.3 and Sports Newsman. He also had a stint as a sports talk show host with ESPN-Cleburne, Texas.

Thom died on October 12, 2014. The funeral will take place at 2 p.m. on October 18, 2014 at Jerusalem Temple Apostolic Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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State of Black Dallas forum convened

by ULGD Young Professionals The Urban League of Greater Dallas Young Professionals presents State of Black Dallas. This is an event designed to take a pulse check on the status of the black community in all facets of living such as economically, politically, and socially.

This will be a day of educating ourselves as we reflect on the stagnation of the civil rights movement in our city, and putting forth an action plan to move ourselves forward.

The dynamic minds of Author Michael Phillips, and Community Leader Charles O'Neal will lay the foundation of the conversation and follow with an interactive panel discussion joined by Concord Assistant Pastor Edwin Robinson. The Dallas Police Department Community Development Division will be on hand for an informative session, "When the Cops Come Knocking."

State of Black Dallas is October 18, 2014 at 9 am at Concord Church Fellowship Hall.

Lunch is included in the cost of registration of $10.

Charles O’Neal If you are a member of the Urban League of Greater Dallas Young Professionals you receive half o registration. Register at https:// stateo'lackdallas.eventbrite.com For any questions contact civic_engagement@ulgdyp.org.

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Dating a Serial Cheater Dear Alma, A male friend of mine moved to my city for a 6-month work assignment. To welcome him to the area, I took him to dinner and introduced him to my local friends.

Well, I just learned that he has been having a sexual relationship with a sorority sister, who’s also my best friend.

I am uncomfortable with this situation because my male friend has a live-in girlfriend who has been with him for over eight years.

I feel like I need to say something, especially now that his assignment may be extended and his live-in girlfriend is planning a visit. My girlfriend says she knows it’s temporary and that she plans to break up with him before his significant other arrives.

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Ask Alma cannot leave his live-in and doesn’t know what to do. She is not a dumb girl. She’s an attorney, and she’s got it going on.

Do you think it‘s really love? Should I get involved or mind my business?

Vicky Dear Vicky, If this were my BFF, I would say something like this: “What the hell…Really!! What are you thinking!” LMBO Naaw; just kidding. Don’t do that.

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flies with honey than you do with vinegar.” You want to get her attention, so confront her in a manner that she can embrace. I can sense the pride and admiration you have for your friend when you talk of her accomplishments.

Granted, one’s occupation doesn’t exempt them from making unwise decisions. Anyway, your attorney-girlfriend is rationalizing her actions by thinking she’s really not being a skank because technically he’s not married.

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Step up to the bench, my sistah, so you can hear me when I say this ain’t Kansas and, no, Sweetie, he’s not in love with you. He’s in really, really like, and I don’t blame him.

He’s found a really smart woman to spend quality time with while he’s away from home. He offered you his live-in truth and you accepted it.

Explain to your friend that recognizing her true treasures within allows her to be prepared when a mature man comes along. A mature man will offer her the proper love, commitment and devotion she deserves. It’s time to cut it off.

Don’t wait for his main squeeze to visit; do it now. Remind her: Don’t settle for a second-hand man. Reach out, give her a fist bump and say: “Stop stumbling in the dark with Mr. Wrong, girl, when you could be dancing in the light with Mr. Right!”

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Do You Need ID Theft Insurance or Credit Monitoring?

By Jason Alderman You'd have to be living under a rock not to be concerned about identity theft. It seems like every other month there's a new report about another massive data breach somewhere in the world.

Not surprisingly, a thriving industry has sprung up around helping to protect consumers from identity theft. Most of these services are pretty expensive and many consumer organizations argue that they merely take actions you could easily carry out yourself for free.

But if you don't have the time or wherewithal, you may want to enlist a professional to help unravel the mess.

Following are some of the identity theft prevention services being marketed, as well as questions to ask when considering them: ID theft insurance is commonly offered as a rider to homeowners or renters insurance and typically costs $25 and $60 a year. Note: it doesn't protect you from being victimized in the first place nor does it cover direct monetary losses resulting from identity theft.

Rather, it reimburses costs associated with reclaiming your financial identity (e.g., phone calls, making copies, mailing documents, wages lost when pursuing resolution and hiring an attorney).

Questions you should ask: What are the policy's limits?

Is there a deductible?

If lost wages are covered, what limits apply and what triggers this coverage?

If legal fees are covered, what limits apply and must the insurer preapprove the work?

How much personalized assistance will you get – will they assign a case manager to execute on your behalf or merely give you a checklist to follow?

Credit monitoring services track your credit reports and contact you whenever key changes occur – things like new accounts opened in your name, address changes, credit inquiries and increased credit limits.

They usually cost from $10 to $30 a month and services provided are all over the map. For example: Some monitor and provide credit reports from all three major credit bureaus; but some only track one.

More expensive plans provide additional services including monitoring public records, black market website surveillance, and computer protection programs like antivirus and keystroke encryption software.

Some provide one or more free (or low-cost) credit scores.

Keep in mind when considering whether to buy credit monitoring: Many creditors report information to all three credit bureaus, but some only report to one, so your three credit reports may contain different information.

Because many lenders only report activity to credit bureaus monthly, it could take weeks before your monitoring service spots fraudulent behavior.

Ask how you'll be notified of flagged changes (email, text and/or mail) and how frequently (daily, weekly, monthly).

You can order one free copy of each credit report from www.annualcreditreport.comper year, so by staggering them, you could get a different report every four months.

If you know – or fear – that an account has been compromised but don't want to fully block access to your credit reports through a credit freeze, you can place a free, 90-day initial fraud alert with the three credit bureaus. This means businesses must verify your identity with you before opening new accounts.

You can renew the alert after 90 days. If you don't want to be bothered remembering, some monitoring services will file your renewals for a fee.

For more tips, see the Federal Trade Commission's "Privacy and Identity" page atwww.consumer.ftc.gov/ topics/privacy-identity.

Bottom line: Do you want to monitor your own credit (which is free but time-consuming) or hand off the task to a third party and pay hundreds of dollars?

Either way, make sure it gets done.

Jason Alderman directs Visa's financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney.

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National Black United Front Houston present Sankofa: Caravan to the Ancestors™ a spiritual journey in honor of our Holy Afrikan Ancestors on ******* the historic shores of Galveston, Texas where we pay homage to their memory. Departure time from NBUF Headquarters is 7:00am. Ceremony on Galveston Beach Begins at 9:00am (29th St. & Seawall Blvd.)

TERRENCE MACKEY is one of Dallas' most under-rated gospel artists, The purpose of the Sankofa: Caravan to the Ancestors is as follows: 1. To Mackey is making his TBAAL debut with a night of contemporary and offer praise & thanksgiving to The Creator and our revered Afrikan traditional gospel music for two nights only!

Ancestors 2. To educate our community on African Spirituality, History & 9pm | $15 Culture 3. To invoke blessings for our community in all worthy Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex endeavors. ALL FAITHS ARE WELCOMED Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre Physical Address: 1309 Canton Street, Dallas, TX 75203 For more info contact sankofacaravan@gmail.com ADMISSION $15.00 or call NBUF Headquarters at 713.962.0284 ********

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Annual Healthcare Conference from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM CDT Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Hitt Auditorium 1441 N. Beckley Ave. Dallas, TX 75203

October 19 Celebrating God's Shepherds New Light Church Sunday Oct. 19th 11:AM Pastors 11th Anniversary

October 18 2014 EMPOWER Series presented by Comerica Bank

Pastor Marian Rabb

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 St Luke "Community" United Methodist Church 5710 E R L Thornton Fwy Dallas, TX 75223

Sr. Pastor Shaun Rabb

Pastor Oscar Epps, Sr. Special Guest

********** 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 http://www.eventbrite.com/e/cc-russeau-black-gold-scholarshipgala-2014-tickets-12413484065

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Bishop Julian Lewis, Jr. 2016 Presidential Exploratory Committee - Test the Water Rally on Saturday October 18 @ 2:00pm. This event will take place at World Harvest Ministries 520 N Dallas Ave. Lancaster, TX 75124.

Join Us As Celebrate and Honor The Gifts That God Has Given Us! 11am Praise And Worship Service 9314 Elam Road..Dallas TX 75217 214-391-3430 NewLightChurchDallas.com

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

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

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

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

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The Act of Change Institute 3200 S Lancaster Rd., Sute 623 Dallas Tx 75216 (Buses will depart and return to The Act of Change) Bus will begin loading @ 11:30pm Friday Night Departure Time - 1 am 10/18/14 Saturday Return arrive time 1am 10/19/14 Cost per person: $50.00 Pay by PAYPAL: www.fredsentertainment.com or Bro. Fred Ghaffar - 214-607-6445 Bro. Esudele Fagbenro - 214-500-7747

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

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October 22 TxDOT SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT Workshops geared to establish dialogue

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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.”

Ø US DOT Women in Transportation Initiative (WITI) workshop for high school and college students (invitation only).

Ø US DOT Women In Transportation Bonding and Access Capital Program will conduct its orientation workshop at the summit. This workshop is for participants who have submitted an application and have been approved for the program. For information, email Diana Flores at diana@gdhcc.com.

Ø Contact Project Director Tony Arps at tony@gdhcc.com for details.

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October 25 One-day college fair for families will be held at the University of North Texas at Dallas. Presented by Dr Pepper, in partnership with the Dallas County Community College District and the Dallas Independent School District, the event will provide students with the keys they need to succeed in higher education, including information about how to navigate the system so that they can attend a college or university.

Focusing on students in grades 6 through 12, the free program is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at UNT-Dallas, 7300 University Hills Blvd. Registration is scheduled in Building 7400, located on the south side of the campus. Parents are invited, and breakfast will be provided.

October 30- November 2

***** You are invited to the “LIKE A BOSS-FREE WORKSHOP” There will be GREAT information for those who are thinking of starting a business as well as those who are already business owners. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT!!!

This FREE workshop will help you maneuver through the business structure selections (LLC, DBA, Assumed Name), we will help you understand market research, planning and the customer insights--WE REALLY WANT TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS!!

Join Dyron Jolly and Cassandra Bradford, "funny" and "excellent" facilitators who will make this workshop fun and exciting, all while teaching valuable information that can help your company be profitable.

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"Operation Partnership: A Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Summit m 9:00 am until 12:00 noon at First United Methodist Church, 310 Roaring Springs, DeSoto, TX 75115. This event is free and open to the public.

METHODISM’S BREADBASKET CHARITY CONCERT And SILENT AUCTION Dallas Arboretum.

Call 214.324.3440.

Paul Quinn College is celebrating their 2014 Homecoming Oct 30th thru Nov. 2nd, Paul Quinn Alumni will have their Annual Jessie Barbee Luncheon, Friday, October 31st at 1:00pm in the Grand Lounge. The luncheon will be immediately following the Homecoming Convocation Service Dallas is the host for the June 21-26, 2015 35th National Veterans Wheelchair Games with the theme, “BIG City, BIG Wheels, BIG Heart,” and City of Dallas, VA North Texas and Paralyzed Veterans of America made the public announcement today, encouraging attendance and participation in support of the weeklong Games

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November 1 The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) will host its 8th annual ART for ADVOCACY auction on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at F.I.G. (Fashion Industry Gallery), 1807 Ross Avenue, celebrating the transformative power of art therapy. The event will highlight 100 local and regional artists in a silent and live art auction and will feature tequila, Texas tapas, and desert vacation packages inspired by this year’s theme, DEPARTURE. Tunes will be provided by James Gabriano, DJ S.O.U.L.Jah, and a special live performance by The Polyphonic Spree.

The Dallas Park and Recreation Board and Department Invite you to the Cummings Recreation Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

***** Methodist Charlton Medical Center and the Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce are partnering to hold a golf tournament that will benefit both the Methodist Charlton Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and Cedar Hill Chamber programs. The 2014 CardioShack Open will be held Friday, October 24, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Golf Club of Dallas. The partnership ensures a full field of golfers and a great audience for businesses promotion as well as showing community support.

An exciting day is planned, beginning with lunch beginning at 11 a.m. A shotgun start at 1 p.m. will be followed by the 19th Hole Reception and Silent Auction. A variety of sponsorship packages are available.

The Golf Club of Dallas is located at 2200 W. Red Bird Lane, Dallas, TX 75232. For more information, contact the Cedar Hill Chamber office at 972-291-7817.

November 6 Annual Awards Gala Rockin' 50's (SAVE THE DATE)

Double D Ranch 12809 Eastgate Dr. Mesquite TX, 75181 6:30pm - 9:00pm Performance by: Elvis Impersonator Attire: 50's or Traditional Tickets: $30

2976 Cummings Drive • Dallas •75212 10:00 AM Please join the Dallas Park and Recreation Board and Dwaine R. Caraway, Council Member, District 4 following the Ribbon Cutting for children’s activities, demonstrations and refreshments

Veteran's Benefit Fundraiser to Support Veterans in Need Bring the kids & join us for a day of fun. Parade to start 9AM at Balch Springs Municipal Court Building 3117 Hickory Tree Rd. Ends at Walmart on Lake June Road Call 214-732-5625 for more information

November 8 "Murder Is Served" (7th Annual Mystery Dinner) Civic Center 12400 Elam Rd., Balch Springs TX, 75180 Time: 7:00PM Admission Friends Members - $15.00 Not a Friends Member - $20.00 *NOTE: Reservations with checks MUST Be received by 11/5/14

October 28 Austin-based singer-songwriter Darden Smith will perform live with fellow Austinites Roscoe Beck on acoustic bass and Alex Marrero on

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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

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

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;?

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

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

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

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