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Strong support for council pay voiced

Erik Wilson

Rev. Richie Butler

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Message to the People...

Councilmembers need to be paid Cheryl Smith When City of Dallas voters go to the polls, they can make a difference in a number of ways. There’s one way that activists Dr. Juanita Wallace, Erik Wilson and Pastor Richie Butler feel is important for the continued growth and development of the city.

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The three gathered recently to talk with the media about a proposition that would give additional compensation to City Council members, actually doubling their current salaries.

Proposition No. 8 reads: Increasing Compensation for the Mayor and Councilmembers. Shall Chapter III, Section 4(a) of the Dallas City Charter be amended to increase compensation for councilmembers to $60,000, effective upon the swearing in of city council members in June 2015, and for the mayor to $80,000, effective upon the swearing in as mayor of an individual who did not hold the office of mayor on November 4, 2014?

A YES vote, says Dr. Wallace, is important because serving is a “full-time job” and deserves adequate compensation. “We can’t continue to expect people to serve when based on the time they are putting in, they’re barely making minimum wage.”

“It is a full-time job,” said Mr. Wilson, who is seeking a seat on the Dallas CIty Council in the upcoming Spring election. When people who want to serve have to take a second job in order to take care of their families, the time they have to serve is diminished, he continued.

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Meanwhile, Pastor Butler talked about how the city can grow, groom leaders for service and build bridges instead of barriers.

“We have to start grooming future leaders, preparing them to serve,” said the pastor. “We have to build a pipeline of leaders. We have to identify and prepare young men and women.”

Those elected leaders should be paid, he agreed with Mr. Wilson and Dr. Wallace, saying “It’s the right thing to do.”

Unfortunately there are obstacles to overcome. The ballot is long, the language on some of the propositions is ambiguous, and voter turnout is always lower in the midterm elections.

Folks just don’t seem to realize how important the midterm elections are. Sure the votes are needed in the presidential election, and the elections are more exciting but every election is important.

Your vote in the midterm election can cancel out your vote in the presidential election. Sure you may have felt as though you did something profound by casting your vote for America’s first Black President. You wanted to do something historic, only to go home and never go near a polling booth again. That’s not the way. It can’t be.

In a recent interview, President Barack Obama stressed the significance of voters going to the polls so that he “and Michelle can continue doing the work” that is needed. He’s right. At this point in his presidency, people begin referring to the president as “lame duck.” An overwhelming show of support at the polls could make for a very exciting “lame duck period.”

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Just like these activists are stressing the importance of voting for elected officials to be compensated, there are critics who are not in favor of pay for “community servants.”

Some look at the positions as volunteer and not worthy of compensation. Sadly you also have folks who don’t want to see anyone “get ahead” financially. It was also pointed out that some think if elected officials are compensated, they won’t steal or do something dishonest. Well, history has shown us that even folks with money steal and just because you have money does not mean you won’t do unethical things.

To expect people to work without compensation is an unrealistic and inhumane way of thinking; like slavery!

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Many people don’t know that elected officials are constantly deluged by calls, letters, and texts asking for assistance. Folks don’t even know the job descriptions, they just know the person is an elected official. Translation: When I need something you are supposed to help me.

The sad commentary is that so few contribute to campaign funds and so few vote, but let them need help, they have no problem asking!

If you have doubts about supporting Proposition 8, ask a City Council member if you can shadow them for a week. Keep a log.

Do the math. If they are not earning a wage for their service, elected officials have to go out and make a living some way, or you’ll end up with a lot of wealthy people who may not have the level of sensitivity that their constituents deserve. It’s your call.

Dr. Wallace, Mr. Wilson and Rev. Butler understand this issue. They want intelligent, compassionate, well-prepared people to help make this world a better place and they want them to be adequately compensated. Don’t you?

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A Place Beyond Despair: From the journal of a survivor A strength without measure, to giving up you say never!

A spirit and drive, to challenge this robber of lives; An unyielding will to do more than simply survive, This fight that touches so many lives.

Here’s to the families and friends who share love without end.

To the care givers and all the inspirers of hope, to those who run and walk in a race to cure, one of lifes bitter slopes.

For the tears and fears, for the loved ones we’ve lost, inside our years, Those cherished moments we hold so dear, with precious memories, so lasting and clear.

For those days when you had to endure yet another procedure or test, for the nights you tossed and turned as sleep found little rest.

Here’s to you, for your belief and your courage to say, although this journey is an uphill fight, You have the faith, determination, the will, and the might; to forge ahead,

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Tightened Guidance for U.S. Healthcare Workers on Personal Protective Equipment for Ebola The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tightening previous infection control guidance for healthcare workers caring for patients with Ebola, to ensure there is no ambiguity. The guidance focuses on specific personal protective equipment (PPE) health care workers should use and offers detailed step by step instructions for how to put the equipment on and take it off safely.

Recent experience from safely treating patients with Ebola at Emory University Hospital, Nebraska Medical Center and National Institutes of Health Clinical Center are reflected in the guidance.

The enhanced guidance is centered on three principles: All healthcare workers undergo rigorous training and are practiced and competent with PPE, including taking it on and off in a systemic manner No skin exposure when PPE is worn All workers are supervised by a trained monitor who watches each worker taking PPE on and off.

All patients treated at Emory University Hospital, Nebraska Medical Center and the NIH Clinical Center have followed the three principles. None of the workers at these facilities have contracted the illness.

Principle #1: Rigorous and repeated training

healthcare workers may be tempted to manipulate them with contaminated gloved hands. PPE recommended for U.S. healthcare workers caring for patients with Ebola includes: Double gloves Boot covers that are waterproof and go to at least midcalf or leg covers Single use fluid resistant or imperable gown that extends to at least mid-calf or coverall without intergraded hood.

Respirators, including either N95 respirators or powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) Single-use, full-face shield that is disposable Surgical hoods to ensure complete coverage of the head and neck Apron that is waterproof and covers the torso to the level of the mid-calf should be used if Ebola patients have vomiting or diarrhea The guidance describes different options for combining PPE to allow a facility to select PPE for their protocols based on availability, healthcare personnel familiarity, comfort and preference while continuing to provide a standardized, high level of protection for healthcare personnel.

The guidance includes having: Two specific, recommended PPE options for facilities to choose from. Both options provide equivalent protection if worn, donned and doffed correctly.

Designated areas for putting on and taking off PPE. Facilities should ensure that space and lay-out allows for clear separation between clean and potentially contaminated areas Trained observer to monitor PPE use and safe removal Step-by-step PPE removal instructions that include: Disinfecting visibly contaminated PPE using an EPAregistered disinfectant wipe prior to taking off equipment Disinfection of gloved hands using either an EPAregistered disinfectant wipe or alcohol-based hand rub between steps of taking off PPE.

Principle #3: Trained monitor CDC is recommending a trained monitor actively observe and supervise each worker taking PPE on and off. This is to ensure each worker follows the step by step processes, especially to disinfect visibly contaminated PPE. The trained monitor can spot any missteps in real-time and immediately address.

Principle #2: No skin exposure when PPE is worn

It is critical to focus on other prevention activities to halt the spread of Ebola in healthcare settings, including: · Prompt screening and triage of potential patients · Designated site managers to ensure proper implementation of precautions · Limiting personnel in the isolation room · Effective environmental cleaning

CDC is recommending all of the same PPE included in the August 1, 2014 guidance, with the addition of coveralls and single-use, disposable hoods. Goggles are no longer recommended as they may not provide complete skin coverage in comparison to a single use disposable full face shield. Additionally, goggles are not disposable, may fog after extended use, and PAGE 7

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should take a detailed travel and exposure history with patients who exhibit fever, severe headache, muscle pain, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, unexplained hemorrhage.

If the patient is under investigation for Ebola, health care workers should activate the hospital preparedness plan for Ebola, isolate the patient in a separate room with a private bathroom, and to ensure standardized protocols are in place for PPE use and disposal. Health care workers should not have physical contact with the patient without putting on appropriate PPE. CDC’s Guidance for U.S. Healthcare Settings is Similar to MSF’s (Doctors Without Borders) Guidance Both CDC’s and MSF’s guidance focuses on: • Protecting skin and mucous membranes from all exposures to blood and body fluids during patient care • Meticulous, systematic strategy for putting on and taking off PPE to avoid contamination and to ensure correct usage of PPE • Use of oversight and observers to ensure processes are followed • Disinfection of PPE prior to taking off: CDC recommends disinfecting visibly contaminated PPE using an EPA-registered disinfectant wipe prior to taking off equipment. Additionally, CDC recommends disinfection of gloved hands using either an EPA-registered disinfectant wipe or alcohol-based hand rub between steps of taking off PPE. Due to differences in the U.S. healthcare system and West African healthcare settings, MSF’s guidance recommends spraying as a method for PPE disinfection rather than disinfectant wipes.

Five Pillars of Safety CDC reminds all employers and healthcare workers that PPE is only one aspect of infection control and providing safe care to patients with Ebola.

Other aspects include five pillars of safety:

Focusing only on PPE gives a false sense of security of safe care and worker safety. Training is a critical aspect of ensuring infection control. Facilities need to ensure all healthcare providers practice numerous times to make sure they understand how to appropriately use the equipment, especially in the step by step donning and doffing of PPE. CDC and partners will ramp up training offerings for healthcare personnel across the country to reiterate all the aspects of safe care recommendations.

Given the intensive and invasive care that US hospitals provide for Ebola patients, the tightened guidelines are more directive in recommending no skin exposure when PPE is worn.

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Think Ebola and Care Carefully The CDC reminds health care workers to “Think Ebola” and to “Care Carefully.” Health care workers

• Facility leadership has responsibility to provide resources and support for implementation of effective prevention precautions. Management should maintain a culture of worker safety in which appropriate PPE is available and correctly maintained, and workers are provided with appropriate training.

• Designated on-site Ebola site manager responsible for oversight of implementing precautions for healthcare personnel and patient safety in the healthcare facility.

• Clear, standardized procedures where facilities choose one of two options and have a back-up plan in case supplies are not available.

• Trained healthcare personnel: facilities need to ensure all healthcare providers practice numerous times to make sure they understand how to appropriately use the equipment.

• Oversight of practices are critical to ensuring that implementation protocols are done accurately, and any error in putting on or taking off PPE is identified in real-time, corrected and addressed, in case potential exposure occurred.

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Know Your Rights, Make Your Vote Count

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

2013 the Republican Party caused a government shutdown.

Now, with the help of the U.S. Supreme Court, Unlike any other time in American history, it is the Obstructionist Party has shifted its important for all eligible citizens to efforts to implementing new voter ID laws exercise their right to vote on and unconstitutional “poll taxes” that November 4th. Recently, there has been block the votes of approximately 600,000 significant dialogue regarding which eligible voters in Texas. party will control the House and the The new Texas voter ID Senate in Washington. These law lists state drivers conversations highlight a very real licenses, voter identification point…this election is critical to the certificates, state ID cards, future of minorities, and middle-class concealed gun permits, Americans. Voter engagement is military ID’s, citizenship crucial. certificates, and passports as In minority communities, there is a the only forms of permissible common misconception that voter voter identification. Student turnout is only important during ID cards, issued by the presidential elections. Consequently, state’s colleges and adhering to this school of thought Congresswoman Johnson universities, and other forms could result in more than a decade of of government financial and political oppression. It identification, including a voter is not enough to see massive voter turnout in 2016, the registration card, are not acceptable forms same level of voter turnout must occur on November of ID under the law.

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The ability to utilize concealed gun Since the election of President Barack Obama, licenses, as a form of acceptable voter identification America’s first African-American president, the highlights the reality that these new laws were created Republican Party has become the “Obstructionist” to favor a specific demographic, while disenfranchising Party. During the current Congress, the GOP has done others. Why would a state deliberately violate the civil everything in its power to ensure the ineffective rights of millions of its residents? Research shows that operation of our federal government. For example, in if African-Americans and Latinos successfully turned

IVAN “PUDGE” RODRIGUEZ featured guest at Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s dinner The North Texas Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) will host its third annual fundraising dinner on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Belo Mansion in Dallas, featuring special guest Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Texas Rangers’ Hall of Famer and 14-time All Star standout catcher.

Evan Grant with The Dallas Morning News will join “Pudge” Rodriguez on stage to lead a personal discussion with the baseball Hall of Famer, who earned an alltime record 13 Rawlings Gold Gloves for his defensive work behind the plate, including 10 in a row from 1992-2001 while throwing out nearly 42% of runners attempting to steal in his career. Ivan is now the Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Texas Rangers.

Known collectively as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affects 1 in 200 people.

They are painful, medically incurable diseases that attack the digestive system.

Many patients require numerous hospitalizations and surgery. Most people diagnosed with an IBD begin to develop symptoms between the ages of 15 and 35; however the incidence is rapidly increasing in children.

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will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his pioneering work in starting the CCFA North Texas Chapter thirty-five years ago. Dr. Morchower has continued to be a strong leader in the Dallas medical community, as the founding pediatric gastroenterologist in Dallas as well as a highly acclaimed, caring general pediatrician.

Annette Cox will be presented with CCFA’s Volunteer of the Year Award for her devoted efforts through CCFA’s Team Challenge, half-marathon endurance training program, as a back to back VIP and Top 5 Fundraiser in the Country, raising over $25,000.

Annette serves on CCFA North Texas’ Leadership Board and will be participating in her third half marathon this December in Dallas. Annette’s motivation and devotion to CCFA’s mission is driven by her elevenyear-old son Gavin who is living with Crohn’s disease.

Seventeen-year-old Tariq WashingtonWalker of Duncanville will be presented with CCFA’s Rising Star Award for his perseverance and courageous battle with Crohn’s disease. Tariq has been battling Crohn’s since age 11 and has undergone ileostomy surgery.

This summer, he attended one of CCFA’s support services, Camp Oasis, a coed residential camp program that enriches the lives of children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by providing them with a safe and supportive camp community.

Being part of a peer group that shares the same experiences fosters motivation, provides encouragement and delivers positive reinforcement for youth learning to cope with their disease and gain self-esteem.

Funds raised from the thrid annual dinner will support CCFA’s mission-critical research, education, and support programs.

To learn more about the event and purchase tickets, visit http://online.ccfa.org/ thirdannualdinner or call 972-386-0607.

out to vote, many so-called red states would become blue.

A Congress controlled by Democrats would guarantee a minimum wage of $10.10 an hour. This would occur during the first 100 days of a new Congress. Additionally, increased access to early childhood education would become a reality, and the Equal Pay Act, which ensures that women earn the same wages as their male counterparts, would go into effect. But none of these vital changes will occur without proper voter education, and participation.

To be prepared for the November 4th election, I encourage all voters to prepare themselves by visiting www.sos.state.tx.us to confirm their registration status.

Voters can also visit www.votetexasgov to learn their correct polling places, and know their rights.

Do not allow yourself to be denied your right to vote based on technicalities. Educate yourself and vote on November 4th to strengthen our democracy.

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Dr. Tommy L. Brown appointed new Pastor and Spiritual Leader at New Mount Zion Baptist Church

New Mount Zion Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, Inc. located in the Hamilton Park and Lake Highlands communities in North Dallas announces the election of a new Pastor, Dr. Tommy L. Brown. New Mount Zion, which was led by Dr. R.E. Price until his passing on July 14, 2012, welcomes Dr. Brown as its fifth pastor in the church’s 68 years of existence.

Dr. Brown, a proud native son of Ennis, Texas, has an esteemed career of 26 years of pastoral experience and has served in several leadership capacities at the local and state levels. He currently serves as the General Secretary of the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America.

The membership of New Mount Zion invites the public to the official installation of Dr. Brown to be held on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at 9550 Shepherd Road, Dallas, TX 75243. Details regarding the inaugural celebratory events are located at www.nmzb.org.

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50 Years Later…The Ballot or the Bullet?

Quit Playin’

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

Although to the casual listener Malcolm X may have lacked the statuesque splendor of a Martin Luther King, his plainspoken prophecies and preachments were in many cases well received.

On April 3, 1964, just four years and one day before the assassination of Dr. King, Malcolm traveled to the Corey United Methodist Church in Cleveland Ohio and delivered a speech that will never be forgotten.

“The Ballot or the Bullet” is a classic speech; so much so that it is ranked seventh among the top 100 speeches delivered in America during the 20th century by 137 leading scholars who reviewed significant speeches.

And while his words have reached “antique” status, the words and wisdom that Malcolm imparted was as pressing and poignant today in the state of Texas and to this nation as it ever was before.

Here in Texas, from the gubernatorial race to the local races for dogcatcher, what Malcolm reiterated about the power of the ballot will make all the difference in how we spend the next 20 to 50 years.

In fact, here are three quotes lifted right out of this marvelous missive and sagacious sermon that I would lift for your attention and review.

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1. It's time for us to submerge our differences and realize that it is best for us to first see that we have the same problem, a common problem — a problem that will make you catch hell whether you're a Baptist, or a Methodist, or a Muslim, or a nationalist.

Whether you're educated or illiterate, whether you live on the boulevard or in the alley, you're going to catch hell just like I am.

The Republicans have held rule and reign in the state of Texas for the last 20 years and although there is in arguably some good economic news for millionaires, the state fails and lags behind so many others in the important areas of healthcare, education, and most importantly, opportunity.

Malcolm X was right and we should heed his call to action. Call your parents, your family, your friends, and yes even your enemies and tell them that they need to get out and vote. And by the way, when we take Malcolm's words and apply them to our present

demographics, we are duty bound to implore Hispanics and poor White people to vote with us. It’s in their personal best interests.

In 2014, 50 years after the Ballot or the Bullet speech, we should adapt Malcolm’s motive, mission, and mindset. By now, because you are an intelligent crowd, you are wondering now what Malcolm X said about the bullet. Don’t worry about it.

It doesn’t concern you, because there is no reason to choose the bullet if you have never fully used the ballot…Just VOTE!!!

2. What does this mean? It means that when white people are evenly divided, and Black people have a bloc of votes of their own, it is left up to them to determine who's going to sit in the White House and who's going to be in the dog house.

3. Don’t be throwing out any ballots. A ballot is like a bullet.

You don’t throw your ballots until you see a target, and if that target is not within your reach, keep your ballot in your pocket.

As always in Dallas County, African-Americans have a chance to leverage the final decisions and choices at the polling place. Additionally, very heavy turnouts in urban areas across the state are the only chance that Wendy Davis or any Democrat running for a statewide office, has toward claiming those posts. !

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Don't miss The Other Side of the Pillow

By Amanda Fitzpatrick, Dallas Socialites

So I must admit, I'm a little embarrassed to say this, but I have never read a Zane book!

So the thought of actually going to a stage play and seeing the latest book, "The Other Side of the Pillow," unveiled on stage, yeah I was pretty intrigued.

I've heard her books can be racy, over-sexualized and downright nasty!

But this play reminded me of why I'm proud to be..a single, smart, confident, educated Black woman.

It starts off with the sexy actress Patrice Fisher conducting a monologue on why she is a bitter, single woman.

And I can relate, she went especially hard on the men, calling them out for wanting to sleep around with numerous women and even referred to them as sharing a community of [fill in the blank].

The star of the show, the very handsome Christian Keyes, who often goes shirtless [Thank you Jesus] enters into the play as the man who is not trying to

be the typical man whore and player, but instead, someone trying to fall in love and be in a monogamous relationship.

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I won't spoil the story line, but I can tell you there are some feel good moments, racy conversations and thought provoking points in the play where you will evaluate your own life.

Frenchie Davis, as you remember from American Idol, plays Fisher’s best friend and bellows out a tune that will have you clapping.

Original Miami Basketball Wives reality star Jennifer Williams has made the transition from Reality TV to theatre, playing the

supporting role overcoming her own obstacles.

With less than two months of prep time, well-

known TBAAL founder Curtis King directed and put together a great play that will have single women everywhere trying to find a good man so they can be on the other side of the pillow!

ZANE’s THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PILLOW hit bookstores on August 5, 2014 and now it's

making its World premiere at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) in a oneweek run with eight (8) performances, Tuesday through Sunday, October 21-26, 2014.

For tickets, call TBAAL Box Office at 214.743.2400 or Ticketmaster at 800.720.6865 or log onto www.ticketmaster.com.

Photography by www.dgdafotographer.com

PHOTOS: 1 - Amanda with actor Christian Keyes, 2 - Directors Curtis King and Zane with singer/actress Freda Payne. 3 - The Cast !

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Jesus Who? Jesus Why? mystify many of my so called and some real friends, when it comes to my recognized newest super hero. If you allow yourself to view Christianity as some kind of sanitized version of European colonialism, then it is no wonder that many regard this version of religion as a cop-out when compared to more ancient religions of the world; particularly those with African origin.

However, when you do due diligence and study, it becomes clear how the religion of Christ has been manipulated down through the ages for political and economic purposes. Man still kills in the name of his or her God, whatever that name might be.

Religious conflict is still the single biggest reason people die at the hands of their fellow man. Really check out the Middle East, Lebanon, Pakistan, and India. Look at the so called ‘hot spots’ around the globe and I’ll bet you find religious persecution of some type at the center of the conflict.

But, before I go too far down this road, allow me to put forward the life of Christ as one, which I am in awe of and one which has caught and held not only my attention, but all of my respect, admiration, praise and worship.

As I’ve said, to whomever will listen, Jesus was and forever will be a bad man. Folks, you can say whatever

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As a matter of fact, what wasn’t

I’m just trying to give you a perspective on why He is my Lord and Savior. God, or Godliness aside, this

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By James A. Washington Jesus? He was a revolutionary. He was probably a socialist given his predisposition to feed the hungry and take care of the poor. He was definitely anti establishment. I don’t know anyone more against the status quo than Christ.

He was outspoken, shameless, selfless, compassionate, passionate, an equal opportunity employer self-confident and self-aware.

Can you name a more committed individual to his beliefs? This guy was a blessing to anyone who would listen, a teacher, a provider, a source of strength and of course an obedient son respectful of His elders and, I suppose, in so many ways, larger than life. I am not trying to portray Jesus as something or someone whom He wasn’t.

man I’ve come to admire so much for what He stood for, and certainly what He said He came to die for. Me. I mean come on. Who wouldn’t want to lead men on a path of resistance to eliminate their persecution for what they believe in? Who wouldn’t want to change the hearts and minds of people to be more accepting of mankind’s differences in order to accept their similarities within the human race?

But more than anything else, who among us wouldn’t want to change the face of the world by bringing it a concept of love so strong that even death cannot weaken it; but by death strengthen it for all time?

I’m telling you, the more I see Jesus, the more I see in human terms

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why those who can, continue to undermine, distort and dilute the reality of the man.

To Him, neither wealth, nor class, nor birthright distinguished one in the great scheme of things. Preferential treatment is not accorded one based on circumstance. The measure of any man comes in terms of love, prayer, faith, service and acceptance of God as God. I keep telling y’all, Jesus was a bad boy.

But if you don’t know Him for yourself, firsthand, I’m afraid you’ll fall prey to the version given you by those who have their best interest at heart and not yours.

That includes priests and pastors, kings and presidents, CEOs, capitalists and communists; anyone who would keep you down so they might stay up. I could go on forever but that is not my intent today.

Jesus is forever, not me. I’m just here for the moment trying to give you the basis for making the most out of the opportunity of this platform. Jesus came to be blessing. I’m just trying to follow His lead.

May God bless and keep you always.

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Saturday, October 25, 2014 9:00 AM to Noon

First United Methodist Church of DeSoto 310 Roaring Springs Drive

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DeSoto,TX 75115 If you are interested in having a booth at this event, contact: Officer Sherman Williams Community Resource Officer 469-658-3055 swilliams@desototexas.gov Sgt. Melissa Franks Support Services 469-658-3036 mfranks@desototexas.gov

Keynote Speaker City of Burleson

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Kappa Zeta Chapter hosts Wine Tasting Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Kappa Zeta Chapter www.kappazpb.org EVENT: 9th Annual Taste of Blue Wine Tasting DATE: Friday, November 7, 2014 LOCATION: Lofty Spaces, Downtown Dallas 816 Montgomery St, Dallas, Texas 75215 TIME: 8 PM COST: $25 - Pre-Sale Ticket or $30 at the door. $50 - Unlimited Tastings & Other Perks (Pre-Sale Only) One of the largest Greek-lettered International sororities Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is a nonprofit communitybased organization. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was organized over 94years ago on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. and its members are primarily African American.

For almost 100 years, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has made significant contributions to more than 600 communities in the United States, West Africa, Germany and the Caribbean through volunteer work and outreach services. More specifically, the members are involved in the granting of scholarships, youth development projects, child care development centers, as well as women's health issues.

Founded January 16, 1920, Zeta began as an idea conceived by five coeds at Howard University in Washington D.C.: Arizona Cleaver, Myrtle Tyler, Viola Tyler, Fannie Pettie and Pearl Neal. These five women, also known as our Five Pearls, dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for black women and sought to establish a new organization predicated on the precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood. It was the ideal of the Founders that the Sorority would reach college women in all parts of the country who were sorority minded and desired to follow the founding principles of the organization. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Since its inception, the Sorority has chronicled a number of firsts. Zeta Phi Beta was the first Greek-letter organization to charter a chapter in

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Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and youth group Africa (1948); to form adult and youth auxiliary groups; to centralize its operations in a national headquarters; and to be constitutionally bound to a fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.

Zeta's national and local programs include endowment of its National Educational Foundation, community outreach services and support of multiple affiliate organizations. Zeta chapters and auxiliary groups have given untotaled hours of voluntary service to educate the public, assist youth, provide scholarships, support organized charities and promote legislation for social and civic change.

A nonprofit organization, Zeta Phi Beta is incorporated in Washington, D.C. and in the state of Illinois. The dues and gifts of its members support the Sorority.

Kappa Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was organized at the home of Helen Wilson Johnson in

December of 1931, with approximately 12 additional members. Like other Zeta chapters, Kappa Zeta holds high the sorority’s ideals of Service, Scholarship, Sisterly Love, and Finer Womanhood.

Kappa Zeta chapter has provided Zeta Phi Beta Sorority with two of its oldest and most long standing traditions Blue Revue and “Woman of the Year" (1946 -1948). Today, "Woman of the Year" observances are included in most Finer Womanhood celebrations throughout Zetadom.

Since 1971, Zeta Phi Beta has enjoyed a partnership with the March of Dimes in an effort to encourage women to seek prenatal care within the first trimester of pregnancy, thereby increasing the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality. Known as the Stork's Nest Program, this collaboration encourages participation and healthy behaviors during the pregnancy through two components incentives and education. The Dallas

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Like the national body Kappa Zeta Chapter is honored to have formed many wonderful community-based partnerships over the past 83 years.

Whether administering our Z-HOPE program or giving financial assistance through our Education Foundation, we do so with the understanding that service to the community is our greatest legacy.

Over 83 years strong, Kappa Zeta chapter continues to strive to live up to the sorority’s founding precepts. As members of a community-conscious, action.

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Saturday, November 1st from 12:00-2:30pm Champagne and Cupcakes party!

Browse our exclusive line of virgin hair extensions while you enjoy free food and drinks. While you shop, treat yourself to a make over, new eyelash extensions, eyebrow waxing, a massage from Harragan massage or a new hair-do from master stylist Rani Baxter! The first 5 ladies in attendance will receive a $50 gift card to Additions! The Cupcakes and Champagne party is free for everyone so grab your girlfriends and treat yourself to an afternoon of shopping and pampering!

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Sorority aims to create global citizens, engage new audiences through Model UN The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA), Inc. have embarked on a new partnership with the aim of creating global citizens and fostering new audiences to better support the United Nations.

The partnership, set to last until mid-2016, will engage a new generation of “ambassadors” in the vital work of the UN, through globally focused workshops and activities, including Model UN simulations.

As part of the partnership, UNA-USA has provided 10 Alpha Kappa Alpha regional representatives with training, tools, and resources to empower more than 900 local chapters of the sorority

to bring UN-centered educational programming to local high schools and communities.

Alpha Kappa Alpha members will now have the resources needed to organize classroom Model UN simulations, conduct community outreach activities, and celebrate UN milestones including UN Day. These activities will create new constituencies in support of the UN while educating them on the global impact of the UN’s transformative work.

“Our chapters are excited to be able to implement the UNA/USA Global Classrooms Project to prepare today’s youth for an increasingly global and complex society,” said

Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. “Through this initiative, AKA members will work with high school students in partnership with the UNA-USA staff to expand understanding of the United Nations’ mission and focus.”

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with AKA,” said UNA-USA Executive Director Chris Whatley.

“The Model UN experience is instrumental in creating global citizens and collegeand career-ready kids. This partnership will bring Model UN to communities that have previously not had the opportunity to engage in this kind of hands on experience.”

West Dallas Community Centers, Inc. continues benefit series with November 14 gala The Season for Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and West Dallas Community Centers, Inc. is giving another reason to celebrate.

Dawnn Lewis The Thanksgiving Homecoming Gala, an evening of recognition and live entertainment is Friday, November 14, 2014, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, Texas.

The event features a concert performance by legendary recording artists, Midnight Star. Dinner music will be provided by local musicians, including a local high school jazz band, as well as a Latin music band.

The event Emcee is Dawnn Lewis, a multitalented and multifaceted individual.

Perhaps best known for her roles on the hit TV shows A DIFFERENT WORLD (composer of shows theme song) and HANGIN’ WITH MR. COOPER, she is also a Grammy Award-winning singer, a multiple ASCAP & BMI Award-winning songwriter, a film actor I’M PAGE 21

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GONNA GIT U SUCKA, DREAMGIRLS. A TV creator/ producer (BLACK JAQ) for ABC. Proceeds from the Thanksgiving Homecoming will benefit West Dallas Community Centers, Inc. (WDCC) which serves the West Dallas neighborhoods through educational programming and training, economic and social development, and cultural awareness.

The evening’s program will include recognition of Trammell S. Crow/Family, one of the early founders; the Meadows family who were early supporters; Pastor Rickie G. Rush, IBOC, a West Dallas native; Zachary Thompson, Director, Dallas County Health and Human Services, and a former WDCC employee; the Hinguanzo Family, philanthropists; the McKnight family, advocates of WDCC; and Josefina Torres, an extraordinary volunteer at WDCC. In its 82-year history, West Dallas Community Centers, Inc. has weathered significant changes and is

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poised to address new challenges that stem from unprecedented growth in the area, namely, the Trinity Groves entertainment complex at the foot of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. The Thanksgiving Homecoming Gala is produced and !

promoted by SWEEET Productions unlimited/Quintin Salmond.

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South Dallas Cultural Center announces a season of provocative theater The South Dallas Cultural Center (SDCC) has just announced BLACK PAIN/BLACK POWER – a season of provocative theater for 2014/2015. Theater lovers will be captivated by “Speed Killed My Cousin�, a searing story of a female Iraq vet who is struggling with the aftermath of her post-war life and her family ghosts.

Playwright Linda Parris Bailey captures all the angst and pain of PTSD in this theatrical presentation on 10/30 - 11/1. The second production will take a trip back to the 1960s Civil Rights Era in Mississippi with Jonathan Norton’s newest play, "Mississippi Goddam� which chronicles the atmosphere during the days leading up to Medgar Evers assassination on 2/19 - 3/8.

The season ends with two tragedies that occurred in Natchez MS and Chicago Il. in two different eras but both in places where Black nightspots became Black death traps. Cristal Chanelle Truscott’s “The Burnin� uses music to take us into the world of dirty politics & the complexities of race, gender and community during times of survival on 4/9 - 4/11. “We are very excited about this upcoming season.

The running theme in each piece is conscious and fluent with painful circumstances and powerful sustainability. Unfortunately some of the painful issues are still relevant today. We expect to have invigorating dialogue after each presentation to not only discuss issues but also identify solutions for the progression of the community we serve,� says Vicki Meek, manager of the SDCC. Season tickets for Black Pain/Black Power series are now on sale for $40! > https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/black-painblack-power-a-season-of-provocativetheater-tickets-13278407073 Individual tickets will be on sale Oct. 25th. All performances will be at the SDCC at 8pm and 2pm for select performances. The content within each production is intended for mature audiences. Season ticketholders will receive priority seating 15 minutes prior to curtain.

For more information call 214-939-2787, log on to http://dallasculture.org/SDCulturalCenter and like us on Facebook.com/SouthDallasCulturalCenter #Sdcc365.

The South Dallas Cultural Center is located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Avenue. The SDCC is a program of the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and supported in part by Texas Commission on the Arts.

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As long as we agree on objectives, we should never fall out with each other just James because we believe in different methods, or tactics, or strategy. We have to keep in Speaking mind at all times that weSpiritually are not fighting for separation. We are fighting for recognition as free humans inbythis Jamessociety."

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An Expensive Invitation

Dear Alma, Three years after my divorce I met a really nice man. I am 34 years old, financially secure with no children.

So far we make each other happy and get along really well. We both pay for things when we go out. I own my stuff, condo and car, and so does he. When we go out, never dutch, one or the other picks up the tab and it’s never been a problem.

Here is my issue: He invited me to go with him to meet his family.

Then he said the other night, “When are you going to get your ticket? Let me know so I can make sure we’re on the same flight.”

I was appalled that he wants me to pay my own way. I think that’s totally wrong. What do you think?

V.B., Shreveport, La. Dear VB What? He wants you to pay your way. Girl, can you hear that chirping

Ask Alma chickadee, “cheap-cheap-cheapcheap!!” LOL!! All I can say is, you’ve got an extremely fugal brother on your hands. To the left, to the left, I hear you and I totally agree. On the other hand, my sane

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I mean, really; he’s not asking you to go in half on his root canal.

It’s a trip.

Maybe he sees it as a vacation (you know how men are). Which I’m sure you do not (you know how

Here is my issue: He invited me to go with him to meet his family. Then he said the other night, “When are you going to get your ticket?” mind, to the right, to the right, is tugging at me saying, “If he has a serious savings account and meticulously maintains his finances, that might be a good thing for you.”

women can be). Seriously, tho, going to visit your companion’s family is not a vacation, and you need to clarify. Unless you decide to have a straight-up conversation with him,

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I’d say give him the benefit of the doubt.

I don’t think there’s any intent of wrongdoing here. Since you guys share the cost most of the time anyway, and since it bothers you, make this a teachable moment in your new relationship and explain it to him.

Let him know that visiting his family is like buying a special gift.

And you’d rather not have to go in the store and get it yourself.

Ask him to cover the cost of the flights and you volunteer to cover the hotel. If you’re staying with family, you can cover food and entertainment expenses.

Don’t be mad; if things work out between you two, you’ll be glad he’s frugal, especially during your retirement years.

In this economy, a man that resists unnecessary spending and prefers to save his coins is a keeper.

Alma

Taste of Africa Celebration Wednesday, October 29, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM a "Taste of Africa Celebration" will be held at Dallas City Hall 1500 Marilla Street-Dallas, Texas 75201 on 6th Floor in City Hall Flag Room.

The event will be hosted by Carolyn R. Davis, Dallas City Councilwoman and the All African Coalition DFW (AACDFW). We all agreed that we need to celebrate some good news about Mother Africa particularly after that Ebola mess. And what better way to celebrate in a larger way than at Dallas City Hall!

So come out, wear your African clothes, get in your good African state of mind let's show how much we truly love our beloved continent! Both Council members Davis and Dwain Caraway will be dressed for the occasion as will I. Mayor Mike Rawlings and other council members will drop by will they wear African clothes, hmmmm!

Our Mistress of Ceremonies is Sister Njeri "Susan" Kariuki, CEO karisanmedia.com.

Susan is well knowledgable on African affairs both globally and locally and she's extremely popular within the African community in North Texas and promises to keep us continuously in a celebratory mood.

Our food will be provided by that ever so popular African restaurant Afrika Fusion afrikafusionrestaurant.com. Owner Sister Mumbi will be on hand with some awesome mouth watering flavors that are sure to make all of us (including we in the diaspora) feel home sick, Lol! There will be African (and African American) music, poetry and plenty of conversation going on!

You don't want to miss it. The event is free and open. Parking is available in the city hall garage take the Young Street entrance. Hope to see you there!!!

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How to Find the Right Cancer Doctor for You October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Vicki Hallum, RN, CBCN Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator, Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be a scary and unfamiliar path.

Fortunately, patients at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas have Nurse Navigator Vicki Hallum, RN, CBCN to help guide them through the challenges. Vicki says it’s her job as nurse navigator to walk through the experience with the patient, providing education and emotional support along the way.

With almost 20 years of nursing experience, including oncology, radiation oncology, chemotherapy, research, and stem cell/bone marrow transplants, Vicki feels she is uniquely qualified to communicate and discuss all the issues surrounding cancer with both compassion and wisdom.

Vicki suggests that a cancer patient asks the following questions of the doctor they are considering choosing.

1. Are you a specialist in my type of cancer? How many cases like mine have you treated in the last year?

Some oncologists specialize in specific carcinomas such as breast, sarcomas, and blood cancers such as lymphoma and leukemia. Doctors generally have better success treating a condition if they have a lot of experience with it. You’ll need to know if the physician is a specialist in your specific type of cancer.

2. Are you board certified and how many years have you been in practice? Board certification and experience ensure the physician is a specialist in his or her field of expertise.

3. Which hospital(s) are you associated with and do you have admitting privileges? Does the hospital have an oncology floor? Research the hospital to learn the specialty services offered. A hospital with an oncology floor is paramount to a patient who is being treated for cancer in the event you need to be hospitalized and need support services or administration of chemotherapy agents. A designated oncology floor will employ nurses specialized in oncology nursing. You also want to know if the physician is allowed to admit patients to the hospital and if the hospital is nearby.

4. What other specialist will be on my team and involved in making decisions in my care? Treating cancer is a multidisciplinary approach that usually involves a medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, surgeons specializing in cancer surgical treatments, specialized oncology nurses, and other ancillary specialist when needed.

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Do you have a nurse navigator on your team? Nurse navigators are specialized nurses, usually for specific oncological cancers, who eliminate barriers to health care for the patient.

They also offer specialized oncology support such as educational materials, facilitate support groups, and offer other supportive services specific to the patient’s needs.

6. Are you involved in clinical trials? Clinical trials can offer a cancer patient access to new therapies only available in the trial stage. Equally important is that clinical trials offer new breakthroughs in cancer research that would not be successful without patient enrollment.

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How can you be reached after hours? Is there always someone on call?

Having a physician who is available after hours is vital to the patient’s well being and safety, especially after a surgery and during chemotherapy sessions. An oncological emergency needs to be treated immediately and is

sometimes a matter of life and death.

The after-hours physician can assess the acuity of the patient’s needs, and if necessary, direct the patient to the ED and call in medical orders for intervention which can save valuable time and lives.

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Do you offer treatment at your site or do I have to travel somewhere else? Most cancer centers offer chemotherapy infusion services and radiation therapy services at the center where you visit your physician. This ensures continuity in patient care, immediate access to the physician if needed, specialized nurses performing the services and geographic convenience to the patient.

Methodist Health System has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a collaboration between Mayo Clinic and other health care organizations. Through this network, your health care team at Methodist Health System has easy access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. For more information, visit www.methodisthealthsystem.org/mayo.

To find a physician on the medical staff at Methodist Health System, call 214-947-0000 to talk to a physician referral specialist or visit www.MethodistHealthSystem.org/ FindAPhysician. For more information on preventative health and wellness, visit www.MethodistHealthSystem.org/

Eric Holder

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**** 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 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.

October 25

POLE TRICKS, BURLESQUE, AND TREATS-Halloween Pole Dance Fitness Ladies Night Out!!!

Time: 1pm-230pm Where: PFS Arlington: 1216 S. Bowen RD. (Inside O's Gym), Next to Little Caesar's and Bank of America.

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What: A Ladies Night Out Pole Dance Fitness Party with a Halloween twist. Try on the perfect costume, corsets, fishnets, and heels while learning a sexy pole and burlesque routine. Champagne, light refreshments, and treats will be provided. Females and Males (males must be paying participant) welcome, age 18+. In order to consume alcohol student must be 21 years or older and present a valid ID. *****

ATTENTION GHOULS & GOBLINS!

Childrens Parade Against Obesity!'

9:30 am Children Come Dressed as a Hero/Sheroe From Your History or Your favorite Costume !

Line up starts @ 7:30 am at 2950 Gould St. & MLK Blvd Center, Parade/March Starts at 9 :30a.m. and will end at 3101 MLK Blvd at The Dallas Weekly.

Be ready to howl and party all night with Monsters, Creatures & Spirits of the night! Come get your Halloween boogie on at the annualHalloween Karaoke & Costume Party.

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

You're in for a Spooktacular time. There will be dancing, music, food and drink specials, and more!

Come in your best, scariest, or funniest costume for a chance to win prizes for Best Costume. The Scary Karaoke starts at 5:30 p.m. so don't be late.

No cover charge for this party. Be sure to show your Halloween spirit and bring your friends.

The Haunting Begins: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Make your way to El Corazon de Tejas 110 W. Davis St. Dallas, TX 75208

Five Critical Mistakes Owners Make That Destroy Value in their Business 7:45 AM to 9:15 AM CDT Park City Club, 5956 Sherry Lane Suite 1700 Dallas, TX 75225

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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

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

October 28 Service 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. **** HPUMC 16th Annual Health and Wellness Fair

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Austin-based singer-songwriter Darden Smith will perform live with fellow Austinites Roscoe Beck on acoustic bass and Alex Marrero on percussion and vocals. Singer-songwriter and West Texas native Bob Livingston will open.

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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.

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November 9 The Lambda Nu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated located at Paul Quinn College (PQC), Dallas, TX is celebrating its 40th Chapter Anniversary and will host a Celebration Luncheon at 11 a.m. at PQC Grand Lounge. The theme of this event is “40th and Flawless”.

The guest speaker is the Honorable Toni Rose, State Representative, District 110. She is a PQC Alumni and past member of the Lambda Nu Chapter.

November 2 The Nappiology Expo is an intoxicating napptural experience for men, women, boys and girls.

The theme for the Nappiology Expo is a healthy mind, body and hair event.

GUEST SPEAKER: Rene Syler

Dr. Tommy L. Brown Appointed as New Pastor and Spiritual Leader at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, 3:00 p.m. at 9550 Shepherd Road, Dallas, TX 75243. Details regarding the inaugural celebratory events are located at www.nmzb.org.

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

The Bluegrass Ball featuring The Travelin' McCourys and Jeff Austin Band will be making their only Texas stop in Dallas on at The Gas Monkey

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Cheryl “Action” Jackson will be the speaker at Minnie’s

Kappa Zeta Chapter www.kappazpb.org 9th Annual Taste of Blue Wine Tasting Lofty Spaces, Downtown Dallas 816 Montgomery St, Dallas, Texas 75215 TIME: 8 PM COST: $25 - Pre-Sale Ticket or $30 at the door. $50 - Unlimited Tastings & Other Perks (Pre-Sale Only)

Pantry’s annual gala at the Westin Stonebriar in Frisco. Pat Smith is the evening’s host and honorees are: Devon Franklin, Kirk Franklin, Jody Dean and Katrina McGhee.

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November 8 "Murder Is Served" (7th Annual Mystery Dinner) Civic Center 12400 Elam Rd., Balch Springs TX, 75180 Time: 7:00PM Friends Members - $15.00 Not a Friends Member - $20.00

West Dallas Community Centers, Inc. Thanksgiving Homecoming Gala, an evening of recognition and live entertainment is,at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, Texas.

The event features a concert performance by legendary recording artists, Midnight Star. Dinner music will be provided by local musicians,

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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;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.

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