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LaWonda Peoples begins new chapter with Eventfully Yours PAGE 1

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AUGUST 22, 2014

Message to the People... To have a friend, you have to be one!

Cheryl Smith

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Friends How many of us have them? Friends Ones we can depend on Friends How many of us have them? Friends Now you can look the word up, again and again But the dictionary doesn't know the meaning of friends

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Whodini For good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for Dionne Warwick The older you get, the more you will come to cherish friendships. Sure we will meet folks and call them “friends” and some will leave out of our lives; never to return again. Those are the people who are in your life for a season instead of a lifetime. I am fortunate, however, that since I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., I will always have friends.

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I am also fortunate to have several non-Deltas in my life who are just as loving, supportive, candid and fun-loving. I count LaWonda among those young ladies and men who continue to be a source of inspiration and support in my life. We have worked together on projects and committees, serving on the UNCF Leadership Council and other non-profits. Initially I was drawn to her because of her sincerity, impeccable work ethic, love of HBCUs, and beautiful personality, among other characteristics.

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As we became closer, I looked forward to traveling with her and we shared time, experiences and conversations. LaWonda loves life, her family, and she loved her job at American Airlines. I am excited about the future for LaWonda as she prepares to take her event planning company to the next level. I know that she will provide excellent service for her clients because she is a consummate professional who pays attention to details. She’ll assess her clients needs, provide excellent advice and counsel before going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure a successful event. I know. I have seen her at work. And, like a good friend, she will tell you the truth, That’s what friends do!

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Don’t believe the

HYPE!

DON BACCUS MINISTRIES PRESENTS… COMMUNITY REACH BIBLE STUDY LORD BLESS OUR FAMILIES…OUR CHILDREN (GENESIS 12:1-3) Don Baccus Ministries is a Gospel Teaching Ministry designed to minister the Word of God from the Holy Scriptures, meeting individuals where they are, socially, culturally, and spiritually. Jesus said “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). We are in support of the Universal Body of Christ and Local Congregations, the ‘ekklesia’(gk) (a called out assembly). Don was called out by God June 1984, a native Dallasite and Community Member.

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Get On Up!!! Quit Playin’ By Vincent Hall Vincent Hall is an award-winning columnist and author.

When I first saw the trailer for the new biopic; “Get on Up” a story of the life of James Brown, I broke out in a “Cold Sweat.” I knew that I would leave the cinema in song. I left there fist raised singing “Say it Loud, I'm Black and I’m Proud.” James Brown is Soul and he was “Super Bad.” “Please, Please, Please”. Go see the movie and get there as soon as you can. “I got that feelin’” that you are going to love it. You don’t trust me though, so here is what the “other” major critic have said. The Los Angeles Times' Kenneth Turan says Chadwick Boseman delivers "a star performance … that's little short of heroic" in "a disjointed film that suﬀers from having a more ambitious plan than it's got the ability to execute." He adds, "It's a mark of how galvanizing a star Boseman is that his moment-to-moment performance, the energy and intelligence he brings to his work as a man who ran roughshod over adversity ('I take it and I flip it,' he says. I go PAGE 4

forward'), convinces you despite all the obstacles the film's structure places in his way." The Wall Street Journal's Joe Morgenstern writes that Boseman "fills Brown's shoes with a dynamism that transcends imitation." Morgenstern also says that while Boseman was "hugely appealing" in the Jackie Robinson biopic "42" last year, "nothing in that portrayal could

have predicted the brilliance of this one. It's a transformation that evokes Brown's gyrating body and furiously tortured soul." Ty Burr of the Boston Globe says Boseman "has the moves down," and although he lip-synchs to Brown's vocals

(wisely, Burr says), the actor "inhabits the singer totally.… The two men look nothing alike, yet Boseman convinces in the spring of the walk, the confident slur of the talk, and, above all, the sweat — the discipline, eﬀort, and joy — he puts into every waking moment." But you came here to see what I thought so here it is. “Get on up” details how James Brown parlayed a seventh grade education into enough income to purchase of a private plane in the 1970’s. For sure, there are plenty of plunders and plights that plagued his life. But the key is that he endured and that is such an important message for our generation. JB had a rabid spirit of

entrepreneurship and showmanship that made him the Godfather of Soul and fully capable of handling the “show” and the “business.” This story is something that will cause some to reminisce and others to realize the power and prowess that made him great. !

What must be weighed in the balance of burdens that JB lived with is his ability to make a living for himself and at most estimations a band and road crew that ranged from 25-50 people on his payroll. Jay Z is a billionaire and singular signature but James Brown’s name was always followed by the band names like “The Flames” or the J.B’s with dancers and other artists. James was “The Man” through all eras of his musical life. He was Mr. Dynamite; Soul Brother Number One; The Hardest Working Man in Show Business; Creator of Funk and even posthumously The Godfather of Soul. From his impoverished upbringing he beat the odds to make it. After his debut single "Please, Please, Please" reached #5 on the R&B charts he never looked back as he would produce 17 charttopping hits over the next two decades, many spilling over into the pop market. The movie begins and ends at the end of his domination, but he was royalty by then and will always be. Get on up, and go see this movie. !

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What’s happening in Ferguson By Miles Jaye

I wanted to take a minute to give you my take on the recent events in Ferguson or where we are now.

But again, I looked at the reports; I looked at the coverage and I say; okay, who’s not there? Who hasn’t showed up? And I made a little list.

Michael Brown is dead!

I wondered what you’d think; what you think of my list and I understand, I know I’m a little out there. I already know that!

It occurs to me that with each tragic shooting it becomes more and more clear that the answers are elusive, seemingly unavailable to us suggests to me that more than likely we’re asking the wrong questions or as they say we’re barking up the wrong tree. I personally believe that the traditional go to sources for remedies and solutions are no longer viable - like the story in the little book “Who Moved My Cheese?” It seems like the power of Government and the proverbial long arm of the law become impotent and ineﬀective which is evident in diﬀerent points throughout history, throughout civilization. Edicts, dogma of organized religion; the presumed authority of organized religion fail to resonate throughout the community; which again suggests to me that it’s not resonance but a frequency issue. It seems that our mass consciousness is at such a low frequency -- at this point that our media that our entertainment, our TV, our policies - domestic, foreign how we live, how we treat each other.... There’s no excuse for this level of hate and disregard for other human beings here in the 21st Century, here in 2014. It’s done! The way we used to think is done; it’s toast... we need to stop and focus our attention on consciously directing our mass consciousness toward - real love. We use the word and it becomes vacuous; it becomes empty but I guarantee you we’d better figure out real PAGE 5

I know that my thinking is a little bit unconventional, but I made a list anyway. I want to read it to you. Hopefully, it’s not too long. love and we’d better figure it out quickly and I’m not just talking about here; I’m talking about here, Middle East, Eastern Europe, Africa, South America, the Mexican border, where ever there’s an absence of love, and it’s very clear that there’s an absence of love. We’d better figure it out! I said earlier in a discussion of the Mosaic Club that today’s concerns are going to shift to an awareness of and a conscious shift to a group thinking, a mass consciousness; I’m talking about humanity - no borders, no racial divide, no ethnic divides. Humanity towards an understanding of real love. I learned a long time ago that when you look at a problem, look at it from diﬀerent perspectives. Try to get an idea of not just what’s present but what’s absent. So as I watch these reports on who’s showing up; everyone complains about Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson showing up and now Nelly has showed up. I’m tired of hearing reports from the oﬃcer’s friend; none of that is substantiated. It wouldn’t be admissible in court. Why are they running these things? So, when they say don’t trust the media, don’t trust the news, I understand why.

Okay, and maybe you’ll add to my list. And, here it is. My list of faces, voices, energy that would be very interesting to see on site right now in Ferguson and every other tragic scenario where we’d have media coverage. And I start with Deepak Chopra. I try to make this as close to alphabetical order as possible. I start with Deepak, Deepak Chopra, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Bill Cosby, Creflo Dollar, Minister Farrakhan, Fruit of Islam, 50 Cent, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Steve Harvey, Tom Joyner, T.D. Jakes, JayZ, Beyonce, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, NBA, WNBA, NFL, ABL, NHL, NASCAR, Kanye and Kim, Queen Latifah, Spike Lee, Mos Def, Nas, Joel Osteen, The Pope, Colin Powell, Preachers of L.A., Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins, Tavis Smiley and Cornell West, Michael Strayhan, Venus and Serena Williams, Wendy Williams, Lil’ Wayne, Paula White, Tiger Woods, Dick Gregory, Chuck D, and last but not least... Me! I’m out! Peace, Love and Blessings! !

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Area Development Director, Dallas, TX UNCF – the United Negro College Fund – seeks an Area Development Director (ADD) to conduct comprehensive, costeffective annual and as needed, capital fund-raising campaigns, within the Dallas area of operation, to support the 37 UNCF institutions and serve as an ambassador for UNCF. The ADD will identify, recruit, direct and liaison with volunteer leadership; develop and maintain formal campaign organizational structure in concert with National UNCF leaders and develop local campaign goals.

AUGUST 22, 2014

The Other Side of Midnight AMK Grief Recovery Spoken Word Artist Zemill was the speaker at the AMK Grief Recovery Care Luncheon held recently at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Actress Michelle Monts also performed a powerful piece from the stage production “Mamalogue,” a collection of tributes to mothers from their daughters. Comedian El Jay de Comic served as event host. “I just encourage everyone in the community to come out and be in the presence of other survivors to learn, grow and become inspired to face life’s challenges and allow those trials to make us all stronger and better,” said AMK Founder Marsha Davis Chism.

The ADD’s responsibilities include: planning and implementing campaign strategies consistent with UNCF national action plan and policies; developing and submitting solicitation proposals; managing, designing and implementing fundraising events; and developing and preparing campaign materials, communication/promotional programs in support of established fund-raising efforts in the Dallas territory. Requirements: A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university required with 7-10 years experience in fund-raising and a proven track record of achieving revenue targets or goals.

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LaWonda Peoples retires from American Airlines

officially launches Eventfully Yours Catered by Cast Your Bread

Family, friends, former co-workers, elected oﬃcials and community members recently joined LaWonda Peoples for a celebration of nearly 30 years of employment at American Airlines. The Alabama native and graduate of Clark Atlanta University has done more than just her job as she became involved in making communities better, across the country, around the world and everywhere American Airlines landed. Her retirement appears to be only the beginning for the youthfully vibrant and always engaging Ms. Peoples. Described by many as meticulous, candid, sincere, fun-loving and the consummate professional; Ms. Peoples formally introduced her company, Eventfully Yours. Although the eventplanning company has been in existence for quite some time, now it will have her full attention. Eventfully Yours is a full service event management firm based in the DFW metroplex. “We infuse every event with style, personality, and individual quirks that delight and inspire,” said Ms. Peoples. www.eventfullyyoursinc.net

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LaWonda Peoples is praised for her years of service and congratulated as she moves into another season of her life with Eventfully Yours.

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Young people and diversity By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Each year I host a Youth Summit and Diversity Dialogue. This year it was held at Southern Methodist University with high school students from throughout the Dallas area in attendance. Now in its eighth year, the Summit is designed to bring about greater understanding, and better working relationships between young people of different faiths, ethnicities and countries of origin. It is extremely important that as a society we celebrate diversity. In our city and in our country we have young people from all over the world who have something of value to contribute as we create a culture of peace, harmony and brotherhood. Nearly 75 students participated in this year’s Summit. They heard from various speakers regarding cultural norms and customs in different parts of the world, and they exchanged ideas and concerns with one

another in small group sessions. They understand that they can share cultural and ethnic differences to make a better world for all people. Diversity is of extreme importance in our society. In the future, our country will be even more diverse. Value must be placed on the experiences of all people in a progressive society. The young people of today do not comprehend why America once had separate water fountains for people of different colors. They reject that concept. They also do not understand why there was a time when some people had to sit in the rear of public buses, or in the balconies of movie theaters. They refuse to hold on to prejudices that prevented America from becoming a great society sooner than it did. Speakers at the Summit urged the participants to work towards creating a world in which the cultures and experiences of all

people are given equal footing. Farrukh Valliani, the president of The Aga Khan Council of the Central United States, addressed the students, telling them that cultural diversity was crucial in today’s world. The Aga Khan Council helped to sponsor this year’s event. Dr. Lori White, the Vice President for Student Affairs at SMU, spoke to the students, telling them that they were the future leaders of the world. “It is important that people who are different from one another have respect for each other,” she said. “We need all of your talents.” Our world is dramatically different from what it was 20 years ago. Social norms and customs have changed. The young people who participated in the Summit will ensure that progress that has been made in the past two decades will continue. They understand that the future belongs to all of us.

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Earvin Johnson, Brian Moynihan, Robin Roberts, Mayor Kasim Reed talk jobs, leadership and education at 36th Annual National Black MBA Association® Confab opportunities for others at the NBMBAA®, this year's conference and exposition will be historic in its attendance, economic impact and celebratory outcomes of matching people with careers."

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CHICAGO, -- The National Black MBA Association® announced its 36th Annual Conference & Exposition will be held September 16 — 20, 2014 at the Georgia World Congress Center, returning for its fourth time to Atlanta. Highly regarded as one of the nation's largest professional conferences, the annual event matches career seekers with employment opportunities among Fortune 1,000 corporations and the country's leading minds in business. Registration is open to the public. "We are honored that this year's conference in Atlanta will host such a distinguished group of business titans, corporations, professionals, leaders and members who embody the mission of our organization," said Jesse J. Tyson, President and CEO, NBMBAA®. "Each year, I am amazed at the caliber of talent and thought leadership that we are fortunate to assemble. Our conference serves as a catalyst that creates innovation and development opportunities. It aligns to the NBMBAA's® mission of advancement that challenges our members, our partners and conference attendees to think beyond theories and chart new professional and personal paths." With the theme "The Art of Leadership: Inspiration. Innovation. Collaboration," this year's conference will oﬀer attendees industry best practices to prepare, distinguish and position themselves for advancement in a global workforce. Participants include the PAGE 12

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nation's leading minds in Corporate America, business, media, along with the worlds of not-for-profit and academia. Good Morning America Co-Anchor Robin Roberts will deliver the keynote Wednesday, September 17 during the Entrepreneurial and Leadership Institutes. NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Earvin Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, will share the spotlight during the annual Town Hall Luncheon on Thursday, September 18 alongside the Honorable Mayor Kasim Reed for an exclusive 1:1 conversation. On Friday, September 19, Bank of America CEO, Brian Moynihan, will headline the Keynote Luncheon.

Through innovative programming, purposeful networking, and access to employers from across the globe, the conference will also highlight key organizational initiatives that include the Innovation Whiteboard Challenge®, the Leadership & Entrepreneurial Institutes, oﬀering a day of professional development, the Meet the Experts sessions, career building workshops lead by industry experts, along with the highly anticipated Career Exposition, featuring more than

300 Fortune 1,000 corporations, businesses and job recruiters. Each year, the NBMBAA® Career Exposition features some of the world's top companies and businesses that will spend Thursday and Friday speaking with career candidates. Representatives will conduct on-site interviews and some attendees will be hired on the spot. Some of this year's NBMBAA® strategic partners include Bank of America Corporation, Nationwide Insurance, Marriott International Inc., Chrysler Group, LLC and Target Corporation. For a complete listing of scheduled events, or to register now for this year's conference, please visit http:// www.nbmbaaconference.org.

Honorary co-chairs for the event include: Alexander Cummings, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Oﬃcer, the Coca-Cola Company, Arnold Donald, President and CEO, Carnival Corporation, Mayor Kasim Reed, City of Atlanta, and Dr. Beverly Tatum, President, Spelman College. Emory University will serve as an academic sponsor, marking the conference's second year partnering with an academic institution. "I'm proud to say as an organization, we are on mission to host another successful conference in Atlanta," said Audrey Hines, Board Chair, NBMBAA®. "With more than forty years of service and an abiding commitment to creating !

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AUGUST 22, 2014

My Wife is Imprisoned by an Old Love Dear Alma,

I found emails my wife has been writing to an old boyfriend who’s now in jail. He will be locked up for a long, long time. At first I wasn’t all that concerned, but now she’s sending him pictures. I found out because I read her email when she’s not home. I saw where she told him, “I can’t wait to get your letters” and “I wonder if you’re looking at my pictures and thinking about me.” Even though this man is in jail, it still aﬀects me just as if she was writing to someone out in the streets. Am I being petty, or am I right in thinking that she is disrespecting me. I love my

Ask Alma wife, but this really makes me wonder. From, Mr. Wondering Dear Mr. Wondering,

And wonder you should, but there’s more than a few apps on disloyalty downloaded on your cell phone. Why are you checking your wife’s email when she’s not home? After addressing that, you can move on to your issue with the inmate. Nope, you’re not being petty. You just need to nip this rusty nail in the bud. It seems to me something was cockeyed before you caught sight of those emails.

Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans over 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@yahoo.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.

I’m not excusing her behavior, because infidelity is selfish and, yes, disrespectful. But some parts to this story you aren’t telling me. Tell her why you’re reading her email, and then ask her about her contact with him. Make sure you both honestly talk about both sides to this situation. Speak the truth to each other, not just saying words you think the other wants to hear. Equally important, listen to each other. If she makes this about you and the emails, then she’s not ready to own her unfaithful behavior.

Yes, you were wrong, but she’s wrong too, and both issues need to be admitted, confronted and discussed. Give purposeful thought to what you two want out of your marriage. Since he’ll be locked up, as you say, for a long, long time, both of you can work at this and take the necessary steps to rebuild your commitment, reminding each other that your devotion is crucial to saving your union. And don’t forget to apologize to each other. It is my hope that you two will find your way back to seeing each other through new eyes – eyes of forgiveness, blinking with compassion and winking with desire. Alma

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally. Abraham Lincoln

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COTTON BOWL TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND IMPROVE STADIUM ACCESS Fans for both this years Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic between Grambling State University and Prairie View A&M University are asked to bring yourself to the game and leave the big bags and purses at home. The game is set for September 27, 2014 at the Cotton Bowl. To provide a safer environment for the public and expedite fan entry into the stadium, the Cotton Bowl will implement the NFL bag policy with exceptions starting with the big match up between the Tigers and the Panthers.

With the State Fair Classic match up only a few weeks out and after talking with the schools, fans will not be mandated to use the standard 12"x6"x12" clear, vinyl PVC tote for entry but will not be turned away if they are used. The Cotton Bowl will adhere to the following rules of prohibited items for the 2014 games: All Bags, including backpacks · Purses that exceed 10” x 10” · Medical Bags will be inspected upon entry · All weapons of any sort · Alcoholic beverages of any kind · Artificial Noisemakers (bells, horns, kazoos, whistles, etc.) · Banners, flags, flag poles, signs, umbrellas, etc. · Cameras with detachable lenses greater than 10”. Video cameras and tripods · Coolers · Any explosive or flammable items · Food & Beverages

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· Any items deemed a safety hazard or annoyance (balls, balloons, firearms, fireworks, Frisbees, glass, hard plastic or metal water bottles, laser pointers, etc.) · Pets (service dogs permitted) · Strollers · Tobacco products of any kind, including e-cigarettes · Any type of seat cushions or chair backs · Baby seats "Fans attending games at the Cotton Bowl deserve to be in a safe and secure environment," Dallas City Councilman Dwaine Caraway said. "Public safety has and will continue to be our top priority. This measure will provide a safer environment and create a quicker experience at the gates. We appreciate the cooperation of fans attending the game." Stadium workers and media will continue to enter the Cotton Bowl designated gates where they will be subject to screening and bag inspection

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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. 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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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. See VOTE, page 38

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