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Message to the People...

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Out; Unless…

Quit Playin’

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

And then—the watcher at his pulse took fright.

No one believed. They listened at his heart.

Little—less—nothing!—and that ended it.

No more to build on there. And they, since they Were not the one dead, turned to their affairs.

Out, Out” by Robert Frost American Poet 1874-1963 Melissa Harris Perry, who is phenomenally gifted opened her MSNBC broadcast in a stirring and moving fashion last week.

The tenured professor at Tulane University/ turned social journalist for the NBC network parsed no words and wasted no time getting to how she felt about the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson Missouri.

The final words of a poem by entitled “Out, Out” by Robert Frost revisited me like a bowl of six day old collard greens.

I got sick and I was woefully aware of what was making me sick.

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Dr. Harris-Perry said in a twominute commentary juxtaposed to a collage of black men who have become carnage and unwitting celebrities at the hands of police brutality.

In the past decade alone the police have killed Timothy Stansberry of New York who was unarmed.

From Brooklyn New York, Sean Bell; unarmed. Oscar Grant unarmed in Oakland California.

Aaron Campbell Portland

Oregon, unarmed.

Alonzo Ashley Denver Colorado, unarmed.

Wendell Allen in New Orleans Louisiana unarmed.

Jonathan Ferrell Charlotte North Carolina, unarmed. Eric Garner Staten Island New York, unarmed.

Michael Brown Ferguson Missouri, unarmed.

Over the past decade these men and hundreds of others have lost their lives to the police.

According to the FBI, from 2006 to 2012 police officers across this nation killed two black men per week.

But then she went back in time in order to flesh out her argument.

Dr. Harris Perry recited part of Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney’s written record supporting the decision against the Black plaintiff, Dred Scott.

“It is too clear for dispute, that the enslaved African race was not intended to be included, and formed no part of the people who framed and adopted this declaration. (The

Declaration of Independence) Black men had no rights for which the White man was bound to respect.” Justice Taney may not be related to some of our sitting Supreme Court justices, but he’s definitely from the same clan.

Robert Frost’s “Out, Out in 1912 was essentially a form of !

protest against the lack of child labor laws in England during that period.

This poem dramatically illustrates how a young boy was killed by a saw when he cut his own hand off.

The travesty Frost points to was that the boy did not deserve to die and that the fault lies with a society that did nothing to prevent the death and nothing after the death had occurred.

And just like most of us, the townspeople where the boy died grieved over his loss, held a community commiseration session and then they turned to their own affairs.

They went quietly back home and did nothing to ensure that this would not happen again.

It is more than encouraging that the protesters of all races in Ferguson have already been there for twelve days at this writing. They have outlasted Dr. King’s assertion that the Negro had a 10 day memory, and after 10 days it was as if we forget even the most horrible atrocities that we suffer as a race of people.

Michael Brown like the others mentioned here and so many others who go unnamed are all dead. And as you look upon the faces of your Black fathers, friends, sons, uncles, cousins or your “boo”; ask yourself which one will be next.

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The National Association For The Advancement of Colored People Garland Unit Presents

24th Annual

Freedom Fund Brunch and

Silent Auction Saturday, September 13, 2014 Silent Auction -­ 9:00 a.m.

Brunch -­ 10:00 a.m.

Curtis Culwell Center 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd Garland, Texas 75040

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Caraway encourages healthy living Councilman Caraway recently announced a new Dallas wellness initiative geared towards getting City of Dallas employees and Dallas residents healthy.

Mr. Caraway is personally committed to begin living a healthy lifestyle and will lead by example.

He began his own personal wellness regimen, that will be monitored at that will address his lifestyle, food and exercise necessary in living a healthy lifestyle.

As he made his announcement, Mr. Caraway was joined by the new City of Dallas Chief Director of Wellness Forest E. Turner, his personal trainer, Dallas City Manager A.C. Gonzalez, and University General Hospital representatives who will be monitoring his progress.

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The Taste is in the heart of downtown Garland and the restaurant is just the place to go for not only a great meal.

There’s also the Poetry Place, a multi-purpose event center that is ideal for everything from quinceaneras and weddings to baby showers and corporate or organizational meetings.

Hailing from the great state of Louisiana, Chef Rodney is the man in the kitchen, both at home where he keeps his wife happy and at The Taste where customers are treated to a menu filled with “country classic food.”

Chef Rodney calls the cuisine, “comfort food,” with a menu that boasts everything from chicken and cakes (pancakes, that is) and pot roasts to meatloaf, homefries and succulently seasoned salmon.

There’s also the chef ’s special. On any given day your tastebuds are at the whim of Chef Rodney.

The Taste has only been open since June 5, 2014, but there’s a steady stream of customers who dine on Chef Rodney’s creations.

Although his professional training took place at the renowned Le Cordon Bleu, Chef Rodney got his first lessons in the kitchen under the tutelage of his great grandmother, who raised him.

“She showed me around the kitchen,” said Chef Rodney. “It began with me waiting around to lick the spoon.”

From there he developed a love for cooking.

It’s a love he and his childhood friends also shared growing up.

It’s that love that Louisianans are known for, he explained.

“We have a culture of putting love into the food we cook,” he said proudly. “Or food is comforting and makes you feel good.”

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Chef Rodney says he puts love into every dish he creates!

Feeling good is important, says the Chef.

When the decision was decided to bring The Taste to Garland, Chef Rodney said there was a desire to have an event center with a restaurant inside of it. The Taste actually provides all the food for events held in the Poetry Place.

Additionally, he said, there was a concern that along with reasonably priced food, there would be nice music and a warm engaging atmosphere, like at home.

Right nowThe Taste family is getting the word out about Garland’s best kept secret.

The opportunities are endless for a growing area where businesses are thriving and there’s always something good cooking in the kitchen!

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Leadership should reflect racial composition of our communities

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

The shooting of a young African American teenager, Michael Brown, by a white Ferguson, Missouri law enforcement officer has pushed that St. Louis suburban area to the boiling point. It also contains many lessons for the rest of the country, and an opportunity for change.

In the nights that followed the shooting, groups of protesters displayed their frustration and anger.

They were confronted by local police officers who were armed as if they were about to do battle with foreign terrorists, not American citizens engaged in peaceful protests.

The problems in Ferguson, however, are deeper than the tragic shooting of young Michael Brown.

They reflect patterns of racial injustice and political imbalance in a city in which members of its elected government, and citizens concerned with justice and prudence must work hard to correct.

In the city of Ferguson, 67 percent of the residents are African American. Yet, the city’s police force is 95 percent white.

Five of the six members of the City Council are white.

In 2013, 92 percent of all police searches of individuals in Ferguson, 86 percent of all stops made by the police and 93 percent of all arrests were of African Americans, according to official reports.

These disparities, no doubt, led to the unrest that occurred in Ferguson.

The leadership of the city must do more to recruit minority candidates to become members of the police force.

At the same time, members of the minority community must do all that they can to identify and support candidates for elected office.

The leadership of Ferguson must insist upon the implementation of Community Policing, a policy developed in Texas in which police and citizens work together to protect communities from crime and violence.

Under the system of Community Policing, members of the police force are not viewed as enemies. Rather, they are perceived as protectors of citizens, and their property. A partnership is formed with residents and business owners interacting closely with law enforcement officials.

Perhaps if Community Policy were in effect in Ferguson, the officer accused of killing Michael Brown would called him over to his police car so that the two of them could talk, rather than engage in a confrontation, as some witnesses to the incident have alleged.

We must never again witness the types of military hardware displayed on the streets of Ferguson, with swat team snipers poised to shoot at protesters. This is not the American way.

We must also understand that the conditions that precipitated events in Ferguson exist in other cities throughout our country . And we must take steps to rectify those conditions before we witness a repeat of what most Americans found revolting in a city located in the heartland of our democracy.

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By James A. Washington

Have you ever had trouble with the Let Go and Let God approach?

I have been having my challenges with it lately. Maybe this might help some of you.

The premise is allowing others to subtlety take control of your life without your even knowing it.

If I were to use hate as a starting point, many of you might acknowledge how your utter disdain for another person has affected you to the point of emotional stagnation.

I mean if you can’t stand someone, can’t get along with someone, still hurt after someone left you a long time ago, you really need to let it go.

This exemplifies a necessary approach to this Let go Let God thing. You can’t let go until you forgive.

Without forgiveness in your heart you are bound and chained to that which you despise the most, are fearful of or have been seriously hurt by.

That moment of betrayal maybe lives in your today spirit and cripples your blessings tomorrow.

For example, have you ever been around someone who continues to relive a past relationship, a broken heart, a wrongful termination, a personal slight or a missed opportunity over and over again?

That’s all they talk about.

When he or she sees something that reminds them of that someone or that thing, you know what’s coming.

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Spiritually Speaking yesterday, the day before and the one you know they’re going to throw tomorrow.

Maybe you’ve attended a pity party or two. Perhaps you’ve thrown a few in your day.

All I’m saying is without forgiveness in your heart somewhere (even for yourself), your mind and your spirit are forever shackled to that person, place and/or thing.

You are scarred and therefore can never be free from it.

Essentially, you are not allowing yourself to be who God intended you to be and that starts with being free.

I didn’t say this would be easy but… if you continue to let these people, these circumstances and events have control over your outlook, you’re giving them power, the kind of power that negatively affects everything good you have to offer those around you, close to you or those put in your life to enable you to fulfill your God given destiny. It’s all a matter of mind and attitude.

Paul says, “Be transformed by the renewal of your mind.”

Romans 12:2. Let the truth you know help to reshape your thinking. You are what God says you are and not what the world and all that’s in it says you are not. I just believe the Lord will not deal with you until you comply with his principle of forgiveness.

“If you come to the altar

with your gift and there, remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift and go be reconciled with your brother; then come and offer your gift.” Matthew 5:23. You gotta let it go. You have to in order to claim your freedom and your peace. Until

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you do, you can’t get what God has for you. My point is the process starts from within.

It takes some intestinal fortitude to forgive one’s enemies in the face of their attacks, old and new. But you must. At least that’s what I keep telling myself. I am constantly repeating “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”

What’s the book say? I am so trying not to block my blessings. It’s worth the effort.

May God bless and keep you always.

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Dating a Serial Cheater Dear Alma, This may be a silly story, but I need some advice. My boyfriend and I have been dating about six years now.

We’ve had our ups and downs and all, but this by far has been the worst I’ve ever felt. He cheated on me with my BFF. I found out five months later because my “BFF” (who is no longer a friend) decided to text me and tell me. So when I confronted him about it, he kept lying, saying she came on to him first, but she would say he did first. I didn’t want to believe it at first because I trusted him SO much, but then I got a couple other calls from a few other women saying that he’s been messing around with them as well. That’s when I knew he HAD to be cheating.

Of course, I was heartbroken and all that, but I just don’t

Ask Alma know what to do…I wanted to get married have kids, etc. I wanted this relationship to work, talk out our problems, but at the same time I’m not letting no man cheat on me. I need some advice!

Help Dear Help, This isn’t silly. You’re a bright girl, and you already know what to do. Like so many others, you could wait until after you’re married and after you’ve had kids, while he continues to mess around on you, if you’d like. Marriage doesn’t prevent someone from cheating. You don’t get married and then all of a sudden become honest. And

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.

TBT, I’ve got a feeling that part of your relationship will never change. For the past six years, you seem to be comfortable parked on the road of deception. Enough is enough. When he crossed the line with your BFF, that was your cue. It doesn’t matter who initiated it. Both are liars.

Don’t just drop her; drop him, too. If you can find it in your heart to forgive him, offer her the same courtesy. It will bring you peace of mind. They both are equally to blame. Stop, rewind, play it again. I think my sistah’s need to hear me one more time – they are BOTH equally to blame! For the sake of Krispy Kreme doughnuts, girl, Let-Him-Go! You may not

feel it today, but after you’ve moved on, you’ll be on your knees shouting a prayer of thanks, wondering why you stayed so long. Chalk this up as a life lesson. In your next round of relationships you’ll recognize those red flags immediately! Different names, same games, but no worries for you. Professor Experience has taught you well. You don’t need my advice — you need confirmation. So here it is. I’m giving you permission to walk away. Believe that you’re able and capable of being a part of a lifelong, loving relationship, filled with honesty and respect.

You’re so close; take that leap of faith. Don’t look back. Over time, as your heart is mending, I can’t begin to tell you how grateful you’ll be with this decision. It’s a blessing you’ve got to feel for yourself.

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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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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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August 29 Author Shahrazad Ali will speak at Dock Book Shop Book Store in Fort Worth on Friday at 7p.m Freedom Friday in Fort Worth @ e Dock Bookstore - Fort Worth, Texas e Dock Bookshop 6637 Meadowbrook Dr Fort Worth, TX 76116 (15 minutes from downtown Fort Worth/ 25 minutes from downtown Dallas) 817-457-5700 Featuring Black Page 'SUDAN' SPOKEN WORD............................

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'Teeing Up for Success' with GolfTEC Women's Night

WHAT: GolfTEC, a supporting partner of the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association) is hosting a special Women's Night featuring the EWGA Foundation's new book, Teeing Up for Success and tips to improve your golf game, lower your scores and enjoy the many benefits of playing golf.

WHO: Kathy O' Neal, EWGA Author and Senior VP of Business &Sports Club at ClubCorpJohn Wagner, GolfTEC Center Manager and Director of Instruction 5:30 - 7:30 pm GolfTEC (Inside Golfsmith) 4141 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX 75244 is event is open to all women who have an interest in learning the game and honing your skills. You will hear stories of insight and inspiration in how the game of golf can contribute positively to your life and career. ere will also be a presentation by GolfTEC's John Wagner, Director of Instruction, that will touch on the advantages of taking lessons and offer instructional tips with an open floor Q&A session to follow.

Light refreshments will be served. All attendees will receive a copy of the EWGA Foundation book, Teeing Up for Success. To view the event schedule and to register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ewganight-at-golec-north-dallastickets-12582609925

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September 28 Walk A Mile In Her Shoes® 3rd Annual Walk @ 9:00 a.m. Location: Diamond Doctor, 8127 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75225

September 22 Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce 2014 Chamber Golf Tournament When from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM CDT e Golf Club of Dallas 2200 W. Redbird Ln. Dallas, TX 75232

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Naturally Isis and the Aids Healthcare Foundation presents Pre-Festival Music Concert 3 - 9p.m.

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Speaking of People

Ron Price elected to national organization post

Volume No. 56 Issue No. 18

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.

years celebrates 56 Black of serving the Community

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,

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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?

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

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