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METRO BALCH SPRINGS UNSOLVED CRIMES Case # 08-100725 Death of Willie Charles Ward Jr. Date: February 28, 2008 Type of Offense: Murder Suspect: Unknown SYNOPSIS: Willie Charles Ward left his residence on 02/27/2009, he told his live-in girlfriend that he was going out around 11:00 p.m. Then at approximately 3:30 a.m. on 02/28/2009, Willie’s girlfriend was woke up the noise of gunfire.

She looked out the window and noticed their vehicle parked in front of the apartment. When she could not locate Willie, she looked out again and found him laying on the ground in front of their vehicle.

Willie was transported to local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. This incident occurred at 12222 Quail Drive near building # 24. Willie was known by his nickname “JoJo.” If you have any information on this homicide, please contact the Balch Springs Criminal Investigative Division at 972-557-6000 or 972557-6020.

Case # 08-100942 Death of Eduardo Villa III Date: March 14,2008 Type of Offense: Murder Suspect: unknown SYNOPSIS: On 03/14/2008, Eduardo (Eddie), his live-in girlfriend, and his two children came home to their residence from a party. They were in the master bedroom getting ready for bed. Eddie’s children were laying on the floor and his girlfriend was sitting on the bed.

The children were watching a movie. His girlfriend was using their laptop computer. The home phone rang and she answered the phone. During this, some unknown person knocked on the front door.

Eddie went to answer the door.

His girlfriend heard him talking to someone and then a gun shot. Eddie received a shot to his head and fell back into the residence. Eddie was conscious when the Officers and Medical Personnel arrived. Then he went unconscious. Eddie was transported to a local hospital and was on life support for a couple of days before being pronounced deceased.

www.texasmetronews.com Detectives learned that a possible suspect in this case could be Dashea Rocheng Bolton, a.k.a. Boss.

If you have any information on this homicide, please contact the Balch Springs Criminal Investigative Division at 972-5576000 or 972-557-6020.

principal at Kimberlin Academy for Excellence, and a principal at North Garland High School.

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The Urban League of Greater Dallas orientation for non violent ex-offenders will be held on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 9 a.m. at the Urban League Headquarters, 4315 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216.

The goal of the program is to help non-violent ex-offenders who have been released from jail or prison within the last six months find employment. It also provides case management, job readiness training, job placement assistance, computer training, mentoring, life skills training and substance abuse/mental health counseling and referrals.

For more information call (214) 372-1063.

GARLAND As Garland ISD prepares for Superintendent Curtis Culwell’s retirement in December, the Board of Trustees announced an interim at Tuesday night’s work session in the Harris Hill Administration Building.

Gary Reeves, assistant superintendent of administration, will lead the district until Culwell’s replacement is named.

“Dr. Reeves is a longtime employee and administrator of Garland ISD,” said Board President Linda Griffin.

“His tenure here and strong leadership ability make him a perfect choice for interim superintendent.

“The Board and I are confident that Dr. Reeves will continue to lead the district in the right direction as we finish our superintendent search.”

Reeves joined the district in 1969 after teaching and coaching for four years in Dallas ISD. Beginning his GISD career as a teacher and coach at Garland High School, he later served as an assistant principal at Lakeview Centennial High School, a

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On October 31, 2012, during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 30, a Greenville Police Officer observed suspicious modifications to the vehicle. The officer asked for and received permission to search the vehicle. During the search, the officer discovered $215,000 hidden in the vehicle.

The two suspects, both Hispanic females, ages 23 and 25, were arrested and are each being held on a $200,000 bond. The suspects

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were charged with Money Laundering over $200,000, and are being held in the Hunt County Jail.

In addition, U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was contacted because of the immigration status of the two suspects.

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Let’s save our sons

America is dealing with several crises and Dr. Steve Perry is doing great things for our young men on TV One’s hit show, “Save My Son.�

Sure he’s been focusing on running schools and that is where many first heard of him Dr. Steve Perry as “America’s Most Wanted Educator.�

The founder of Capital Preparatory Magnet School and CNN Education Contributor, Dr. Perry is also the author of the bestselling “Push Has Come to Shove.�

If you want to find out what’s wrong with our schools, you need to read what this educator has to say about what “steps need to be taken to ensure that all schools, whether urban or suburban, deliver a first rate education to our children.�

If anyone knows what to do, it has to be Dr. Perry. Among his many accomplishments, the no-nonsense, no excuses Dr. Perry established Capital Preparatory Magnet School in Hartford, Connecticut’s lowest performing district and he proudly notes that since the inception of the school, 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges.

If that fact alone is not impressive enough, prior to establishing the magnet school, his program ConnCAP, for six years prior sent 100% of its low-income, first generation graduates to fouryear colleges.

The man is doing something right and for a glimpse at what makes him so successful, you have to check out TV One to see him in action on “Save My Son.�

While he is dealing with specific family situations, so many families can benefit from his expertise. Many of the issues are ones we have heard about or dealt with in our own families so Dr. Perry is helping more than just a specific week’s family.

He cares and it shows as he candidly deals with the entire family in his efforts to save young men.

Much of the blame for our sons’ behavior can be placed solely on the shoulders of parents and adults, notes Dr. Perry. “An overwhelming majority (of young black boys) feel like they don’t belong to anybody,� said Dr. Perry, adding that he viewed the show as a “call to action.�

The sons are in gangs, abusive to their mothers, getting high, looking for love, and possibly headed for disaster, prison or death.

The pain the parents, especially the mothers, are feeling is contagious.

Dr. Perry works at helping and healing the entire family. Accountability is key!

Thanks to Dr. Perry some young men are getting a chance to turn their lives around and that will help make this world a better place.

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CURRY: Obama should thank Jesse Jackson

George E. Curry

President Obama’s campaign strategists are receiving a lot of richly deserved praise in the wake of the president’s victory over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on Nov. 6.

Obama, who lost the majority of the White vote for the second time, won the election by assembling a progressive Democratic coalition pioneered by Jesse Jackson in 1984 and 1988.

I covered Jackson’s 1984 campaign for the Chicago Tribune and witnessed Jackson laying the groundwork for what would become two Obama victories. “America is not like a blanket – one piece of unbroken cloth, the same color, the same texture, the same size,� I heard Jesse Jackson say more times than I care to remember. “America is more like a quilt: many patches, many pieces, many colors, many sizes, all woven and held together by a common thread.

TEA commissioner visits DISD Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles had a special visitor recently on his regular instructional tours of Dallas ISD schools: Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams.   Miles invited the newly-appointed commissioner to tour three Dallas ISD schools: Roosevelt High School, W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy, and Felix Botello Elementary.   “It was important to me that Commissioner Williams get a first-hand look at the quality of instruction in our schools,� said Miles. “A lot of changes are taking place in our schools and I am hopeful that today’s visit will help inform the commissioner of our needs during the next legislative session.�  Both the Commissioner and Miles wanted

Democratic Convention in San Francisco, Jackson spoke at length about the Rainbow Coalition. â€œâ€ŚWe cannot be satisfied by just restoring the old coalition,â€? he said. “Old wine skins must make room for new wine. We must heal and expand. The Rainbow Coalition is making room for Arab Americans‌ The Rainbow Coalition is making room for Hispanic Americans‌The Rainbow is making room for the Native American‌ The Rainbow Coalition includes Asian Americans‌The Rainbow Coalition is making room for the young Americans‌ The Rainbow includes disabled veterans‌ The Rainbow is making room for small to avoid a rehearsed visit that turns into a farmers‌The Rainbow includes lesbians media event so the visits were unannounced. and gays.â€?

Several classrooms were visited and both According to exit polls, Romney won the the commissioner and superintendent had White vote 59 percent to 39 percent for several opportunities to both observe and Obama, which was 3 percent lower than the speak with students, teachers, and principals. president’s 2008 outing. Like Clinton before “I appreciate the challenges that Dallas ISD him, Obama demonstrated that a candidate teachers and principals face,� said Williams. for national office does not need a majority “I also appreciate the sense of urgency that I of the White vote in order to win. was able to observe taking place in the three Blacks, who made up 13 percent of the schools. There is a lot of hard work taking electorate in 2012, favored Obama over place in Dallas ISD schools.�  Romney 93 percent to 6 percent. Latinos,  Instructional visits are a regular part of who made up 10 percent of the electorate, Miles’ weekly schedule as he assesses the preferred Obama by a margin of 71 percent challenges schools face and the progress to 27 percent. Asians, 3 percent of the being made under the Destination 2020 electorate, supported Obama over Romney initiatives. So far, the superintendent has 73 percent to 26 percent. The remaining been in 63 schools and is on track to visit all non-White groups, with 2 percent of the 223 schools by the end of the school year. electorate, backed Obama by a margin of 58 During some of those visits, he has taken percent to 38 percent. other community and education leaders Obama won the 18-24 category – 11 for an up close look at the improvements percent of the electorate – 60 percent to 36 and transformation taking place in Dallas percent for Romney. He also won the 25-29 ISD classrooms. The White, the Hispanic, age-group, which is 8 percent of voters, 60 the Black, the Arab, the Jew, the woman, percent to 38 percent. the Native American, the small farmer, Those describing themselves as gay, lesbian the businessperson, the environmentalist, or bisexual – 5 percent of voters – favored the peace activist, the young, the old, the Obama over Romney 76 percent to 22 lesbian, the gay, and the disabled make up percent, compared with straight voters – 95 the American quilt.� percent of the electorate – who were evenly The concept was more frequently expressed divided, with Obama and Romney each in terms of a rainbow. receiving 49 percent.

The organization Jackson heads is known Fifty-eight percent of union households as Rainbow PUSH, the result of a merger – 18 percent of the electorate – supported between Operation PUSH, the organization Obama this year, down just one percentage Jackson created in 1971, and the Rainbow point from four years ago.

Coalition, an apparatus he developed They supported Obama at even higher following his 1984 presidential run. rates in the swing states of Ohio, Wisconsin In his stirring speech at the 1984 National

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MORIAL: A letter to President Obama Marc H. Morial sent the following letter to President Obama, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Speaker John Boehner outlining the Urban League’s policy priorities for the next four years:

Dear Mr. President, Rep. Pelosi, and Speaker Boehner, The National Urban League congratulates each of you on your victory, and offers its support as, together, you lead the country into the next four years.

We write respectfully to share our urgent petition that a second term agenda focus on the issues of economic opportunity and income inequality. While we recognize that the country has been brought from the brink of economic disaster; and job growth has been steady and consistent, we believe that job creation, economic development and economic empowerment are the most important issues facing our great nation.

Accordingly, we urge the following: First, that a comprehensive jobs program be developed and executed by way of a partnership that includes government, the private sector and the nation’s non-profit

community. This partnership must emphasize is a great untapped potential in these citizens infrastructure and public works, that must be unleashed to power broadband technology and the economic recovery. energy, with a special focus on those communities where Third, the scourge of unemployment is and remains gun violence cries out for a stubbornly and persistently comprehensive new approach high. This necessarily requires to community safety and crime special attention to the nation’s reduction. This requires stronger urban communities and enforcement of existing gun suburban and rural pockets laws, re-enactment of the assault where joblessness remains in weapons ban, and a thoughtful double digits and economic examination of criminal justice President Marc Morial suffering is widespread. system disparities which have created an exploding prison population at Second, we urge an intense focus on great expense to the taxpayers at both the children and youth. We applaud your efforts state and federal level. and leadership when it comes to K-12 education, but we must do more. We need Finally, the National Urban League a national policy to move the nation toward supports a fair and sensible fiscal plan. universal early childhood education. China Like all Americans, we believe the nation has begun to surpass the United States in must tackle deficit reduction. Our approach early childhood education, and we cannot must marry compassion for the most afford to lag behind. vulnerable Americans with protection for the nation’s jobs, and require sacrifice from Moreover, we urge an expansion of every American, including those who have your efforts to make college and higher benefited the most. education more affordable by including a new emphasis on job training, workforce The devastation of Superstorm Sandy development and skills retraining for those has exposed the desperately slim margin to citizens who do not choose college or who which our most vulnerable citizens cling. did not complete high school on time. There Therefore, we propose that any deficit

reduction plan include one dollar in revenue enhancements for every dollar of spending cuts. These enhancements can come from reforms to the tax code, including the closing of special interest loopholes, and adjustments to marginal tax rates.

We who represent the nation’s urban communities will demand a seat at the table in these discussions, and we are prepared to engage fully with our team of economic and policy experts.

The American people spoke loudly last evening and, in my view, want all parties to put the business of the people first in a spirit of American patriotism and unity rather than resorting to ideological, divisive agendas.

While there are many issues that you must confront, we believe those outlined above are the most important facing the nation and urge that they form the centerpiece of your second term domestic agenda.

Sincerely yours, Marc H. Morial President and Chief Executive Officer National Urban League

MALVEAUX: U.S. needs to invest in education The Olympic games are a celebration of excellence and athleticism.

Whether we are cheering the Williams sisters in their gold medalwinning doubles match, or Serena Dr. Julianne Malveaux with her gold, or the graceful Gabby Douglass in flight, or some of the many others, we are cheering their excellence, their indomitable spirits, their drive.

We are also acknowledging the tens of thousands of hours that they must have put into practice. Even as we cheer, there are lessons for each of us, both individually and in a social policy context.

We’ve all heard, time and time again, “get out there and do it”, or “just do it” or “I worked hard for this.”

Often the difference between a gold and silver winner is the one was hungrier, wanted the gold more intensely, and worked harder than the other. To be sure, some Olympians have good days, and others have days that are less than good.

But there is no such thing as “luck” in the Olympics. Luck is the collision of preparation and opportunity.

Was Gabby Douglas lucky to have been taken on by Liang Chow the coach that

trained her to earn the gold? No, she was sacrifices, and an insufficient investment, prepared to shine in a way that made Chow for the cause of education. Instead, teachers see her potential. are being laid off, school hours are being And she sacrificed, moving from Virginia cut, and essentials like civics, art and sports to Iowa, missing her family and moving with are being cut or augmented by parents who a generous white family who, for all their contribute so that their sons and daughters goodwill, were culturally out of synch with can have these classes. Meanwhile, the Gabby’s black experience. She worked hard, children of those who don’t have the dollars to contribute to public education find their she sacrificed, and she won the gold medal.

There is a parallel between Olympics wins achievement gap growing each year.

As a nation, we will get that in which we and the state of United States education. invest.

If we invest in the Department of Even as the Congress considers sequestration when they come back from their month-long Defense, we will get war. If we invest in the Department of Education, along with break, educators and are concerned While we give a lot of lip service to state local school that education educational excellence, the fact is that we systems, we dollars may be are not as dedicated and hard working will end up cut.

G a b b y to that end as we might be. Who feels so with a betterDouglas worked passionately about education that they e d u c a t e d hard, she sacri- will flood Board of Education meetings population.

If we ficed. For all c h o o s e , the effort on and insist on necessary changes? instead, to education, sometimes it seems as if we are spinning our invest in correctional facilities, we’ll end wheels. We know what some of the problems up incarcerated people. If past trends are are, but we won’t act on these problems. The any indication, most often these folks will achievement gap can be addressed, and it is be African American. If we invest in inner in some school systems. In others, little is city schools, we close the achievement. If we behave as if the world is race-neutral (or being done.

Gabby Douglas made sacrifices, so much post-racial), when the data say differently, so that the redundant use of the word in this then we end of broadening, not narrowing, column does not even begin to speak to her the achievement gap.

Our Olympians, especially the medalists, investment in herself.

Our nation has made few contemporary are dedicated, hard-working athletes who have committed themselves to achieving

excellence.

While we give a lot of lip service to educational excellence, the fact is that we are not as dedicated and hard working to that end as we might be. Who feels so passionately about education that they will flood Board of Education meetings and insist on necessary changes?

How many are willing to fight for afterschool and summer programs, or provide tutoring. More importantly, how many are willing to change the policy les through which we view educational issues, insisting that our legislators address issues of education. There is an anti-tax lobby, led by Grover Norquist of the Americans for Tax Reform, that will not endorse candidates unless they pledge not to raise taxes, and the Tea Party that is so effective that they are unseating Republican stalwarts.

Might a group of education advocates come together to develop power as formidable as that of the Tea Party? Might that group decided that any legislator that cannot support a robust educational agenda, is unworthy of reelection.

Might we have the will to assert that all children can learn, and then make their learning a priority? We will get what we invest in and, unfortunately, we aren’t investing enough in education.

Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C.based economist and writer. She is President Emerita of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, N.C.

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Ask Gwen

I give my son money in exchange for good grades. Boyfriend disagrees!

www.texasmetronews.com from me. I’m proud of his accomplishments and I see the pride that has built up in him.

However, my boyfriend is upset with me because of the way I am going about getting him to improve. Although, I believe in my heart there is nothing wrong with awarding a child.

Gwendolyn, please let me know your thoughts.

A Confused Mother Dear Confused Mother:

Dear Gwendolyn: My 14 year old son, like a lot of children, find school boring, which caused his grades to drop. A month ago, I made a promise to my son that every good grade he brings home, I will give him five dollars.

Within one month’s time, he has already collected $25

First of all, let me say, “You’re not confused. You are only a concerned mother, and I truly congratulate you for taking an interest in your child.”

Because your son is 14 and not 4, I believe you are on the right track. When children are very young, they can easily think that being awarded for something will forever be a way of their life - to later discover that theory to be untrue.

Your boyfriend may not understand, so don’t upset yourself with his thoughts. There is something I want you to do: Take your son to dinner at an upscale restaurant. Since the beginning of daycare centers, allowing both parents to work, children have gotten the short end of the stick. I mean – not enough quality time with mom and dad.

While you are dining with your son, let him know the money you are giving could become depleted. Too many knowledgeable boys and girls stop their education and are forced to work at pennies on the dollar for life.

While dining show him a copy of job salaries. After he views pay differentials for school dropouts compared to careers of higher learning, he will know that his “greatest” award will be to achieve an education.

Think about it. That award can only be given to him ---from him.

Gwendolyn Baines is an author, lecturer and syndicated advice columnist. The “Ask Gwendolyn Baines” advice column is distributed by the National Newspaper Publishers’ Association. (NNPA)-Washington, D.C.

TEA commissioner visits DISD Dallas Independent School District classrooms were visited and both Superintendent Mike the commissioner and Miles had a special superintendent had visitor recently on his several opportunities to regular instructional both observe and speak tours of Dallas ISD with students, teachers, schools: Texas Education and principals.

“I Commissioner Michael appreciate the challenges Williams. that Dallas ISD teachers and principals face,” Miles invited the newlysaid Williams. “I also appointed commissioner appreciate the sense of to tour three Dallas ISD Commissioner Williams urgency that I was able schools: to observe taking place Roosevelt High in the three schools. There is a lot of School, W.E. Greiner Exploratory hard work taking place in Dallas ISD Arts Academy, and Felix Botello schools.”

Elementary.

“It was important to me that Instructional visits are a regular Commissioner Williams get a first- part of Miles’ weekly schedule as he hand look at the quality of instruction assesses the challenges schools face in our schools,” said Miles. “A and the progress being made under lot of changes are taking place in the Destination 2020 initiatives. So our schools and I am hopeful that far, the superintendent has been in today’s visit will help inform the 63 schools and is on track to visit commissioner of our needs during all 223 schools by the end of the school year. During some of those the next legislative session.” visits, he has taken other community Both the Commissioner and Miles and education leaders for an up wanted to avoid a rehearsed visit close look at the improvements and that turns into a media event so the transformation taking place in Dallas visits were unannounced. Several ISD classrooms.

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HEALTH Something Natural by Deborah Chambers

Aromatic Compresses Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to help the body heal itself. Essential oils are the natural extracts obtained from aromatic plants. Essential oils are highly concentrated, and should be used with care or under the direction of a Certified Aromatherapist. They have anti-inflammatory, pain relieving, as well as anti-bacterial properties to name a few. Aromatherapy is widely recognized as an extremely effective form of complementary medicine, and is in no way intended to replace the treatment of a licensed medical practitioner.

The body utilizes aromatherapy in two ways: 1) through the sense of smell and the olfactory organ, and 2) by dermal absorption of the body’s largest organ – the skin. A good aromatic soak in the tub using Epsom salt and an essential oil or oil blend will relieve tired achy muscles.

However, soaking in a bath may not always be convenient or even possible. The aromatic compress is an alternative to soaking the whole body, as well as an excellent approach to natural healing.

Swollen areas of the body such as ankles or knees can be reduced with a cool aromatic compress. The pain of strained or achy muscles can be relieved with a warm aromatic compress.

Stress and tension can also be alleviated with an aromatic compress. The issue and area of distress determines the water temperature and steps of preparation for an aromatic compress.

Adjust water temperature before adding essential oils. Always consult the advice of a Certified Aromatherapist, when unsure.

For areas of the body, the steps are as follows: 1) in a large bowl, pour 4 to 6 cups of water; 2) add 5 to 7 drops of an essential oil or an essential oil blend to water and mix with hand; 3) dip a hand towel in the bowl and let soak for a few seconds; 4) remove the cloth and squeeze out excess moisture; 5) apply to affected area.

For the face/ forehead/ neck areas (e.g. for headaches), the steps are as follows: 1) in a small bowl, pour 1 to 2 cups of water; 2) add 1 to 3 drops of an essential oil or an essential oil blend to water and mix with hand; 3) carefully dip a small face cloth in the bowl; 4) gently squeeze out the excess moisture and apply to face (avoid the eye area).

The aromatic compress is a perfect complement to healing. It is completely natural and utilizes the therapeutic properties of aromatic plants to strengthen and heal.

For more information, call (972) 501-9470 Deborah Long Chambers, Certified Aromatherapist CEO, Designs for Living Comfortably www.livingcomfortably.com

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New Breed of Beauty Supply opens in North Dallas to meet growing demand for products A new specialty beauty supply store has opened in North Dallas to service the growing number of AfricanAmerican women wearing natural hair. Naturally Divine Beauty is a full-fledged beauty store supply and natural hair salon at 3556 Forest Lane in Dallas. It is the first of its kind in North Texas.

“Natural hair is not a fad, it’s a choice,” said Audra Cooper, the owner of Naturally Divine Beauty. The popularity of natural hairstyles has spawned a crop of specialty beauty parlors throughout the region, and shifted the economic balance of the $185 million black hair-care market.

Cooper moved the store to

its new location from a kiosk at Grapevine Mills Malls after the space became too small to handle the increase demand for products. The 1,500 square foot store and salon is a beauty boutique filled with carefully selected high-end products made by African-American owned companies popping up to meet the high demands of natural products made specifically for natural hair.

The salon offers an array of services including Twist Outs, Creative Cuts, Flat Irons, Blow outs and more!

Naturally Divine has over 25 options of natural hair care and beauty products. Most products are sulfate-free, alcohol-free, paraben-free, and free of harsh chemicals. Women with

relaxed and naturally textured hair can use the products.

Some of the product brands include, Carol’s Daughter, Kinky Curly, Uncle Funky’s Daughter, Curly Junkie, Mixed Chicks and many more.

Cooper has joined a growing number of African-Americanowned companies catering to natural hair enthusiasts.

Companies that once marketed

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exclusively to relaxed hair such as Proctor and Gamble, Revlon, L'Oreal, etc. are creating new products to coincide with other independent companies that cater exclusively to natural and curly hair textures.

L'Oreal Paris plans to build a 513,000 square-foot regional distribution hub in Southern Dallas County.

Naturally Divine Beauty has a calendar filled with unique natural hair events that include seminars, natural anniversaries-the celebration of the day you started your natural hair journey, and natural hair meet-ups.

For more information call Audra Cooper at 214-3504900 or log on to www. naturallydivinebeauty.com.

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The event starts at 7:30 a.m. and Closing and Award Ceremony is 11:00 a.m.

The event is not just about running or walking but about starting a healthy lifestyle and helping the Urban League of Greater Dallas continue to create opportunities through its programs and services for individuals and families throughout Dallas County.

For registration information call (214) 915-4680 or email 5Kwalk_run@ulgdnctx.com.

Help us continue to build stronger communities one step at a time.

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NFL Legend and former Dallas Cowboy opens TeCo Speaker Series TeCo Theatrical Productions, Inc. announces an exciting line up of athletes, artists, and authors as part of its acclaimed speaker series this winter, beginning with Superbowl Champion and humanitarian Everson Walls on Thursday, January 17 at 7p.m.

Walls played for nine seasons with the Dallas Cowboys starting in 1981, and went on to win the Superbowl with the New York Giants in 1990. In his 14-year career, Everson was a four time Pro Bowl selection and is ranked 10th on the all-time career interceptions list.

Everson Walls will share the story behind his book, A Gift for Ron: Friendship and Sacrifice On and Off the Gridiron. In February of 2007, Walls donated one of his kidneys to former Dallas Cowboy Teammate and friend, Ron Springs, who was diabetic.

The pair started The Gift of Life Foundation, an organization which seeks to educate minority communities about chronic kidney disease.

Contact Teresa Coleman Wash if interested in setting up an interview, (214) 948-0716.

All speaker series events are held at the

Bishop Arts Theatre, 215 South Tyler Street, Dallas, TX 75208. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, general admission seating.

See below for showtimes and dates. For ticket information, call (214) 948-0716 or to purchase tickets online, visit www. tecotheater.org/speakers. php. The series in sponsored in part by Big Thought and Humanties Texas 2013 Speaker Series Lineup NFL Legend Everson Walls Thursday, January 17 at 7p.m.

Everson Walls will discuss his book, Author of A Gift For Ron: Friendship and Sacrifice On and Off the Gridiron. <?>– 2 – October 19, 2012

A Brave and Wonderful Thing: The Freedom Rides Friday, February 15 at 3p.m. and Saturday, February 16 at 3p.m.

Historian Dr. Derek Catsam will discuss the lasting impact of the Freedom Rides on the Civil Rights movement.

Feminine Images and African Art Thursday, March 21 at 7p.m.

Dallas Museum of Art curator and author Dr. Rosaline Walker will share her knowledge about the Arts of Africa.

The Strange Demise of Jim Crow: Houston and Desegregation Thursday, May 2 at 7p.m.

Dr. Thomas Cole, the Chair of the McGovern Center for the Humanities and Ethics in Houston, will discuss the desegregation of

Houston and the life of civil rights leader Eldrewey Stearns.

The Civil Rights Movement: Learning from the Past, Embracing Unity Today Thursday, June 13 at 7p.m.

Author and historian Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney will discuss the lessons learned from the American Civil Rights Movement and where it’s headed today.

The History of African-American Theater in Texas Thursday, August 22 at 6p.m.

Eugene Lee’s 30-year career has spanned television, film, and theater as an actor, writer, and director. He’s worked alongside such actors as Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, and Oprah Winfrey. As a playwright, Lee’s plays include East Texas Hot Links, Fear Itself, and his most recent work, Lyin’ Ass, about the first Black female Texas Ranger.

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COGIC reflects presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr. as leader St. Louis, MO -- During the 105th Holy Convocation, in St. Louis, the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) has once again chosen Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. as its Presiding Bishop.

The General Assembly, the Legislative Body of the Church of God in Christ, has overwhelmingly reelected Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. to the Office of Presiding Bishop and leader of the churches Executive Branch.

Bishop Blake is responsible for the dayto-day operation of the nearly 6.5 millionmember church.

Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. says, "I am humbled and delighted to be chosen to continue to lead one of the greatest churches in the world. The Church of God in Christ is a beacon of hope and love.

“I want to thank the church for the opportunity to serve as presiding bishop for another quadrennial."

The General Board is the Board of Directors of the Newly Elected Members: denomination and governs Bishop J. Drew Sheard, the church between meetings Bishop Brandon B. Porter, of the General Assembly.

Bishop Ted Thomas, Sr., The General Board consists Bishop Lawrence M. Wooten of twelve members including The additional national the Presiding Bishop. The officers elected for a new 2012 General Assembly four-year term include: delegates also elected four General Secretary Bishop new members to the General Joel H. Lyles, Jr., Financial Board, with seven returning Secretary Bishop Frank incumbents: Anthone White and Treasurer Returning Incumbents: Pastor Charles Harrison Bishop Phillip Aquilla Mason Patterson Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr. Brooks, Bishop Jerry Wayne Board of Bishops: Bishop Macklin Bishop Roy Lawrence John H. Sheard, Chair; Bishop Hailey Winbush, Bishop George Dallas Donald R. Murray, 1st Vice President; McKinney Bishop Nathaniel Wyoming Bishop Albert Galbraith, 2nd Vice President; Wells, Bishop Sedgwick Daniels Bishop Bishop Larry Shaw, Secretary; Bishop Hester Frank Otha White Bordeaux, Assistant Secretary; Bishop Cody

Marshall, Treasurer; Bishop Bobby Warren, Sergeant at Arms Trustee Board: Dwight E. Walls, Chair; Mildred Linzy, Vice Chair; Sylvia H. Law, 2nd Vice Chair; David Hall, Jr., Josephus Shepherd, Georgia Macklin Lowe, Cari Barnes, Joseph Chase, Amos Smith, Melton Timmons, William Watson III, Ailean Stingley, Sandra Smith Jones, Michael Golden, Jr., Darin Burns Pastors & Elders: Michael Eaddy, Chair; Destry Bell, Vice Chair; Prince Bryant II, Secretary; Thomas May, Treasurer Chairman of the General Assembly Pastor James Hunt says, "I would like to thank all of the delegates, they did a great job. The quadrennial election was excellent, Election Committee Chairlady Myra Banks and her committee did a commendable job with the election, and everything was done timely and in an expeditious manner."

Special entertainment includes Brenda Ellis at First Sundays Recording artist, electrifying, incomparable life giving humble servant describes the life of Brenda Ellis, who will be featured at the next First Sunday on December 2, 2012 at Center City Grill in Arlington, Tx, 2p.m.

She travels nationally and internationally to minister in conferences, churches, crusades, inner city outreaches, and prisons. Her ministry has extended extensively to London England, Belgium, Africa, Jamaica, South Africa, Johannesburg, Swaziland, Soweto and Bahamas.

She also travels as a conference psalmist with Bishop TD Jakes ministries. In 2005 she toured the country with Bishop Jakes ministries promoting his book and CD, entitled: He Motions.

She’s lead vocalist on several recording projects of the Potters House Church Choir, singing such songs as; Mercy Saw Me, It Shall Be Done, Jesus You’re Worthy To Be Praised, and Manifest. They were awarded, a Grammy Award, also a Stellar Award, Nominated for three Dove Awards, Grammy Award and NAACP Award.

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Their latest recording project Entitled; Live And Jews” and a sponsor for “Operation In Nairobi Kenya, singing; Praise Is Your Smile” helping children who are in need of Weapon,” which was awarded two Stellar plastic surgery due to cleft lip and Palate.”

Awards.

She’s undertaking an endeavor to bring In addition a lead role in the stage production three Kenyan girls (living in poverty) entitled; The Living Cross that brought in from Africa (Nairobi) here to the USA, in audiences from around the which one of the young girls world as far as Australia, has already arrived, and is Russia.

The production now attending college in consisted of a cast of 400 Minneapolis Minnesota. actors “36” performances, There is uniqueness about staged in Indiana. her ministry that brings about Most recently in May 2009 a change in the lives of those Brenda was the featured who listens. God has placed artist to sing at an “Affair To an anointing upon her life Remember” with Keynote that whenever she ministers speaker, former First Lady in song, healings and Brenda Ellis Laura Bush. deliverance is manifested.

Brenda also is a “Philanthropist” she spends At an early age, Brenda had a speech much of her time helping others in every impediment, she also had an abnormal conceivable way. Sharing some of what she growth in her throat and colon. However, has with others who are less fortunate than God took the impossible and made it her. She’s a sponsor for “Love A Child” who possible. That is when God’s purpose for her feeds children in Haiti. She is also a sponsor life was revealed, she said. “God has a way for “International Fellowship Of Christians of taking people who have been forsaken,

and raising them up, so that the supernatural power of God might be revealed.”

Brenda has a passion for ministering into the lives of singers. In 2006 God afforded her the opportunity to travel to her home away from home, London England where she spent an entire month ministering into the lives of many singers as well as the entire music department.

She’s written a book: “The Heart Of A Psalmist,” as well as a Study Guide and Journal. The book and Journal is a tool as well as a guide for the entire music ministry.

Brenda said, “God does not take a person’s individual worship and compare it with that of another person; however He measures your worship against the attitude of your heart.”

She also said, “It’s our place as worshippers to storm the very gates of hell, regain the lost dominion, and stand in the place vacated

by Lucifer’s fall leading the angelic hosts in everlasting praise, and worshipping our Most High God.” God is listening for a sound….

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Humanitarian David Timothy a.k.a. The SoupMan is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champion’s Luncheon at Edisons @12noon. David will be moderating a panel on the issue of “HOMELESSNESS & POVERTY.” His name is David Timothy, but on the streets of Dallas they call him the SoupMan! David is the founder and Executive Director of the SoupMobile---a non-profit charity that ‘Feeds & Shelters’ the homeless in Dallas.

David says, “He leads by following Christ.” ********** IT’S COMPLICATED LIVE! Dallas Thursday, November 15 from 6-10 pm The Dallas Black Academy of Arts and Letters Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex 1309 Canton Street Dallas, TX 75201 Special tickets include: It’s Complicated: But It Doesn’t Have to Be! http://paulcbrunson.com/event/itscomplicated-live-dallas/

November 16 Building Kingdom of God Families, Confronting Other Kingdom’s Agenda. That is the theme for this year’s Family Life Conference, Nov. 16-18, at Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church of Garland, located at 1233 State Highway 66. The conference will feature classes and workshops for the family, marriage, singles, youth and children, FREE health screenings, plus gospel recording artists, nationally-known comedians and a youth explosion rally. The keynote speaker is relationship expert and best selling author of the book, “The Blessing”, Dr. John Trent. For more information call 972-276-5218

November 17 Color in Motion 5k is coming to the Dallas Cotton Bowl Fair Park, 3750 The Midway Dallas, TX at 9am. The Color in Motion 5k Run is a fun run for all who want to combine exercise and an incredibly great time!

After each kilometer of the race, volunteers throw colored powder at the runners covering them from head to toe. There will be an after party with vendors, music, dancing and color galore. The cost is $50 for race registration. In addition to having a great time, a portion of each runner’s registration fees will be going to benefit Make A Wish Foundation North Texas. More information can be found at colorinmotion5k.com/ events/Dallas.

November 18 Winstons 1-Year Anniversary Party Winstons Supper Club + The Kool Kids of Dallas presents...The Legendary & World Famous DJ Premiere #SupperClubSundays @ Winstons Supperclub 3111 Welborn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219 ** Hosted by the beautiful recording artists Brandi Vonne & B. Simone * * RSVP @ rsvpmefortheparty@gmail.com ** The Most Exclusive Night Club in Dallas....Destination of Hip Hop Royalty * Sexy venue, Sexy people, Great drinks and Great music @winstonsdallas

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New Beginnings Orphanages International sponsors 2nd Annual Trailblazer Campaign: Oliver’s Run. NBOI will hold a charity walk in the Dallas Zoo, 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas. New Beginnings Orphanages International seeks to feed, house, clothe, educate, and provide medical treatment for orphans in Kenya and South Africa.

The walk will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Those who wish to register to participate or donate may do so at http:// nboioliversrun.eventbrite.com/. On site registration will also be available beginning at 7:30 a.m.

November 19 The Urban League of Greater Dallas orientation for non violent ex-offenders will be held 9 a.m. at the Urban League Headquarters, 4315 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216.

GRAND PRAIRIE NAACP BRANCH HOST MEETING ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2012, 6:30PM AT THE GRAND PRAIRIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING, 900 CONOVER DRIVE, GRAND PRAIRIE TEXAS 75051, FOR ALL THAT ARE INTERESTING IN GOING TO THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION. TRIP IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SO PLEASE ATTEND THE MEETING. *APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP AT MEETING 2013 Presidential Inauguration Bus Trip to Washington DC Saturday January 19, 2013, 6:00 am Leave: Austin TX, Saturday January 19, 2013 @ 3 a.m. (Round Rock Outlet Mall) Pickup in Dallas TX, Saturday January 19, 2013 @ 6 a.m (Flying J @ 120 & Bonnieview Return Tuesday, January 22, 2013 about 12 am 300$ Per Person Deposit of $150 (Due by December 1, 2012) Balance of $150 (Due by January 5, 2013) NO REFUNDS Includes: Round Trip Bus Fare 1 night stay @ the Hyatt Place (4 people to a room) Free Hot Buffet Breakfast Free Water and Juice Tour: Arlington National Cemetery Washington Monument The MLK Memorial Contact Sharon Davis 469.831.5634 or 512.246.7457 Linda Meredith 817.420.0942 (*NAACP members that would like to attend MUST attend meeting on Nov. 19, 2012 at 6:30pm so you will not be left out.)

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November 23 BLACK FRIDAY SALES EVENT & EXPO The Dock Bookshop BLACK FRIDAY SALES EVENT 2013 Calendars, holiday cards, Bible organizers, journals, music, DVD’s, Books & More! 9AM-12NOON BLACK FRIDAY AUTHORS & BUSINESS EXPO 2-6PM

November 24 Dallas NBUF will meet from 12:00pm - 2pm at 4907 Spring Avenue Dallas, Texas 75210 at Spring Plaza (ICDC) Suite #106.

Gift of Lights, a holiday spectacular drive-thru show featuring more than two million LED lights, will open to the public November 21st and will run through January 6, 2013. Visitors will enjoy more than 600 unique and exciting holiday displays across 1.7 miles at Texas Motor Speedway (3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth).

December 8 Christmas Toy Drive Sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Benefitting Single Moms Come enjoy a hot breakfast, and great entertainment during our second annual a toy!

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Luby’s Restaurant 926 E. Highway 67 in Duncanville, TX 75137

November 28 UNCF–the United Negro College Fund– the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, proudly presents its fifth annual North Texas Governor’s Luncheon – on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas. The fundraiser will feature a keynote address by Governor Rick Perry, greetings by Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne Sign Your Team Up Now - New Beginning Center will host its 10th Annual Bowling Tournament at Plano Super Bowl 2521 K Ave in Plano. Enjoy an exciting afternoon of fun and bring on the competition!

Prizes will be given out to the highest scoring team, best dressed, most strikes, best team spirit and more. All proceeds will go to the agency.

For more information, go to our web site www. newbeginningcenter.org.

December 1 Decreasing debt and building wealth spiritually and financially. At times, you may need a little encouragement or more information to achieve the goal. To help and encourage you in the effort, I will be facilitating a Financial Empowerment Workshop 10am - 2pm at Friendship-West. The workshop will discuss: Your Purpose - Who Are You and What are You Doing?

Your Spending Plan - Road Map to Financial Freedom Your Savings - Building a Life Saver Your Security - Insuring Your Investments: Intro to Stocks, CDs, Mutual Funds If you are interested in attending, you must register to ensure the proper materials are available to assist in your learning. Cost to attend is free.

You may register by clicking on the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser: www. danychristi.eventbrite.com.

If you have any questions email info@danychristi.com.

Registration Starts: 9:30AM - Presentation Starts: 10:00AM Presale Affiliates: $15.00 - Affiliate Price @ The Door: $20.00

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Registration for spring 2013 credit classes offered by the Dallas County Community College District at Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland colleges starts Nov. 20, 2012, for returning students.

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Services will be hosting our World AIDS Day Health Fair from 11 AM until 3 PM, people in the community can come and get tested for HIV, STDS and get their prostate checked for FREE!

CCBCC 6th Annual Holiday Extravaganza 5:30 PM • Cascades Event Center - The Colony, Texas

December 4 JFS Women’s Center along with the City of Desoto, AIDS Arms and Dallas County Health and Human

It’s that time again! The 2012 Community Market Festival sponsored by the Dallas A l u m n a e Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be held on Saturday, December 8th at Southwest Center Mall from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The attached vendor invitation letter has specific details regarding the event and the online registration link. The deadline to register is November 17, 2012. For information regarding vendor participation, please contact Sylvia Hamilton via email at shami59055@tx.rr.com.

December 28 Verizon Theatre Grand Prairie 8:00pm KEM & Rickey Smiley Featuring: Avery Sunshine, Melanie Camacho, & Junior Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce 2013 Event Schedule

29th Annual Quest For Success Awards Luncheon Monday, February 4, 2013 @ 12:00 noon Dallas Convention Center-Ballroom A

16th Annual Excellence In Education Scholarship Luncheon Friday, April 5, 2013 @ 12:00 noon Dallas Convention Center-Ballroom A

24th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Monday, June 10, 2013 @7:30 a.m. (shotgun) Thorntree Country Club, DeSoto, TX.

87th Annual Awards Banquet Friday, October 11, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m.

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CBC announces Marcia Fudge as Chair of the 113th Congress Payne sworn in to father’s seat WASHINGTON, DC – to ensure every American has The Congressional Black equal opportunity to achieve Caucus unanimously their version of the American elected Congresswoman dream. Rep. Fudge will see Marcia Fudge (OH-11) to it that the Congressional to serve as Chair during Black Caucus remains the most the 113th Congress. The vocal when equal opportunity Caucus also unanimously and justice is under attack. As elected G.K. Butterfield we welcome the most diverse (NC-01) to serve as First Congress in our nation’s history, Rep. Marcia Fudge Vice Chair, Yvette Clarke I am confident that Rep. Fudge (NY-11) as Second Vice and the Executive Board will Chair, Rep. André Carson lead the CBC in the great spirit (IN-07) as Secretary and Rep. Karen of our legacy as the “Conscience of the Bass (CA-33) as Whip. Current CBC Congress”. I also know she will do Chairman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) her best to ensure the CBC continues it and Chairwoman-Elect Marcia Fudge vital role in moving this great country released the following statements: forward.”

“Marcia Fudge is an exceptional “I am honored and humbled to serve leader,” said Chairman Emanuel as the next Chair of the Congressional Cleaver. “She has served her constituents Black Caucus and congratulate all other and the state of Ohio with unmatched officers elected today,” said Chairfervor and has been an outspoken Elect Marcia Fudge. “As members of Member of the CBC in supporting the Congressional Black Caucus, we policies that protect the most vulnerable have been deemed the “Conscience of in our country. With the challenges the Congress” for a reason. We share facing our nation, the Congressional a commitment to champion the issues Black Caucus must continue pushing of millions of Americans who yearn for

a better future. We remain concerned about unemployment, particularly the high rate of unemployment among African Americans,” “The Caucus is a collective voice to promote equal access to quality health care and education, reduce poverty, strengthen Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and balance the federal budget in a fiscally responsible way. In the 113th Congress, I look forward to shared leadership among all of us who were elected today as we continue to advocate not only for the citizens we represent, but for all Americans.”

Also Rep. D o n a l d Payne, Jr. was sworn in to the seat occupied by Rep. Donald Payne Jr. his father, who died of colon cancer earlier this year.

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SKYFALL: Could this be Bond’s Best?

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The story opens with a thrilling, high-speed chase between Bond and an unidentified adversary, with 007’s partner, field agent

Intelligence Section 6 of the British Secret Service) played by Judi Dench, instructs her to eliminate the bad guy in an attempt to recover a stolen hard drive that contains information about all undercover field agents operating inside terrorist organizations. As a result, the field agents are in grave danger, there is a threat to international security and M’s controversial past could be exposed.

Eve Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) following closely. After a series of death-defying stunts between Bond and the bad guy, Moneypenny, at the behest of M, the head of MI6 (Military

In compliance with her superior’s order, Moneypenny gets into position to take out the enemy, but the shot is not clear. She informs M that she could hit Bond but is

machine guns, SKYFALL gives the audience everything it came for and then some. Not to mention, returning for his third appearance in the leading role, Daniel Craig, 44, is in a word: spectacular.

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Bond. James Bond. These three simple words of dialogue have been synonymous with the world’s smoothest international spy since the character first came to life fifty years ago on the big screen in DR. NO. The often-imitated phrase rises to the occasion once again in the latest Bond movie — SKYFALL. Released in theaters nationwide in the U.S. on November 9, 2012, SKYFALL is Ian Fleming’s 23rd installment in what just might be the best James Bond flick in the franchise’s long-running history. The film had a record-breaking opening weekend in the U.S., grossing a whopping $87.8 million.

Directed by Sam Mendes and written by John Logan, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, SKYFALL pays tribute to all things classic Agent 007. From the gripping action scenes to the seduction of the film’s head-turning “it” girl to the cameo appearance by Bond’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 outfitted with

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commanded by M to take the shot. Agent Moneypenny pulls the trigger. End spoiler alert here. Cue obligatory, artistic opening montage set to the film’s official theme song by the same title, “Skyfall” performed by six-time Grammy winner, Adele.

If there is to be any legitimate criticism of this film it could be argued that the third act was a tad bit too long, perhaps drawn out by what felt like extraneous action scenes at times. However, Mendes, an AcademyAward winner (Best Director, AMERICAN BEAUTY in 1999) does a tremendous job of bringing the screenplay to life visually while keeping viewers hooked to the plot and various twists and complications in the process.

Armed with a noteworthy cast, including Daniel Craig, Academy-Award winners Judi Dench and Javier Bardem, AcademyAward nominee Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Albert Finney and Bérénice Marlohe, SKYFALL is an action/adventure that ultimately gives moviegoers, die-hard Bond fan or not, an early Christmas gift chockfull of pure entertainment with a pretty little “blockbuster” bow on top.

Sony Pictures’ SKYFALL has a run time of two hours and 23 minutes, and is rated PG-13 for intense violence sequences throughout, some sexuality, language and smoking.

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Students must be in either grade 10, 11 or 12 have a good citizenship record, during this school year and attend one of the scheduled meetings.

Student must complete application, with parent signature, and pay a $10 nonrefundable deposit. The deposit will be added to the payment of the trip. For additional information contact: Dennis Dunkins, Sr. Scheduled Meetings: P. O. Box 50836 Sunday, October 14, 2012 5 P.M. Fort Worth, TX 76105 Sunday, November 11, 2012 5 P.M. 817.536.4195 fax Sunday, January 13, 2013 5 P.M. ddunkins0940@sbcglobal.net Sunday, February 17, 2013 5 P.M. All meetings are held at Pilgrim Valley Baptist, Church – 4800 S. Riverside Drive – FW, TX

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Dallas Chapter of The Links, Inc. launches FirstLocal STEM Academy for female students

– The Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is partnering with the SMU Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering’s Hart Center for Engineering Leadership to launch a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) academy aimed at reducing the “STEM gap” among female African American students.

The new “STEM–ulating Left Brain and Right Brain” program targets students in grades 6-12 in the Dallas metro area. The STEM Academy, a series of academic explorations, kicked off Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Doubletree Campbell Centre with participants and their families and community partners joining Dallas Chapter members to celebrate the commencement of The STEM Academy. Additionally, United States Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson addressed the group and discussed the National STEM Initiative.

The first STEM Academy session premiered Saturday, Nov. 10, at Caruth Hall on the SMU campus. The first session

will focus on robotics and PH testing, introducing the concepts of electrical engineering, coding, and computer science to the students as well as demonstrating practical applications for chemistry.

Subsequent STEM Academy programs include: Jan. 26, 2013 – STEM Careers and Role Models Feb. 9, 2013 – Aviation April 27, 2013 – Global Information Technology May 18, 2013 – Rockets SMU’s Lyle School and the Dallas Chapter of Links, Incorporated and are committed to increasing STEM readiness by providing student participants with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to pursue STEM degree programs.

Both are working to make STEMrelated internships, fellowships and career opportunities accessible to all students so they can compete in the global workforce.

The Hart Center supports the development of Lyle students by encouraging them to take the lead on important issues and to solve big problems such as the lack of minorities in STEM careers.

50 DISD students have been enrolled for the long-term program, which incorporates short and long-term goals with measurable short-term outcomes.

The program will also focus on sustainable immediate outcomes along with longterm measurable outcomes. The Dallas Chapter has an official relationship with DISD as a volunteer partner that will allow chapter representatives to communicate with principals and other administrators and share academic data.

Congresswoman Johnson, chair of the National STEM Career Readiness Initiative for The Links Incorporated, and a passionate voice for the need of extracurricular programming for the future scientists, engineers and mathematicians, said, “The number of students of color in STEM related careers is significantly low due to a lack of access to sufficient STEM education. Our STEM–ulating Left Brain and Right Brain program helps to fill that void by providing students with opportunities to be exposed to and readied for STEM – related careers.”

Jennifer Kristin Fugate, one of the Lyle student organizers, said she would have enjoyed and learned from the opportunity to “hang out” with college-age role models when she was in middle school.

“I believe that our impact on these girls will be tremendous and life-changing, because they will see how cool and exciting it is to be an engineer and will want to be just like us when they grow up.” Fugate said.

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REP. RANGEL AMONG GUESTS THIS WEEK ON WASHINGTON WATCH Aw a r d - w i n n i n g journalist, Roland S. Martin, host and managing editor of TV ONE’S WAS H I N G TO N WATCH WITH R O L A N D MARTIN is joined by Rep.Charles Rangel (D-NY) and Michael Steele, MSNBC political analyst and former RNC chairman.

This week on WASHINGTON WATCH WITH ROLAND MARTIN topics of discussion include: Fiscal Cliff and next steps needed to revitalize the economy; Mitt Romney’s remarks regarding President Obama’s perceived “gifts” to Blacks, Latinos and young voters; and the latest figures on Black infant mortality in America.

Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT on TV One.

Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. “Community Market Festival” The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host its annual “Community Market Festival” on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 11:00A.M – 4:00P.M. at Southwest Center Mall, 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, Texas.

The Community Market Festival is Delta’s commitment to promote economic development and to provide an opportunity for local business owners and/or vendors to present their products to the general community.

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On November 2, Kemp & Sons received the 2012 Contracting Champion Award from the Small Business Development Corporation of Dallas, TX. The award recognized companies that have had significant success in the areas of federal sector contracting. Kemp and Sons recently secured an extension at The Department of Veteran Affairs (Fort Worth Out Patient Clinic) resulting in a total contract award of 7.2 million dollars.

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Homecoming brings out celebs and victory over North Carolina Central University As Florida A&M University celebrated 125 years of existence, thousands of students, faculty, alumni and fans gathered on campus to see the FAMU Rattlers overcome North Carolina Central University 22-21 in the waning minutes of the last quarter.

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