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Van Dyke found guilty

By Erick Johnson Chicago Crusader Editor

MY TRUTH

by Cheryl Smith, Publisher

Forgiveness I was already prepared to focus this week’s column on the life of a dear friend, Mr. Dick Gregory, who transitioned last August. October 12, is his 86th birthday. I valued his friendship when he was alive and over the 24-plus years I knew him and got Doris Newsome to know his beautiful wife, Lillian, and other family members.

Then I arrived back in town from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s (FAMU) homecoming, to find that an old friend, a fellow Warrior, Doris Newsome had transitioned. I met Doris about 28 years ago and I always thought of her See TRUTH, page 11

INSIDE Quit Playin’

By Vincent L. Hall

Keep your Powder Dry! Page 4

CELEBRITY INTERVIEW Debra Nixon-Bowles.. Page 12

JUSTICE AT CITY HALL #BothamShemJohn Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Dallas City Hall 1500 Marilla, Dallas , TX

Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke was found guilty of second-degree murder Friday, October 5 by a jury at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, ending decades of frustration in Chicago’s Black community and marking a significant turning point involving police misconduct in the police department’s notorious history.

Van Dyke was also found guilty of 16 counts of aggravated battery, but on the count of police misconduct, he was found not guilty.

In a packed courtroom filled with Black activists and clergy jurors decided that Van Dyke

October 10, 2018

OUR HISTORY

Obama endorses Rep. Johnson

Jason Van Dyke convicted of second-degree murder and all 16

was unjustified in using deadly force when he shot teenager, Laquan McDonald 16 times on See GUILTY, page 4

The Johnsons, with President Barack Obama

at Hamilton Park United Methodist Church, Christian Life Center, 11881 Schroeder Road, Dallas, Texas, 75243.

The historic event is an initiative of three Collin, Denton and Dallas County local chapters focused on providing a nonpartisan public event

The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, has endorsed State Representative Eric Johnson (D-Dallas) for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives. Representative Johnson is one of only eleven candidates in Texas who have been endorsed by the former President and is the only current member of the Texas House to have received the endorsement.

Former President Barack Obama released the following statement with the list of endorsed candidates: “Today, I’m proud to endorse even more Democratic candidates who aren’t just running against something, but for something—to expand opportunity for all of us and to restore dignity, honor, and compassion to public service. They deserve your vote,” stated President Obama.

Representative Johnson released the following message to his supporters on Monday in response to receiving the endorsement: “It is an honor to be one of a select few Texas candidates to have received this endorsement. I appreciate your support over the past eight years, and I am especially proud today that our

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businesswoman, is CEO of Bankable productions. Her producing credits include America's Next Top Model, The Tyra Banks Show and Holiday Movie Sequels.

As host of this year's show, she embodies what it means to be a woman who Soars! Through her platform, she too has empowered, inspired and encouraged See WOMEN, page 5

Civic organizations collaborate on“our vote, our voice, our community” The North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, The Plano North Metroplex (TX) Chapter of The Links, Inc, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People- Garland Unit, will host a Candidates Forum, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 16, 2018,

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counts of aggravated battery and one count of police misconduct.

Tyra Banks to host Women that Soar Awards Show Women That Soar, LLC, and Gina Grant, Founder, CEO and Creator of the “Women That Soar Awards” are delighted to announce producer, media mogul, supermodel, actress and entrepreneur, Tyra Banks, will host this year’s Awards show which tapes on Saturday, November 10th at The Statler Hotel in Downtown Dallas from 6 PM to 9:30 PM. Banks, an astute

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From the Capitol

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CHANGE IS ON ITS WAY

backed the justices. One of them was even ridiculed by the president who stated his blatant disbelief even after calling her a credible witness days

By Congresswoman Eddie before. The president’s remarks Bernice Johnson were crude, rude and in extremely poor taste.

Sadly, on two occasions in the past U.S. Supreme Court Justwenty-seven years two justices have tices Clarence Thomas and Brett been seated as members of the Unit- Kavanaugh now sit together on the ed States Supreme Court despite se- nine-member United States Supreme rious allegations from highly-credible Court. They will help decide the conprofessional women that they both stitutionality of laws that will govern participated in acts of sexual miscon- our nation and its people for decades duct, including assault. to come. It is all quite sad!

The claims and sworn public testiInterestingly, both Justices Thomas mony of the women were ultimately and Kavanaugh were appointed by dismissed and belittled by those who Republican presidents and appeared

before Senate panels that were overwhelmingly male. In some instances, individual members on the committee were openly hostile to the two women, and even displayed sympathy to the accused nominees. It was as if what the women said did not matter.

In the most recent case involving now Justice Kavanaugh, the woman bringing the accusation, Professor Christine Blasey Ford, a research scientist, was deliberate and highly believable during her testimony. Her demeanor was profoundly impressive.

During portions of his testimony before the Judiciary Committee Justice Kavanaugh was bombastic, caustic, and highly

partisan, qualities that are contrary to the demeanor that any judge on any court should have or display.

In fact, his presentation was so unusual that retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens commented that Justice Kavanaugh should not become a member of the Supreme Court, citing his temperament as a disqualifying factor. I agreed with the former justice without reservation.

While a very slim Republican majority may have won the confirmation battle in the Senate and witnessed their candidate taking the oath of office, they should not be jubilant. Millions of fair-minded people witnessed the hearings and believed Dr. Ford

whose character and truthfulness was sacrificed by the majority.

Women were especially hurt by the treatment of Dr. Ford by some of her detractors who are office holders.

These women will roar like lions on November 6th when the nation goes to the polls to choose members of the House of Representatives, and the United States Senate.

They will not forget the treatment of Dr. Hill or that of Professor Hill nearly three decades ago. Women are weary of being trampled upon and dismissed like leaves in the wind.

They will demonstrate their disapproval and change the face of Washington, and its behavior.

Dallas receives Energy Leadership Award for Sustainability – TXU Energy recognized four North Texas companies and the City of Dallas in the inaugural year of its TXU Energy Leadership Award Program. This new program recognizes corporate and nonprofit leaders in various energy-related categories including sustainability, innovation, energy, management, community, and engagement.

The five North Texas winners are: Leadership in Sustainability, City of Dallas Director of the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability Leadership in Innovation, James McGuire (L) and director of Building Services Errick Thompson (R) accept the TXU Energy Leadership in Sustainability Award in Dallas.

Cinemark are part of the culture of the organization. OpLeadership in Energy Manerating over 13 million square feet of building agement, Tyler Junior College Leadership in Community, Meals on space requires a lot of electricity, but thanks to City leadership, 100% of that energy is renewWheels of Tarrant County Leadership in Engagement, Huffines Auto able and has been for the last few years.

Dallas’ renewable energy purchases made it Dealerships a national leader in green energy. “I am proud Errick Thompson, director of Building of the City of Dallas’ second-place national Services and James McGuire, director of the ranking in the U.S. EPA’s Green Power PartnerOffice of Environmental Quality and Sustainship list and all of the energy efficiency efforts ability accepted the award on behalf of the undertaken by the City’s Building Services City of Dallas at the TXU Energy Summit held Department, ” McGuire continues, “I look forin Arlington. ward to continuing our partnership with them “Dallas is known as a municipal leader in to make additional impacts on a communisustainability,” Thompson said, “Concern for the environment and resource conservation ty-wide basis.” www.texasmetronews.com

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Dallas reaffirms stand for environment

The City of Dallas has taken several recent steps to reaffirm its commitment to environmental protection and addressing the impacts of climate change. One way this is demonstrated is with the realignment of the Office of Environmental Quality to add a focus on sustainability as a critical initiative and officially renaming the department to the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability (OEQS) as part of Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s City-wide reorganization.

“Now, we have the framework to move forward with a comprehensive approach,” said Broadnax, “and I am confident this department can better serve Dallas as we work to balance

the environmental, economic, and social needs of this vibrant City.”

In addition to renaming the department, the Dallas City Council approved funding in Fiscal Year 2019 to launch a Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan.

With OEQS established and a comprehensive plan on the way, the City will be a model leader in environmental and sustainability advancements engaging citizens every step of the way. These changes could not come at a more appropriate time. At the federal and state levels, policies designed to curtail climate change, environmental pollution, and depletion of natural resources are being rolled back and funding has been re-

James McGuire, Managing Director

duced. OEQS will serve an essential role by helping the City step up to fill this void.

The City’s role as a climate leader is several years in the making. In 2017, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings joined 200 mayors in a pledge to adopt, hon-

or and uphold the principles of the Paris Climate Agreement, including a continued focus on the reduction of emissions. In his statement upon taking the pledge, Mayor Rawlings remarked, “With no current state or federal action on climate change, it is apparent that local government must shoulder the burden. The City of Dallas accepts this responsibility and is actively working towards building a greener, more resilient City. Addressing climate change should not be a controversial or partisan issue, and local leaders and the marketplace should work together in pursuing climate action.”

City of Dallas staff has been leading the region by actively pursuing

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bold emissions reduction strategies and implementing initiatives such as this year’s inaugural North Texas Climate Change Symposium held on March 9, 2018. This annual symposium provides a platform for scientists, advocates, community leaders, and policymakers to share current research and to discuss the impacts of climate change on North Texas.

OEQS will host the next symposium in February 2019.

As Dallas continues to experience growth and be looked upon to provide innovation and leadership, we will chart a path of environmental and climate action consistent with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.

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October 10, 2018 TEXAS METRO NEWS EDITORIAL

Texas METRO NEWS

KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY!

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Quit Playin’

By Vincent L. Hall

Maybe you heard old folks use this euphemism. Or just maybe you are a lover of written prose and literary classics.

Nina Garcia When I heard Commissioner John Marketing/Sales Manager Wiley Price use it the other day, I was EDITORIAL TEAM unsure so I did some research.

Terry Allen According to phrases.org, a source I Eva Coleman use from time to time to bandage my Dorothy J. Gentry hemorrhaging ignorance, ‘Keep your Vincent Hall Richard Alexander Moore powder dry� has its roots in Edward Shonedra Redd Hayes’ song, the “Ballads of Ireland.�

Betheny Sargent “On a certain occasion, when his Dr. Felicia N. Shepherd Dareia Tolbert troops were about crossing a river to Andrew Whigham III attack the enemy, he concluded an address, with these words - ‘put your trust EDITORIAL ASSISTANT in God; but mind to keep your powder Marva J. Sneed dry!�

DESIGN/LAYOUT What it translates to is pretty close 619 to the Boy Scout motto‌Be Prepared!

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we can find, need to vote in November.

We have kept our “powder dry� for far too damn long.

What the article said without saying, was that if the Hispanic vote came out en masse, Beto O’Rourke could topple Ted Cruz. From that, you could extrapolate that a higher than normal turnout among Hispanics would produce Texas’ first Hispanic head-of-state; (since before the Alamo at least) namely, Lupe Valdez.

Our powder can add some Blues to the C&W Trump warbles out to in his segregated rallies. But you must understand the odds of changing Texas in order to change Texas.

There are 254 counties in this state.

In the 2016 Trump trampling of Blue Texas, the Republicans won 227 of those counties. Some of Texas’ larger counties are Blue, but 100,000 votes a few times can’t beat 10,000 votes a couple of hundred times. Texas is a rural state with a few urban areas, and Trump and the GOP will always win in rural areas. That won’t change for a few generations.

So that means the 2018 mid-term success rides on the new voters that Beto excited in small town Texas and the Dems over performing in places like Dallas and Travis County. Ain’t no

Blue Wave just because you say so; you gotta use that powder. In 2016 Democrats got pissed without a plan and the end result has been a lengthy education into the consequences of losing elections.

In 2018 there are 48 early voting polling locations in Dallas County alone. Put your plan into action. Identify five folks you know who sometimes “forget� to vote and hound them to no end. Donate a dollar or two and commit to at least one act of volunteerism.

This election is crucial.

This is the last chance to vote straight party ticket, a plot by the GOP to suppress the vote. Without it, voting will take longer and create longer lines.

Thousands of Texans registered online are being kicked out in mostly blue counties. The GOP can’t grow so they train their barrels on poor, minority

and senior voters who they believe are inclined to vote Blue. But all hope is not lost.

The sisters in Alabama kept their powder dry until it was time for war and saved the Senate from seating a possible pedophile.

Progressives in Georgia and Florida fired their shots and are set to make history in those two gubernatorial campaigns.

We can vote so heavy in Dallas that we get rid of Cruz, Abbott and a whole bunch of other useless Republicans.

Keep your powder dry and shoot as soon as the polls open. And don’t put your trust in any God that doesn’t require you to do some work of your own!!! Vote! Early!! Please!!!

Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.

Guilty verdict, continued from front page October 14, 2014.

Wearing a black suit, Van Dyke was stoic as he learned his fate while the verdict was read. He faces life in prison. His wife, Tiffany, also remained stoic and she listened to the verdict.

Van Dyke’s sentencing will be October 31, 2018. Judge Vincent Gaughan revoked Van Dyke’s bond and the officer was jailed after the verdict was

announced.

The unanimous verdict was made by a 12-member jury that included just one Black person seven whites, two Hispanics and one Asian. They listened to weeks of testimonies that included at least 40 witnesses.

Rainbow PUSH Coalition will hold a

press conference at 4:30 p.m. at Rev. Marvin Hunter’s church today to express their opinion on the verdict.

arguments for a high-profile case that has had Chicago on edge as the proceedings drew to a close.

Throngs of television media and print outlets from all over the world were positioned on the first floor of the courthouse to wait for the stunning verdict that came just one day after both sides ended their closing

“I think it was a just verdict. We wanted a first-degree murder—we got a second degree, but the verdict was fair,� said Reverend Janette Wilson, Senior Advisor to Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

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Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson is our civil rights icon

Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson turned 77 on October 8, 2018. Nobody has led a less storied life. He first took a public

The Last Word stand for civil rights when he was just a kid attempting to use the library in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. His activism brought him to the attention of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and he served Dr. King for years before his assassination. From then, Rev. Jackson founded and led Operation Breadbasket, the Rainbow Coalition, and the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. Along the way he ran for President twice, gaining millions of multiracial votes and enough support to provide him with significant influence on Democratic platforms.

One of the most important things about Rev. Jackson is the way that he empowered others. When I listened to the “Colored Girls” – Minyon Moore, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry and

Donna Brazile – speak their truth at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on October 1, I was reminded that Jackson has been pivotal in the lives of so many African American political figures. We can call the roll, and name names, but I won’t do that for fear of leaving someone out. What I will say is that there would be no President Barack Obama were there not a Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm who ran for President in 1972, nor a Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, who ran for President in 1984 and 1988.

Jackson changed the way that African American people saw ourselves politically. Before him, we thought we could not make a difference. Because of him, we know that we can. Before him, we did not believe, in his words, that “the hands that picked peaches could pick Presidents”. Because of him Stacy Abrams is a possible winner (if we vote) as governor of Georgia; Andrew Gillum is a possible winner as governor of Florida, and unlikely candidates for Congress are poised to win.

Thanks to Rev. Jesse Jackson, African American people claimed political audacity. We don’t have to wait our turn, follow the rules, and defer to the status

quo. We can, like Ayanna S. Pressley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Lucy McBath, just buck up against the system and decide to do it our way. We don’t have to climb up the ladder of a broken party system, or wait for the blessing of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Instead, we can step out when the time is right

and the possibilities are there.

Nearly 45 years after his historic run for President, Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson is engaged in multiple fights.

He is fighting for social and economic justice, as he always has, ever since he defied library protocol and insisted on his right to have access to a taxpayer funded public library. He is fighting police brutality and the unnecessary

murders of young black men like Chicago’s own LaQuan McDonald. He is fighting for young people to thrive in a nation that is biased against them.

And he is in the personal fight of his life, fighting Parkinson’s disease as passionately as he fights injustice.

Those of us who know Rev. well are excited by his good days, and concerned by the days that are not so good. We see the occasional slowed gait, shaking hands and slurred speech, but we also see the days when his rhetorical representation is as excellent as it ever was, and then we cheer. WE know that this is an indefatigable leader, one who will be no more slowed by a physical impediment than he has been by structural racism. And so we cheer whenever we see him stand up, whether he is standing on his own might, or whether he is assisted. We cheer the long and fruitful life of a civil rights icon who has made the world better for so many people, and opened the door for hundreds of African American politicians.

I am writing this from a profoundly biased space. I met Rev. Jackson nearly 50 years ago, when I was an Essence Magazine intern supervised by Chicagoan Leniece Taylor, who was a friend

of Rev. Jackson’s. I’ve been connected since then, as a delegate in 1984, a campaign surrogate in 1988, a family friend, and most recently President of PUSH/EXCEL the education arm of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. I could not have been more delighted than when the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation bestowed Rev. Jesse and Mrs. Jacqueline Jackson a lifetime achievement award, both because they deserve it, but also because Mrs. Jackie doesn’t often get the recognition she should get as “the wind beneath his wings”. I’m biased, y’all, and that’s just that.

Our icon, our leader, is celebrating another birthday, and that’s a great thing! He is fighting, as he always has, injustice; but he is also fighting Parkinson’s. And he is not yielding space in either fight. If you appreciate Rev. Jackson as much as I do, let him know!

You can go to the Rainbow website, www.rainbowpush.org to send a note, or you can hit him up on Facebook.

Let’s rain this brother down with birthday blessings for his 77 years of service..

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women and young girls to overcome obstacles and Soar to personal and professional success! This will be a powerful night of celebrating women from diverse racial, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Those in attendance will be moved by the entertaining performances and powerful stories of women who have overcome trials and tribulations; yet, triumphed!

The black-tie, star-studded, “Women That Soar Awards”, is electrifying and moving! It is not just another awards show; it is a celebration of women! Now more than ever is the time for women to have stronger voices and Soar, personally and professionally. The evening will also feature an amazing line-up of musical guests including: Grammy,

Academy Award and Golden Globe The producers are dedicated to cre- show to air in March, during “Womwinner Common, Grammy winner ating a global platform and content en's History Month.” and Broadway superstar Fantasia, for women that is edifying, inspiring The 2018 honorees are a group country music star Raeof trailblazing women with Lynn, American Idol diverse achievements from winner Kris Allen, Gosthe following Award catpel artist Jekalyn Carr egories: Nana Amoako – and many others!

Mentorship Award, Nancy Women That Soar, Borowick – Humanitarian Host: Tyra Banks LLC celebrates its 11Award, Debra Caudy – Comyear anniversary and munity Outreach Award, its fifth syndicated teleJaha Dukureh – Global AcSaturday, November 10 vised broadcast show. tivist Award, Kathy Fielder – The show is Executive Entrepreneur Award, Zainab The Statler Hotel in Downtown Dallas Salbi – Business Award, and Produced by Gina 6 PM to 9:30 PM Grant, Founder and Jennifer Yuh Nelson – EnterCreator, legendary Holtainment Award. lywood Producer, ReuWomen That Soar’s title ben Cannon, and Cheryl Boone Isaa- and empowering. The “Women That sponsors are American Airlines and cs, former President of The Academy Soar Awards” will tape in November Toyota. of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. and is the only televised awards Join the conversation on social

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media by logging on to our social media platforms: • On Twitter @WomenThatSoar • On Facebook by liking the fan pages at facebook.com/WomenThatSoar • On Instagram @WomenThatSoar Founded by Gina Grant, Women That Soar is a Dallas-based media company dedicated to producing content and events that empower and inspire women globally to Soar both personally and professionally. The platform empowers women through multifaceted forms of media. For additional information on Women That Soar, please visit www. womenthatsoar.com.

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Back Together Again - Sweatt Dallas Dance Festival 2018 “Back Together Again” The 2018 [Mary Lois] Sweatt Dallas Dance Festival, will be at Ann Richards STEAM Academy on 12-13 October. The whole week will include master classes at 2 public schools, plus an open master class, a roundtable, and performances. Performances will include several companies, groups and soloists including Jordan Willis, currently at Point Park University and the 2018 recipient of the South Dallas Dance Festival scholarship.

WHAT: “Back Together Again”, the Sweatt Dallas Dance Festival 2018 WHEN: Friday - 8:00 pm October 12, 2018 – Evening Performances Saturday: 10:30 am October 13 Open Master Class with Melissa M. Young, newly appointed Artistic Director of Dallas Black Dance Theatre 3:00 pm: Youth Dance Showcase 5:00 pm: FREE Round Table Discussion 8:00 pm: Evening Performances

WHERE: (ML) SDDF to be held at​ Ann Richards STEAM Academy​(Dallas I.S.D) 3831 N. Prairie Creek Rd. Dallas, TX 75227 TICKETS: General Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors, members of DCNT and the Star System.

Master Class: $5.00 participants, $15.00 general AVAILABLE ONLINE at becklesdancingcompany.org/events and at door WEBSITE: www.BecklesDancingCompany.org The 2-day festival includes master classes, youth dance showcase, round-table discussion, and evening performances. The goal is to encourage collaborations between area artists and companies and to support each other's growth and impact on the local community.

Melissa M. Young is a Honduran-American from Santa Ana, California. This marks her twenty-fifth sea-

son with Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT).

Ms. Young was recently appointed Artistic Director on September 25, 2018. She Melissa M. Young started her career at DBDT as a dancer for 11 years, then Rehearsal Director, Academy Director, Associate Artistic Director and Interim Artistic Director. Ms. Young attended Orange Coast College with a focus in Business Administration, and is a Fellowship recipient and Certificate Program graduate of The Ailey School in New York City. She teaches master classes nationally and internationally, and has been an adjunct instructor (Horton Technique) at Southern Methodist University, Texas Woman’s University and Abilene Christian Uni-

versity. Ms. Young currently serves on the Next Generation Leadership Committee for the International Association of Blacks in Dance, Inc. She has served as an advisory panelist for regional and national arts organizations, and served as a board member for the Dance Council of North Texas.

Ms. Young has been presented with awards from DBDT, The Dallas Weekly, South Dallas Dance Festival, Dance Council of North Texas and the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance for her significant contributions to dance in Texas and dance community at large.

Jordan Willis began her dance training at the age of 5 at Dallas Black Dance Academy and later received additional ballet training at Ozsoy’s School of Ballet. She continued her training in middle school and high school attending Greiner Middle School Exploratory Arts Academy and later Book-

er T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.

She has performed in Dallas Black Dance Academy’s Bloom and Allegro and performed in Booker T. Washington’s Repertory Company’s I and II. Jordan has attended a number summer Intensive including the Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive, Dallas Black Summer Intensive, Complexions Dallas Summer Intensive and the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Summer Program.

She has performed works by Dwight Rhoden, Robert Battle, Jodie Gates, Sidra Bell, Septime Webre and more. In 2015 Jordan was awarded the Merit Award from the National Young Arts Foundation.

Currently she is a dance major and photography minor at Point Park University.

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October 10-11 Jess Hilarious Live at the Addison Improv Comedy Club 4980 Belt Line Rd. #250 Addison 10-10 7pm 10-117pm Tickets: www. improvaddison. com.

63rd Homecoming, Musical & Gospel Meeting at Eastside Church of Christ at First Street 2000 1st St. Garland. Bro. Ben Foster Pastor 7pm.

October 10 Andrew McCutchen 1986 D.O.B

Justice at City Hall #BothamShemJean Part 2 at City of Dallas-City Hall 1500 Marilla St. Dallas 12pm-3 Host: Next Generation Action Network & Minister Dominique Alexander.

Lit Night at Sandaga813 813 Exposition Ave. Dallas 7:30pm. Lit Jam will celebrate with the audience.

Cardio Hip Hop with Jessie Mae Host: J.C. Fitness, L.L.C. 901 N. Polk St. Suite 370, DeSoto. 6:30pm7:30 every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday.

October 11-28 Nina Simone “The Champion” The life of Music Legend

by Amy Evans. At Bishop arts Theatre 215 Tyler St. Dallas. Tickets: Call 214948-0716.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Thursday’s at Vinetti’s “Paul Cannon and Full Attention” 14833 Midway Rd. Suite 105 Addison 5pm-12 Recurring Event to 12-21-18.

2nd Grammy for Best Spoken Word in 2007.

4u: Symphonic Celebration of Prince at Pavilion Toyota Music Factory Irving 7:30pm.

The Mentor Mixer: Intl. Day of Girl Event “Connecting Girls to Her Future”at the Help Studios 2435 Squire Place, Suite 100, Farmers Branch 7pm-9pm.

2018 United Way Golf Tournament at Bear Creek Golf Club 3500 Bear Creek Ct. Dallas 6am registration & breakfast 8am shot gun start.

Job Readiness Orientation Hosted by: Zan Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center 4600 Spring Ave. Dallas 11am-1pm.

October 12 James “Sugar Boy” Crawford New Orleans R&B musician 1934 D.O.B.

Country Day on The Hill Old Settler’s Reunion Friday Historic Downtown Cedar Hill. 5:30pm-8pm .info: Friends of Country Day website.

DeSoto Football DeSoto v/s Mansfield High at Eagle Stadium 7:30pm-10:30.

Paul Quinn Farmers Market Thursdays at Paul Quinn College 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd. Dallas 3pm-7pm Until 12-6-18 Healing The Hurt In The Home BIPP Conference at Meadows Center 2900 Live Oak St. Dallas 9am4pm Tickets: Evenbrite.com Duncanville Football vs. Richardson Lake Highlands High School at Wildcat Stadium, Dallas 7:30pm.

October 13

Jerry Rice NFL great 1962 D.O.B.

Mrs. Serita Jakes Presents: An Evening of Elegance at The Potters House of Dallas 6777 W. Kiest Blvd. 6pm-9. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.

Bruno Mars: 24K Magic World Tour at American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave. Dallas 8pm.

5th Annual Oak Cliff Lively Fest. At Lake Cliff Park 300 E. Colorado Blvd. Dallas 11am-8. Free, Food and Music. Kid and Pet Friendly.

October 15 1991 U.S. Senate approved nomination of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court.

2019 Talent Showcase Deadline Jan 6 and Jan 12, shows. Please submit materials online: http://www. texasunsignedartists.com/2019talentshow.html.

Meditation Week Mixer in conjunction with the American Bar Association at 4304 Airport Fwy Suite 100, Fort Worth. 4pm-6.

October 16 1995 The First “Million Man March” in Washington D.C. organized by Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan.

Country Day on the Hill Saturday, 9am-6pm Historic Downtown Cedar Hill “FREE”.

North Dallas 2018 All Black Everything Presented

by Sankofa Foundation Host: North Dallas Alphas at Wyndham Garden Dallas 2645 LBJ Fwy. 9pm.

Ludacriss at the State Fair 3921 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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October 18 1926 D.O.B. Of Chuck Berry born in St. Louis, MO.

Paul Quinn Farmers Market Thursdays at Paul Quinn College 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd. Dallas 3pm-7pm. Until 12-6-18 Thursday’s at Vinetti’s “Paul Cannon and Full Attention” 14833 Midway Rd. Suite 105 Addison 5pm12am Recurring Event Until 12-21-18

October 19 1944 Black women are admitted into the U.S. Navy’s Women’s Reserves.

Cyber ISC Aware Chapter DFW Presents Cyber Aware at Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at University of Texas at Dallas 800 West Campbell Rd. Richardson 7:30am-6. Register: eventbrite.com FREE.

Tuesday Night Jazz: Composers Jam Session at Jazz Becuzz Art Center 9319 LBJ Fwy #120 Dallas 8:30pm -12 Tickets: Eventbrite.com until 12-19-18.

2018 Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards Ceremony at State Fair of Texas 3921 MLK Jr. Blvd. Dallas Chevrolet Main Stage 7:30pm-8pm.

The Fashion X Dallas 2018 Designer Fashion Show at 6500 Cedar Springs, Dallas 7pm. For more info: http://dallasfashionx.co/tickets.

Substance Use and Mental Health Town Hall. Host: Judge Lela Mays at UT Dallas E.C.S. TI Auditorium 800 w. Campbell Rd. Richardson. 6:30pm-8:30.

State Fair of Texas 2018 Presents: A Night of Gospel and Inspiration on the Chevrolet Main Stage two exciting shows 5:30 & 8:30 pm. Fred Hammond, Gaye Arbuckle & Crystal Aikin.

2018 Trinity River Kite Festival at Trinity River 146 W. Commerce St. Dallas 11am-5. Free City of Dallas Kites. More info: www.trinityriverkitefestival.com

District Four Dallas County City Council Candidate Forum at Bishop Dunne Catholic School 3900 Rugged Dr. 6:30pm-8:30. Tickets: www.opena.org.

Discover the Arts after Dark Jazz Night Feat: Dawn Miller Out door Jazz Music Cedar Hill 6:30pm.

Tamia: Passion Like Fire Tour at House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas 7pm. Tickets: Live Nation.

Clearance Sale at Dallas Market Hall Host: Half Price Books Dallas Market Hall 2200 N. Stemmons Fwy. 10-19-10-21 9am -7pm.

October 17 2006 Barack Obama’s book The Audacity of Hope published. President Obama won his

State Fair Football Showdown- SWAC Football Texas Southern University Tigers vs. Jaguars of Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA. At Fair Park Cotton Bowl Stadium Dallas. 6:30pm.

The Market Place In Downtown Garland at 105 N. 6th St. 9am-2pm.

GlamCon Experience an inspiring Brest Cancer Survivor Event at GlamCon 816 Montgomery St. Dallas 10am-3pm ”My beauty is Deeper Than What You See” Host: Me Apparels by K. at Little Elm Rec. Center 303 Main St. 2:30pm-5:30. A workshop for young ladies.

Educating them on self-awareness, 2018 Sharky 9th Yr. Anniversary Awards Host: Fishbowl Radio Network. At Uptown Theatre 120 E. Main St. Grand Prairie 7:30pm.

Purple Party in honor of Prince Feat: Natural Change Band 8pm at Towne Place Suites Marriott Hotel 2700 Travis St. DeSoto. Tickets: www.metroplexcorvettes.com

1st Unity in the Community Family & Youth Summit at Dunbar High School 5700 Ramey Ave. Ft. Worth 8:30am-1. Free Event Register: www.fwisd.org/uitc

5th Annual Oak Cliff Lively Fest. At Lake Cliff Park 300 E. Colorado Blvd. Dallas 11am-8. Free for all.

Rapper Snoop Dog D.O.B. 1971

Metroplex Corvettes 4th Annual Car Show at Freedom Chevrolet Buick GMC 18008 Marvin D. Love Fwy, 10am-2; Tickets:.metroplexcorvettes.com

Branford Marsalis Quartet Presented by: AT&T Performance Arts Center at Moody Performance Hall 2520 Flora St. Dallas 7:30pm.

1964 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was awarded Noble Peace Prize.

October 20

Community Health Fair at Fresh Oil Point Ministries Church 2930 S. Peachtree Rd. Balch Springs Free.

Aida Cuevas Singer in Concert at Strauss Square 2389 Flora St. Dallas 8pm.

MC Lyte (Lana Michelle Moore) a pioneer hip hop artist 1970 D.O.B.

October 14

DJ Grady’s All Black Affair Birthday Party at Smoking Jacket Cigar Lounge 1435 Hwy. 67 Suite 100, Cedar Hill. 9pm-1.

1968 Fifty Years ago Today Happened Presented

by Teatro Dallas at The Latino Cultural Center 2600 Live Oak St. Dallas. www.teatrodallas.org/1968.

Political Candidates Forum Host: Garland NAACP and North Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at Hamilton Park U.M.C. 11881 Schroeder Rd. Dallas 6:30-8:30.

18th Annual Bishop Dunne 100 Dinner at Hilton Anatole Hotel Dallas Honorary Chairs: Shannon & Dr. Fred Cerise. Jason Witten is Keynote Speaker.

Mayor Mike Rawlings will be receiving the Voyager Award. Info: www.bdcs.org/bd100 .

State Fair Showdown Battle of the Bands at John Kincaide Stadium 9100 S. Polk St. Dallas. 7pm.

October 18- Nov. 10

United Methodist Men Annual Cajun Feast. At St. Luke Community U.M.C. Youth & Children’s Center 5322 Beeman Ave. Dallas 4pm-7:30.

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Smooth R&B 105.7 Presents Grove Fest Bobbie Brown & Bell Biv Devoe at The Theatre at Grand Prairie 1001 Performance Pl. 8pm-12.

Art Club for Teens Host: Grand Prairie Libraries 901 Conover Dr. Art Club is twice a month at the Main Library, 5-5:45 p.m. Topic: Open Drawer.

DeSoto Football DeSoto v/s/ Grand Prairie at Gopher Warrior Bowl 7:30pm-10:30.

Dallas South Lions Club Annual Masquerade Ball at Mangnuson Grande 1515 N. I35 E. DeSoto 6pm-9.

Duncanville Football Home Game vs. Richardson JJ Pearce High School at Panther Stadium 7:30pm.

2nd annual Brest Cancer Comedy Show Presented by: Rashawn Jones inside Luxe Hotel 117 S. Watson Rd. Arlington 8pm Tickets: cash.me/crackinjokes.com Grow DeSoto Grand Opening Celebration at Grow DeSoto Market Place 324 E. Belt Line Rd. 12pm-4.

Free Tickets: growDeSoto.org 2nd Annual Education & Enrichment Fair at Southwest Center Mall 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. Dallas. 2pm-4 info: Reimagine Redbird 972-716-0070.

Hollywood Met Gala Adult Prom at Wyndham Dallas North 2645 LBJ Fwy. 7pm-1. Formal Attire Required HUD Approved Home Buyers Education Class at Transformance 8737 King George Suite A-200, Dallas. Registration: 214-638-2227. 8 hour class Lunch will be provided. 9am-5pm Promising Young Artist Feat: Texas College Concert Choir at TBAAL Bruton Theater 1309 Canton St. Dallas. 7:30pm Tickets: via Ticketmaster.

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designed to give voters an opportunity to hear from local candidates. Approximately nine groups of candidates ranging from the U.S. Senate, Texas Governor, to State Board of Education have been invited to participate in panel discussions. The catalyst for the forum was established to discuss issues that affect day-to-day lives that are decided at the local level and provide the importance of participating in all elections that affect local communities.

The intent is to highlight areas where voters can make the biggest impact.

“This is a ground-breaking opportunity for Collin, Denton and Dallas County nonprofit organizations to partner in an effort to educate constituents on the importance of voting in local and statewide elections,” stated Paula Parker, President,

Plano North Metroplex (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

“We believe that the Candidates Forum provides an excellent environment for transparency in our political process," said Pamela D. Pujo, NDSA President. "The collaboration between our three organizations offers constituents the opportunity to hear from the candidates and to make knowledgeable decisions when exercising their right to vote.”

“We are here to serve you - so that you can serve everywhere; therefore, come get informed so that you can perform.”, said Ricky McNeal, President, Garland Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

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FEATURED STAR: LIBRA – The Scales – 09/23 – 10/22 Even though giver and receivers are separated, they can be very much alike.

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SCORPIO – The Scorpion – 10/23 – 11/21 On the brink of a “war”? You may have a very small chance of victory.

SAGITARIUS – The Archer – 11/22 – 12/21 Charge at it, and face your challenges!

CAPRICORN – The Goat – 12/22 – 01/19 What you seek is available. Are you willing to put in the work it takes for it?

AQUARIUS – The Water Carrier – 01/20 – 02/18 A “soulmate” IS that. Know the soul, and get over the “packaging”.

PISCES – The Fish – 02/19 – 03/20 Resting is much needed, but don’t rest too long, must keep moving.

ARIES - The RAM - 03/21 - 04/19 We somehow learn from “The one that got away”; the heart tugs hard these days.

TAURUS – THE BULL – 04/20 - 05/20 Not all things will go your way, learn to compromise or just go with the flow.

GEMINI – The Twins - 05/21 – 06/20 Growing up is hard to do, stay true to you.

CANCER – The Crab – 06/21 – 07/22 Spreading your current mood like “wildfire” is not the best decision.

LEO – The Lion – 07/23 – 08/22 Put those “pieces” back together, be your own hero!

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Within my group of friends, I have a female friend who likes a male friend who is also within the group. The female recently joined the group, but the male has been around some time. The female has tried her best game and, to much dismay, has not won over the male friend. The male friend, however, has given every cold shoulder possible.

She, unfortunately, is slow to catch on.

Others have tried to politely intervene, but the female keeps knocking. It has progressed to the point that the male friend has stopped coming around, and no one in the group is happy. The group now feels the need to address the issue, almost like an intervention. What do you suggest?

Leah Hi Leah, There are two ways to handle this situation: Your way (the easy way) or my way (the harder way).

We both know that this woman has been reading too many Cosmo and Essence articles describing the perfect relationship. You know the ones – “How to

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by Alma Gill Make Him Love You in 30 Days.” (I wonder why we never see such articles in a men’s magazine. LOL). I remember back in the day when I would read and scan the information into my memory, hanging on every word. Thank goodness I’m all grown up now and I know better.

Here’s what I suggest: Somebody pick up a copy of the book by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tucillo, He’s Just Not That Into You. It’s based on an episode of “Sex and the City.” It gives straight up, no-nonsense descriptions of when a man just really doesn’t like you.

Some women can be extremely smart about everything in life except man. Some lose all sense of rational thoughts and acceptable behavior. We come up with the best of the best excuses for dealing with a dead-end and or non-existent relationship. I know you know what I’m sayin’. This book offers the best guidance one can receive.

Wrap that book in a pretty gift bag with beautiful tissue paper. I mean, go all out. Not in front of everybody, but at the end of the evening, walk her to her car and give it to her. This should take place just between the two of you.

Umhm, that would be nice.

Or, you can go Nene on her and say loud and strong, “Girl, stop bothering him. He don’t like you like that, and you’re embarrassing yourself. Leave him alone and act like you got some class!”

Bam! Case closed, it’s ova (LMBO).

Whew! I get carried away sometimes.

Allow me to swerve back over to the path of politeness.

Have a one-on-one with your girl and share the following: One of the better qualities about men is that they aren’t that complicated, and we love them for that. Almost always there are no mixed messages, no need to read between the lines. It is what it is, and he’ll tell you if you listen.

Stop, rewind, push play and let me say that again: All you have to do is listen. So ladies, stop rearranging his words in your mind to mean what you want him to say. If you push up on him and there’s no response, he’s just not into you. Remind her it’s not the end of the world. It’s just a pebble on her path of life. She needs to touch up her lip gloss and keep it moving.

Alma

Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post.

He’s here!

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Never too early to get flu vaccine My Truth - Forgive and be loveable, continued from front page Fall not only marks the beginning of shorter days and cooler temperatures, it signifies the start of flu season. And providers at Parkland Health & Hospital System are reminding Dallas County residents about of the importance of getting vaccinated for the flu.

“It’s never too early or too late to get your flu vaccine,” said Pranavi Sreeramoju, MD, Chief of Infection Prevention at Parkland and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. “Although the season generally lasts from October through March, it can be different from year to year. Since it’s so unpredictable, we want to encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible.”

Although most people infected by the flu recover, it can be a serious illness especially for young children and older adults. In addition, people with certain preexisting conditions are at higher risk for flu complications, including those with asthma, diabetes, heart disease, HIV infection, cancer, history of stroke, adults 65 and older and those who have family members at high risk.

Still, Dr. Sreeramoju said people often don’t get immunized because of a lack of information about vaccines or a fear based on misinformation and myths. “Some people believe getting the flu shot will make them sick, but that’s not the case,” she said. “After receiving the vaccine some patients may experience symptoms like a low-grade fever, but the symptoms usually go away within a day or two.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for all persons aged

6 months and older even when the virus has not changed from the previous season. “A person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time so an annual vaccination is needed to get the best protection,” she said.

“Each season is unpredictable, but what is predictable is protection,” said Karla Voy-Hatter, RN, Director of Infection Prevention at Parkland. “Annual flu vaccination is the most important measure we have to prevent infection.”

Voy-Hatter said following a few simple steps could help reduce the risk of catching the flu: • Clean your hands often using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when coughing or sneezing to help keep from spreading germs • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth • Keep your distance from others who are sick • Stay home when you are sick to avoid passing the virus to others • Practice good health habits• Drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food • Get plenty of sleep and exercise • Manage your stress Parkland’s Community Oriented Primary Care health centers offer flu vaccines as part of its Walk-In Wednesday’s program. Dallas County residents can receive flu vaccines without making an appointment from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday throughout the fall and winter months.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling 214-266-4000.

as a sweet, compassionate, fun-lov- known as my little sister, around ing and supportive person. She was FAMU’s campus. also really cute! She was a joy to be I looked at her as she purchased around. items from a vendor.

I knew Doris was battling cancer I could have easily turned away and it appeared she was victorious. I and went on my merry way as though followed her on social media but life I hadn’t seen her at all. was happening over in my arena and Actually I stared at her for what we hadn’t been in touch in years. seemed like five minutes but was Which brings me to my truth. probably only one.

While at homecoming, I saw peoShe never noticed. But during ple I hadn’t seen in decades — some that time, I thought about Bishop T.D. were friends and others had to remind me who they were. But it was all Doris Newsome good.

I had just exited FAMU’s convocation where the dynamic mayor of Atlanta, my sorority sister Keisha Lance Bottoms was the keynoter and she was introduced by the first female drum major in the history of FAMU’s incomparable Marching 100 Band, Cori Bostic.

I was celebrating my Celebration of Life 40th anniversary as a Thursday, October 11, 2018 member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, initiated 10:00 am through the Beta Alpha The Potter’s House Dallas Chapter (BADST) where dentist extraordinaire, Dallas’ own Dr. Kera Collier celebrated her 15th; songbird, educa- Jakes, who talked about forgiveness tor and former Lancaster, TX first-lady in his bestselling book, “Let It Go: ForTengemana Hill Knight (who has a give So You May Be Forgiven.” birthday on the 20th) and Queen Bee My little sister and I both felt Shewan Foster celebrated their 25th; wronged, last century, and we walked and actress supreme Tkeyah Crystal away from one another never to Keymah celebrated her 35th. speak again.

I also got to see local students For all intense purposes, our bridge Erika Johnson, my nephew Michael had been burned.

Black, Sidney Fleeks and Carrington Was it burned upon repair?

Whigham; and super alum Royle I don’t know if I could say that, but King, who is the basileus of the Chi what I do know is that while she has Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fra- crossed my mind several times, I nevternity. er did anything to try and repair the Then I saw her. relationship.

We have not spoken in at least Here was my time. While some 30 years. But 40 years ago she was forget what they were mad or upset

about, I hadn’t. Was it important to me today, in 2018? Not at all.

So I called out her name.

She turned and looked. A big smile came across her face.

She stopped her purchase and came and gave me a hug. We talked with others around us and did a quick catch-up making a promise to reconnect, sharing contact information.

As we took a final embrace, it was a long one. She told me she loved me and I told her I never stopped loving her.

I’m back home now and she’s back in Atlanta (does everyone migrate to Atlanta?).

I am going to call her once I get off deadline.

Do I want to discuss what happened? Not really.

If she wants to, I will though.

What’s important is that we have an opportunity to right a wrong, to grow from our missteps.

Bishop Jakes, said, ““Forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It’s a gift you give yourself. It has less to do with what somebody else did as much as it does with your decision to move on with your life and not be continually victimized by rehearsing that issue or incident over and over again.”

For me and my little sister, there is no room for the blame game. Instead I’m focusing on the future.

I’m sorry for the hurt I caused her and I forgive her for the hurt she caused me.

We live, we grow, we evolve, and guess what? We die.

As I live, grow and evolve, I want to make sure it all has significance.

That’s what Dick Gregory and Doris Newsome did.

Dick Gregory always asked, if you could be loveable. Forgiving helps.

What are you doing?

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Hollywood Hernandez Live Venom provides awesome special effects Venom is the new Marvel Comics movie that has everything you expect from a Stan Lee extravaganza, including a cameo appearance by Stan Lee. In Venom, Tom Hardy (from Dunkirk) plays an investigative TV news reporter who lets his journalistic curiosity get the best of him when he gets an assignment to do a "fluff piece" on a shady businessman who's involved in space exploration.

His experiments with outer space lifeforms threaten the planet with superpowers that could take over Earth's human population.

Riz Ahmed plays the corrupt businessman who puts his company's profits over the safety of the people of Earth. One of his spaceships crashes in Malaysia and one of the symbiotic creatures gets away and infects people until he travels all the way to San Francisco. Reporter Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy)

gets infected with the space creature and becomes Venom who, while far from a "hero", does heroic things in his battle with the wealthy business man's henchmen.

The Venom special effects are amazing and the special effects fight scenes are amazing but the movie gets off to a slow start. The movie has a run time of 1 hour and 52 minutes and it seems like it would have been a better movie if it had been tightened up to about 90 minutes. It's ironic that the real bad guy in the movie is the wealthy businessman and not the alien.

Venom has some pretty good dark humor; however, it's nowhere near the laughs in the Deadpool movies. This next round of Marvel movies is off to a slow start. How good future Marvel movies will remain to be seen. (Also, remember to stay until the end of the credits for a bonus scene.) On my "Hol-

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Women Called Moses’ Debra Nixon-Bowles The Valder Beebe Show broadcasts on radio and streaming TV. This platform affords me the opportunity to intersect with today’s luminaries, the next big star and women who are on top. To me Women on Top defines itself as; Women Operating in Total Power.

Valder Beebe Show In Dallas, Women Called Moses founder Debra Nixon-Bowles is a Woman on TOP, not for herself, because her Christ faith shines through but for the women shattered by domestic violence in their homes, family and even places of work.

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Debra Nixon-Bowles and end the cycle of violence against women.

To expand her mission, Nixon-Bowles opened a house in Cedar Hill [Southern Dallas] for those needing refuge from domestic violence because there were no large facilities in southern Dallas County to take in women and children fleeing abusive situations.

Recently Debra shared with me the good deeds from Dallas Mavericks Owner, Mark Cuban. Cuban’s $10 million pledge to boost female leadership programs — a commitment made after a sexual harassment investigation into the Mavericks’ organization — will include $100,000 for Women Called Moses.

VBS: Debra stated in our phone interview “this contribution is for the victims of domestic violence and for southern Dallas County.”

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HE IS A SERIAL RAPIST He targeted members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. but this is more than about a sorority. We’re talking about a community.

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All Smiles at the Jubilee Park Community Center

By Nina Garcia

The GuardianLife Insurance Company of America, in collaboration with the Children’s Health Fund, presented Guardians of the Smile, at Jubilee Park Community Center located in East Dallas.

Guardians of the Smile is a kid-friendly, educational program that focuses on proper oral hygiene and offers this program to students despite any demographics.

With a $1 million dollar commitment,

Guardian and Children’s Health Fund will be sure to increase awareness to dental hygiene across the nation.

The children in attendance at Jubilee Park Community Center (ages ranging from kinder to 2nd grade) were all too eager to learn, provided with the hands-on demonstrations on how to properly brush and floss teeth via giant sized props, inter-active games, which taught children how to make good food choices, and even art activities where children drew their smiles to put on display.

The children were surprised with a visit from the “Tooth Guardian,” an animated character who encourages the children to be proactive in healthy oral hygiene.

Also, as part of this event, there was a ceremony to recognize an eminent person within the community who is also a long-term employee of the Jubilee Park Community Center.

Maria Martha Ruiz, was honored for her role in making sure that all children and senior citizens within her neighborhood receive hearty, nutritious meals on a regular basis.

Dallas Public Library to present Indie Author Day Oct. 13 The Dallas Public Library will welcome local indie authors to a day of workshops, presentations, panels and discussions dedicated to self-published authors. Indie Author Day will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 on the third floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St. Indie Author Day provides writers an opportunity to navigate through the process of getting their book published, either through traditional means or self-publishing. In addition to hosting the event, staff will also unveil the Library’s new Local Authors Collection, also located on the third floor.

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She puts much time and effort into planning and preparing these meals and she does it with a smile!

For these efforts, Sherrie M. Ross, Texas Dental Director, presented Ms. Ruiz with a special personalized apron from Guardian and a $10,000 check to help her continue her work.

Hats off to GuardianLife Insurance Company and the Children’s Health Fund for reaching out to children everywhere to offer such pertinent services.

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hard work and commitment to progressive values has garnered the attention of such an inspirational, once-in-a-generation leader as President Barack Obama,” stated Representative Johnson.

Representative Eric Johnson is running to represent District 100 in the Texas House of Representatives. He has represented the district since 2010 and currently serves on the following prominent committees: he is Vice Chair of the House Committee on Redistricting, a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, a member of the House Committee on Investments and Financial Services, and a member of the House Select Committee on State and Federal Power and Responsibility. Over the course of his legislative career, he has served on seventeen different committees and has held four vice chairmanships.

Representative Johnson is currently running to become Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. He is the only Democratic candidate for Speaker and if elected, he will be the first African American Speaker in Texas history.

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