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October 31, 2018

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It’s all up to YOU!

MY TRUTH

by Cheryl Smith, Publisher

See MY TRUTH, page 15

INSIDE Quit Playin’

By Vincent L. Hall

Button Him Up! Page 4

It’s Paul Quinn Homecoming WE LOVE OUR HBCUs JUSTICE for BOTHAM JEAN Lest we forget!

Will Waller County protect or continue to block students' voting rights?

by Royce West Texas Senate

Say it like you mean it!

During a visit to the beautiful campus of Florida Memorial University, in Miami, FL., Andrew Gillum addressed a topic that is of major concern to me: the lack of respect that is rampant in today’s society.

Mayor Andrew Gillum Mayor Gillum is the Democratic candidate for Governor of the state of Florida. He is a college graduate and the mayor of the Capitol of Florida, Tallahassee.

The Republican nominee is former U.S. Rep. Rick DeSantis.

In their first face-to-face televised debate, Mr. DeSantis not only displayed a lack of home training and disrespect; he also showed why he didn’t deserve support from voters, on so many levels.

I wasn’t the only one was taken aback by Mr. DeSantis’ behavior.

During his address to the hundreds of supporters on that HBCU campus, Mayor Gillum

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Across Texas voters heard from Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congressmen John Lewis and Beto O’Rourke were joined by School Board Trustee Joyce Foreman, over the weekend.

Judicial candidate urges voters to polls My name is Raquel lar bench; and ask for “Rocky” Jones and I am your support again at running for Judge of the the polls to ensure we 203rd Judicial District are successful in restorCourt in Dallas County. ing true justice to the With the 2018 midterm 203rd. elections just days away, I I pride myself on a want to take this opportulong-standing reputanity to thank you for your Raquel “ Rocky” Jones tion built on the utmost Democratic Candidate support in the Primary 203rd Judicial District Court integrity and fairness election; remind voters to both victims and the why I am running for this particu- accused, and I am running for Judge

of the 203rd Judicial District Court to restore accountability and justice to the court.

I am running because the citizens of Dallas County deserve a judge who has thorough knowledge of the law and honors the laws she is sworn to uphold. You deserve a judge who has not been publicly reprimanded by the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct for unethical actions.

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Who is to blame? Hateful words and deeds!

Whether it is a gun, bomb or words, Americans are under assault and there are many theories. 11 people killed in a synagogue in Pennsylvania, two shot in a Kroger grocery store, bombs to several people and microphone and platform used to offend.

Cesar Sayoc, 56, of Aventura, Florida, is accused of mailing at least 14 explosive devices to prominent Democratic and media figures including former president Barack Obama, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, actor Robert DeNiro and CNN. Sayoc faces five federal charges including interstate transportation of an explosive, illegal

mailing of explosives, threats against former presidents and other persons, threatening interstate communications and assaulting current and former federal officers.

Robert Bowers, 46, is accused of killing 11 innocent people on October 28, 2018, during Saturday Shabbat services at the Tree of Life Congregation, a Jewish synagogue in the Squirrel Hill community of Pittsburgh, PA. Bowers faces 29 charges including 11 counts of using a firearm to commit murder and multiple counts of two hate crimes:

Gregory A. Bush, 51, is accused of fatally shooting Maurice Stallard, 69, and Vickie Jones, 67, on October 24, 2018, at a Jeffersontown, Kentucky, Kroger grocery store. He is facing two counts of murder, 10 counts of wanton endangerment and the case is being investigated as a hate crime. Bush is being held on $5 million bond.

TV host Megyn Kelly, 47, defended the use of blackface, appearing to not understand the racist history.

Sen. Royce West

For the second time this month, the eyes of Texas and particularly voting rights advocates, have been drawn to the campus of Prairie View A&M University. Prairie View A&M is in Prairie View, Texas, one of several towns in Waller County, located about an hour's drive west of Houston.

Two weeks ago, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos had to intervene following a complaint by candidate for U.S. Congress Mike Siegel, that decisions made by Waller County officials would cause election-day delays and confusion, or even worse for Prairie View students.

Prairie View's dormitories do not have an official mailing address. Reports say that a 2016 plan agreed to by school and county officials and the local political parties, instructed Prairie View students to choose between two addresses as their place See WEST, page 2

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of residence to complete voter registration forms. During the March 2018 primaries, Waller County Elections Administrator Christy Eason found that one of the dedicated addresses was outside the voting precinct that covers the Prairie View campus. Prairie View students were still allowed to vote on campus, but only after completing a change of address form on site.

Siegel, who is running against incumbent Congressman Michael McCall, issued a letter to county officials demanding the elections department to fix the address and precinct mix-up themselves, rather than placing election-day burdens on students.

After an incident which led to the arrest of a Siegel campaign worker, Pablos arranged a conference call with Waller Coun-

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Sen. West on Waller County, continued from front page ty, local party officials and Siegel. A joint statement was issued, saying that students' voting rights will not be "impeded, hampered or otherwise delayed" and Pablos promised to have state elections department personnel on sight at the Prairie View campus polling place. Change of address updates can be filled out after ballots are cast.

Then on Monday, Oct. 22, a suit was filed by five Prairie View students, asking for the courts to intervene regarding the county's plan that they say limits on-campus, early voting opportunities. Monday, Oct. 22 was the first day of early voting, but under the county's plan, the campus polling site will not open for early voting until the second week, starting Monday, Oct. 29. On Thursday, Nov. 1, the campus' early

voting site closes and moves to a location that's less frequented by students - many who do not have transportation - to an off-campus location a mile away. Early voting is not scheduled on-campus over the weekend, but is available at other locations around the county.

The students charge Waller County Commissioners, the Waller County Judge and Eason with acting to suppress the Black student vote. They allege equal protection violations under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the 14th and 15th Amendments, as well as age discrimination under the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Their arguments continue that Prairie View A&M students and City of Prairie View residents have fewer chances to early vote

than residents of surrounding towns like Waller, Hempstead, Brookshire and Katy, even though more people live in Prairie View, which also has a younger voting age population.

Prairie View has a larger percentage of Black and Hispanic residents compared to other Waller County cities which all have majority, White populations. Plaintiffs also charge that the early voting plan was devised without input from Prairie View students or campus officials or that of Prairie View's City Council.

Numerous accounts, in ad-

dition to the complaint, cite Waller County's long history of voting rights problems dating back to at least 1971, when the county tax assessor and voter registrar barred students from voting unless their families owned property in Waller County. And as recently as 2008, the courts intervened when Waller County sought to limit the number of voter registrations that could be submitted by volunteer voter registrars.

On Sept 22, Waller County's commissioners adopted the early voting plan, and in October, by a 3-2 vote, refused

modifications, including recommendations by County Judge "Trey" Duhon and the elections administrator, that would have at least lessened voting access problems, if not eliminate them.

Even if the Prairie View students are successful in court, damage has already been done.

Early voting has already begun and with it, opportunities missed and rights violated.

My question is what can be done to enforce voting rights in Waller County?

In their case, it seems as if the fox is guarding the hen house.

Hiring Red, White & You! Veterans Hiring Fair - November 8

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with 28 local workforce development boards and the Texas Veterans Commission, will host veterans hiring fairs in 29 cities throughout Texas on Thursday, Nov. 8. TWC's seventh annual Hiring Red, White & You! statewide hiring fair is a joint initiative supported by the Office of the Governor, the Texas Medical Center and the Texas Veterans Commission to connect veterans and their spouses in Texas with employers who are seeking veterans' exceptional skills.

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Metro Briefs

Dallas Love Field announces changes to Airport Parking Dallas City Council approved major changes to Dallas Love Field’s on-site airport parking options.

Love Field will open its new Parking Garage C, on Nov. 1 at noon. It is connected to the terminal via a skybridge on the west side. Love Field is eliminating the Love Connection, its remote parking lot that offered a discounted rate of $6 per day until Parking Garage C opened.

Love Field added 5,000 new spaces in Garage C for a total garage space of 12,000. Also, the airport is reducing rates in its current garages and introducing multiple pricing options for Garage C. All changes to on-airport parking rates will go into effect on Nov. 1 at noon.

Garage A cost will be reduced $2 per day to $15. Covered parking in Garage B will cost $9 and uncovered roof parking will cost $7 per day, both of which are currently $13 per day.

Standard covered parking in Garage C is $15, uncovered roof parking is $13 and premium reserved parking is $25.

Valet is still available and will be $26 a day.

Overall, Love Field is discounting prices on 7,000 current spaces and adding 3,500 new spaces at $15 or less. The pricing structure makes Love Field’s garages the lowest-priced terminal parking garages of Texas airports.

The new high-tech Garage C features a parking access revenue control system integrated with NTTA TollTags, license plate recognition and a pay-by-foot kiosk in the terminal. The garage also has speed ramps connecting customers directly to their level of choice and wayfinding to help customers better find open spaces and receive real-time garage level counts.

Planning phase for project underway The Dallas City Council has approved a zoning change for The Odyssey that will make way for a transformational, world-class development in Cedars West. The project will be an iconic, dynamic, year-round entertainment destination, anchored by a giant observation wheel, and will fill a void in the Dallas market to help meet the demand of the city’s rapidly growing population, visitors and conventioneers.

“We are grateful to the City of Dallas, both the Plan Commission and the City Council, for their support and

confidence, as well as the dozens of community groups and citizens we have met with over the last few months,” said David Taggart, project manager of The Odyssey. “We will take this approval and begin the process of building this new, world-class destination attraction for Dallas. Our goal is for this to be an iconic development for residents and visitors of Dallas.”

The Odyssey development will be a fresh and totally unique public/pedestrian-friendly space. A space where all of Dallas can come together and that will act as a gateway to and from the Trinity River Corridor. The entertainment district is set to provide a boost to downtown and southern Dallas pedestrian traffic. The multi-venue entertainment destination will feature state-ofthe-art experiential technology, indoor and outdoor culinary venues, event space, a year-round rooftop entertainment area, a STEAM education center and a parking structure to accommodate approximately 1,000 cars.

“I’m excited for the residents of District 2 and everyone that will experience this year-round attraction,” said Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam Medrano. “This will be a great compliment to the years of revitalization and investments in the Cedars Neighborhood. This project, along with the upcoming high-speed rail station, which will open directly adjacent to The Odyssey and the Dallas Water Gardens, will be tremendous assets to the city of Dallas.”

The Odyssey will be part of the Cedars West neighborhood and serve as a gateway to the Trinity River, allowing for greater public access to the river and the future Dallas Water Gardens planned along Riverfront Boulevard. Visitors will be able to access and experience the Trinity via pathways and walk-throughs for pedestrians.

community connections and enhance the visibility of neighborhoods through arts and culture. Priority will be given to projects or artist in residence programs focusing on neighborhoods outside of downtown Dallas.

The Cultural Vitality Program aims to fund the following categories of Community Engagement projects: Projects by non-profit organizations in neighborhoods or communities Projects or short-term neighborhood residency programs by individual artists or artist collectives in neighborhoods or communities On-going community workshops or short-term neighborhood residency programs by African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American (ALAANA) artists and organizations Contracts through this program will be awarded in the $2,000 - $20,000 range. The first round of applications will open on November 2, 2018 and will close on December 3, 2018 with projects being completed by September 15, 2019. More information about the program, and application instructions can be found at https://dallasculture. org/cultural-programs/cultural-vitality-program/

October 31, 2018

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Johnson receives high marks from Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

New funding opportunities The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce a funding program designed to further support and foster the growth of a vibrant cultural ecosystem in Dallas. This funding opportunity, The Cultural Vitality Program (CVP), will actively seek proposals and projects from both arts/cultural organizations and individual artists with innovative ideas and a dedication to the arts in our city.

CVP Community Engagement projects should be inventive projects or services that create active and ongoing engagement with people, neighborhoods and communities in Dallas. They should celebrate our diversity, build

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October 31, 2018 EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY

Button Him Up!

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Quit Playin’

By Vincent L. Hall I was fortunate. I was very fortunate.

When I was promoted to a management position at AT&T, which turned into Southwestern Bell, which is now AT&T again, I met a man. It doesn’t matter how old a man you are, all of us who are concerned with growing professionally need a mentor. I needed a brother and God sent me one.

At the time, AT&T was a place of corporate and administrative rigidity.

There was no real need for creativity because there were no emerging products. Customers could order a standard, trimline or a princess phone. The telephones came in black beige, red, yellow or baby blue. The telephone business was pretty simple then. All I needed was someone to teach me how to adjust to the new environment.

They matched with a brother on the job. He passed early in my career, but his name was James A. Gates. He wore

The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial and national antagonisms when it accords to every person, regardless of race, color or creed, full human and legal rights. Hating no person, fearing no person, the Black Press strives to help every person in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back.

considered a “decent White boy� by Black folks. His White peers thought he benefitted from being the son of the nation’s fourth FBI Director, William Sessions.

Pete was always cool with me, but I was taken aback when he took that hard right into politics. His decision to partner me, a loud-mouthed firebrand, with a perfect gentleman probably sounded like a great idea.

Sometimes people think they’re doing things out of intellect, when in reality God is using them to unwittingly carry out his will.

James A. Gates was a godsend to me.

Not only did Gates teach me the basics of dressing as s gentleman should, but he also taught me how to act. His pet peeve was the same as my mothers. “It’s ok to act a fool every once and a while, as long as you are just acting.� “Hall, you never leave your office without a suit coat or blazer. Every button on that jacket, except the bottom

should be buttoned. Scrub the neck of your white shirts with a toothbrush and bleach before you send them to be laundered. Never stand directly over a female employee, with the crotch of your pants at eye level. Always consider having another woman in your office if you hold a meeting with a woman.�

James Gates was the picture of class and character. James believed that every word should be measured and every action should be managed. James didn’t start no ‘ish‌James didn’t take no ‘ish. He didn’t swear in public and he didn’t sweat the small stuff. He was my father, friend, fortune-teller and the focal point of my sense of sense of professionalism.

That’s why, every time I see this 71-year-old, socially uncircumcised, half-taught heathen walk out of his office, unbuttoned, with his tie pointing to his crotch, and barking like an idiot; I think about James A. Gates. He would have told Donald Trump to button up that jacket and button up his lip.

Vote Democrat. Let’s teach Donald Trump lessons that the Republican Party refuses to.

James Gates would approve this message.

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

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his monogram in lower case letters on the breast pocket or the sleeves of his custom-tailored shirts. His initials were festooned to every shirt and handkerchief; “jag.� I understood that monograms were a personal expression of style I didn’t get the lower case. His answer was that humility matters. No one is any more important than the other.

Mr. Gates held a few science degrees and had taught at a college prior to coming to Bell.

He never discussed how a scientist made it to Consumer Sales and Service.

He never complained about anything, but he would challenge everything that appeared unfair, unequal or unethical.

He was as anxious to teach me as I was anxious to learn from him. I’m sure our 30-something boss, who was James up-level and my third level, paired us because we were both Black. Pete Sessions wasn’t always the hardline Conservative Republican that sounds like a Donald Trump acolyte now. He was

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From the Capitol

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

“There is no place in America for this kind of violence. It’s disheartening that the tone and rhetoric in the country is such that these kinds of horrific acts are allowed to take place. Today, all Americans must strongly

six who were injured. “We in the Congress have

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement after 11 were killed and another six were injured in a shooting at Tree of Life Congregation synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA: children who we mourn and the

the power to implement broad-

ly-supported measures that will make an immediate difference -- chief among them, implementing mandatory background checks and reinstituting the assault weapons ban.

My commitment to passing these policies and addressing the mental health crisis that persists remains as strong as ever.

No citizen or person in a position of power should rest until we rid our country of the means to take the lives of innocent Americans.�

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Politically correct, or perfectly civil

The Last Word

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

At this writing, Megyn Kelly is off the air at NBC. After her horridly vapid statement saying she didn’t see anything wrong with blackface, she apologized the next day and even invited journalist Roland Martin on to take her to school.

Roland did a brilliant job in explaining the history of blackface and the way it demeans African American people, and it was great that he had the opportunity to educate, not only his odious host but also the millions who watch Megyn Kelly daily.

So Kelly tearfully apologized, and she listened to Roland and television commentator Amy Holmes as they talked about race.

But does Kelly “get” why her remarks were so objectionable.

Roland says she does, but I’m not so sure. She prefaced her apology by saying that she was

Firing of Megyn Kelly is warranted, says NABJ Washington, D.C. - The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is monitoring reports that Megyn Kelly's recent offensive comments about blackface Halloween costumes have led to some changes at NBC. Although unconfirmed, several media outlets are reporting that Kelly is in the process of being cut from or reassigned at the network.

During Tuesday's broadcast of "Megyn Kelly Today," Kelly set off a firestorm of criticism inside and outside of NBC when she said it

not a “pc kind of person.” I’m not sure what that means, and what is wrong with being “politically correct” if it means being perfectly civil, informed, and mindful of others. If African American people say that blackface is offensive, it’s not a big deal, Megyn.

It’s offensive. Whether you know the history or not, if members of a group say something is wrong, why not accept it? Or does your white skin privilege allow you to determine what is offensive and what is not?

This is not the first time Ms. Kelly has put her foot into racial quicksand. Confident in her Aryan-ness, she proclaimed that Santa Claus is white, and so is Jesus.

To declare Jesus white, given his geographical roots on the African continent or in the Middle East, is to embrace a special kind of both spatial and historical ignorance.

But if you are vested in the world being a narrow white Caucasian, then you are free to spew racist myths, or shall we say, “fake news.” On the Santa tip, since Santa is not a real person, but a fairy tale figment of someone’s imagination Santa’s race is subject to the imagination. Kelly seemed to have a problem with a Black was OK when she was growing up for white people to dress up as black characters and there was nothing wrong with donning blackface. Colleagues inside NBC, including Al Roker and Craig Melvin, as well as other journalists, called her comments indefensible and insensitive. Kelly later apologized for her comments, saying that she had learned from the many who spoke out about the subject.

NABJ Vice President-Digital Ro-

Santa. Why? Does a Black Santa offend her lily-white sensibilities?

Is she so seeped in whiteness that she can’t think outside the box?

And did NBC throw the talented Tamron Hall under the bus for

that? Speaks to their own racial bias and sense of white superiority!

It is tragic to consider that Megyn Kelly has three young children who are undoubtedly being influenced by her warped racial views.

But NBC may, perhaps, be reconsidering their relationship with Kelly. It would be a great loss if she were bounced off the air, though there are some who think she has learned her lesson sufficiently to continue her career.

What if, instead of losing her job, she was involved in a “black im-

mersion” experience?

What if she had to spend a month in a dormitory at Bennett or Spellman College, spending time with the young Black women she seems not to have taken into consideration heretofore?

What if her conversation with Roland Martin could be the first of many, and she was directed to spend time with Essence Editor Emerita Susan Taylor, with NNPA Chair Dorothy Leavell, with Jada Pinkett Smith, with Rev. Jesse Jackson, and with others. Might that make a difference for the ill-educated Megyn Kelly? Or maybe she should just read a book or two.

Fifty years after the Kerner Commission report it is clear that there are still two Americas, one Black, and one white.

Two Americas, with two different realities, and few bridges to understanding. This is why, even in all-white communities, Black history must be taught. This is why our textbooks ought to speak, realistically about enslavement, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and lynching.

This is why we need to bust the myth that lynchings were about sex – Black men lusting

land Martin appeared on "Megyn Kelly Today" providing historical perspective on the issue of blackface and its offensive nature. He stressed the obligation of people in today's society to be educated about various cultures and racial insensitivities.

Citing the Kerner Commission Report and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., both occurring 50 years ago; Martin talked

about the many ways insensitivity and lack of awareness has contributed to the continued abuse and disenfranchisement of people of color.

NABJ President Sarah Glover, who is employed by NBC, said that NABJ would like to see media organizations take bold steps to ensure that diversity and inclusion is practiced on-air and behind the scenes, and that black people and people of color are not affronted.

"Megyn Kelly's flip comments on blackface were inexcusable. It

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after white women. Actually, too many lynchings were about economic envy – white men lusting after Black people’s property.

After white vandals destroyed the Greenwood section of Tulsa, Oklahoma, one report actually described the cause of the devastation as “Too Many N---rs Having Too Much Money.”

Megyn Kelly is not the only white person who is ignorant of American history (because the history of Black people really is American history). White ignorance is one of the reasons I look askance at some aspects of the #MeToo movement.

White ignorance is a choice, especially among adults who can educate themselves and expose themselves to the totality of history. Megyn Kelly chose to expose herself to Roland Martin and Amy Holmes.

Too bad she shot off her uninformed mouth before she got educated! Perhaps she will now remove the term “p.c.” from her vocabulary unless she happens to mean perfectly civil.

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is imperative that media organizations work to maintain the trust of audiences," said President Glover.

"The media industry has the power to inform, and an awesome responsibility to dispel ignorance and not encourage it."

Last year, NABJ expressed its disappointment after Kelly was hired as the replacement for Tamron Hall, a successful "Today" show co-host at that time, in part because of Kelly's history of on-air offensive remarks regarding people of color.

NABJ will continue to monitor developments at NBC and other media companies to assist with opportunities to help with workforce diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Spiritual and Crystal Adviser

FEATURED STAR: SCORPIO – The Scorpion – 10/23 – 11/21 Ready to take all that you want. You are more powered up than before.

Inspiration/Influence – Keep moving up, rest you are in a “win, win” here.

Lucky Numbers – 35.25.41.08.15.22

It’s time to

VOTE!

SAGITTARIUS – The Archer – 11/22 – 12/21 Follow how you are feeling; it will lead you where you must be.

CAPRICORN – The Goat – 12/22 – 01/19 Don’t ignore the signs now; it can certainly cause unwanted chaos later on.

AQUARIUS – The Water Carrier – 01/20 – 02/18 Take time for yourself to clear your thoughts and re-charge yourself.

PISCES – The Fish – 02/19 – 03/20 Now is a good time to meet with different and new people.

ARIES - The RAM - 03/21 - 04/19 Healing old relationships must be done quickly now.

TAURUS – THE BULL – 04/20 - 05/20 Sometimes your heart can take you further than your brain.

GEMINI – The Twins - 05/21 – 06/20 With feelings of abandonment, watch how you lash out to your loved ones.

CANCER – The Crab – 06/21 – 07/22 You’re feeling something really deep, make the most of it.

LEO – The Lion – 07/23 – 08/22 Everyone is on your side doing what you wish, don’t push your luck though.

VIRGO – The Virgin – 08/23 – 09/22 Your friends have your back, let them know how you appreciate them all.

LIBRA – The Scales – 09/23 – 10/22 Time with friends and family is a must. Enjoy all you can.

Daily Oracle Reading: Ask and it is given: Humanity is at a pivotal transition in their progress. Listen to your body.

Guide Your Light Right

Mother Earth is going through transformations, frequency changes, an “Upgrade” a “Makeover”, causing human energies to shift into higher consciousness awareness, this can be intense, and at times, a hurtful experience to the unprepared humanity. Let’s work as ONE! Seek within, to win! “V” is calling on you to challenge inner-self and reach higher to shine brighter!! Call on “V”, your Starseed Lightworker for Spiritual advice and Crystal readings. Pleiades Renegade Member Family of Light, system buster on call! Email: vperez311.

SLAVERY AT JEFFERSON’S MONTICELLO PARADOX OF LIBERTY S E P T E M B E R 2 2 – D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 01 8 African American Museum at Fair Park

Presented for the first time west of the Mississippi River, this landmark exhibition uses objects from museum collections and archaeological excavations to examine slavery through the lens of Jefferson’s plantation and the experiences of six families living at Monticello.

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It’s Paul Quinn Homecoming!

October 31 Halloween 1950 Earl Lloyd became the first Black to play in an NBA game.

Early Voting 2018 Now – November 2nd

Scare on the Square Historic Downtown Cedar Hill for a night of Halloween Fun! Costume Parade, trunk-or-treats entertainment & more. 6pm.

Revitalize S. Dallas Coalition: Docents at African American Museum Volunteers for “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello 10am-4. Contact Ms. Cowley 214-565-9026 ext. 302 Big Boi at Canton Hall 2727 Canton St. Dallas 7pm.

Tickets: via Eventbrite.

Hallelujah Outing 2018: Welcome to Wakanda at Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas 6:30pm-8:30pm.

W. Dallas Rooftop Halloween Night Masquerade at Altitude on W. Dallas Rooftop 2440 Victory Park Ln. 9pm-2am. Tickets: www. ticketvibe.com.

November 1-2

www.bishopartstheatre.org

Bishop Arts Theatre Center Collaborates for Day of The Dead, “RITUALE” at 215 S. Tyler St. Dallas. Both days 8pm. Tickets:

November 1 1954 Charles Diggs, Jr. was elected to the House of Representatives from Detroit MI.

Art Club For Teens Hosted by: Grand Prairie Libraries 901 Conover Dr. Art Club meets twice a month at 5-5:45 p.m. Topic: Watercolor Techniques Jesmyn Ward: Arts & Letters Live at First U.M.C. Dallas 1928 Ross Ave. 7:30pm.

Holiday Boutique at St. Gabriel Catholic Community 110 Saint Gabriel Way, McKinney 9am-4pm.

2018 Salute Her: Beauty of Diversity Awards at TBAAL 1309 Canton St. Dallas 6:30pm Chic Boutique, 8pm Awards. Tickets: www.saluteher.com Revitalize South Dallas Coalition Presents: Job Fair at Dallas Transportation Center 1554 E. Langdon.

9am-11:30am Free Bring resumes.

Nobody’s Fool Movie Premier at Studio Movie Grill 10110 Technology Blvd. West, Dallas 6pm-10pm OBJET D’ART 2nd Annual Woman X Power Fashion Show at The Hall of State 3939 Grand Ave. Dallas. 7:30pm. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.

November 2-3 Gospel Night at The Muse Café featuring: Tommye Young West & CeCe Godbolt at TBAAL 1309 Canton St. Dallas 8pm both days.

November 2-4

November 3 1992 Carol Mosley Braun (D-IL) became the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate.

Final Championship Rodeo for Cowboys of Color at Mesquite Championship Rodeo 1818 Rodeo Dr. Mesquite. 7:30pm.

Choice Gala Feat: Emerald City and Kellie Rasberry of the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show at Marriott Legacy Town Ctr. 7121 Bishop Rd. Plano. 6:30p Friday Night Live Featuring Brandon Kareem at Allure Jazz & Cigar Lounge 110 Cockrell Hill, DeSoto 9:30pm 1st Friday All Black Affair at Cedar Canyon Dude Ranch 4523 University Hills, Lancaster 7:30pm.

Legends of Hip Hop at The Theatre at Grand Prairie 1001 Performance Pl. 8pm-11pm Tickets: via AXS Jokes & Jamz Welcome Rudy Rush of The Morning Rush at Embassy Suites Convention Center 7600 John Q. Hammons Dr. 8pm. Tickets: krnb.com

Grand Opening Party The Dallas Entrepreneur Center @ Redbird 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., #2044. 5:30pm-8pm. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

A Conversation and Book Signing with Robert L. Harris ESQ. “ Goodbye Arkadelphia!” at Paul Quinn College 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd. Dallas 6pm-8pm

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

Dallas Mavericks vs. New York Nicks at American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave. 7:30pm

7am-7pm 2012 Barack Obama was re-elected President of the United States.

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

Conversations That Count: Am I Really My Sister’s Keeper? Speakers Leah Frazier at Chocolate Secrets 3926 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas 6p Eventbrite.

Jokes & Jams Comedy Host: Miss Personality at Allure Jazz and Cigar Lounge 110 S. Cockrell Hill, DeSoto. 7pm.

November 7

The Exchange- DFW African American Market and Vendor Showcase at Martin Luther King, Jr. Rec. Center 2901 Pennsylvania Dallas 12pm-5pm.

BK Saturdays Community Dance Class Bandon Koro African at Sammons Center for the Arts 3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas. DallasAfricanDance.com

November Women’s EmPower Brunch Host: The Every Heart Project at The Egg & I Rest.3328 E. Hebron Parkway Ste. 100, Carrollton. 11am-1pm.

Women of Color Symposium at SMU Dallas Hall 3225 University Blvd. Dallas 1pm Tickets: Eventbrite.com

Money 101- N. Dallas Host: Five Rings Financial at Blue Mesa 8200 Dallas Pkwy. Plano. 6:30pm.

November 4 2008 Barack Obama became the first Black elected President of the United States.

Image Award Celebration. AKA Omieron Mu Omega Chapter Celebrating a Legacy of Women and Service. Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Laila Muhammad Speakers at Sheraton Hotel 400 Olive St. Dallas 11am. For more info: http://mp.gglver57.

The Burden: African Americans & The ending impact of slavery Feat: Rochelle Riley at African American Museum in Fair Park. 2pm.

Duncanville Football vs. Richardson School at Eagle-Mustang Stadium- Richardson 7:30pm.

MC Hammer at Lava Cantina The Colony 5805 Grandscape Blvd.

8pm. Tickets: www.ticketfly. com

Election Day

Wine Walk Downtown Garland Shop while you sip!

At 915 Main St. 3:30pm-7pm.

November 2

Dallas NAACP Juanita Craft Freedom Fund Awards & Scholarship Gala at Lofty Spaces 816 Montgomery St. Dallas. 7pm Tickets: www.dallasnaacp.com

Daiquiris & Chill 2 Party at Blends Daiquiri Lounge 2810 E. Trinity Mills Rd. Carrollton 3pm-9pm. Tickets: https://DaiquiriAndChill2.eventbrite.com

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Sister’s United Community Walk Hosted by: Friendship West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas 9am-12pm . Tickets: eventbrite.com

Director’s Choice: “Bodies as Site of Faith and Protest” Presented by: D. B. D. at Wylye Theatre 2400 Flora St. Dallas 7:30pm. Tickets: attpac.org .

1983 President Ronald Reagan signed a bill into law designating the 3rd Monday Martin Luther King, Jr.

Annual Sisterhood Luncheon Chapter XX VIII by: Ft. Worth Alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at Renaissance Hotel 200 Main St. Ft. Worth 11am. Special Guest Yolanda Harper. Tickets: www.fortworthdst.org

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Willow Grove Baptist Church is proud to offer Grief Counseling. 10/7-12/30/18. 5:30pm. at 1222 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas. Kim Fincher at 214-371-7325 HBCU Awards AKA Sorority Inc. Omega Alpha Omega Chapter Ivy Spotlight Awards Frisco. 1pm3 Venue Forty/50 4050 Belt Line Rd. Addison.

5th Annual Oak Cliff Lively Fest. At Lake Cliff Park, 300 E. Colorado Blvd. Dallas. 11am-7pm. Free.

Grant Writing 101 Workshop at UNT Dallas Founders Hall, 7400 University Hill Blvd. Dallas 9am-12.

Feat: Froswa Booker-Drew of State Fair of Texas.

Holiday Vegan Cooking Class with Chef Cynthia owner of Soulgood food Truck at Synclife Coworking Kitchen 4711 Westside Dr. Dallas 10am-12pm.

Make Up 101 Class (B.Y.O.M.B.) Host: Aminah Wilson at Towne Place Suites by Marriott DeSoto 2700 Travis St. 2pm. Tickets: www.awhostess.org 2018 Felony2Freedom Conference Host: Coy LeBron Poitier at South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas. Tickets: via Eventbrite.com

November 8-10

Soul Rep presents Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson at S. Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Thur. 8pm. Tickets: www.soulrep.org

November 8-11 23rd Annual “Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market” at Plano Event Center 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy 11am-4pm. Tickets: eventbrite.com

November 8

Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll, Skate Party at Aloha Roller Palace 311 Gross Rd. Mesquite. 8pm-11pm.Tickets: www.instantseats.com

DISD Discover-Finding the right school for your child- at Fashion Industry Gallery 1807 Ross Ave. Dallas. 9am-1pm Free Admission & Parking.

2011 Boxing great Joe Frazier died.

Ying Yang Twins at Lava Cantina 5805 Grandscape Blvd. The Colony 8pm.Tickets: www.ticketfly.com Neo Soul Sundays at Blue Martini 7301 Lone Star Dr. #A-100, Plano. 4pm. Eventbrite. Live Music: N’Tense DJ: DJ Phyfe & Sunday Night Football.

November 5 1992 NFL player Odell Beckham D.O.B.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Tennessee Titans at AT&T Stadium One AT&T Way, Arlington. 7:15pm Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty at A. A. Museum 3536 Grand Ave. Dallas 10am.

November 6

2000 Ruth J. Simmons elected President of Brown University

Paul Quinn Farmers Market Thursdays at 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd. Dallas 3pm-7pm. 3-15-12-6-18 Community Impact Awards Luncheon Hosted by: Ken Goodgames at Tower Club Dallas 1601 Elm St. 48th Fl. Dallas 11:30am Thursday’s at Vinetti’s “Paul Cannon and Full Attention” 14833 Midway Rd. Suite 105 Addison 5pm12am Recurring Event until12-21-18 Duncanville Football vs. Dallas Moises E. Molina High School at Sprague Stadium-Dallas 7pm.

November 9 Benjamin Banneker a astronomer & inventor D.O.B. 1973.

41st Annual Freedom Fund Banquet feat: Ambassador Ron Kirk Host: NAACP Ft. Worth at Hilton Fort Worth 815 Main St. 6:45pmTickets: EventBrite.com Urban Specialists presents the: Frederick Douglass Gala, INSPIRING URBAN EXCELLENCE at Omni, 555 S. Lamar St. Dallas, 6:30-10pm.

Headshots and Handshakes Series Dallas at A.A. Museum 3536 Grand Ave. 7-10pm Feat. Syleena Johnson, Lamman Rucker Tickets: eventbrite.com

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Hollywood Hernandez Live mid90s is about coming of age

MID90s is an obvious labor of love for first time director Jonah Hill. He also wrote the movie which is a nostalgic look of the iconic culture of the 1990’s from Nintendo games to Air Jordans.

Wrapped around the cultural events of the 90’s, like “Hulkamania” and “The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”, is a very good coming of age film about a 13-year-old boy growing up in Los Angeles.

Stevie, who is played by Sunny Suljic, is a teenager who is living with an abusive older brother and a single mother who likes to sneak in company in the middle of the night. He finds a group of friends at the local skateboard shop and the skateboarders are better at being friends to the

adolescent boy than his own family, but young Stevie also gets exposed to drinking, drugs, young girls and freestyle skateboarding. The boy is fearless.

When Stevie’s mom finally figures out that he’s hanging with a gang of

older boys she drags him down to the skateboard shop and tells the skateboarders to stay away from her son, but to no avail.

The movie is a time capsule from the 90s, a coming of age movie about a 13-year-old boy and finally, it’s a cultural piece that tells the story of young suburban boys growing up in LA. Jonah Hill does a great job of keeping all the subplots separated and overall tells a very good story. Basically, the movie is a slice of time in the life of a 13-year-old boy.

Where he’s going and how his life will end up is anybody’s guess but the 84 minutes of his life that Hill chooses to show is an enjoyable tale about a young boy growing up.

The movie lasts 1 hour and 24 minutes and is rated R. On my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale” I rate MID90s a LARGE.

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on I Am Royalty Radio and Sisters in Power Fashion Show

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Every day I anticipate ‘who will change my world’. The focus of the Valder Beebe Show is to “change the way you look at things – the things you look at will change”. This driving force creates every conversation with the best life changers, metaphysicians, religious

purveyors, thinkers, and those ahead of their time.

Samantha Brown is a favorite for me to speak with about travel. She has previously been a Valder Beebe Show guest sharing her travel expertise.

I’ve spoken with Brown when she was the travel expert host on the Travel Channel. I truly adore speak with her because she has a spark so bright and her spirit is effervescent.

Brown is a natural to cohost for this special series, having grown up in New Hampshire. Previously Samantha, a travel expert hosted on the Travel Channel, including Girl Meets Hawaii, Great Vacation

Homes, Passport to Europe, Green Getaways, Passport to China, and Samantha Brown’s Asia, among many others.

She is the host of Samantha Brown’s Places to Love on PBS. VBS: I introduced you on my show as the travel expert to stars, as I call you. Tell us

really celebrates everything we love about the fall. From the fall foliage to the traditions and customs the food, the festivals. Plus the unique wild life of New England. It’s going to be a great time for me, I grew up in New England so I’m going home also.

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Frazier House Lunch & Learn Series Presents ‘Real Estate: How to Create Generational Wealth Through Home Ownership’ Want to play “Monopoly” in real life? Learn how to create generational wealth through home ownership. Join us for the next Lunch & Learn series class scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Frazier House.

Class instructor will be Julian Williams, Founder and Managing Partner of JW Realty Partners.

He has more than 13 years of experience as a second-generation real estate broker, and was recently selected to the Talented Top 10 Real Estate Professionals in Tarrant County. Max

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Klinedinst, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at Affiliated Bank Mortgage, will join Mr. Williams.

Classes will be offered in-person and via Facebook Live. For more information, email: info@zwhjcoc.org or call Jasmine Anderson at 214.324.4443. Frazier House is located at 4600 Spring Avenue, Dallas.

Register now at: https://www.zwhjcoc.org/classes-1/ The classes are open to the public. Bring your lunch; we will provide the drinks.

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I T-Totally Support Her

Cause She Be Slamming!

By Thomas Muhammad

Yeah that's what Carolyn King Arnold does when she sits at the horseshoe at Dallas City Hall! The girl don't take no mess, she does her research on the issues and pulling the wool over her eyes is a

they did the sorry "@/&-(!

The good people of District 4 came out in droves, but unfortunately not enough to get her back!

We can correct that with a huge vote on November 6th!

My solid brother Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price along with other strong believers in the district feel the energy that she brings which is why they fully endorse Carolyn King Arnold!

And like one young brother was heard saying on the

non starter!

Now I've been in this area of American "politricking" for quite some time, so I know damn well that endorsements don't win elections as it's all about the ground game. But my girl, the fighter for the people is where I will continue to show public support!

When she served the people of District 4 they had a strong community voice and vote. Mos def something the powers that be didn't care for, so they conspired with big moneyed people outside her district to un-elect her. Yeah

corner in South Dallas "Man John Wiley Price is THE TRUTH!" So don't get it twisted. This sister is sharp and holds everyone accountable including herself! Now folks, jet to the polls quick, fast, and in a hurry to elect someone who we know ain't trying to win some "Look at me I'm Pretty" contest! She's always ready to roll up her sleeves and get Da Work Done!

As my momma used to say "Boy you Himmeeee!"

Until then the Struggle Continues

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Dear Alma,

Absentee Mother

My best friend and college roommate grew up without her mother. She was raised by her father and they had a very close relationship.

She shared with me that her mother left because of some unfortunate circumstances but has never gone into detail.

I do know that her mother did not play a role in her life. She did not pick her up for visits or spend any time with her. It was like she just vanished. Her father just recently died, and she found out that he had two insurance policies and she called the insurance company to get the information.

When she did, she was told the beneficiary was her mother.

After 20 years, they never divorced, so her mother was entitled to the money. I told her she should sue her and get the money from her dad’s insurance. If she couldn’t take care of her daughter, she doesn’t deserve that money. My friend was left everything else, his car and his house.

The house is in need of repairs and if she could get that money from her mother she would be able to take care of some things. She will probably end up selling the house and she is very upset about that. I told her she should sue and confront her mother. What do you think Alma, do you think she’ll win her case?

Mama Drama Dear Mama Drama, What do I think? I’m so glad you asked. That leads me to believe there’s some room here for us to agree and agree to

Ask Alma

Parents have confidential conversations that they never share with their children, and that sounds Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more like what happened here. than 25 years. Email questions to: alwaysasMaybe her parents agreed kalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook her mother would leave at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma. the relationship for whatdisagree. I agree she should try ever reason and it has to reconnect with her mother. gone unresolved all this time.

I disagree on the approach. If there were dozens of days Confronting someone is such of disrespect, then daddy, I’m an agitated act; searching for a sure, would have certainly non-confrontational conversa- made a change to his insurtion is more of what I have in ance policy. He didn’t. Choosmind. ing a beneficiary is not a small feat. When he did so, he didn’t I’m sorry your friend was un- wish, wonder or assume. He able to have her mother in her made a conscious decision and life when she was growing up. he doesn’t owe anyone an exThere’s no excuse for that. But planation. you and I both know there are three sides to every story –his Like Clover said to Grover, side, her side and the truth. “this issue is over.” There’s Sometime the truth hurts, nothing your friend should and the truth of the matter is, do about it, but respect it and her dad left the money to his move on. She should also use wife and everything else to his her father’s last life gesture to daughter. reach out to her mother. You never know what that disThere’s no need for a lawsuit. cussion may bring. Both are One could ask, does she de- feeding unanswered questions serve it? Well, her husband and allowing the weeds of thought she did and that’s all misunderstanding to grow. It’s that matters. time for healing. She can’t have This is a very tough time for another conversation with her your friend. It’s one of the father, but she can with her toughest she’ll experience in mother. her life. She is in need of a sacred place. Losing a parent has Encourage her to extend a lasting effects and can leave non-judgmental hand of foryou empty and broken for giveness to her mother and if years to come. The best thing it’s not reciprocated, so be it. you can do for her is apply She can live a full life knowyour comments to the positive ing she did all that she could side of this situation. Reassure to reconcile with her mother. her of the love her father had Don’t encourage her to take for her and remind her, even her mom to court; that’s ugly in the most difficult of times, and it don’t look good on you. he didn’t forget her mother. Be a good friend who listens She might be hurt and totally and consoles. As her best disagree, but there’s no mistake friend, it’s your job to lift her that it’s admirable on the part soul, not damage it. of her father.

Alma

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Jahwar and Lucky on cover of Time DALLAS BASED NON-PROFIT, URBAN SPECIALISTS, F E AT U R E D ON SPECIAL “GUNS IN A M E R I C A” COVER OF TIME MAGAZINE

contribution is also one of the select stories.

Antong Lucky Lucky founded the Bloods gang in Dallas in 1990 when he was just 13. After serving nearly four years in prison for drug and gang-related charges, he now mentors young people as the national director for The Special Urban Specialists, Double Edia national nontion Hit News profit that works Stands on Frito end gun violence. day, October Bishop Omar Jahwar --Lucky tells 26, 2018 TIME, "It was in prison that I reDALLAS, October alized some im26, 2018 – Bishportant things op Omar Jahwar, that changed the founder and CEO course and trajecof Urban Specialists tory of my life. My and Antong Lucky, heart had changed director of national in prison. Once invasion for Urban I got out, I began Specialists are feato work to end the tured on the cover of cycle of gangs and the November 2018 guns in our comspecial edition of munities. I wantTIME Magazine. The ed people to unissue releases a spederstand that we cial report on guns got a lot of stuff in in America. In one of common and that the most logistically ANtong Lucky we needed to work challenging cover projtogether.

I want peoects in TIME’s 95-year ple to know that redemption, transformation history, TIME partnered with the acclaimed artist JR to photograph and film 245 Americans in is real. There’s hope. We can make using guns an effort to capture the full scope of the nation’s and being violent nonexistent in the mind, if we gun debate in one mural. Over five months, he keep working on it.” and his team, along with a group of TIME jour- Read the cover story and explore our interactive nalists, traveled to three cities—St. Louis, Mo.; cover to hear Bishop Omar Jahwar and Antong Lucky’s story in their own words: http://time.com/ Washington, D.C.; and Dallas—to record, one guns-in-america/ by one, people who represent the vast range of See the gatefold TIME cover featuring photographs voices in America's gun debate.

by JR: https://bit.ly/2q8IpJJ See the animated cover: Of the more than 245 people featured in the https://we.tl/t-qBbxHlP3MV Watch a behind the special report, Bishop Omar Jahwar and An- scenes video of the cover being created: http://time. tong Lucky were featured on the cover. Lucky’s com/guns-in-america-behind-the-project/

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American’s civil rights cannot be overstated,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “I am appreciative to the Leadership Conference for the important role the organization plays in supporting the civil rights and human rights of all Americans, regardless of their background, and I am grateful for this recognition. My commitment to defending these key values and liberties remains as strong as ever.”

The Leadership Conference is an organization comprising more than 200 national groups that are dedicated to promoting and protecting civil and human rights of individuals residing in the United States. The voting record score accounts for votes taken by members of the House of Representatives and the Senate on issues relating to civil rights and human rights, including economic justice and income inequality, immigration, health care and criminal justice reform

Dallas City Council passes City of Dallas Welcoming Resolution, accepts Strategic Welcoming Plan to Foster Inclusion of Immigrants The City of Dallas City Council unanimously passed a resolution to establish itself as a Welcoming City and accept a Strategic Welcoming Plan to guide the City’s efforts in the economic inclusion and social integration of immigrants for the next three years.

“We applaud the steps taken by the Welcoming Plan Task Force to move our city forward by leveraging the strengths immigrants bring to our City,” said Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. “This work will integrate new residents from around the world into the social fabric of our city so that we can celebrate their talents and experiences in meaningful ways.”

The Welcoming Plan consists of five over-arching goals, 26 recommendations and numerous strategies that will focus on leadership and communications, safe, healthy, and connected communities, civic en-

gagement, equitable delivery of services, economic and educational opportunity.

The Welcoming Task Force consists of 85 leaders across a broad spectrum of expertise, including immigrants and refugees.

“As a native of Dallas with immigrant roots, the first in my family to go to college and law school, it is great to see the City Council and the City at-large come together to embrace diversity in all its forms,” said task force member Juan Garcia, who was present during the Council meeting.

“This Welcoming Plan reflects the work of many and acknowledges that refugees and immigrants are valuable members of our community,” said Linda Abramson Evans, a task force member and longtime human rights advocate.

Several City Council Members echoed support of the initiative to establish that Dallas is a diverse, thriving community where one in four residents were born in another country.

“The plan is inclusive, and it brought many community voices and perspectives to the table,” said Councilman Omar Narvaez. “I look forward to guiding it through the implementation process.”

“Implementing this plan recognizes Dallas’ reality and makes our community more socially cohesive,” said Councilman Philip T. Kingston.

“With the City Council’s vote today, we can move forward with plan implementation and seek certification which sets the standard for other cities and counties throughout the nation” said Liz Cedillo-Pereira, Director of the Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs.

Dallas received a Gateways for Growth Challenge award in 2017 that included a research report on immigrants’ contributions to the Dallas economy and support for its strategic planning process. Highlights from the research, released in February, include: Immigrants households in Dallas earned $7.9B in 2016 and contributed over $2B in federal, state and local taxes that year.

Immigrants account for nearly one-third of the

city’s entrepreneurs and generated nearly $500M in business income in 2016.

The DACA-eligible population in Dallas contributed $161 in taxes and held nearly $700 million in spending power in 2016.

Strada Education Network Invests $1 Million in Paul Quinn College’s Urban Work College Model Expansion Grant to Establish Plano Campus

Dr. Michael J. Sorrell INDIANAPOLIS– Strada Education Network announced a $1 million grant award to Paul Quinn College, making it the first major investor in the college’s groundbreaking network of urban work colleges. Over the next two years, Strada’s grant will help fund the first expansion site of the urban work college model in Plano, Texas.

The Paul Quinn model aims to eradicate poverty by combining higher education at an affordable rate with access to quality work experience, year-round housing, and a significantly reduced student loan burden.

"We are honored that Strada Education Network shares our commitment to building tomorrow’s

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workforce and providing pathways out of poverty for hard-working students,” said Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College. “Their willingness to invest in our model once again proves that they are visionaries. We are beyond proud to have them as our first investor in the expansion of the Urban Work College Model.”

PQC-Plano, and all other expansions of the model, will eschew the typically high overhead costs associated with maintaining a traditional college physical plant by providing alternative housing options for students and leveraging corporate and municipal partnerships to provide both internships and classroom space. Foundational corporate partners for PQC-Plano include NTT DATA, Aimbridge Hospitality, Ampex Brands, FedEx Office, Liberty Mutual, JCPenney, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and McDonald’s.

Paul Quinn was designated in 2017 as the ninth federally-recognized Work College by the U.S Department of Education. Since implementation of the Urban Work College Model, Paul Quinn has reduced tuition and fees by almost $10,000, lowered the average debt of its graduates by more than $30,000, and significantly improved student retention and graduation rates. The Urban Work College Model aims to effectively integrate work and higher education, resulting in more low-income, first-generation, working adults, and traditional-aged college students completing their college educations better prepared for sustained career success while keeping their student loan debt manageable.

“Strada is extremely proud to support Paul Quinn College and Michael Sorrell as they take the Urban Work College Model to the national stage,” said Bill Hansen, president and CEO of Strada Education Network. “We hope that our partnership will help propel the model to reach students in urban areas across the country and improve education-to-employment pathways for all students.”

Strada’s philanthropic strategy is aimed at piloting and scaling collaborative models and solutions that advance quality career advising, blending work and learning experiences, and enhancing institutional employer engagement to support learners as they transition into the workforce – advancing Strada’s mission: Completion With a Purpose.

No Excuses He’s here!

VOTE

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You deserve a judge who will not make rulings outside of her judicial authority.

Ultimately, you deserve a judge who will hold people accountable for their actions by examining the root causes of why offenders commit crimes and consider all available options (including community supervision, diversion programs and incarceration) for punishment based on the merits of each case that comes before the court.

RAQUEL “ROCKY” JONES AT-A-GLANCE I am a licensed attorney with more than 22 years of experience and I have worked as a prosecutor (adult and juvenile), criminal defense lawyer and a civil attorney and have tried all types of felony offenses. I most recently served the citizens of Dallas County as a Chief Prosecutor in the Felony Division of the District Attorney’s Office and in 2017, I resigned to run for elected office in accordance with office policy. I have a total of 18 years experience as a prosecutor between my current role with the City of Dallas and my previous years of service at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office.

I am the daughter of a single mother who was raised in Arlington, Texas. I graduated from Texas A&M University in College Station with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and journalism, and earned a three-year scholarship to attend St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio. During law school, I studied abroad in Innsbruck, Austria, at the Institute on World Legal Problems. My law licenses include the State Bar of Texas, U.S. District Court of Northern Texas and the United States

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Supreme Court.

Always eager to affect change in my profession beyond the walls of the courtroom, I am active in professional and civic organizations including the Texas District and County Attorneys Association, where I have served as a faculty advisor and regular speaker. I am an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas; a distinguished member of Texas Bar College; serve on the Desoto City Council Charter Review Commission; president of the Arlington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; an active member of Community Missionary Baptist Church; a member of the Texas A&M University Alumni Association; a lifelong Democrat; wife; and mother.

I believe my extensive knowledge of the law, range of criminal legal experience and years as an instructor for trial lawyers, coupled with more than two decades of dedicated community service make me qualified to serve Dallas County as Judge of the 203rd Judicial District Court. The Dallas Morning News, Progressive Voters League – New Era, Stonewall Democrats, Dallas Police Association, Mexican American Bar Association, Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats and Preston Hollow Democrats have endorsed my campaign. Please join them in supporting me at the polls so we can restore accountability to the 203rd. Early voting ends November 2, 2018, and Election Day is November 6, 2018.

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and forth about published stories that producer, director, writer, actor, philanthropist Tyler Perry asked that his staff call him Mr. Perry.

Now for the record, it should be a given that you attach a courtesy title until instructed otherwise, especially when speaking to someone in a position of leadership.

I have always supported Mr. Perry’s directive (if it came from him). He earned and deserved respect. And, he signed the paycheck. Folks just didn’t get it.

It’s not about how long you’ve known or how close you are personally, you still should be respectful and follow certain protocols.

I just imagined that Mr. Perry was probably giving someone a tour, possibly some multi-million-dollar investors, and a worker walked by, shouting, “Hey T, what’s going on?”

Totally inappropriate, so some protocols had to be established. Thus the directive to refer to their “friend” as Mr. Perry.

Some might have said, Mr. Perry was getting the big head, or forgetting where he came from.

No, the person out of order was the one that didn’t know or understand that you don’t show out around company. You might as well had been drunk at the Holiday party!

Anyway I grew up learning about how Black people were treated, so I always attach courtesy titles even when talking to my friends, in public forums.

After all what am I trying to prove? Do I feel the need to show people that I am on first name

explained how he had just met his opponent back stage, prior to the beginning of the debate. They were not long-time friends or even associates.

And as Mr. Gillum pointed out, “I’m a sitting mayor!”

What doesn’t Mr. DeSantis understand?

Still throughout the majority of the debate, he refused to call Mr. Gillum, “Mayor.” Instead he constantly referred to him as “Andrew.”

For many, he might as well had been calling Mayor Gillum, “boy.”

Which brings me to my truth.

Learning a person’s name and title, while also learning when and where it should be used appropriately, is very important.

Unfortunately many immigrants arrive in this country and change their names to appease arrogant Americans who won’t take the time to learn how to pronounce someone else’s name. So you have people “Europeanizing” their name. It is the height of disrespect to meet someone and not attempt to learn their name.

Years ago there was an outcry about people who called newly-elected president Barack Obama, just plain “Obama.”

Now previously presidents were referred to as “Bush,” “Carter,” “Reagan,” et al; but people were not having it when it came to America’s first Black President!

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basis with someone of status, or what?

I’ve interviewed countless of men and women who before I call them by their first name, I ask if it is amenable/agreeable to them, or I ask how would they prefer to be referenced?

And there are others, who, even if they don’t have a professional courtesy title, I default back to the way I was raised and add “Mr., Miss, or Mrs.” And what about this POTUS, FLOTUS crap?

Or MLK? Or the N word? Sure we live in a society where we use fewer words and acronyms are big. And while POTUS began as an abbreviation used by telegraphic code operators in the 1890s; there are others who date it back to President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration, television shows like “The West Wing” or Monica Lewinsky and President Bill Clinton, acknowledging that it became more popular in recent years.

Why call him President Barack H. Obama, or Mr. President when you can call him “POTUS?” Why say Dr. King or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., when you can reduce him to “M-L-K?” Will you have a real defense when called out for yelling to someone, “Hey N-word,” versus “Hey Nigger?”

Can you get away on a technicality?

There are so many ways to disrespect a person with words.

I prefer not to be disrespectful.

When I say something, I say it like I mean it and I do!

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