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KwanzaaFest returns PV’s Interim Prez returns home From Staff Reports

Dallas County Commissioner John WIley Price recently announced that once again the two-day cultural celebration, KwanzaaFest, will be held in the Automobile Bulding in Fair Park, December 9 - 10, 2017.

KwanzaaFest brings one of the largest "free events in the metroplex" and this year is no different.

Attendees can shop for the holiday season, get free health screenings for high blood pressure, prostate screenings and bring your children and have their teeth and health checked.

Also, if you need to sign up for ObamaCare this year before the deadline, you can even get that taken care of.

In 1991, KwanzaaFest rolled out its

inaugural run and has been running ever since.

The first KwanzaaFest was held at Lincoln High School and attracted more than 10,000 patrons, according to media reports.

KwanzaaFest, a 501(c) 3 organization, and its contributions to the north Texas communities it has served for the past 27 years have been plentiful and varied.

The annual festival has become a staple of substantive family-friendly activities and services needed by the community. KwanzaaFest has maintained its FREE admission to the public, thanks to numerous sponsors.

For information on vendors, sponsorship, or volunteering, call 214-6536671 or go to www.johnwileyprice. com.

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Long before she arrives in Dallas for the State Fair Classic pitting Prairie View A&M University Panthers against the Grambling State University Tigers this weekend, Dr. Ruth Simmons had created a buzz.

An accomplished university president with administrative experience in Ivy League schools, a women’s university and a historically black college, she was named interim President of Prairie View A&M University on June 12, 2017 and assumed duties in July.

Dr. Simmons, who retired as president of Brown University in 2012 succeeds President George Wright who stepped down after 14 years to return to teaching history.

“We are fortuUniversity, she renate to have such a turned to her homehigh-caliber scholar town of Houston and administrator where her family still who can step in lives. Prior to her time without missing at Brown, she was Presa beat,” said Texas ident of Smith College, the nation’s largest A&M System Chanwomen’s university; a cellor John Sharp.

Vice Provost at Princ“Dr. Simmons has eton University; and been an important Dr. Ruth Simmons a Provost at Spelman figure on the naCollege, a historically tional stage for decades. She has the credentials to black college.

Dr. Simmons, who attended the be the president of any university in America. I am so excited to have Houston public schools, attributed her education at Dillard University, her join us.”

Dr. Simmons was President of as the pivotal opportunity in her Brown University from 2001 to life. She later got her Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures 2012.

When she retired from Brown from Harvard University.

Murderer unleashes in Vegas

At last count 58 were dead and more than 500 injured in a Las Vegas mass shooting, at a concert, that ended with the apparent suicide of Stephen Paddock at the Mandalay Bay Hotel.

In a carefully calculated and executed attack, the 64-year-old, armed with at least 10 assault weapons fired on the concert-goers for at least 10 minutes, according to reports.

U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (Texas) said: “The violence that took place in Las Vegas last night is yet another senseless act of gun violence to shake our nation. I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the victims and family members of those who were faced with such horrific violence,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “The perpetrator’s actions were deplorable, reprehensible, and inexcusable. While

gas, Nevada. Words are his actions were aimed to strike not nearly enough, but fear at the heart of the American we pray those affected by people, we are a strong nation this senseless tragedy are and a community that will stand able to heal from the untogether as one during these imaginable pain they are difficult times. experiencing today.

“This is an important time In times like these, our to mourn the loss of our loved country must be a famiones. However, it is also an imly. We must bring words portant time to act. I will work of encouragement and with my colleagues in Congress shoulders to cry on. We to consider preventive measures Stephen Paddock must be good neighbors to alleviate tensions throughout our society and stop such egreand caring colleagues. gious attacks on innocent people before But more than that, we must demand they happen.” change in our culture and in our laws.

Until crimes like these are impossible State Representative Helen Giddings to imagine, we must work exhaustively (Dallas) released the following state- to bring change. The people of Las Vement: “Early this morning, dozens of lives gas deserve our vigilance. Our nation were lost and thousands were changed deserves safety. The work must begin forever by the tragic shooting in Las Ve- again.” www.texasmetronews.com

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Parkland experts say mammograms save lives

Shalundria Bell of Lancaster was just 30 years old when she discovered a lump in her breast and sought treatment at the Parkland Breast Center, where she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in 2014.

With two young daughters aged 3 and 9, Bell was determined to beat cancer. Through multiple surgeries and chemotherapy she remained positive, determined to set an example for her girls.

“If one day they go through something similar to this, I had to show them that they could do it,” she said.

Despite breakthroughs in treatments, breast cancer remains the most common cancer in women, regardless of race or ethnicity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, women have a 1 in 8 chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer.

The American Cancer Society reports that death rates from breast cancer dropped from 1989 to 2007

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and have been steady in women younger than 50, but have continued to decrease in older women. Experts believe the decline in death rates to be the result of finding breast cancer earlier through screening mammograms and increased awareness, as well as better treatments.

Now cancer free, Bell is grateful for the medical care she received at Parkland that saved her life. “The staff at Parkland always told me the cancer was curable and did everything they could to help me live, to be here to raise my girls.”

Valerie Blake, 56, of Mesquite also credits Parkland’s Breast Center staff with keeping her positive and determined during her breast cancer journey. Valerie discovered a small lump in her breast in February 2015 but delayed getting it checked until it had grown from peato quarter-size, she said. A mammogram at Parkland’s Breast Center led to a biopsy and diagnosis of breast cancer. Chemotherapy, lumpectomy and radiation treatments followed.

However, not all cancers give early warning signs, physicians say. “Many women with breast cancer have

no symptoms. This is why a regular mammogram and breast cancer screening exam is so important,” said Phil Evans, MD, staff radiologist and former Medical Director of the Parkland Breast Center and Clinical Professor of Radiology and Division Chief of Breast Imaging, UT Southwestern Medical Center. “Women should consult with their primary care physician to assess their family history and determine the best screening schedule for them.”

Now cancer-free and “healthier than I’ve ever been,” Blake says she makes sure her grown daughters, family and friends get regular mammograms. And she’s changed her eating habits to cut out fried foods, eat more green vegetables, “especially kale,” quit smoking and gets regular exercise. “I’m on top of the world now,” she said.

Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths among Hispanic women and the second most common cause of death from cancer among Caucasian, African American, Asian/Pacific and American Indian/ Alaska Native women. Early detection of the disease remains the key to saving lives.

Each October, Parkland Health & Hospital System joins with other organizations nationwide to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encourage all women to learn more about the importance of early detection and treatment of the disease.

This month, Parkland is offering screening mammograms at no cost to those who register and are eligible at a variety of locations in Dallas County. For more information and to register for a mammogram, call 214266-4398.

In addition, Parkland will host the “Come Together for the Cure” breast cancer awareness luncheon in conjunction with Susan G. Komen Dallas County from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28 at Light of the World Church of Christ, 7408 S. Hampton Rd., Dallas 75232.

The event includes breast cancer screenings and workshops with breast cancer experts. Workshops begin at 8 a.m. and will provide education on nutrition to help prevent breast cancer, self-evaluation, genetics and more.

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MALVEAUX: Black women and Democrats – the thrill is gone!

THE LAST WORD women overwhelmingly (85%) felt that the Democratic Party best represented their interests�. This year,

their best interests. Instead, the percentage of women who felt that neither party represented Black women grew to 21 percent. One in five black women simply trust neither party.

All but two percent of the women surveyed were voters. Seventy percent were active in their communities, with more than half active in their churches and in other organizations. Most gave 45 a failing grade for his performance in office. Only 3 per-

that number dropped to 74 percent, a drop of 11 percent. Some will say that Democrats aren’t in such bad shape – three-quarters of African American women still think the Democratic Party represents their interests. But I don’t think the Democratic Party can afford to experience an 11 percent drop among their most loyal voters.

Republicans should not be licking their chops at the drop in Black women’s support for Democrats, since they didn’t pick up support. In the Essence survey, only 1 percent of Black women felt the Republican Party had

cent gave him either a C or a B grade – he did not receive any A grades from the Black women surveyed.

As Republicans attempt to fast track the foolishness of yet another attempt at repealing the Affordable Care Act, preserving that legislation was the most important issue priority for African American women. It was more important than equal pay, childcare, redistricting, and reproductive rights. Black women’s response reflects the adage that if you don’t have health, you don’t have anything.

The next most important issues for Black women were a living wage,

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

The Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Forum is always an exciting combination of a policy wonk reunion, a series of issues forums, and the ever-present parties, receptions, and celebrations. Some enjoy deriding the gathering as “nothing but a party�, but in fact it’s an opportunity for networking, information gathering, strategizing and more. This year, there were several sessions focused on issues concerning African American women and girls. There were posters in the Washington Convention Center that lifted up some of the women who have been killed by so-called law enforcement officers, women whose names have been swallowed by the attention focused on the horrible murders of young African American men. Some of their names – Kendra James, Shelly Frey, Yvette Smith, Sandra Bland, Natasha McKenna and too many others, need to be invoked as often as we invoke the names of Michael Brown, Philando Castile, and Laquan McDonald.

The Black Women’s Roundtable has worked with Essence Magazine for the past three years to survey Black women at the Essence Music Festival and through other sources about our political concerns. This year’s survey shows that the Democratic thrill is gone for many African American women. In 2016, “Black

quality public education, the rise in hate crimes, and criminal justice reform.

One in six of the women surveyed have considered running for public office, primarily at the local level.

That’s good news – we need more committed activists “out there� and working for the people.

Indeed, during a recent visit to Greenville, South Carolina, I learned that the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., had their first-ever summit to encourage Black women to run for public office. The Democratic Party may want to take note and consider sponsoring workshops like this all over the country.

Democrats need to take a careful look at the Black Women’s Roundtable/Essence survey, and try to figure out why they are losing their most loyal supporters. They’ve spent millions trying to woo the “working class white men� who look askance at them, but little or nothing trying to work with the folks who have been loyal to them, and because of that, they are losing that loyalty. With 2018 elections fast approaching, Democrats have work to do.

The Democratic thrill is fading away for too many African American women. Is the party willing to court us, or are they willing to lose us to third parties or to independent status? The 2018 elections may hang in the balance.

Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, and Founder of Economic Education. Her latest book “Are We Better Off: Race, Obama and public policy is available via amazon.com. For booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www. juliannemalveaux.com

STOP THE VIOLENCE!

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By Vincent L. Hall I thank my mother and my family daily, for making and molding me into the gentleman that I am known to be.

They took the time to teach me, reach me and beat me until I understood that chivalry and common courtesy are the most important tools necessary to create and sustain respectful relationships.

I cannot tell you how many elevators I’ve missed because there were women present who were rightly allowed aboard before me.

It is difficult for me to walk past anyone, anywhere without gaining eye contact and offering my salutations. Mama said if you didn’t sleep with them you have to speak to them.

Each of my grandmothers was sticklers for charm and chivalry and developed some rigor in me that isn’t widespread in America anymore. I, and my brothers, couldn’t whistle in the house. I don’t know why, but we couldn’t.

If we as young men were standing, facing a woman who was sitting, we had to ensure that she was not staring into our crotch. That

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HALL: The Lost Lesson…White Privilege sounds extreme, but you would be surprised to know how often that law is violated, and found offensive.

Flatulence or any noise that would signal the same was a prosecutable offense; punishable by lashes; belt, tongue or both. These stringent idiosyncrasies and rules made us ready for prime time.

I will never forget when I sat down to my first political banquet, where I met vice-presidential candidate; Geraldine Ferraro. I was dressed like the King of Scotland, poised and perfect at every turn. When the first course was served a panic overtook me like a virus. I had forgotten whether to assume the utensils on my left or on my right. Just at that moment, my grandmother, Portia Maudesta English Figures, caught the collar of my conscious mind.

Grandmother Figures’ 30-year-old words

had resonance and reason. All I could remember her saying was “Boy when you don’t know what to do, don’t do nothing until you see someone who knows what they are doing make a move.”

It worked.

Grandmother Figures was the most proper and saintly woman I’ve ever known. She could advise Ann Landers on how to give advice. The counsel she gave me was a paraphrase of biblical scripture; “When thou sittest to eat with a ruler consider diligently what is before thee.”

My paternal grandfather who was always irascible and ready to fight made his points to me through an inverse perspective. Ed Hall said; “It’s nice to be nice, but when you can’t; kick ‘em in the ass.”

Which meant…be a gentleman for as long as it’s feasible, but don’t be no fool.

They all taught me that facing stereotypes

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and misperceptions through the eyes of racists are inevitable and commonplace. There are some who will see you as an ogre until you prove otherwise. However, if you manage yourself politely and politically, you will earn a proper portion of dignity and respect.

My parents and grandparents, like most “middle class” Black folks of my era, insisted that we were mannerable to a fault. We were trained that we had to be good enough to please God almighty to get into heaven, and twice better than our White peers to succeed in work or business.

My whole life has been immersed in the idea of being respectful, thoughtful and empathetic. So I know my Grandparents are looking down on me in disappointment. I have broken every rule of etiquette and refinement since the wee hours of Wednesday November 9, 2016.

Thanks to my family I can navigate any social situation. They were never specific about White Privilege, but Donald Trump has shown me more than they ever could have known.

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

RBCA: Way Forward

By Dr. J. Ester Davis One of the things that people are talking about is the Regional Black Contractors Association (RBCA).

In addition, one of the things that people are tweeting about is the RBCA’s bold and beautiful Board of Directors, measuring their determination, growth and partnering every step of the way. From an inside look, the RBCA has clenched trust, fame and respectability, with leading global corporations in tow.

On board from infancy was a mentoring icon. H.J. Russell Construction is one of the largest black owned and most recognizable construction companies in America. H. J. Russell was a key player in building several renown structures including the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. What makes these projects even more meaningful is that H. J. Russell employed black contractors to complete the mission.

The RBCA started with a dream, momentum

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and a strategist location, a truly intuitive move to an address on Martin Luther King Blvd., so the world would be fully aware of ‘who we are’.

The RBCA board consist of a dedicated team of “Dallas makers” with a set goal to decrease crime, wipe out the high unemployment rate and stabilize the community.

Being cognizant of the high percentage of black men incarcerated in the greatest nation on earth, most important on the radar was a way to put ex-offenders to work beyond a pilot program.

Once in a lifetime you will possibly witness a mecca construction makeover of a major United States city. It is affectionately called many things.

A historic opportunity, turning challenges into opportunities, keeping pace with the rapidly changing business climate, setting industry benchmarks, an era where you can literally ‘bring your dreams’.

But at the top-of-the list is coalition building with college interns on deck. Without inclusion and fair play there is definitely chaos personified.

Let’s briefly share some of the coalition building. For the first time in history RBCA black engineers, EJES, Inc., are building a freeway. Webber Construction, a strong supporter and member, wholeheartedly joins the RBCA in their quest to hire black contractors and ex-offenders on the upcoming S.M. Wright US175 Freeway.

Webber Construction has provided scholarships for youth in South Dallas and has set a high standard with other essential community programs.

An alliance now co-exist with the black community and prime contractor through a Texas Live and Texas Ranger partnership on the new stadium.

Gerald Alley, principal with Con Real, a general contractor is honorably mentioned by the RBCA. Mr. Alley has personally raised the bar and the ability to hire, i.e., hauling, demolition and janitorial.

Con Real has demonstrated commitment of a higher calling and more general contractors will certainly start to emulate his style. To round out the coalition building by the RBCA, we mention Dallas ISD, where the previously

incarcerated is already at work on construction sites, State Fair of Texas, Fort Worth SubCounty Courthouse and the massive International Inland Port, which is a story all by itself.

The RBCA has another side. . . that of giving back to the communities they work in. Their brand is part of the X-Offender Program in South Dallas partnering with the Community Development Project. A sk about individuals with felonies. The RBCA have answers to make you smile. This year they hosted the 14th Annual CLASSIC Golf Tournament. The home repair for senior citizens and disabled veterans is a high profile community act especially for inner city residents.

And with seniors living longer in their own homes this act of kindness is near genius, because it is a pure promotion of RBCA’s image in addition to increasing public interest.

Follow the moves of the RBCA online(www. regional-bca.org) or drop by for a good cup of coffee.

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CHEVROLET “DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED” FELLOWSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and Chevrolet hosted a special luncheon during the Congressional Black Caucus to recognize journalism students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) who completed their 2017 Discover the Unexpected (DTU) Journalism Fellowship.

Over the summer, eight students representing Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, Morehouse College and Spelman College worked with NNPA editors and reporters at NNPA newspapers Washington Informer; Atlanta Voice; Louisiana Weekly; and The Carolinian.

Legendary lyricist and hip hop pioneer MC Lyte, the program’s national spokesperson, served as emcee.

Michelle Matthews-Alexander, diversity marketing manager, Chevrolet awarded the Fellows with a special certificate of achievement for their journalism work.

Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr., president and CEO, NNPA discussed how the Fellows worked with veteran journalists to gain hands-on experience and used their unique talents in digital and social media news and content development.

Dorothy Leavell, chairman, NNPA discussed the importance of mentoring the next generation journalists.

The goal of the NNPA DTU Fellowship program, sponsored by Chevrolet, is to support the next generation of African American journalists and storytellers to blaze new trails in journalism.

The DTU program launched in 2016 at Howard University and expanded in 2017 to include four HBCUs. The DTU Fellows discovered and delivered positive, unexpected news stories that impact their communities.

The Fellows used the all-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox during their reporting assignments to help them discover real news stories. To find out more on the program visit www.nnpa.org/dtu.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 100 countries and selling more than 4.0 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-touse technology, all at a value.

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can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

NNPA is a trade association of the more than 200 African American-owned community newspapers from around the United States.

Since its founding 75 yearsago, NNPA has consistently been the voice of the black community and an incubator for news that makes history and impacts our country.

As the largest and most influential Black-owned media resource in America, NNPA delivers news, information and commentary to over 20 million people each week.

Americans from all backgrounds seek news from the Black perspective from the NNPA member newspapers around the country. In America, now among the most diverse countries in the world, the Black Press of America is more relevant than ever. To learn more visit http:// nnpa.org/.

Closing Ceremony Award Presentation for the 2017 “Discover the Unexpected” (DTU) Journalism Fellowship in Washington, D.C. (From left to right) National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.; Kelsey Jones, Spelman College; Noni Marshall, Howard University; Taylor Burris, Spelman College; Darrell Larome Williams, Morehouse College; Emcee-Songwriter, Philanthropist, Actress & DTU Ambassador and Spokesperson, MC Lyte; Ayron Lewallan, Morehouse College; Chevrolet Diversity Marketing Manager, Michelle Alexander; Tiana Hunt, Clark Atlanta University graduate; Jordan Fisher, Clark Atlanta University; Alexa Imani Spencer, Howard University; Atlanta Voice Publisher, Janis Ware; and NNPA Chairman and Chicago Crusader Publisher, Dorothy Leavell.

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Child Marriage: History, Culture, Poverty, fans a tradition that puts girls at risk

By Earnestine Gardner Special to Texas Metro News

PART 1 in a series An ancient historical phenomenon, child marriage continues to be a form of violence and abuse that puts girls under the age of 18 at risk globally. Hopefully news headlines identifying the horrible consequences of this victimization will shed light on the subject of this modern human rights violation rooted in ancient traditions and customs and spur more Americans to join this global movement against female child abuse.

Identified only as Rawan, an eight year old Yemeni child bride died after intercourse with her 40 year old groom which ruptured her uterus causing her to bleed to death, in a report by Reuters on September 16, 2014 Child marriage is defined as a formal marriage or informal union before the age of 18, according to UNICEF. It is observed for both boys and girls; however, girls are negatively affected disproportionately worldwide by the practice.

Yemeni rights campaigner, Arwaothman, reported Rawan’s death earlier in September. Residents in the town of Meedi in Hajjah province in north western Yemen confirmed the incident, according to the Reuters’ report.

The report also cited that the government of Yemen says they will investigate the incident and bring the culprits to justice. At the time, no action had been taken against the man.

Yemen is in the Asian continent. It is one of the oldest centers of civilization in the Near East. The Arabian Peninsula country does not have a law in place setting a minimum age for marriage. According to a 2010 report in the “Yemen Times,” over half of Yemeni girls are married before age 18, some by age eight.

Yemen government’s Sharia Legislative Committee blocked attempts to raise the marriage age to 15 or 18, on grounds that any law setting minimum age for girls is un-Islamic. A lot of this is rooted in the Muslim tradition which adheres to the religious ideology that the Prophet Mohammed married a prepubescent girl, making this tradition acceptable.

Yemeni Muslim activist argue that some girls are ready for marriage at age nine. In 1999, the minimum marriage age of 15 for women was abolished; the onset of puberty, interepted by conservatives to be the age of nine, was set as requirement for consummation of marriage, according to the “Yemen

Times” article.

However, Yemeni law allows girls of any age to marry, but forbids sex with them until the indefinite time they are suitable for sexual intercourse. Unfortunately, eight year old Rawan fell victim to this paradoxical law.

Yemen is a very poor country. According to the UN, around half of Yemen’s 24 million people lack sufficient food and access to safe water. Many poor families marry off young daughters to save on the cost of bringing up a child and to earn extra money from the dowry given to a girl.

Under the international norms such as the

2013 article in the “Guardian” describes child marriage as modern day slavery in chronicling Aisha’s and Hamila’s experience.

Cheerful cornflower blue walls belie stories of hidden horrors of early marriage. Ashia does not have words for what happened to her on her wedding night. She says, her husband did something painful from behind, Mark reported.

Nearby, Hamila was on her third visit to the hospital in three years. “I like it here,” she says.

“It is the only time I ever see television. Not quite 13, the newly wed came under pressure to demonstrate her fertility. I thought being in

October is National Domestic Violence Month. During this month we chose to highlight the issue of the violence inherent in child marriages, in four installments to educate the public about the abuse young victims are subjected to globally.

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Four of the 10 countries with the highest rates of child marriage are in West Africa’s Sahel and Sahara belt. During the years when rain or crops fail – drought brides, as they are called who bring in a dowry while being one less mouth to feed—push the rates up even higher.

In a nation with great gender disparity – one in four rural northern Nigerian girls are married off before they turn 15.

While child marriage is not illegal under Nigerian law, it is covered under the Child Rights Act, a federal bill which competes with state and customary law. It has not been enacted in 13 of Nigeria’s 36 states. Federal laws compete with age-old customs and a decade of state level Sharia law in Muslim states.

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama launched “Let Girls Learn” in March 2015. The initiative brings together the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Peace Corps, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), as well as the U.S. President’s Emergency Funds for AIDS relief (PEPFAR) to address the range of challenges preventing adolescent girls from attaining a quality education which will empower them to reach their full potential.

Child marriage is a major deterrent to girls receiving an education globally. “Let Girls Learn” focuses specifically on growing educational opportunities for teen girls in developing countries.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, every person regardless of their age must give their consent before they can be married. Human Rights Watch (HRW) previously urged Yemen’s government to ban marriages of girls under the age of 18. HRW reported that many Yemeni child brides- to- be are kept from school when they reach puberty.

Though the European Union spends approximately 80 million dollars a year in aid to Yemen, the problem of child marriage, with the consequences of health problems and the lack of education of girls is a determent to helping this developing area achieve its goals.

Headlines erupted in Nigeria, a heavily Muslim populated country also, over the atrocities of child marriage in September in the high profile case of nine year old Yemira Aisha, when she was quietly rushed through the corridors of Zamfara’s Faridet Yakuba general hospital.

Journalist Monica Mark, in the September 2,

labor would never end.”

After three days close to death in her village, Mark reported, Halima begged to be taken to a hospital. Unfortunately, by the time her relatives scraped together enough money to ferry her to the state Capital, it was too late. The baby had died.

In addition, the prolonged labor left Halima with a fistula, which causes uncontrolled urination and defecation. According to the “Guardian” article, fistulas can happen to anyone, but are most common among young women whose pelvises aren’t at full capacity to accommodate the passage of a child.

Nigeria has the highest global rate of fistula.

However, experts are reluctant to admit that it is caused by child marriage, instead blaming the culprit on at home births.

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L. Clifford Davis Legal Association Banquet

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Life, Lessons, Love and Laughter! a D/FW Tribute to

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The Dallas Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. will host the 2017 National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Biennial National Leadership Conference (NLC) at the Inter-Continental Dallas Hotel located at 15201 Dallas Parkway, Addison, TX 75001 on October 19-22, 2017. Theme: “NPHC: One CommUNITY in Action #NPHCStrongerTogether”

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October 6 #NoMeanGirls 2017 National Conference, October 6 - 8 Dallas Marriot City Center 650 N. Pearl Street, Dallas TX, 75201 The uplifting conference will feature talks from:2016 & 2017 Texas Businesswoman of the Year finalist Dr. Cortney Baker, Oprah Winfrey-favorite Mica May (CEO of May Designs), Katie Goodman (New York-based comic, actress, author, and speaker), The husband and wife team of Tracey Trottenberg and George Kansas (renowned conscious communication and feminine leadership experts). The weekend will be filled with opportunities to network with other women who have a #NoMeanGirls policy, including a Diversity Panel, customizable breakout sessions, and an extra special Thelma & Louise Pajama Party! Purchase your pass today by visiting www.nomeangirls.com.

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FREE - Citizenship Application Workshop 9:00am J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street Dallas, Texas Services include: Completion of the N-400 application for citizenship.

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2017 Women Called Moses Heels 2 Heal 5th Annual Gala Event will have national recording artist Michel’le as this year’s special guest who will share her amazing story of how she overcame, domestic violence.

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Gerald & Selina Albright October 13, 8PM (Friday show added) October 14, 7PM & 9:45PM (limited seats) Complimentary cocktails with the artist~Valet Parking Available~ Bishop Arts Theatre Center 215 S. Tyler Street Dallas, TX 75208

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The 43rd Annual Harambee UNITY Festival 10 am - 5 pm 2922 MLK Jr. Blvd., Dallas TX 75215 “Remember the Past to Secure the Future”

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Someone could end up in jail AFRO Sports Editor’s Desk Notes

by Perry Green AFRO Sports Editor

a 10-year, $160 million deal with Adidas.

All that money on the line, and it’s no wonder coaches, recruiters and even shoe execs are getting busted trying to pay recruits to play for their respective schools. It’s actually common sense for them to do so.

Why wouldn’t an Adidas executive attempt to directly pay star prospects to sway them to join the universities that are contractually required to don their brand? If I’m Under Armour, and I’ve agreed to pay UCLA $250 million over 15 years for its players to wear my brand, I’m going to want the best college athletes possible playing for UCLA so they can be seen wearing Under Armour.

That way, everybody eats, right? The brand eats because the world is watching star players performing with the brand’s name on their backs, and the schools eat by getting paid enormous amounts of money.

The only problem is that everybody isn’t eating. The players are the ones actually out there performing these phenomenal athletic feats that create so much money, yet they’re restricted from taking any of it. The NCAA claims it is protecting student athletes from being exploited, but we all know that’s a fat load of crap. The only things the NCAA and the various university presidents are protecting from exploitation are their own pockets.

The universities collecting all of the money simply don’t want to share any of it with student-athletes, regardless of the fact they’re only making that money because of the abilities of those student-athletes. With a majority of student-athletes in NCAA basketball and football being African-Americans, I can’t help but question if the NCAA’s refusal to pay them isn’t race related.

In these days and times, with the racial division of our country fully exposed, it would be naive to think otherwise.

So many young Black men and women could be making real, legal money for their talents and services, which would drastically benefit their lives. Instead, they’re forced to take illegal money under the table thanks to the rules of an organization that has no shame in milking every single dollar and cent from their blood, sweat and tears on the court or field.

The FBI potentially locking up those coaches and shoe company execs is just a distraction from the true crime being committed: universities stealing billions of dollars from student athletes.

Well, enough is enough. It’s time to pay our student athletes what they’re owed.

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What a mess the NCAA has gotten itself into.

Ten people were arrested on Sept. 26 after a two-year FBI investigation led to charges of solicitation of bribery and other fraud conspiracy charges. Those arrested include college basketball coaches, sports management agents and shoe sneaker executives. Several others who weren’t arrested are being investigated for their possible involvement in the illegal funneling of money to players.

All that drama over nothing.

Or, if we’re really keeping it real here, all that drama because the NCAA refuses to cut the players a slice of its multi-billion dollar cash cow.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen college players or coaches get busted for violating NCAA policies against taking money as an amateur. But I must admit, this is the first time I remember FBI stepping into the picture and handing out potential life sentences as punishment.

Some reports claim that those involved in this scandal could face up to 80 years in prison. And all I keep thinking is: someone may do nearly a century in the pen, all because a little bit of money is being given to young African-American men in an industry that generates billions of dollars.

That might sound like a reach, but in the grander scheme of things, that’s exactly what’s going on here.

The money that has been allegedly funneled to some of these players is mere pennies in comparison to what the NCAA makes off the backs of student athletes. The NCAA, or more specifically, the colleges and universities that make up the NCAA, rakes in billions of dollars annually. There’s a 14-year, $10.8 billion deal with CBS to air the NCAA Basketball Tournament that produces $770 million annually for the NCAA alone, aside from what the associated universities see. Then there’s college football, which by some reports generates more than $3 billion each year The Indianapolis Star recently reported on the exclusive deals that several colleges and universities have with shoe and sports apparel companies that are worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The University of Texas and Ohio State University, for example, each have deals with Nike worth $250 million, according to the Star. The University of Michigan inked an 11-year deal worth $169 million for its players to exclusively wear Nike shoes and uniforms. The University of Louisville, which recently fired legendary college basketball coach Rick Pitino after it came to light that he was also being investigated by the FBI for his involvement in funneling money to players, is reported to have

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Christ’s Homegoing, Imagine That Spiritually Speaking

by James A. Washington

For some reason, the phrase ‘rejuvenated in the spirit’ is resonating with me right now. My reference point however is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, if you can believe that.

I have been revisiting Christ’s last experience on earth and was struck by the fact that God’s Christ had to be excited, if not relieved to be going home.

I mean think about it this way. He humbled himself by putting on human skin to fulfill the new covenant under which we all now live.

Now some of y’all might think I’m being a little sacrilegious here, but I promise you I am not. After the beatings, stabbing, thorns and nails, after the praying to not have to go through the save the world ordeal and that father forgive them they don’t get it thing, I am sure Jesus was ready to get up out of here.

Job well done! Mission accomplished! Let’s go be God again. What a rush! Can you imagine the celebration in heaven at the return of this Son? Now if you remember before He left, He spent a little more time hanging out, letting folk see touch and feel His redemption of us. I can’t help but sense His expectancy of being a member of the Godhead again, as He continued to fulfill His calling. I know many of you can attest to a special feeling at knowing you’re going ‘home’ for Thanksgiving, Christmas, family reunions and other infrequent anniversaries and celebrations which bring sheer joy just at the thought of seeing loved ones soon.

There are many families waiting at airports today for servicemen and women returning from war. There are children about to burst with unbridled enthusiasm because they know in a few minutes, mommy or daddy will be coming down that runway right there.

That anticipation is what I am describing as ‘rejuvenated in the spirit.’ I just believe if we could view the cross as a symbol of our eternal life after death, then maybe we could look upon death a little differently than we currently do.

I mean really. If you call yourself a believer, then that’s what this is all about. The party for Christ had to be incredible. If the truth be told, that party is still going on and everybody is anticipating when you walk through the door. That’s that Jesus thing again. I find it illuminating that after death, Christ walked among us without the disfigured body on the cross, except for enough to make believers out of the doubting Thomases.

That’s proof that when you get to the party, you too will be perfect in your form and perfect in your reception. This may not be a typical column but, based on the cross event, you too are transformed from ‘glory unto glory.’

If you can feel what I feel today, then you understand being rejuvenated. I am because He is. I will because He fulfilled the Word and I’ll see you when you get there.

I just know that’s a welcome to look forward to.

May God bless and keep you always.

James

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Should I give Ex a Break on Support Payment?

Dear Alma, I both know as mothers, there’s alAsk I think I know what I’m goways a bump in the road, without a ing to do but I’m curious as to doubt Here’s a shout out to the mawhat you think about my sitmas who navigate them every day.

ALMA uation.

Speaking of every day, your quandaMy husband and I were married for eight years. We have three boys. We are now divorced. He gets them almost every weekend and is very active in their lives.

He has however been behind over the years with his child support payments but last year he paid on time every month.

When he filed for his income tax return this year, he was told the money would go towards his back child support payments. He called, explained his situation and asked me if I would give him part of the money.

The back child support check will come to me. I have not remarried, so no, I’m not working with a double income.

Again, I know what I’m thinking but I’d like to know what do you think I should do?

Name withheld Dear Name: If you’re a super fan of Ask Alma, and I think that you are, you know I’ve got a soft spot when it comes to our fathers.

I don’t know if it’s because of the amazing relationship I had with my Dad, my incredible male friends who are fathers, or the fact that I have a remarkable son, who’s a father – there’s no two ways about it, fathers hold a special place in my heart.

Specifically, when it comes to your ex, the boys Dad, his actions speak loud and hearty, he’s handling his business. He has buckled his boots and put his best foot forward. Pops has met every payment, on time and that Sweetheart is a blessing. I’m sure at some point, something came up – maybe a flat tire, the need for a new suit or the electric bill was extra high one month ~ and he still came through for his boys. You and

ry reminds me of a quote I recently read from DMX. He said, “Every day, I get closer to God. Every day, my will to do the right thing gets stronger”.

In that quote, I see a man who’s trying, just like your ex-husband, to be a better father.

I’m not sure of your answer, but my answer is yes, I think you should extend to him a few dollars. The amount ought to be of your choosing, since you do have a firsthand knowledge of what’s needed by the boys. Your ex is finally willing and able, offering to you and his sons, his best. Take the time to appreciate it and him, and return to him a portion of your best. Because of your boys, the end of your marriage doesn’t have to be the end of a respectful relationship. Offer up a cup of compassion and a fist full of forgiveness. Tenderheartedly handle your business mama, and while you’re extending that hand to be a blessing, hold it open just a minute, to receive one as well.

Alma

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

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North Carolina A&T State University Visitor: Florida A&M University Location: Aggie Stadium, Greensboro, NC Date: Oct. 29, 2017 | 1:00 PM

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