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A Community’s Response to NFL Owner’s Declaration Concerned clergy, organizers, activists, and those who seek liberation and justice, prepared a statement in response to the recent comments made by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: â€œâ€Śif any of (his) players decide to exercise their first amendment rights and not stand/ take a knee during the playing of the national anthem they will be benched indefinitely.â€? Many surmise Jones statement is grounded in his unyielding loyalty to American patriotism, when in fact Jones’ statement is a reflection of his commitment to the protection of and participation in American capitalism - ideals which are the core of America’s national identity. Therefore, We reject the supposition put forth by Jerry Jones that the players’ actions are unpatriotic acts and the denial of players’ right to exercise their liberty to peacefully protest. We reject the continuing state-sanctioned murders
Radio giant remembered
Credited with launching many careers and using his insight to build stations that dominated the market, Chuck Smith’s life and contributions will be celebrated Saturday, November 4, 2017, 4p.m. at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas.
Charles "Chuck" Smith was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi to James and Mary Smith. He grew up in Milwaukee, WS., where as a teenager, Chuck's love of music led him to become a DJ at the local YMCA, which ultimately led him to become a DJ at 1590am WAWA radio station. As an adult he relocated briefly to Memphis, Tenn. where he worked at WDIA radio. In 1970, Chuck was part of a
Charles Edward Smith Sept. 25, 1935 - Oct. 5, 2017
team hired to start a new radio station in Dallas, TX. for Service Broadcasting Corporation. Hired as the Music Director, he was eventually promoted to General Manager and remained with KKDA-AM and K104-FM for 42 years. During Chuck's tenure with KKDA his
leadership, guidance and mentoring helped to shape the careers of many up and coming young men and women in the African-American communities of DFW, who went on to become successful entertainers, entrepreneurs, politicians, and more. Some of those names include some of the biggest names in the broadcast business. He was the brainchild of “the music you grew up listening to� and was always ahead of his time. He was instrumental in bringing “community talk radio� to the Dallas Ft. Worth area, especially geared towards people who felt that they had no voice. One of D-FW’s most popular radio personalities, Willis Johnson, sums up the expressions of many: “I can’t say enough about Chuck. He was more than See CHUCK SMITH, page 16
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Food for the Soul Sundays serves up heavenly tastes of home Photos and Story By
Eva D. Coleman With every bite came a flashback. Childhood memories became so vivid from all that was laid before me. It was Sunday and I was definitely blessed. Ten Eleven Grill and Our Door to Yours Catering have joined forces to deliver Food For the Soul Sundays, every Sunday from 11 AM 4 PM in downtown Dallas. The establishment that sits where Corinth and Lamar Streets meet is now a haven for those seeking classic and delicious Soul Food. “It’s brought about camaraderie,� Dewayne Bryant, owner of Ten Eleven Grill said. “Our mantra for Ten Eleven Grill is where community becomes family.� See TEN ELEVEN page 9
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Rose appointed to committee on opioids and substance abuse Austin, TX - State Representative Toni Rose (D-110), has been appointed to serve on the Select Committee on Opioids and Substance Abuse by Texas House Speaker Joe Straus. Created to study Rep. Toni Rose the issue of opioid abuse, substance use, and substance use disorders, the committee is charged with analyzing state impact and will recommend solutions to reduce the presence of this growing Texas epidemic. “I am honored to have been appointed to serve on the Select Committee on Opioids and Substance Abuse,” said Representative Rose. “The use and abuse of opioids continues to increase and negatively impact the lives of many individuals in Texas. Many are
unaware that almost half of all U.S. opioid deaths involve a prescription opioid.” In 2015, the most current year of available data, 145 Dallas County residents were amongst the 1186 Texas residents who died as a result of intentional poisoning from selected opioids. According to the US Center for Disease Control, the number of deaths related to opioid overdose continues to increase. In 2015, 63.1% of the 52,404 drug overdose deaths in the United States involved the use of an opioid. During the same year, approximately 2 million individuals in the U.S. suffered with opioid use disorder from prescription opioids. During the 85th Regular Legislative Session, Representative Rose sponsored legislation to develop medical guidelines requiring doctors to prescribe an opioid antagonist to patients at high risk of an overdose at the time they are prescribed opioid medication. Opioid antagonists like naloxone immediately reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. Opioid overdose is not just a problem for those who abuse the medication and can occur when the medication is taken in conjunction with other prescribed treatments.
The House Select Committee on Opioid and Substance abuse is charged with reviewing the impact of substance use disorders and substance abuse in women, homeless individuals, veterans, those in the criminal justice system, and those suffering with mental illness. The committee will determine the number of programs available, the number of individuals receiving these services and the current state-wide need for services. Additionally, the committee will review processes currently used by state agencies to monitor and deter prescription drug abuse in programs funded and administered by the state. “It is important to ensure this epidemic does not continue to destroy lives. We must be diligent in our efforts to develop solutions to ensure access to adequate healthcare while protecting the lives of Texans,” said Representative Rose. Elected in 2012, Representative Toni Rose represents District 110, which includes Oak Cliff, Highland Hills, Pleasant Grove, Balch Springs and parts of Mesquite. Representative Rose serves on the House Appropriations, Calendars and Human Service Committees.
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The University of North Texas at Dallas has hired a transformative leader in education to spearhead its vital pre-college initiatives with the selection of Nakia Douglas as Executive Director of TRIO and Precollegiate Programs. Douglas joins the UNT Dallas executive staff after serving the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) in key leadNakia Douglas ership roles since 2004. For the last 18 months, he has been the DISD Executive Director of the South Oak Cliff Feeder Pattern and responsible for supporting the principals, faculty and staff at 12 campuses. Douglas is also the founding principal of the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy (BOMLA), and has been the principal of a DISD high school, middle school and elementary school during his career. “I first became aware of the educational skills and leadership of Nakia Douglas when he led the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy near our campus,” said University of North Texas at Dallas President Bob Mong. “Those first impressions and my admiration have only grown as I have come to know him better. Our school, community, and especially the children of our community benefit greatly from his presence.” Douglas is a Dallas native and graduate of Lincoln High School. His recent honors include the 2015 DISD Magnet Principal of the Year, 2015 Simmons Young Leaders in Education Award, the 2015 Phi Delta Kappa Trailblazer Award, and a 2016 SMU Luminary Award. He has also been honored as KERA American Graduate Champion and a DISD Exemplary Principal. The BOMLA is a unique, allmale public school that opened in southern Dallas in 2011. Every member of its first graduating class in 2015 attended college, and the academy now has a waiting list. Douglas traveled throughout the United States and internationally researching best practices on academics and young men transitioning into adult life to design the school’s program. “Coming to the University of North Texas at Dallas is really special for me, because for the last 14 years, I have been within the same two zip codes – 75216 and 75241 – and been a principal in elementary, to high school, and magnet campuses,” Douglas said. “These students, families, and communities have been part of my progression. My students were saying, ‘Mr. Douglas is going to college.’ That’s
how I explained it, too. I carry those expectations and open up doors. I will give them a holistic view of what their futures could entail, and also graduate them into life.” Douglas has a master’s degree in education from Houston Baptist University and an undergraduate degree in elementary education and teaching from Livingstone College. He served as the principal at A. Maceo Smith High School, Maynard H. Jackson Middle School, and Maynard H. Jackson Vanguard School. At each school, he aligned the district, campus, and community resources while creating a supportive environment for students, faculty, staff, and parents. His wife, Gloria, is a fifthgrade science teacher at Dallas ISD’s Charles Rice Learning Center. “We are delighted to have Mr. Douglas join UNT Dallas to serve in this leadership role,” said Provost Dr. Betty Stewart. “He brings a wealth of experience that will help move the university’s mission forward.” The Federal TRIO Programs are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. “I’m a product of TRIO programs,” Douglas said. “The initiative is the foundation for my pursuit of undergraduate and graduate degrees. It set a pathway to see success, and to know what was attainable. This is a natural progression for me, to come to UNT Dallas. It’s natural for me to give back to the next generation in the same way that so much was given to me.”
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Plano business and civic leader Kenneth Jarvis celebrated By Adriane Massey
More than 50 past and present MARCH Foundation Trustees, and guests gathered Thursday night at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center to celebrate the Foundation’s 20th Anniversary and to hear Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere proclaim October 19th as “MARCH Foundation 20th Anniversary Day.” MARCH Foundation, which stands for Mutual Alliance Restoring Community Hope, was launched to support the education of African-American youth. Since its inception in 1997, the Foundation has distributed more than $890,000 in grants and scholarships which have impacted more than 1,000 students to date. The MARCH Foundation was conceived October 1997 post-retirement by longtime Plano community business and civic leader Kenneth B. Jarvis. “After 37 years with United Parcel Service (UPS), I really felt blessed,” Jarvis explained. “I had strong inspiration from my father, grandfather, and great grandmother who were all involved in the community. To see how help-
ing others can really grow our porting a new generation of community is very exciting to civil rights attorneys at LDF. me. Just the thought of being Castillo said the 20 years able to do that on a small scale of targeted gifting by the meant a lot to me.” philanthropists of the MARCH The event also featured enFoundation has made an imtertainment by Don Diego and measurable impact. Access to the premiere of an anniversary fellowships and college would video providing an overview of have been financially off limits the history of the foundation for most MARCH recipients, Kenneth B. Jarvis and the many programs and Castillo said. projects it has supported over “When you look at the valthe past 20 years. It is available for viewing by ue equation -- where can you give wisdom, clicking https://vimeo.com/236484337 work and wealth, and give it with a group of The MARCH Foundation’s scale of influ- people who are similarly aligned?” Castillo exence continues to spread far beyond Plano. plained. “As I look back on the time and energy Beneficiary organizations include: Generation spent with MARCH, the impact is really invaluSuccess in Plano, TX; Create Your Dreams in able because we have targeted helping AfriAtlanta, GA; The Piney Woods School in Pin- can-American youth.” ey Woods, MS and Project Medishare for Haiti According to the Digest of Education StaRelief. In 2015, the MARCH Foundation made tistics, increasing numbers and percentages a $100k challenge grant to the NAACP Legal of Black and Hispanic students are attending Defense Fund to establish the Eric H. Holder, college. Between 2000 and 2015, the percentJr. Fellowship. Past Chairman and founding age of college students who were Black rose member Jim Castillo of Calabasas, CA spear- from 11.7 to 14.1 percent. Also, the percentage T:5” headed the effort to commit resources to sup- of Black 18- to 24-year-olds enrolled increased
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from 30.5 percent to 34.9 percent in that same period. Castillo, Jarvis and friends intend to do their part to improve those figures. The MARCH Board is comprised of active and retired UPS executives. Their careers spanned an average of 35 years, beginning as package car drivers or truck loaders. Those men whose personal financial investments provided the initial source of funding for contributions and grants manage the Plano-based 501(c) (3) organization. As part of the celebration, the Board presented Jarvis with a $5k gift in the name of the H. Kay and Kenneth B. Jarvis Foundation. The funds will be distributed as a scholarship or grant to an organization in the Jarvis Foundation’s name. “We thought long and hard about how to properly honor our Chairman Emeritus, Ken Jarvis, whose influence has spread far beyond the Plano community,” explained Chairman Norman Carmichael of Atlanta. “We decided providing them with a foundation gift they could then share with the community would be a unique and appropriate way to do so.”
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QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent L. Hall Apologies to the Alt-Right haters who possibly thought this was payday; a Black man dissing the Black Lives Matter movement. For my Black Lives Matter “FAM�; you were possibly quick to read the headline and brand me Benedict Arnold. Before either group gets into your feelings: calm down, this ain’t about a movement, this is about emotions. Somehow in this nation we have developed a penchant for preselecting those who are worthy of universal and celebrated grief. Predictably, most of our national grief centers on men and weapons. We grieve when we lose police officers, first responders and soldiers. There is an expected and required response for those who die in “combat.� So what are we to do about a struggling single mother who loses her son to senseless gun violence in Urban America? What about the natural death of a teacher who devoted her life and much of her earnings to three decades of children that she
HALL: Do All Lives Matter? didn’t birth? What about parents who lose children to automobile accidents or any other type of deadly mishap? Does anyone else’s burden weigh less because they aren’t a Four Star General and rightfully proud of a son lost following in his footsteps? Don’t get pissed‌Ponder! Does a “Gold Starâ€? parent grieve and become depressed differently than any of the families in the “Fallen 58â€? in Las Vegas? No, they don’t. This fascination with “honor labelingâ€? has become an epidemic. The real tragedy is that Americans honor labels more than life itself. Maybe we have been desensitized by deaths posted hourly in print and broadcast media. Perhaps movies that glorify gladiators who gun down “the bad hombresâ€? by reflex are part blame. We have become so capitalis-
tic, opportunistic, pessimistic and ritualistic that we rarely stop long enough to care about death, much less grieve. Consequently, we have lost part of our capacity to appreciate any life other than our own or our loved ones. Robert Frost penned this reality in a 1916 poem; “Out, Out.� Here’s the Cliff Notes. “A young man is cutting firewood with a buzz saw in New England. Near the end of the day, the boy’s sister announces that it is time for dinner and, out of excitement, the boy accidentally cuts his hand with the saw. He begs his sister not to allow the doctor to amputate the hand but inwardly realizes that he has already lost too much blood to survive. The boy dies while under anesthesia, and everyone goes back to work.� Scholars have assigned several meanings to this poem. Some conjectured that Frost railed against
the lack of child labor laws that may have prevented the boy’s death. Still others committed that Frost was in full allegory mode. Frost, having been forced to return to America from England because of World War I, may have been protesting the loss of innocent young men to senseless wars commenced by the insolence of much older men; Men who have already lived long and good. Either way, Frost ended “Out, Out� with one of his patented, superfluous summations. “And they, since they were not the one dead, turned to their affairs.� Frost exposed a lack of empathy that has become the story and stain of America. There is another Frost poem that could be the antidote to our ailment. If we were to take; “The road not taken,� surely life could be different. If we quit elevating property rights over human rights and birthright over civil rights, America could finally be “Great.� All lives could matter if we began to take that road less traveled. That one thing could make all the difference. Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.
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Origins of Child Marriage By Earnestine Gardner Special to Texas Metro News
PART 3 in a series Child Marriage is rooted in history, culture/ religion, tradition, and poverty. Practiced for centuries it is related to child betrothal and unmarried teenage pregnancy. In child betrothal situations the girl is much younger than the groom. According to, S. D. Goitein’s “A Mediterranean Society, The Jewish Community of the Arab World, Vol. 3,” some of the causes of child marriage are: dowry and bride price. Dowry is the parental property that is distributed to a daughter at her marriage, instead of after her parent’s death. Bride price is the price paid by the groom to the parents of a bride in order to marry their daughter. In some countries, the younger the bride the higher the price paid for her. This practice creates an economic incentive where young girls are sought and married early by their families to the highest bidder. Child marriage of girls is a way out of desperate economic conditions, or simply a source of income to the parents. Bride’s families would seek out any available bachelors and marry them to their daughters during times of social upheaval, such as wars or major military campaigns, taking natives as prisoners of war and converting them into slaves, forced religious conversion, arrest and forced migration of people, according to Goitein. He also said, historically, forced migration, persecution, and slavery impacted child marriage. Displacement of the European Jews and the Romani people (called Gypsies), who arrived in Europe from the Middle East in the 14th century, colonial campaigns to get Black African slaves from various ethnic groups in West Africa across the Atlantic ocean to plantations wherever the slave trade existed, the Islamic campaign to get Hindu slaves from India across Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush for work and for property were some of the events that increased the practice of child marriage. According to a “New York Times” report, the origin of child marriage in India dates back to Muslim invasions that began more than 1,000 years ago. The invaders raped unmarried Hindu girls or carried them off as booty. This practice prompted Hindu communities to marry off their daughters early to protect them.
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October was National Domestic Violence Month. During the month we the USA, child marriage is permitted with the chose to highlight the issue of the violence inherent in child marriages, in court’s permission. Girls can legally be marfour installments to educate the public about the abuse young victims are ried at the age of 15 in Mexico. According to a published article by UNICEF subjected to globally. 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. As noted in the book, Sephardi Family Life in the Early Modern Diaspora, by Julia R. Lieberman, among Sephardi Jewish communities, child marriage became frequent from the 10th to 13th century as Muslim invasion and rule spread in Spain. After the Jewish community was expelled from Spain and resettled in the Ottoman Islamic region, the practice of child marriage intensified. Fear, poverty and social pressure have been a cause of child marriage across the world. For example, in Nepal, parents fear likely social stigma if adult girls past the age of 18 live at home. Also fear of crime such as rape, which not only would be traumatic, but lead to less acceptance of the girl if she becomes a crime victim, according to S. Thapa’s (1996) article in Contributions to Nepalese Studies, contributes to child marriage. Extreme poverty, in many cases makes teenage girls feel like a burden to their families. Early marriage is a way to reduce the economic burden. Impoverished parents have few alternatives they can afford for the girls in the family. They often view child marriage as a
means to insure their daughter’s financial security and to reduce the financial burden of a growing adult in the family, N. M. Nour (2009) cites in his article, “Child Marriage: A Silent Health and Human Rights Issue,” in the Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Politics and financial relationships are also causes of child marriage. It depends upon socio-economic status. In some cultures the aristocracy, as in the European feudal era tended to use child marriage as a method to secure political ties. Families were able to cement political and/ or financial ties by having their children marry, according to Shulamith Shaha’s book (1983), The Fourth Estate, A History of Women in the Middle Ages. Civil Law and religion are the most pervasive causes of child marriage. The laws in many countries allow the marriage of girls and boys less than 18 years of age. In some countries the minimum legally approved age of marriage is 15. Such laws are neither limited to developing countries, nor to state religion. In Europe, the canon law at the Vatican sets 14 as the minimum age for marriage of girls as does Spain with the legal guardian’s permission. These statues are cited in Canon
in 2012 entitled: “Child Marriage is a Death Sentence for many Girls,” legally allowing lower ages for marriage does not necessarily cause high rates of child marriage. But there is a correlation between restrictions placed by laws and the average age of first marriage. The correlation between higher marriage ages in civil law and observed frequency of child marriage breaks down within countries with Islam as the state religion. In Islamic nations many countries do not allow child marriage of girls under their civil code of laws. However, the state recognized Sharia religious laws, and courts in all these nations give them the power to override civil code, which they often do as UNICEF reports. WHO reports that the 10 countries with the highest rates of child marriage are: Niger, 75%; Chad and Central African Republic, 68%; Bangladesh, 66%; Guinea, 63%; Mozambique, 56%; Mali, 55%; Burkina Faso and South Sudan, 52%; and Malawi, 50%. These countries are majority Islamic. Child marriages of girls in West Africa and Northeast Africa are wide spread, as cited in “Child Marriage in Africa,” UN FPA report July 2012. Poverty, religion, tradition, and conflict make the rate of child marriage in Sub-Saharan Africa very high in some regions. During a recent review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, a majority of lawmakers voted to delete a clause which stipulates the renunciation of citizenship expands the definition of “full age” beyond 18 years to include any female, who is married, regardless of her age, according to journalist and blogger, Chika Oduah. This means that a prepubescent married girl is of “full age” to renounce her citizenship. The clause has been in the constitution since 1979. Nigerian Senator Ahmed Sani Yerima, a former governor who introduced Sharia Islamic law to his jurisdiction, himself, married a 13 –year-old Egyptian girl as his fourth wife in 2010 after reportedly paying a $100,000 dowry to her parents, according to Oduah. Yerima did not support forcing a reversal of the amendment, arguing that it was un-Islamic. In 2013, Nigeria attempted to change Sec-
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The office of State Senator Royce West announces a community conversation on gun violence and safety issues entitled Let's Talk About Gun Sense. This event will provide insights into key topics including: current gun-related federal and state legislation; the ways communities in Dallas County can improve safety immediately, including addressing domestic violence; non-legislative solutions such as safe gun storage; and the intersection of mental health www.texasmetronews.com
and gun violence. The event will be held Saturday, November 11, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Disciple Central Community Church, 901 N. Polk Street #101, DeSoto, Texas 75115. To RSVP for the event, please email gunsenseconversation@gmail.com. Joining Senator West as panelists are State District Judge Tonya Parker, former State District Judge and current District Attorney candidate John Creu-
zot, and Amanda Johnson, a gun violence survivor and activist who is a leader in Moms Demand Gun Sense in America, a national advocacy group. "Gun violence impacts our communities every day. The news headlines shock and sadden us. What can we do to combat the feeling of powerlessness and take action?" said West. "We need to open up the dialogue and get information and expertise to the public on what actions can be taken today."
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November 3 Klassic 80’s - A Night to Remember Gilley’s Dallas 8:00pm 9:00pm Here we go with the 80’s! Join the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Mu Omega Chapter as we partner with the Legacy of Service Foundation to host the “Klassic 80’s – A Night to Remember”. Pull out your elegant and flashy 80’s attire, fluff up your hair, and come ready to party! ST. LUKE “COMMUNITY” UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TO SPONSOR “BE BETTER” WOMEN’S CONFERENCE NOV. 3-5 The Sisters Serving Christ Women’s Ministries of St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church invite women from across the Metroplex to the church’s 2017 “Be Better” Women’s Conference, Friday through Sunday, November 3-5, 2017. The conference will feature workshops and speakers sharing guidance and strategies women can use to improve themselves personally, financially, and in the areas of health, spirituality and relationships. 5710 E. R.L. Thornton Freeway. Conference registration is $50. More info is available at www. stlukesscwm.org, or by calling the church at (214) 821-2970.
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Lone Star Park is the place to be on Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4, to watch and wager on the 34th Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. For the first time ever the Breeders’ Cup is being held at the historic Del Mar Thoroughbred Club “Where the turf meets the surf” in sunny Del Mar, California. Every race from the two day event will be simulcast live right here at the Grand Prairie track, so fans can watch & wager as if they were there. ***** The 2017 Breeders’ Cup features 13 Grade 1 races with purses and awards totaling more than $28 million. The first Breeders’ Cup race is Friday, November 3, at 4:25 p.m. (CDT) and it’s the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. The first Breeders’ Cup race on Saturday, November 4, is 1:20 p.m. (CDT) and it’s the $2,000,000 14 Hands Winery Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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19th annual Women’s Symposium “Defining and Redefining Our Stories: Stepping Up to a Healthier Lifestyle” University of North Texas
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Gateway Center Ballroom 35 8001 North Texas Blvd., Denton. Tickets $45 Call 214-277-9982 Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP), is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2017. Here in the United States, chapters across the country are joining the celebration by hosting programs in their respective communities. WFWP Texas Chapter Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 4th, 2017, from 5 to 8 PM will feature honoree Verna Melton. Doors open for registration at 4 PM at the DFW Family Church,1710 W. Airport FWY, Irving, TX 75062. The theme of the celebration is Igniting a Culture of Heart—Peace Starts with Me. Dinner will be served and entertainment will be provided by a lovely choir of Japanese women. Requested donation is $25 per person. Proceeds will go to support the WFWP Schools of Africa. Saturday, Nov. 4, has been slated Jarvis Community Day and includes an Arts and Crafts Fair, Community Health Fair, Children’s Village and musical entertainment. Cost for the concert is $50 for floor seating and $30 for balcony. For ticket information, call (903) 730-4890, Ext. 3003. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson presents the 2nd Annual Senior Living Conference “Healthy Choices for Healthy Living” 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Grand Hall Banquet Facility Lancaster Recreational Center 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lancaster, TX 75134
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BOOK LAUNCH RECEPTION & BOOK SIGNING On the Jury Trial, Principles and Practices for Effective Advocacy. 5-7 p.m. UNT Dallas College of Law 1901 Main Street Dallas, Texas Valet Parking Provided
November 8 PGA HOPE – Helping Our Patriots Everywhere – Golf Program in Dallas, TX Established for Military Veterans to Tee-it-Up Cedar Crest Golf Club in Dallas, TX to Host Golf Programming that Supports Rehabilitation for Military Veterans with Disabilities; PGA HOPE Program in Collaboration with Department of Veteran Affairs 2:00 PM, Cedar Crest Golf Club, 1800 Southerland Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
November 9 Sen. Royce West hosts community forum on the Church and Economic Development at 6:30pm at Paul Quinn College. Panelists include Pastor Rickie Rush, Dr. Freddie Haynes, Dr. Jerry Christian, Dr. Ronald Jones, Dr. Stephen Nash and Councilman Tennell Atkins
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The Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Division presents the “Old School vs. New School Step Show” featuring alumni groups vs. undergrad/youth groups competing for bragging Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center - 2901 Pennsylvania Ave. - Dallas, TX 75215 from 7:00 - 9:15 PM (doors open @ 6:30 PM).
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November 11 Stork’s Nest Charity Fund of Dallas presents 12th Annual Taste of Blue 7:00pm to 11:00pm Gemstone Banquet Hall @ Park Plaza Towers - 9th floor 13111 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243 Pre-Sale - Purchased before 11/8 11:59pm $40 Limited Tastings (Souvenir Wine Glass to first 100 tickets purchased) $60 Unlimited Tastings & Souvenir Wine Glass At-the-Door - Purchased after 11/8 and at the door on the day of the event $50 Limited Tastings $70 Unlimited Tastings & Souvenir Wine Glass ************
GUN SENSE FORUM OPENS DIALOGUE ON CRITICAL ISSUE
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Disciple Central Community Church, 901 N. Polk Street #101, DeSoto, Texas
November 18 People’s Community Information Series: JUSTICE FORUM 11:30am-1:30pm Judge Cheryl Lee Shannon, Judge Brandon Birmingham, Judge John Creuzot, District Clerk Felicia Pitre 3119 Pine Street LUNCH SERVED ******* During November, Parkland is offering two free diabetes awareness events open to the public featuring Parkland diabetes team members presenting information on a variety of topics including medications for diabetes, insulin and glucose monitoring, foot care, eye care, nutrition and cooking demonstrations, along with free giveaways and healthy snacks. Parkland Diabetes Awareness Day event times and locations are: Monday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bluitt-Flowers Health Center 303 E. Overton Road, Dallas, TX 75217 Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Southeast Dallas Health Center Atrium (1st floor) 9202 Elam Road, Dallas, TX 75217 www.texasmetronews.com
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Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. installs New Southwestern Regional Director
Vahnita D. Loud is Iota Phi Lambda Sorority’s newly installed Southwestern Regional Director. Ms. Loud was installed at the 88th Anniversary National Convention in Long Beach, CA. Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is a national business and professional women’s organization. Ms. Loud, a 32-year member of Psi Chapter, has worked effectively as Assistant Regional Director and Chapter President. She has also served as National and Regional Committee Chairs. As a proven leader and an enlightened professional; Ms. Loud states, "I am truly honored as I look forward to the opportunity to continue strengthening the Southwestern Region and working for the good of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.” She will be standing on the shoulders of many great trailblazers before her including her sister, Ms. Juanda Wallace. Ms. Wallace served as the Southwestern Regional Director from 2002-2006. Ms. Loud retired after 32 years from Delta Airlines where she was a Supervisor and Com-
scholarships, (3) encourage leadership devel-
Juanda Wallace, Past SWRD passing the torch to Current SWRD Vahnita Loud
munications Liaison to over 7,000 employees. She is a graduate of East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University), Commerce, TX and she resides in Dallas, TX. Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., a national
business and professional women's organization, seeks to (1) unite in a sisterhood qualified business and professional women, (2) promote increased interest in business education among young women in high school and college through planned programs and
opment through educational opportunities, and (4) establish and promote civic and social service activities for youth and adults. For more information, visit www.iota1929.org
Mental Health is focus at Best Southwest Partnership forum at Methodist On Oct, 26, the Best Southwest Partnership hosted a forum on Mental Health. The program included two panel discussions: Panel I – The Face of Mental Illness; Brian Cuban and Milan Dowsett shared their stories of living with mental illness. Panel II – A Conversation with Mental Health Professionals; panel included Trina K. Ita, MA, Deputy Associate Commissioner Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Brenda Richardson-Rowe, PhD, LPC-S, Director of Coun-
seling at Harmony CDC; Phil Ritter, Chief Operating Officers of the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas (MHPIT); Sherry Cusumano, RN, LCDC, MS Registered Chemical Dependency Counselor and President of the NAMI; and Laura Vogel. MD, Licensed
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Psychologist and Director of Therapeutic Services at Momentous Institute.
There was a special appearance by Representative Toni Rose, who in early
March of this year unveiled House Bill 3080 which essentially prevents a per-
son diagnosed with severe mental illness from being sentenced to death.
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Bryant’s wife Candra and daughter Jadan were buzzing about, delivering drinks, food and desserts, proving it was truly a family affair. Also very attentive, serving and assessing souls, was Our Door to Yours Sous Chef Denise Harper. Along with Chef Ty Frazier, they’ve built a following that has organically grown from educational roots. “We started Our Door to Yours five years ago,” Harper said. “It all started with us providing lunch for teachers at St. Phillips.” With well known St. Phillips School in Dallas (which was founded as a ministry, and is led by Dr. Terry Flowers) as a catalyst for Our
Soul food
Door to Yours Catering Service, Food for the Soul Sundays is a ministry of its own. “You’ve got two businesses coming together along with the charitable component of giving back,” Bryant said. A portion of the proceeds from this particular Sunday were to benefit Women Called Moses, a non-profit organization that provides shelter for battered women and their children. On this day, the term “battered” was twofold. Chef Ty Frazier stepped out of the kitchen for a brief moment. Remnants of flour were all over his black shirt. With the parade of plates I witnessed being carried out, I can only imagine his workshop is something special. Frazier shared the purpose of a delicious pre-meal treat I was eager to devour.
Chef Ty Frazier and Sous Chef Denise Harper
“It’s just a little something to cleanse the palate,” Frazier said. He then darted back into his sacred space. After each guest is seated, they are offered the signature Fruit Salsa. Harper later shared how their fruit salsa came to be. “Actually, it started as a mistake at home, and then we said, ‘Wait, we’re on to something!’” It appears to be crushed fruit cocktail with a graham cracker on top. The taste was pleasantly surprising as it prepared my taste buds for so much more. Chicken so crisp and flavorful. Mac N Cheese so cheesy. Candy Yams so yummy and not too sweet. Collard Greens, Shrimp N Grits and Cabbage…yes, I tried it all!
Customers enjoy scrumptious dessert
After tasting the Stuffed Shrimp, I asked “What all is in the stuffing?” “If I tell you I’d have to kill ya! All his (Chef Ty’s) little magic,” Harper said. “It’s spicy!” “Yeah, it has a little bite to it,” a smiling Harper said. Well, she didn’t kill me and I left a changed and satisfied woman. All is well with my soul. Food for the Soul Sundays takes place every Sunday from 11 AM - 4 PM at Ten Eleven Grill located at 1011 Corinth Street, Dallas, Texas 75215. Reservations are requested, however are not required. If the wait for a table is too long, you can order food to-go. Valet parking is also available.
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Majestic Flow
Artist Marsha Ambrosius delivers intimate performance for luxurious brand Story and photos by Eva D. Colema
Marsha and Eva
Neo Soul music has often been categorized as smooth. Marsha Ambrosius embodies that. The former half of group Floetry belted out new and familiar tunes to a crowd basking in the glow of luxury during the
#LincolnLuxe Experience at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The plush and new Lincoln Experience Center showroom allows attendees to see, touch and feel automobiles up close. The 2018 Lincoln Continental and Navigator were on display, taking up space in a bold way with sleek exterior designs and interiors so fresh you could smell the leather long after you stepped away. Lincoln Motor Company provided the platform for Ambrosius’ exclusive performance as part of its First Listen series. Just as rubber meets the road during drive time, the partnership proved to be a great fit. The backdrop of shiny grills on vehicles were at attention, appearing as coats of armor in the distance. When asked, “As an artist, what considerations do you make when it comes to partnering with a brand?”
British-born Ambrosius quickly replied, “How much it represents me.” Celebrating 17 years in the music industry, Ambrosius, like the Lincoln brand, has stood the test of time. “It’s a milestone for me. It’s something that validates the journey,” Ambrosius said. This event brought power, prestige and harmony to North Texas. “This was a tailored experience for everyone here in Dallas,” UniWorld Group (UWG) Lincoln account Public Relations Coordinator Kayla Wimbush said. “We wanted to get everyone together to give them a full immersion of the brand, getting into the all new 2018 Lincoln Navigator so you can get the experience and really feel what Lincoln has to offer.”
The intimacy of the space where Ambrosius performed had all standing close to each other. As many attempt to navigate the current world climate, music somehow finds a way to bring people together. “In troubled times like these, the only thing I feel like we’re all on the same page with is music. It’s nostalgic. It’s connecting.” Ambrosius said. During the performance, Ambrosius debuted a song that included elements of awareness and social
consciousness. “To partner with such a powerful brand as Lincoln, it was only perfect and befitting that I had a powerful song to partner with that,” Ambrosius said. Upon request, Ambrosious treated interviewers in the media room to a freestyle that showcased her majestic flow, including lyrics, “Just singin’ my experience baby. Ridin’ in my Lincoln. Thinkin’ in my Lincoln. I get down for my Lincoln.”
Johnson considering run for speaker Austin, TX – Representative Eric Johnson (D-Dallas) has announced that he is considering running for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives for the 86th Texas Legislature. Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) recently announced that he will not be seeking reelection to the Texas House of Representatives. “I sincerely thank Speaker Straus for his service and leadership over the nearly eight years I have
Rep. Eric Johnson
served with him in the Texas
House,” said Representative Johnson. “One-party rule has been the norm in Texas for far too long. This state, like Washington DC, would benefit from more bipartisanship. Having a Democrat in one of the top three positions in state government would be good for Texas.” Rep. Johnson will consult with his family and advisers before deciding whether or not to become an official candidate for Texas House Speaker in early 2018.
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Congresswoman Johnson would like her constituents to know that open enrollment starts: Open enrollments begins November 1, 2017 and ends December 15, 2017. This is the time when you can buy or change your health insurance plan for 2018. To purchase your own health insurance, please visit www.healthcare. gov. And if you need additional assistance with enrollment Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson call the Marketplace hotline at 1-800-318-2596. They will be able to provide local organizations that are trained to help you apply, enroll and answer your questions about health insurance.
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Pardon me, God’s promise has me energized 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 www.texasmetronews.com
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 the 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
Common sense ain’t common
Dear Alma,
I have a friend that shares everything in their life on Facebook. This friend’s car has broken down on several occasions, with the latest repair costing $2,700; this friend also seems to have many issues with landlords and significant others. Despite my friend’s personal trials, they have risen to become an expert in their field. Recently, I had the chance to recommend this friend for a freelance assignment, that perfectly fit their expertise. The friend did not thank me directly, but I saw a Facebook post about the job, so I assumed the friend was happy to get it. A week or so later, I saw two more posts about the job; one post said that the job was “difficult,” and another that described the job as “boring.” I was a little offended. I wouldn’t have cared if this “friend” complained privately about the assignment; journalists complain all the time about a range of things and for different reasons. But putting it out on Facebook
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seemed a little ungrateful. What should I say to them? Just Trying to Help Dear Trying to Help, What should you say to your friend? Nothing, nada, zilch. Don’t be offended. Honey chil’, you can lead a horse to water, but it ain’t your place to tell it how to drink. I know. You had good intentions and you also hold this friend in high regard, but, be that as it may, your friend still lacks basic courtesy and common correctness. You should have received at the very least a “thank you” text. I’m not surprised, though; God doesn’t give us everything. I have found that many people, who swim in a well of book knowledge, lack the fundamental nitty-gritties of niceties. Some people feel the need to share everything on social media. What is that about? I think that people who feel compelled to share every “mood cough”
and “mind hiccup” on Facebook, are surely exhibiting some sign of mental deficiency. The “cuckoo for cocoa puffs” constant displays of desperation can be mindboggling. If you don’t mind me saying, I think you’re a bit disappointed. This friend, as you say “repeatedly runs into personal difficulties.” Um, back in the day, we’d call someone like that a leech. Today, you get to view their shenanigans online, up close and personal. You’ve placed this person higher on your “ladder of success” than they should have been. Don’t fret. It happens. I say, scratch ‘em off your Christmas list and keep it moving. You did a nice thing and Ms. Karma will make sure you’re blessed for it. Continue to follow your friend on Facebook, but keep your comments and suggestions to a minimum. Here’s the bottom line: that nickel had poor home training, which, unfortunately, lasts much longer than any lessons learned in a classroom. Like my mama used to say, “if good manners and common sense were free, some folks still couldn’t afford to buy them.” LOL.
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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2017 HBCU Homecomings schedule* in alphabetical order:
Alabama State University Visitor: Miles College Location: ASU Stadium, Montgomery, AL Date: Nov. 24, 2017 | 3 PM Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Visitor: Alabama State University O’Shields Stevenson Stadium, Cheyney, PA Date: Nov. 23, 2017 | 3 PM Fort Valley State University Visitor: Morehouse College Location: Wildcat Stadium, Fort Valley, GA Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 2:00 PM Jackson State University Visitor: Alabama State University Location: Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, MS Date: Nov. 4, 2017 | 2:00 PM Livingstone College Visitor: Fayetteville State University Location: Alumni Memorial Football Stadium, Salisbury, NC Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:30 PM Norfolk State University Visitor: Savannah State University Location: William “Dick” Price Stadium, Norfolk, VA Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 2:00 PM Paul Quinn College Paul Quinn Campus November 4, 2017 Shaw University Visitor: Saint Augustine’s
Location: Durham County Stadium, Durham, NC Date: Nov. 4, 2017 | 12:00 PM
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KwanzaaFest returns
tained its FREE admission to the public, thanks to numerous sponsors. For information on vendors, sponsorship, or volunteering, call 214-653-6671 or go to www. johnwileyprice.com.
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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 main-
#IAMDIRK Letters To Celebrate Dirk’s 20th Year
By Dorothy J Gentry The 2017-18 NBA Season has tipped off and Dirk Nowitzki, face of the Dallas Mavericks, begins year 20.
KwanzaaFest’s GREENfest GreenFestKwanzaaFest embraced GreenFest in 2008, replacing the historical KwanzaaFest newspaper insert with eco-friendly shopping bags. These bags feature KwanzaaFest sponsor names and logos, reminding the public of the companies who respect and honor the diversity of Dallas County, recognizing the need to invest in communities where they do business. In 2009, GreenFest expanded through a partnership with the City of Dallas to support on-site recycling and provide green education, resulting in over 2,300 pounds of recycled materials and educational outreach to over 3,000 individuals.
To celebrate Dirk’s milestone and In partnership with the Texas Ford Dealers, the Mavs have created giant DIRK letters that will be placed in various locations throughout the DFW metroplex. Fans are encouraged to take a photo as the “I” in Dirk, and share via social media channels in order to win two (2) suite tickets to the Ford F-150 suite at American Airlines Center on November 18th when the Mavs take on the Milwaukee Bucks. FastSigns Oak Lawn created the giant DIRK letters in honor of Nowitzki. The letters were located at the Ford showcase at the State Fair of Texas, until the morning of Friday, October 20. From there, the letters will be moving to the Omni Dallas under the famous Pegasus sign where they remained at the Omni until Thursday, October 26th. The letters will make their final appearance at American Airlines Center Friday, October 27th. The letters will be placed in Victory Plaza from October 27th- November 5th. Fans are encouraged to upload their photos to Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram with #IamDirk #BestInTexas @ntxford @greatertxford. The contest officially ends Monday, November 5th, but the DIRK letters will remain in Dallas for MFFLs to enjoy for the rest of the season.
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Duncanville Fieldhouse Partners with RISE offering Sports Apparel
Tim Maiden; Fieldhouse General Manager Craig Brasfield; and Terrence Maiden.
The City of Duncanville is proud to announce a partnership between the Duncanville Fieldhouse and RISE Clothing. RISE Clothing is expanding its athleisure wear brand with a storefront location in the Fieldhouse, as well as the ability to order online through the Fieldhouse’s website. Through this partnership, the Fieldhouse has designated an area in the General Store as a RISE Merchandise Store area. RISE is responsible for the cost of stocking merchandise, displays and equipment. In addition, RISE is paying the Fieldhouse a sponsorship, a monthly rental fee and a percentage of all sales net tax.
Fieldhouse General Manager Craig Brasfield said partnering with RISE Clothing is a great opportunity for the City and the Fieldhouse. “We have had the vision of incorporating a merchandise store at the Fieldhouse for quite some time,” Brasfield said. “We are excited to have RISE as a partner and for the future opportunities of evolving with RISE.” Identical twin brothers, Terrence and Tim Maiden, acquired RISE Clothing in 2015 with the heartbeat of RISE being driven by a passion to deliver a fashionable product that is well-crafted, comfortable and inspires others to ‘RISE higher’. The Maiden brothers
are native of southern Dallas and attended Carter High School and TCU. “The Fieldhouse has been a great alignment for us,” Terrance said. “This is an opportunity to engage the youth who live in the southern Dallas region. The City has been very gracious with us, and we are excited to see what the future holds.” RISE is currently working on Fieldhouse branded apparel for staff and employees and is looking to co-brand apparel specific to the Fieldhouse, said Tim. For more information about RISE Clothing, visit www.riseclothing.com.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter- presents "Old School vs. New School Step Show" - The Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Division presents the "Old School vs. New School Step Show" featuring alumni groups vs. undergrad/youth groups competing for bragging rights on who steps the best. The event will be held Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center - 2901 Pennsylvania Ave. - Dallas, TX 75215 from 7:00 - 9:15 PM (doors open @ 6:30 PM). This promises to be a great family friendly event highlighting organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) and community. Local dance group Xplosive Dance Company featured on the Lifetime Network's show, "Bring It!", will perform. Local dignitaries, personalities, and small businesses will also be highlighted during the event. Awards will be given for best Old School, best New
School, and best Overall step team. Proceeds will benefit MDA's scholarship efforts. Pre-sale tickets ($10-15) may be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/ y76pgxg9 ' or https://www.eventbrite. com/e/step-show-old-school-vs-newsc…' . *No tickets will be sold at the door. The Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered on August 8, 1985 on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.'s Greek row and has been a pillar of South Dallas for over thirty years. The chapter's motto is Moving Delta Ahead. MDA focuses on Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service through community projects promoting Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.'s Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development,Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.
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tion 29, Subsection 4 of its laws and thereby prohibit child marriage. This was vehemently opposed by Islamic states of Nigeria, who called any attempt to prohibit child marriage as un-Islamic. In Nigeria the practice of Christianity and Islam is split with 50% of the population practicing Christianity and 50% practicing Islam. Nigeria also continues with its personal laws from the British colonial era, where child marriages are forbidden for its Christians, and allowed for its Muslims, according to an article by Max Fisher, in “The Washington Post” (July 24, 2013) An article in the “All Africa News” (September 3, 2013), reveals that child marriage is a divisive topic in Nigeria and widely practiced. In the predominantly Muslim states of the north over 50% of the girls are married before the age of 15. British colonial rules are also adhered to in India regarding the issue. During the tenure of British rule on Pre-Partition India, The Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed in 1929. The Act forbade the marriage of males younger than 21 or a female younger than 18 for Buddhist, Hindus, Christians
and most people of India. However, this did not and currently does not apply to India’s 165 million Muslim population. It only applies to India’s Christian, Hindu, Jain, Sikh and other religious minorities. This link of law and religion was formalized as the British colonial rule with the Muslim Personal Laws codified in the Indian Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act of 1937. According to this law, the age that India ‘s Muslim girls can marry legally is nine years. It can be lower if her guardian decides she is sexually mature. (Source: Htun, M. and Weldon L., “Sex Equality in Family Law: Historical Legacies, Feminist Activism, and Religious Power in 70 Countries,” World Development Report, Purdue University, 2012.) India has a population of 1.2 billion and the world’s highest total number of child marriages. According to WHO, in South Asia nearly half of young girls are married by their 18th birthday. Only one third are married in Sub-Saharan Africa by age 18.
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CHUCK SMITH remembered, continued from page 1
NOV. 21 THRU JAN. 7
FAIR PARK DALLAS
Magical Lanterns. Lifetime of Memories.
an employer for me, he was a mentor and extended father. We argued a lot, but we also strategized and won a lot together. My 35plus years with him were special both professionally and personally. He was the creator of many ideas that are still in place in the Dallas/ FW community today and his fingerprints in radio are all over America. So many of us were impacted by his leadership and influence.... Thanks Chuck.” Many said that with Chuck Smith you could express your opinions without fear of retaliation. He was a quiet giant in the radio industry and many owe their careers and success to him. There was always an open door to Chuck to hear the knowledge and the wisdom of someone who didn’t want the public accolades but didn’t mind sharing with you to help you grow! Chuck leaves his wife Pearl, Sons Todd (Dena), Turhan (Raquel) and Ian, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild to remember his love and words of wisdom from this day forward. His extended Service Broadcasting family and friends remember him fondly as the "Man with the Plan" behind many of the antics and schemes which helped define Black Radio in Dallas/Ft.Worth which led K104fm to the Number 1 Radio Station (among all stations in Dallas Ft. Worth) for several years. Here are some expressions from those who knew him: Mr Chuck Smith took a Big chance in bringing me to K104 back in the late 80s coming from a community radio station KNON 90.9fm. He gave me a chance to work at one of the Top Notch Stations in Dallas. ~ Nippy Jones
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I will miss you greatly Chuck; you hired me and taught me how to take my career seriously. I will miss those very very very very long air check meetings. ~ Y-vonne St. John Chuck was a uniquely brilliant man. I worked with Chuck and DJ Tom Joyner at KKDA- AM in the mid-seventies as the 22 yr. old news director. ~ Noah Lord Nelson Thank you Chuck for everything you taught me. You will be missed a lot. Rest well. ~ Sam Putney Mr. Chuck Smith was a major influence on my broadcasting career. I worked at K104 in 1977-1978 and went on to become PD at KZEY, Tyler,Tx and General Manager at KIOU AM Shreveport,La. I thank Mr. Chuck Smith for believing in me. ~ Al Hall Chuck hired me when I was still in college to do the news at Soul Socking 73. This was my first big opportunity. He taught me much and I am proud to have worked for this giant in broadcasting. Rest In Peace man with the plan, boss, chief. ~ Ruth Allen Ollison
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