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Mavs honor wounded service men and women

Morial to speak at Dallas Black Chamber Dinner

MY TRUTH

by Cheryl Smith, Publisher

What are you celebrating?

I’ve heard that one man’s Heaven is another’s hell.

While one group is celebrating Juneteenth, the other side was bemoaning the ending of slavery.

That’s pretty much the way it is with Thanksgiving.

Now, November is significant for a number of reasons, including it is American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month Which brings me to my truth.

We’re not living in a vacuum and we have to be concerned about others.

Now when I was growing up, everyone, I mean every Black person I know claimed some type of “Indian” heritage. They were “part” Cherokee, Apache, Seminole, or Comanche, et al.

“Don’t you see my high cheekbones,” many would ask.

More ironic than celebrating “Thanksgiving” during American Indian and Alaskan Native

Mavs owner Mark Cuban and serviceman

Mavs CEO Cynt Marshall and Servicewomen

Mavs Wes Matthews, Cpl. Patrick Myers and sons

By Dorothy J. Gentry

shows how much we all care about them.

“It’s something small, just a token of our appreciation for how much they do and how much they give up for all of us.”

The 14th annual event honors more than 100 wounded service members from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio who joined reserve troops from the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

After the game, which the Mavericks won 118-68, all the players, Head

Coach Rick Carlisle, the dancers and ManiAAcs, DJ Poizon Ivy, General Manager Donnie Nelson and Owner Mark Cuban greeted the servicemen and women, signed memorabilia and autographs and took pictures.

“Our annual Seats for Soldiers night is a reminder that we don’t get to enjoy the game we love without the incredible sacrifices our soldiers make,” said Cuban. “This game is one small way for the Dallas Mavericks and our season ticket holders to say ‘Thank

life and legacy during the week of January 15-21, 2019.

The March/Parade will feature approximately 250 entries from various community organizations, church groups, youth groups, non-

profit organizations, band/drill teams, colorful floats, and much more.For more information, or to download an application, visit www.dallasmlkcenter.com/2019mlk-parade.

Sports Editor

Wounded service men and women were honored with a five-star dinner and courtside seats to the Dallas Mavericks versus Utah Jazz game last week during the Mavs annual Seats for Soldiers program.

“This is amazing,” said Mavs center DeAndre Jordan. “These men and women sacrifice their lives daily to make us safe and it shows how much our season ticket holders – who gave up their seats for the night – it just

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Registration open for 2019 Martin Luther King Parade!

The March/Parade will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019, as one of several events scheduled to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s

Hon. Marc Morial National Political and Civic Leader addresses the need for partnership and collaboration amongst business and community to better African Americans as a whole.

The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce (DBCC) will celebrate 92 years of service as an advocate for the African American business community at their annual awards dinner on Friday, November 30, 2018. The chamber is honored to have political and civic leader, Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, as our keynote speaker.

Entrepreneur.

Lawyer.

Professor. Legislator. Mayor. President, U.S. Conference of Mayors. CEO of the National Urban League, the nation’s largest civil rights organization. Marc Morial has performed all of these roles with excellence, and is one of the most accomplished servant-leaders in the nation.

As an Entrepreneur, Morial started several successful small businesses -- an apparel See MORIAL, page 5

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The Election and Medicaid Expansion From the Capitol

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

In addition to overwhelming victories that led to the Democratic Party regaining control of the House of Representatives, the November Election also led to the expansion of Medicaid in a number of states whose elected leadership had previously resisted the program designed to assist people whose financial positions did not allow them to receive adequate healthcare, if any. Now, these people have hope!

These voters showed their approval of the Affordable Care Act which was passed by a Democratic Congress and signed into law by President Obama In March of 2010. I was privileged to be among those who voted for its passage in the House of Representatives.

The voters in three traditionally Republican controlled states, Utah, Nebraska and Idaho, which were won by President Trump by a wide margin in the November 2016 General Election, voted to have Medicare coverage expanded in their states for those that were unable to purchase health insurance for themselves and their family. Twenty percent of all Americans are covered by Medicaid.

I am hopeful that in the coming months, Governor Greg Abbott and the political leadership of Texas will see the wisdom of Medicaid expan-

sion. Texas is one of the remaining states that have not taken advantage of the federal option that would, if approved, cover nearly one million Texas who are uninsured.

The federal government pays ninety percent of the costs of Medicaid. It is an obstreperous argument to say that the program places an unnecessary financial burden on the states.

Some simply do not favor it because it political leadership believes that its genesis came from the Obama presidency.

It was actually a Texan, former President Lyndon Baines Johnson, who in 1965 realized that millions of poor people were dying because they did not have access to basic healthcare. It was an act of compassion, but it also was common sense legislation.

The program became a very important part of the president’s ‘Great So-

ciety’ agenda.

The Medicaid mandate is on the move! Two states, Wisconsin and Kansas, elected Democratic governors on November 6th who campaigned on expanding Medicaid.

Studies have found that Medicaid expansion has led to healthier people, and to their increased participation in civic activities.

Studies have also shown that the beneficiaries of Medicaid expansion become more involved in the political pro-

cess as voters, something that is in the best interests of our Democracy and our citizenry.

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will transition from President of the Chil- Edelman. "I am proud of CDF's groundbreakdren's Defense Fund (CDF) ing work over the past 45 into the new role of Presiyears and the significant dent Emerita in the Office progress we have made DFW Center of the Founder, CDFBusiness Board for children and famiof Directors Co-Chairs Anlies—but there is still so P.O. Box 612167 gela Glover Blackwell and much work to be done. I DFWannounced Airport, TX 75261 Lan Bentsen look forward to supporttoday. In this new role she ing the Board's search for Certified will focusDBE/SBE/MBE/HUB/WBE her energies toa new President to lead OSHA building 500 Certified Construction Industry Trainer wards a lasting CDF into its next chapter; movement for children to someone who is comend child poverty and inmitted to taking on the equality through servant challenges children face leadership development at today and those that will key spiritual retreats and emerge in the future." convenings at CDF's Haley Farm.

Wright Edelman will continue to guide "Our mission to Leave No Child Behind® CDF, the organization she founded 45 years and ensure that every child has a Healthy ago. CDF will continue to provide a strong, Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start effective and independent voice for all the and a Moral Start in life and successful pas- children of America who cannot vote, lobby sage into adulthood has never been more or speak for themselves, paying particular important than it is today during these per- attention to the needs of poor children, chililous times for children and for our nation. I dren of color and those with disabilities. CDF will shift away from the day-to-day respon- evolved from the Washington Research Projsibilities of running a leading, national orga- ect, which Wright Edelman began in 1968, to nization, and in my new role, I will focus all prepare for and coordinate the policy posi-

were it not for Marian Wright Edelman, and it would not have created the framework of federal and state laws that now protect children and families had she not led us every day for the last 45 years," said Angela Glover Blackwell, Co-Chair of the CDF Board of Directors.

A graduate of Spelman College and Yale Law School, she began her mission in the mid-60s when, as the first Black woman admitted to the Mississippi Bar, she directed the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund office in Jackson, Mississippi. In 1968, she moved to Washington, D.C., as counsel for the Poor People's Campaign that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. began organizing before his death.

"I first heard of Marian back in 1960, when she was a student. And people would say, 'Ask Marian. Get in touch with Marian,'" said civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis (DGA). "She emerged as a leader. Brave, courageous, just smart. She wanted to do something not just about civil rights but about children—all children. I don't know what our country would be like without the Children's Defense Fund.”

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Billy Earl Dade Middle School counselor is finalist for national award

The American School Counselor Association announced that Billy Earl Dade Middle School counselor, Nwakaego Edordu, is one of six finalists for the 2019 School Counselor of the Year awards program.

The award honors the school counseling professionals who devote their careers to serving as advocates for students, helping them achieve success in school and life.

Edordu has served as a counselor at Dade Middle School for four years.

“Being named a finalist is a privilege and honor, but the biggest privilege is to help students, help this school, and help this community,” Edordu said.

Nominations for the School Counselor of the Year awards program were submitted by the state school counselor associations.

Edordu and the other five finalists and their principals will travel to Washington, D.C., in late January for special celebratory and educational events. The finalists will be honored in an award ceremony and be formally recognized at a black-tie gala.

“The School Counselor of the Year award is an esteemed recognition for our profession,” said Richard Wong, American School Counselor Association executive director.

“School counselors make significant contributions to the overall well‐being of students and their success. Their unique qualifications and training allow them to support students’ academic achievement, career development and social/emotional needs.

This award highlights their commitment, dedication and excellence.”

Deck the Plaza to illuminate City Hall Plaza VisitDallas and the City of Dallas are excited to announce Deck the Plaza, a free holiday celebration on Friday, Nov. 30, from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for the official illumination of City Hall Plaza, including a 40-foot tree lighting.

Event sponsors include Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, Dallas Airport System, Freeman, Downtown Dallas Inc., Omni Dallas Hotel and Centerplate.

The festive, family-friendly event will include interfaith speakers and a special arrival from the big man himself… Santa Claus! Musical entertainment will be provided by Dallas Winds and the Castro band, headlined by locals Jason and Michael Castro of “American Idol” fame.

Attendees can enjoy holiday treats including hot chocolate, apple cider and cookies.

“Dallas is a welcoming community, and during the holiday season, we want to be a place where residents and visitors can come together and celebrate,” said Mayor Mike Rawlings. “I am excited that we’re illuminating City Hall Plaza; it is a great way for everyone to experience the joy of the season.” Schedule of events:

4:30 p.m. – Guest Arrival 5:30 p.m. – Program Begins Speakers: Phillip Jones, VisitDallas President and CEO Mayor Mike Rawlings Interfaith Speakers Special Appearances by: Linda Gray, Star of “Dallas” Nia Franklin, Miss America 2019 5:55 p.m. – Santa Arrives 6 p.m. – Lighting of the Plaza and entertainment by the Dallas Winds and the Castro band 7:15 p.m. – Program Ends, guests mingle and take pictures with Santa 8 p.m. – Event Ends “We have been wanting to activate City Hall Plaza and make it our city’s official gathering place for special events and moments of celebration,” said T.C. Broadnax, Dallas City Man-

ager. “I want to thank VisitDallas and our sponsors for helping make this wonderful holiday event a reality. We look forward to making this an annual event for Dallas and activating City Hall Plaza with official events throughout the year.”

Deck the Plaza is the anchor event of VisitDallas’ BIG D Holiday promotion, an annual partnership with arts institutions and area attractions to showcase a full array of seasonal events for locals and visitors to enjoy.

From magical musical performances to sparkling city lights, Dallas offers festive holiday fun for the whole family. Visit bigdholiday.com for more information and a complete list of events.

“VisitDallas is honored and proud to be a part of this joyful event. It’s the perfect start to a very special holiday weekend in Dallas,” said Phillip Jones, President and CEO of VisitDallas.

Deck the Plaza kicks off a festive, family-friendly weekend in Dallas. Locals and visitors are encouraged to enjoy Deck the Plaza on Friday evening, explore and enjoy all that Downtown Dallas has to offer, and then keep up the fun at the Dallas Holiday Parade Saturday morning, Dec. 1. That afternoon, enjoy entertainment and a tree lighting in Klyde Warren Park followed by Reliant Lights Your Holidays at the neighboring AT&T Performing Arts Center.

“What a great weekend for locals and visitors to enjoy, and we encourage everyone from across Texas and Oklahoma and other drive markets to make plans to be in Dallas this weekend for a very special holiday experience,” Jones added. For more information please visit bigdholiday.com.

December Calendar Thursday, December 6th- 6:309:00pm IHCC Holiday Reception- Hilton Garden Inn Las Colinas, 7516 Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX 75039

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MAVS honor soldiers, continued from front page You’ and acknowledge the bravery of the men and women in uniform.”

Seats for Soldiers began with longtime Mavs season ticket holders Neal and Jamie Hawks, who, along with other front-row season ticket holders, donated their seats – valued at $350,000 – year after year to host the wounded service members.

The service men and women began their day with American Airlines providing charter transportation from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth. In addition, American’s pilots and flight

attendants volunteered their time for the occasion.

After arriving at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the group of soldiers enjoyed a four-course dinner at Nick & Sam’s Park Cities with Nick & Sam’s staff also volunteering their time to host the group.

“This was a wonderful night,” said Bri’Ana Browning, a servicewoman from Dallas. “I’m so grateful to the Mavericks.”

Photos by Dorothy J. Gentry, Mindy Myers and Bri’Ana Browning.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018 EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY

Count What You Do Got!

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

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Quit Playin’

By Vincent L. Hall “You may not have a car at all, but just remember brothers and sisters, you can still stand tall. Just be thankful for what you’ve got.

You may not drive a great big Cadillac; Diamond in the back, sunroof top, diggin’ the scene, with the gangsta’ lean. – William DeVaughn, 1972

is a middle class, but it’s shrinking...

Fast!

Back in the day, they used to try to keep up who the “Joneses.â€? Now it’s the Kardashians, but the concept is still the same‌Most of us aren’t grateful for what we have because we are inundated daily with all the things we don’t have. You can’t blame everything bad on social media.

Money guru Dave Ramsey remixed something he probably heard in a black pulpit, but it is true. “We buy things we don’t need, with money we don’t have to impress people we don’t like.�

The Tempting Temptations said as much in their hit in 1969. Being unappreciative is as American as

Money guru Dave Ramsey remixed something he probably heard in a black pulpit, but it is true. “We buy things we don’t need, with money we don’t have to impress people we don’t like.�

If there was a 1970’s anthem that wouldn’t die, this one is it. William DeVaughn is another in the long litany of American “One-Hit Wonders� that got his fifteen minutes of fame. DeVaughn worked full-time at the US government; he only had time for one. Where’s yours?

Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity for you to consider what you do have. The blessings you are in possession of. The world hasn’t changed much since 1970. The list of rich people is shrinking and the list of poor people is growing. There

apple pie, and there are no racial or gender divides within those ranks.

DeVaughn and most of us who follow R&B were introduced to the “model� family by the Temptations, in a hit entitled; “Don’t let the Joneses, get you down.� “You’re lying to yourself but you don’t even know it. You’re so busy following the Joneses; you ain’t got time to show it. Keeping up with the Joneses, it’ll only make your life a mess. Bill collectors, tranquilizers and getting deeper in debt.

You may not believe it, but nine times out of 10 it’s true. The people you’re trying to keep up with‌Are trying to keep up too!!

This Thanksgiving, do something besides winnowing in selfpity and regret about what you don’t have. My Grandmother had a song that solved the issues that William DeVaughn and The Temptations exposed. “When you look at others with their lands and gold; think that Christ has promised you his wealth untold. Count your many blessings; money cannot buy, your reward in heaven nor your home on high.

Count Your Blessings, Name them one by one. Count your many blessings see what God has done.�

Thanksgiving ought to be an everyday, grassroots, gerrymandered, politically motivated campaign.

As Americans, we need to start from the bottom of the poverty scale and work our way up.

The district of need has already been identified. We relegate the

needy among us to smelly shelters, stuffy basements or the sidewalks of our streets.

At least the Kardashians seemed to have learned something that the Joneses never discerned. Joy doesn’t come from what you have.

Real joy comes from what you share. It may be all show, but it delivered one woman from a lifelong jail sentence.

Find a way to make a difference.

Feed the homeless and then starve the policies and politicians that make homelessness a staple of our culture.

Keep your ass out of that mall on Black Friday. You got televisions in five rooms and don’t need another one.

Spend Black Friday cleaning the clutter and then donate that gluttonous pile to the poor.

Be thankful and count what you DO got!!!

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

City of Dallas - District Four Run-off Election is December 11, 2018

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Our Vote: More than A Desire for History

The WHOLE TRUTH

By Representative Karen Bass (D-CA) The midterm election was nothing short of historic and yet again, our community is leading the United States of America towards progress.

According to a CNN exit poll, 90% of African Americans voted for a Democrat in Congressional races across the country last Tuesday, propelling the Democratic party to our first majority in the House of Representatives since 2009. In Georgia, 97% of Black women who voted, voted for Stacey Abrams to become the state’s first Black female governor.

It wasn’t just our desire to make history in Georgia that drew us to Stacey’s campaign. It was our collective understanding that a vote for Stacey Abrams was a vote to raise the voices of Georgians that have been suppressed for far too long. It was a vote for a new Georgia, and in turn, a new America.

But all progress is fought for. Like Stacey said on election night, there are people that tried very hard to keep certain voices quiet. I firmly believe that if this election had happened in a country with a developing democracy and there existed a similar scenario – one in which one of the candidates was in charge of overseeing the very election he was running in – the United States would rush to monitor the election to shine a light on this obvious conflict of interest. Such a contradiction by itself is worthy of scrutiny, especially if that scenario is playing out in a country, or a state, with a rich history of voter suppression on the basis of race.

But what happened in Georgia wasn’t just about job titles. This was about the misinformation that Stacey’s opponent peddled throughout the campaign and how he took advantage of his taxpayer-funded position to help run his campaign.

On the Sunday before the election, Stacey’s opponent, equipped with no evidence at all, announced that Democrats were under investigation for attempting to hack Georgia’s voter registration files.

Just over a week ago, a federal judge ruled that Georgia would be forced to change parts of its “exact match” protocol, a voting requirement that came under scrutiny leading up to

the election when it was revealed that more than 65 percent of the voter registrants whose applications were rendered “pending” as a result of the law were African American.

This coupled with remarks from Trump threatening that any “illegal voting” would be met with “maximum criminal penalties” less than 24 hours before the first polls opened only further revealed a coherent

But what’s redeeming about the democratic process is that voices will be heard one way or another. Once again, our community led the way towards progressive change in Florida and Louisiana, rebuking Jim Crow-era laws designed to strip our constitutional right to vote. strategy of voter intimidation.

But what’s redeeming about the democratic process is that voices will be heard one way or another. Once again, our community led the way towards progressive change in Florida and Louisiana, rebuking Jim Crowera laws designed to strip our constitutional right to vote.

In Florida, we voted to restore the

Morial to speak, continued from front page wholesale company, a special events company, and a janitorial company, his first venture at age 15 with two childhood friends.

“I am thankful to have a national leader like Marc Morial come to Dallas and re-energize our community; someone with the stature of Morial not only excites our membership base, but also resonates with our community and corporate partners.” says Darren L. James, Chairman of the Board, Dallas Black Chamber.

Event Co-Chairs Harrison Blair and Keith Britton share James’ sentiments. “In this current political climate, it’s important to have a civil rights leader who understands and empathises with black-owned businesses and civic leadership” states Blair, DBCC Board Member and son of Jordan Blair, long-time community advocate and business leader.

Britton adds, “Mr. Morial is a true advocate for the advancement and access to opportunities for black busi-

voting eligibility of millions of Floridians with past felony convictions. As a result, more than 1.4 million Floridians who were not allowed to vote in this past election will be able to in the next one. As of 2016, there were more than 400,000 Black people unable to vote due to felonies. Imagine the impact these voters will have in 2020.

In Louisiana, we passed a proposition eliminating another Jim-Crow-

nesses. He has been outspoken about the challenges we face as black business owners. He has summed those challenges as the the three C's. Contracts...

Contacts...and Capital. It's going to be a joy to have him serve as our Keynote Speaker for the Oldest Black Chamber in the nation as we celebrate 92 years of advocating for black businesses.”

A graduate of the prestigious University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Economics and African American Studies,

era law that allowed juries to convict someone without a unanimous decision. Researchers claim this is a back door created to make it easier to put Black folks in jail in the South.

That law is no more. This is the change we bring when we vote.

Taking back control of the House of Representatives is one thing but making history while doing it is an-

Morial also holds a law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., as well as honorary degrees from Xavier University, Wilberforce University, and the University of South Carolina Upstate.

The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce 92nd Anniversary Annual Awards Dinner will take place Friday, November 30 at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel. For additional information about the Dinner, please visit the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce website at w ​ ww. dallasblackchamber.org or call 214-521-5200.

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other. The United States House of Representatives will have more than 100 women Members of Congress for the first time ever.

It will have two Latina Congresswomen from Texas for the first time ever.

It will have an African American Congresswoman from Massachusetts and Connecticut for the first time ever.

It will have two Native American Congresswomen for the first time ever.

It will also have two Muslim Congresswomen for the first time ever.

This will also be the first time that there will be a check on this President and his administration.

This is the change we bring when we vote.

We now have a House of Representatives that will focus on restoring our voting rights and putting justice back into the criminal justice system.

It’s time to make the history we’ve always desired. We now have a House of Representatives that will fight for the people.

Karen Bass is a community organizer from South Los Angeles who became the first ever African American woman to serve as Speaker of any state assembly in 2008. She was recently re-elected to a fifth term in Congress.

Best Wishes during this season Don’t FORGET our Native American brothers and sisters

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Let us say #SheToo for women who can’t

COMMENTARY

By Dr. E. Faye Williams Since the World Bank is exempt from US laws and courts, women in the World Bank can be sexually harassed and assaulted without any legal recourse.

Bank report (The Stern Report) attributed sexual harassment in the World Bank to “cultures with different standards for male-female relationships.” Women who challenge the status quo risk getting fired and losing their World Bank sponsored visa. This entails uprooting their family and leaving the US within 60 days.

In 1999, a US Congressional report found the Bank’s internal justice system that is supposed to protect women from sexual harassment un-

fit to adjudicate sexual harassment claims. The World Bank pushed back, stating that “The report fails to capture the unique challenges of a large inter-governmental organization composed of 181 member countries.” Chief among the challenges was the Bank’s obligation to “take into account the institution’s multicultural needs.”

A 2001 World Bank report gave further explanation.

“While unwelcome behaviors are seen from the perspective of the person on the receiving end, the standard for judging whether a behavior is inappropriate is not purely subjective.”

Situations which initially may appear to constitute sexual harassment may not rise to the level of legal offense when “the particular sensitivities required in the World Bank multicultural environment” are factored in.

What “cultural sensitivities” are factored in? In 2016, a comprehensive World Bank study of 173 coun-

tries found that over 100 of them have three or more discriminatory laws against women. For example, take Iran where, according to the Women’s

Forum Against Fundamentalism in Iran, Article 209 of their constitution stipulates that “a woman’s life is valued only half as much as a man’s life.

In Nigeria, the penal codes dictate that “unlawful assault of any male person is a felony.” By contrast, “Unlawful assault of a woman or girl is a misdemeanor!” In March 2016, the Nigerian Senate rejected a bill introduced to grant women equality under law. Sound familiar?

When such “cultural sensitivities”

are factored, coercive sexual harassment is merely regarded as a manifestation of the Bank’s multicultural environment. This is disclosed in the Stern Report that identifies a rampant culture of “General sexual harassment,” including “unwelcome touches, repeated requests for dates, and posters and jokes demeaning women.”

Of those who were interviewed for the Stern Report, 325 revealed they were subjected to “unwelcome sexual advances” and 75 said they were victims of “coercive sexual harassment.” The Report concluded that its findings “may seem laughable, but they are a reality to many women at the World Bank.”

The Report stated: “Women generally are not willing to complain about such behavior for fear of retribution.

Most simply try to escape their situations as soon as possible. The lack of attention to the issue, the absence

of secure and supportive channels to discuss problems, and the uncertainty that remedial action will be taken are seen as official tolerance of such behavior.”

Little has changed since the Stern Report was released in 1992. In 2016, in DN v. World Bank, the Bank’s Administrative Tribunal reviewed a case involving a male staff member who was terminated for placing his iPhone “under the skirt of a female staff member to take inappropriate photographs and/or record a video of her, without her consent.” The Tribunal established that “the Applicant’s misconduct has been established” with sufficient evidence; yet, it ordered the World Bank to reinstate him because “the disciplinary sanction of termination was significantly disproportionate” to the offense he committed or the peculiar culture he manifested!

The only protection his victim has is coming to the office wearing pants!

I call upon you to say #SheToo for every woman everywhere when she can’t. The World Bank is one of those places.

Dr. E. Faye Williams can be reached at: 202/678-6788; or at www.nationalcongressbw.org.

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Recurring Events Of Our Past: Exhibition at South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas 9am-5pm.

Exhibit dates until 1-5-19

Bull Ride Express at Mesquite Championship Rodeo 1818 Rodeo Dr. 7pm. hiphopcowboy.com All Black Everything Jam Session/ Open Mic at Aldeez Caribbean Restaurant & Event Center 7879 Spring Valley Rd. Dallas 9pm.

Pleasant Pheasant Pre-Thanksgiving Ball at Sandaga813, 813 Exposition Ave. Dallas 9pm Host; Cynthia Bailey of Housewives of Atlanta.

Ernie Davis, Syracuse Univ. Running back was the first Black to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961.

Trey Songz singer D.O.B.

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

If Only For One Night 2018 Adult Prom at Gilley’s Event Venues 1135 S. Lamar St.7pm.

Prairie Lights Holiday Light Experience Prairie Lights at Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy. Grand Prairie 6pm. 12-30.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Annual Free Holiday Gift. “Behind the Scenes” at DBDT Studios 2700 Ann Williams Way, Dallas. 12pm.

South Dallas Community Thanksgiving Feast at St Philips Center 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Free 11am.pickup info: call Mrs. Walker 214421-6221 ex 140.

November 22 1989 Air Force Col. Fredrick D. Gregory was the first Black to command the Discovery Shuttle.

Ashanti & Keri Hilson in concert at Music Hall at Fair Park 909 1st Ave. Dallas 8pm.

Nu Breed Feat: Martha Burks at Blazin Jazz Lounge 14223 Inwood Rd. Farmers Branch 8pm-12am. Info: 214-229-7034.

Thanksgiving Feast of Hope at Pan African Connection Helping Hand Healing 4466 S. Marsalis Ave. Dallas 11am-3pm

Black Woman’s Appreciation Event-Dallas Edition at City of DeSoto Civic Center 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 1:30-5:30pm.

Qualified Home- Builders for City of Dallas HIPP Contact:City’s Home Repair; 214670-3644 housinginspections@dallascityhall.com

November 23-25

Bone Thugs -n- Harmony Texas Takeover 2018 at The Bomb Factory 2713 Canton St.

The 3rd Annual Winter Blackout by Esquire Entertainment at Flirt Entertainment Complex 3008 E. Pioneer Pkwy. Arlington 9pm.

Vitruvian Lights Special Event at Vitruvian Park 3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison 6pm.

Soiree En Noir Party in Black at Mesero 5505 Belt Line Rd. Addison.10pm Eventbrite.com.

Bishop Arts Theatre Center Giving Tuesday at 215 S. Tyler St. Dallas 12am-11:59pm Donate on Bishop Arts Theatre Center’s website.

6th Annual Coats & Cocktails at W Hotel Victory 2440 Victory Park Ln. Dallas 9pm..

1955 Rosa Parks was arrested after refusing to take a back seat in a public buss in Montgomery, Alabama.

November 29 NBA Great Kobe Bryant retired from the L.A. Lakers in 2015.

A Magical Cirque Christmas at Verizon Theatre 1001 Performance Pl. Grand Prairie 8pm.

K104 DeDe in the Morning Funny & Famous at Verizon Theatre Feat: DeRay Davis & Corey Holcomb at Grand Prairie 1001 Performance Pl. 8pm-

November 27

Jimmy Hendricks the Greatest Guitarist in Rock history was born in 1942.

Karaoke Night: $2 Tuesdays at Heroes Lounge 3094 N. Stemmons Fwy. Dallas. 7pm.

Magic Teen Acting Workshop at South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas. RSVP www.soulreptheatre@gmail.com 10am.

Reliant Lights Your Holidays Concert & Fireworks spectacular Feat: Sheila E. At Sammons Park 2403 Flora St. Dallas. 5:30pm Holly Palooza Tree Lighting DeSoto Town Center 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 12pm-6pm.

Tina Turner Singer was born in 1939.

Michael Strahan NFL star D.O.B.

1985 Big Joe Turner Master of “shout blues” died at 74.

World Aids Day World AIDS Days

Selah Leadership for Women 2018 Host: Vashti Murphy McKenzie at Four Seasons 4150 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving info: vashimckenzie.com.

November 26

2014 Marion Berry- politician died

November 24

December 1

November 29-Dec. 1

Reggae Brunch Sunday Caribbean Buffe Heroes Lounge 3094 N. 35E. Dallas. 11am.

1967 Bill Russell named coach of Boston Celtics the first Black coach of a Pro. Sports Team.

4th Annual Thanksgiving Eve Affair at The W Hotel 2440 Victory Park Ln. 10pm. RSVP for Free Admission before 10:30pm. Eventbrite.com

Deck the Paws! Holiday Pet Expo At Fair Park

Arlington Alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 30th Chapter Anniversary. Presents: Our Pathway to Pearls at Arlington Museum of Art 201 W. Main St. 6pm.

Tickets: dstarlingtonalumnae.org.

Health Ins. Marketplace Open Enrollment.

The Marketplace will help you find coverage. Info: 1-800-318-2596 www.healthcare.gov. Unti12-15.

November 21

December 1-2

1987 Chicago’s first Black Mayor Harold Washington died.

Soundcheck Sundays Host: Sandaga813, 813 Exposition Ave. Dallas 6pm.

November 23

Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce 92nd Anniversary Annual Awards Dinner. Key note speaker Marc Morial. At Renaissance Dallas Hotel 2222 35E Fwy. 7pm-10pm.

Keith Sweat & Johnny Gill at Mesquite Championship Rodeo 1818 Rodeo Dr. 8:30pm.

Paul Quinn Farmers Market Thursdays at Paul Quinn College 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd. Dallas

Mark Curry Comedy Live at Addison Improv 4980 Belt Line Rd. Suite 250. 7pm.

Enchant Christmas at Globe Life Park 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington 5pm-10pm mlb.com.

The Black & Gold Dinner Krewe of Orleans at Orion Ballroom 400 S. Zang Blvd. Dallas 7pm.

November 25

Prairie Lights Trolley Tour! At Prairie Lights 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy. Grand Prairie. Dates until 12-16. www.igportimos.com

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride at Big D. Fun Tours 5465 E. Mockingbird Ln. Dallas 6pm. www. bigfuntours.com Dec. 1-31, 2018

Dallas Arts District Community Breakfast. At Belo Mansion 2101 Ross Ave. Keynote speaker Wendy Calhoun. 7:30am. Info: Kristina K. Hart at 214-744-6642.

November 28

Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty at African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave. Dallas 10am-5pm. 12-31-18.

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

Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Nash and Bottle Networking Mixer & Ribbon Cutting 370 W. Las Colinas Blvd. #100.

5:30pm-7pm.

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Crimson Sunset N. Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at Slate II Creeks 2701 Custer Pkwy. Richardson. 7pm.

2018 Empowering Visionaries Awards Gala at Aloft Dallas Downtown 1033 Young St. 7pm-11pm. Eventbrite.com

46th Annual Hometown Holiday Parade Host: DeSoto Parks & Rec. Dept. 7pm-9pm. Parade Starts at Eagle & Westmoreland and end at Zeiger Park 400 Eagle Dr.

AKA Sorority, Inc. Xi Theta Omega Chapter Hosts a HBCU Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s Grill 4654 S. Cooper St. Arlington 8am. www.xithetaomega.com

Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at Texas Trust: Dual Ribbon Cutting Celebration 7255 State Hwy 161 12pm.

November 30 “Bo” Jackson named by ESPN as the greatest athlete of all time was born in 1962.

Holiday Toy Dance Host: Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at Double Tree by Hilton Campbell Center 8250 N. I 75. 8pm. dallasalumnae.org. Bring a new unwrapped Toy.

December 2 1989 Andre Ware became the 1st Black quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy at University of Houston.

The 2nd Fore The Jewels Golf Tournament. Host: The Beta Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at Topgolf 2201 E. 4th St. Ft. Worth 3pm.

Willow Grove Baptist Church: Grief Counseling w/ Griefshare.org at 1222 W. Kiest Blvd. Dallas 5:30pm. Kim Fincher 214-371-7325.

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Hollywood Hernandez on the scene If you've got something going on, reach out to Hollywood!

The Green Book GREEN BOOK is based on a true story about a classicly trained black jazz pianist, Don Shirley (played by Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali) and Viggo Mortensen who plays Tony Lip, a mob club bouncer who got his nickname based on his ability to talk his way out of almost any situation.

When Shirley embarks on a concert tour that will take him into the deep south he hires Tony Lip as his driver and protector.

The movie is a great history lesson about the racist attitude in the south that allowed an African American to play at a venue, but who was not allowed to use the bathroom facilities

The Green Book was a travel guide for African Americans that was written by an African American mail carrier named Victor Green.

"The Negro Motorist Green Book" started out in the late 40's and it was a travel guide of places in The Jim Crow South.

It listed places that were safe havens for African Americans to stay, grab a bite to eat, or even get a haircut.

The book was put into publication throughout the 1960's.

in that same building.

It's also a movie about class and culture. Shirley, the musician, is highly-educated and sophisticated and Tony the Lip is just a guy from an Italian neighborhood in The Bronx. The two men could not be any more different. However, it's a movie about friendship as well.

The two men, with all of their differences, become loyal friends with Mortensen's becoming a protector to a man who he sees being treated unfairly and Ali's character becomes a mentor to a guy who'd rather fast talk his way out of a situation than to learn about it.

The movie is both ed-

ucational and heartfelt.

It is a must-see movie that takes us back to the past and shows us how far we've come when it comes to dealing with attitudes about race and class. You will highly enjoy this film.

The movie is rated PG13 for language, violence, and suggestive material and it has a run time of 2 hours and 10 minutes (which passes by very quickly).

I didn't want the story to end. This movie gets my highest rating on my "Hollywood Popcorn Scale."

I rate GREEN BOOK a JUMBO with extra butter!

VALDER BEEBE SHOW: RANDY JACKSON

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That Celebrity Interview

Via satellite from Los Angeles direct to the Valder Beebe Show’s RES studios, music producer Randy Jackson.

We invited Randy into the Valder Beebe Show RES studios because there are over 23 million Americans living with diabetes and according to the Centers for Disease Control, people living with diabetes are 2x more likely to develop gum disease. Randy Jackson is among the statics and has lived with diabetes for 17 years.

Randy has been on TV screens in our living rooms for years, is multi-talented music producer and this year he is partnering with Colgate and the American Diabetes Association on

their “Everyday Reality” campaign.

Randy shares with the Valder Beebe Show audience his own challenges and current reality of living with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association’s “Everyday Reality” campaign is to shine a light on how diabetes impacts nearly every decision they make daily - from what they eat, wear and do, and even how they take care of themselves.

VBS: Randy as I said in my introduction, you have lived with Type 2 Diabetes for a long time.

RJ: Yes, I have lived with

type-2 diabetes for 17 years and it has changed my every-

day reality both on and off stage. As a music producer and TV host, my mouth really matters, so I pay extra attention to keeping it healthy. The reality is, gum disease could be a bigger issue for me than someone without diabetes.

VBS: Your diabetes diagnosis stated with your oral health?

RJ: Yes, it started with my dentist recommending that I see my doctor because something was not right during my examination.

VBS: What goals does the American Diabetes and Colgate “Everyday Real-

ity “want to achieve with this campaign?

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How long can I keep this secret from him?

Ask Alma

Dear Alma, I’m getting married in three weeks and I couldn’t be happier. My fiancé is the best man I’ve ever met and he loves me like a queen. All of our wedding arrangements have been made and he is so loving and generous; he paid for everything. I knew from the moment we met, that I wanted to be with him and I want to spend the rest of my life loving him. Our relationship is perfect except for one thing. I know he wants to have children, that’s all we talk about and I wish I could, but I can’t. I’ve known since I was 23 years old. This has been a heartbreaking reality for me and the only other person who knows is my sister. I didn’t tell him when we first met, it just never seemed like the right time.

I can’t tell him now that we can’t have children, because I don’t want to ruin our life together.

I know that we’re meant for each other. I am praying that I may be able to have a miracle baby; I know it happens. I’m 37 and I know if we don’t get married now, I never will. I don’t want

by Alma Gill

Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma. to live my life alone. I want to be happily married and have my husband for the rest of my life.

My sister is my maid of honor and she’s threatening to tell him.

I told her, I will disown her if she does. I think she’s just jealous of my future husband and our relationship. How can I stop her from ruining my life?

Signed, Hiding a Terrible Secret Dear Secret, Um, did I miss a sentence?

How is your sister, the one who’s telling the truth, ruining your life? Oh no, Miss Thing, you gotta own your decision of deceitfulness.

You’re absolutely “azzbackward” in this treacherous portray-

al of a partnership and I promise you that your “azzbackwardness” will come back to haunt you.

Having a child is a sacred bond between two people and should not be taken lightly. I could see if you didn’t know you couldn’t have children, that’s one thing, but to already be aware of this information and not share it with your future husband is vicious and vindictive. Yes, I said it, you’re selfish, self-centered, shim-shammy and not to be trusted.

The only happiness you’re willing to acknowledge is your own.

How one sided is that and who wants to be in a relationship with someone who is constantly tilted to the left? You’re so blinded by

what you want and what makes you and only you happy. That’s pathetic.

I hear you when you say there have been miracle babies, yeah, um, it happens, but it also doesn’t happen, more than you want to admit.

Tell your fiancé, now, right now. He has a right to know about your medical condition. If you had been up front the entire time, I’m sure he would understand and remain committed to walking this path of life with you. I find the fact that you’re comfortable drowning in a sea of “conniving and cunning” quite troubling. In your head, disowning your sister is the “right” thing to do, if she discloses your secret.

So, much so your logic is to disown your sister.

Chil’ please. You made your bed and now you have to lie in it.

Whatever comes your way is what you deserve. SMDH, I hope your sister does tell him the truth and I hope you keep your promise and disown her, both of them will be all the better for it.

Alma

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Ten diabetes-friendly tips for your Holiday feast

Who doesn’t look forward to the fall holiday devoted to feasting with family and friends?

Thanksgiving is all about celebrating, with food taking center stage as we heap our plates with savory cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie. Most of us fret about putting on an extra pound or two from overindulging on Turkey Day. But for individuals with diabetes, Holidays can pose more serious health challenges.

Dietitians at Parkland Health & Hospital System say that enjoying the holidays can seem overwhelming when you’re concerned about spiking A1C levels. So they developed 10 simple tips to help their patients and anyone with diabetes enjoy the day, worry-free.

“It’s important to come up with a plan to avoid overindulging on Thanksgiving,” said Marisa Aguillon, RD, a certified diabetes educator with Parkland’s Global Diabetes Program.

“If you have a plan you will make better choices.

Ask yourself a few questions to get started.”

Tip 1: Set yourself up for success. Where do you plan to have Thanksgiving? If you are hosting the party, ask family and friends to bring their favorite vege-

table and a side of their choice. If you are a guest take your favorite diabetes-friendly vegetable side dish. “This can help you to fill half your plate with delicious and nutritious vegetables,” Aguillon said.

Tip 2: Timing is everything. Knowing when the main meal will be served can help you avoid missing meals and medication.

Tip 3: Be prepared. Take your medication, your glucometer and glucose tablets with you if you will be traveling. Set an alarm to help you stay on schedule. You may need to check your blood sugar more frequently than usual if your sleep, mealtimes and activity level are off-schedule Tip 4: Choose wisely. “What are you looking forward to eating on Thanksgiving? Whether it’s turkey, stuffing or dessert, be mindful of portion size.

Use the ‘plate method’ to fill half of your plate with vegetables, a quarter of the plate with lean protein and the other quarter with starches,” Aguillon recommended.

Tip 5: Don’t skip meals. It is important to eat three meals a day, approximately four to five hours in between. “Eat a balanced breakfast and a nutritious lunch if the main meal is served in the late afternoon or evening,” Aguillon advised.

Dietitian Sharon Cox, RD, who teaches diabetes education classes weekly at Parkland’s Bluitt-Flowers Health Center, reminds her patients to stick with basic healthy eating strategies they’ve learned during their group sessions. Among her recommendations:

Tip 6: Make trade-offs. “Cut back on servings of carbohydrates like mashed potatoes and bread during the meal so you can indulge in a small slice of your favorite pie or dessert,” Cox said.

Tip 7: Say no to no-no’s. “Resist the urge to munch on high-fat, high-carbohydrate appetizers before the holiday meal. Snack on raw vegetables with hummus or low-fat dip before the meal and drink plenty of water instead of sugary drinks or sodas,” she said.

Tip 8: Take a hike. Or a walk or bike ride. “Exercise is extremely important for helping to control blood sugar, reduce stress and regulate sleep, especially for those with diabetes,” Cox said. “So don’t forget to plan for at least 30 minutes of activity on Thanksgiving to help you feel your best.”

According to clinical dietitian Maggy Doherty, RD, who educates Parkland inpatients with diabetes,

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temptation may not end after the Thanksgiving table is cleared.

Tip 9: Limit the leftovers. Doherty suggests that if you’re the guest, only take home low-sugar, low-fat leftovers. “That way you can avoid temptations of over-eating and breaking your healthy nutrition routine after the holiday ends. For example, take home the turkey breast (without skin), salad (without dressing), whole grain sides and veggies while avoiding to-go boxes of the pecan pie, stuffing and creamy casseroles,” she said. If you host the feast, encourage family and friends to take the tempting sweets and high-fat side dishes home with them.

Tip 10: Get back on track. “If you overeat on Thanksgiving (like most of us), start the following day with a healthy breakfast and good workout,” Doherty said.

“Remember, your plan will not be perfect and that is fine,” Aguillon added. “Enjoy, relax and talk to your providers to help you improve your plan for the next holiday.”

“Enjoy the food, but also make sure you enjoy the reason for the holiday – family and friends.”

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Heritage Month, has to be Black people who would rather identify with Native Americans while totally disregarding, dismissing and oftentimes making disparaging remarks about Africa!

Well, I just absolutely love Patty Talahongva. A member and former president of the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA); Patty has been very helpful in sharing information about the culture of America’s real first family.

We were in a program that brought together journalists from NAJA, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), National Association of His-

panic Journalists (NAHJ) and National Association of Black Journalists.

We had some intense discussions. I learned quite a bit from my sisters and brothers.

We shared information about one another’s struggles and tackled stereotypes.

The conversations weren’t always calm or civil; but they were definitely eye-opening.

Since those days, over a decade ago; I still feel a bond with men and women from each organization.

I listened and felt their pain and didn’t try to one up them on whose experience was more painful.

When the members of NAJA said that sports mascots were offensive to their people, guess what? I made a commit-

ment to honor them by not referring to those mascots, especially when you got the back story on some of those names.

I also learned about the significance of Totem Poles and other sacred items.

Of course I thought back to my last year out Trick or Treating and how because of my “Native American roots,” I dressed as an urban Pocahontas. And there was also the high school I grew up wanting to attend, Weequahic High in Newark, NJ. The colors were orange and brown. I ended up at East Orange High and we were the Panthers. And yes, I am going to say, today, I was a Black Panther, although that wasn’t really the case.

I could also tell about the lessons I learned from the other journalism group members but this is American Indian

TEXAS METRO NEWS and Alaskan Native Heritage Month, right?

Some people don’t care that they are hurting folks when they make negative comments about another’s culture, heritage, upbringing.

Thanksgiving is celebrated around the world, and many don’t know why.

Through my interactions with others, I learned more about my people and the Motherland. Sure, I already loved being Black and my feeling about African people has always been positive. But there’s something to be said about sitting around with a group and the Native Americans can tell you what Nation their parents are from, the languages spoken, traditions and more.

On the other hand, here us Black folks

You are invited to attend the 1st Annual Red Diamond & Pearls Girlfriends Christmas Celebration Hosted by: Teresa Gilbert-Wilson, Rashunna Dangerfield, Wanda

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were talking about our European experience and nothing more: dressing up for Easter Sunday, getting a turkey for Thanksgiving, Santa Claus, you get the picture!

Well, I don’t have to wait until the third Thursday in November to eat “good” food, or to bring the family together. Actually that was a way of life for African people.

Heck, Black people tease other Black People for participating in the ONLY celebration regarding the freedom of enslaved Africans in American, Juneteenth! If we don’t celebrate, who will?

Don’t blame our young for not knowing anything, especially if we don’t know and we aren’t trying to find out so we can spread knowledge.

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DECEMBER 8-9, 2018 AUTOMOBILE BUILDING FAIR PARK, DALLAS SATURDAY - 10 AM TO 7 PM SUNDAY - 11 AM TO 6 PM LEGAL NAME OF BUSINESS CONTACT PERSON

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2018 Booth(s) VENDOR #:___________ APPLICATION #__________ #__________ #__________

NAME TO BE PUT ON BOOTH SIGN:

CORPORATION PROPRIETORSHIP PARTNERSHIP NON-PROFIT GOVERNMENT

MAILING ADDRESS CITY

STATE

BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER

ZIP

EMAIL ADDRESS

FAX NUMBER

PLEASE LIST ALL SERVICES, PRODUCTS AND GIVE-AWAY ITEMS TO BE PROVIDED DURING THE FESTIVAL:

MOBILE PHONE NUMBER

BOOTH FEE: 09/01/18 – 09/30/18 10/01/18 – 10/31/18 11/01/18 – 11/30/18 12/01/18 – Event Non-Profit Rate

$400 $450 $500 $550 $300

Make Checks Payable To: KwanzaaFest, Inc. P.O. Box 224725 Dallas, TX 75222-4725

Checks Accepted Thru 11/01/18

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BRING YOUR OWN EXTENSION CORD

MOVE IN DAY: FRIDAY 12/07/18 9:00 AM TO 9:00 PM NO EXCEPTIONS

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EACH BOOTH WILL INCLUDE: One Booth Sign 7” x 44” One 6' Table with 2 Chairs One Wastebasket BOOTH SIZE 10 x 10

Cancellation - This contract is binding and

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