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Omega Men join City of Dallas Clean up
With over 2000 registered members attending, with their wives and family members, and other sororities and fraternities, an anticipated 5,000 or more visitors to the Metroplex will join the member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for their four-day District 9 Meeting at the Dallas Downtown Sheraton Hotel. The Mighty 9th District is comprised of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. An on-going community service project for the public service organization, that was founded in 1911, is a project in the host city, Dallas This year, the fraternity members partnered with Dallas City Councilwoman Carolyn R. Davis for the Community Clean Up - MLK Beautification Project annual Spring Clean-up of the Martin Luther King area, 2822 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
More than 150 members of the fraternity showed up to mow grass, clip hedges and pick-up and remove trash and debris, among other duties. Wilton Munnings is basileus (president) of the Dallas Chapter, Theta Alpha, and also president of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, which sits on the same side of the street and one block away from the Martin Luther King Center. Munnings and his chapter members joined their brothers for the clean-up. The host chapter for the conference is the Omicron Gamma Gamma Chapter in Arlington, TX Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization to be founded on the campus of a historically black college. Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University
in Washington, D.C. The founders were three Howard University undergraduates, -- Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was their faculty adviser, Dr. Ernest Everett Just. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning, "friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. That phrase was selected as the motto. Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles. On November 23, 1911 in Thirkield Hall, Love became the first Grand Basileus (National President). Cooper and Coleman were selected to be the Grand Keeper of the Records (National Secretary) and Grand Keeper of Seals (National Treasurer), respectively. Eleven Howard University
undergraduate men were selected to be the charter members. Today, Omega Psi Phi now has over 700 chapters throughout the United States, Bermuda, Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Korea, Japan, Liberia, Germany, and Kuwait. There are many notable Omega Men recognized as leaders in the arts, the sciences, academics, athletics, business, civil rights, education, government, and science sectors at the local, national and international level. Former Grand Basileus Warren G. Lee Jr. lives in Dallas. Other noted locals who are members of the organization include: State Sen. Royce West, businessmen Albert Black and Charles O’Neal, Dr. Larry Lundy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter Clarence Hill and NBC-5’s Newy Scruggs.
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A Family Reunion, Romance Slam Jam Style
Tune in to Stellar Awards premiere on TV One, Easter T he Stellar Awards opening performance featured Michelle Williams and a surprise reunion with Beyonce and Kelly Rowland singing Williams' nominated single, "Say Yes." The Stellar Awards will premiere on TV One Easter Sunday, April 5 @ 6pm ET/5pm CT
Rickey Smiley, Tamela Mann and David Mann --Dubbed the greatest night in Gospel music, the 30th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas turned "Sin City" into "Salvation City." Celebrating 30 years, the Stellar Awards was co-hosted with comedic flair by David Mann ("Mann Erica Campbell & Wife), Tamela Mann ("Sparkle") and Ricky Smiley ("Dish Nation") during the 2-hour taped telecast premiering Easter Sunday, April 5 at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT on TV One with encores aired at 8 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET. The Stellar Awards r ecognizes the year's best performances in the genre, honors Gospel music icons and acknowledges the accomplishments of individuals instrumental in advocating for the industry. The big surprise of the evening came at the top of the show, when opening act Michelle Williams was joined by former bandmates Beyonce and Kelly Rowland in
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a show-stopping reunion that brought the audience to its feet singing her song, "Say Yes," a winner for "Best Music Video of the Year." Ten-time nominee Erica Campbell took top honors, winning six awards including Artist of the Year, The Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Year and Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year. She acknowledged her sister, the other half of awardwinning duo Mary Mary in her heartfelt remarks. Ricky Dillard and New G followed Campbell with three wins, and Deitrick Haddon tied with The Walls Group for two trophies apiece. Rev. Jesse Jackson On stage after winning the Male Vocalist of the Year award, Haddon expressed gratitude for being recognized following a difficult time in his life. "A couple of years ago I messed up so bad I thought I could never inspire anyone again," he shared. "I was ready to quit and God spoke to me - He said, if you humble yourself I'll lift you up to places you're never seen. This award is for people who think it's over for them." Haddon later brought the house down with a star-studded rendition of "My City" collaborating with Dorinda Clark-Cole, Clareta Haddon, Kierra Sheard, J. Moss, 21:03 and Shelby Five. One of the hosts of this year’s show, Tamela Mann, won the award for Special Event CD of the year for "Best Days Deluxe Edition."
The Romance Slam Jam (RSJ) was held March 26 - March 28, 2015 at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine, Texas. Host authors for the 2015 RSJ were Evelyn Palfrey, of Austin, Texas; and Keith Thomas Walker of Fort Worth, Texas. Attorney and author, Palfrey writes for the “marvelously mature.” In her novels, at least one of her characters owns a RV, since she has owned several RVs over the years. Her last book, Going Home, is a novel about Hurricane Katrina transplants in Texas. Former teacher, Keith Walker writes for all romance book lovers. In addition, he has launched The Finley High Series for Young Adult readers. Visit keithwalkerbooks.com for more information about the Young Adult/Teen novels. Gwendolyn Osborne was the luncheon keynote speaker on Friday, March 27. She presented the history of RSJ, and reviewed the career of Gwynne Forester, a demographer, romance writer and staunch supporter of the RSJ. During the Emma Awards banquet, on Saturday, March 28th, Gwen Osborne presented a tribute to Gwynne Forester. Osborne is a reader and host of Diva Daze. Special guests at the conference were from the publishing industry: Latoya C. Smith, Executive Editor, Samhain Publishing; Mercedes Fernandez, Associate Editor, Kensington Books; and Shannon Chris, Associate Editor, Harlequin Kimani Romance.
Gwendolyn Pough, Ph.D, moderated the RSJ Town Hall meeting with the editors from the publishing industry. Dr. Pough, writes romance books under the name of Gwyneth Bolton. Attendance reached 150 readers and authors over the three-day period. The RSJ Conference raised over $2,000 which will be donated to The Family Place for Southern sector clients. The Family Place is the choice recipient of RSJ donations since the transition of Francis Ray in 2013. The late Francis Ray established the Turning Point Legal Defense Fund to assist battered women with their legal expenses. The fund is managed by The Family Place, a Dallas Women’s shelter, and is named for her 2001 novel The Turning Point, her first mainstream novel. In 2004, the book was reissued under the title of Trouble Don’t Last Always. The Romance Slam Jam was founded in 1995 by author Francis Ray, booksellers Emma Rodgers and Ashira Tosihwe of Black Images Book Bazaar in Dallas, Texas. Deatri King-Bey took over management of the RSJ, and started the Romance Slam Jam Organization in 2008. Author King-Bey, of Phoenix, AZ, will pass the torch of leadership to Bonita Thornton, founder of Sisters’ Thoughts from Coast to Coast (STCC). Ms. Thornton, of Los Angeles, CA, hosts an online book club with over 50 members. The transition of leadership will occur over the next year. For more information about RSJ, visit Romance Slam Jam.
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Fort Worth ISD Scholarship Program The United Negro College Fund and employees of the Fort Worth Independent School District are pleased to announce a scholarship program that is open to spring 2015 Fort Worth ISD graduating seniors who will attend a UNCF member college/university or another historically black college or university (HBCU). Requirements: • Student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Student must be a 2014–2015 graduating senior from a Fort Worth ISD high school. • Student must be enrolled full-time at a UNCF member institution or other historically black college or university. Scholarships Scholarships up to $5,000 will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and academic potential. Students must submit an essay as part of their application. The scholarship award will be sent to the Financial Aid/ Scholarship office at the student’s UNCF/ other campus upon proof of enrollment. To apply: • Go to www.uncf.org. • Select the For Students tab. • Select Scholarships from the drop-down menu. • Select Fort Worth Independent School District Program from the list. Deadline for application is April 17.
TV SERIES SKEE TV TO PREMIERE ON APRIL 9TH ON FUSE TV Award-winning DJ, producer, digital media pioneer and entrepreneur Scott Keeney aka “DJ SKEE” will launch his new, hour-long television series, SKEE TV, on Fuse beginning Thursday, April 9th at 10:30pm (ET/PT). The premiere episode of SKEE TV will feature a live performance from rapper Machine Gun Kelly and an
WWW.TEXASMETRONEWS.COM interview in the hot seat with DJ SKEE as well as original segments featuring indie artist Marina and The Diamonds, rapper Fashawn and DJ Alesso. All new lineups will be featured each week. Hip hop artist Common, electronic music group Phantogram, rapper Action Bronson and R&B/country artist Sam Hunt have also been confirmed to appear on the first season of SKEE TV. “I am excited to highlight some of the hottest artists from all corners of the music landscape,” said DJ SKEE. “On SKEE TV, you’ll see the biggest stars but also discover new artists before they blow up.” In front of an audience at The Los Angeles Film School and from its recently renovated historic Ivar Theatre in Hollywood, DJ SKEE will interview celebrity guests, host live musical performances and present segments dedicated to providing insider access into the trends and trendsetters of tomorrow. Handpicked for their unique impact in music and culture, those segments include: Ignited, Calm Before the Storm, Marked Up, inFocus, Off The Top, SKEE Locker and 10,000 Hours. Ignited explores the journey of some of the world’s biggest icons; Calm Before the Storm documents the momentum leading up to a performance; Marked Up chronicles modern tattoo culture; inFocus spotlights those pushing culture forward; Off The Top debuts exclusive music videos; SKEE Locker showcases the newest and hottest kicks; 10,000 Hours highlights behind-the-scenes movers and shakers. SKEE TV is part of a new programming rollout at Fuse extending beyond music to reflect a new attitude that is sexy, edgy, relevant and honest. “DJ Skee has been a pop culture icon for a generation,” said Bill Hilary, president of Fuse Network. “He identifies with our audience and knows where to take them before they even know they want to go. We look forward to providing our audiences with uncharted access and stories never explored until now.” Recognized as one of the most influential figures in today’s entertainment business, DJ SKEE has made his mark not only as a DJ, but as an artist, producer, television host, radio personality, executive, philanthropist and entrepreneur. He is responsible for breaking Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Lorde and Kendrick Lamar on the radio. In raw numbers, DJ SKEE has generated over one billion media impressions in under a decade and has a strong fan base. on his social channels. He was named to
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Psi Chapter - Iota Phi Lambda Sorority holds leadership forum
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Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Psi Chapter, under the leadership of President Daphne Hornbuckle held its annual leadership forum recently, discussing growing, building and thriving in business. The Psi Chapter continues to provide quality programming as members also log in numerous community service hours.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Dallas Alumnae Chapter & Harold W. Lang Sr. Middle School Presents
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April 11, 2015 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1678 Chenault Dallas, Tx
Voter ration Regist Drive!
Teen Town Hall* 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Community Market Festival* 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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SMITH: Marching in Dallas - a history lesson
When thousands gathered in Dallas for a re-enactment of the historic Selma to Montgomery March, it was a vision worth remembering. Organized and hosted by Texas State Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas), the event was very inspiring and thought-provoking. Citizens of all ages joined in the March and we heard from speakers, young and old. There was music that told the stories of struggles in America and there was talk of hope, love and equality. It felt so good to be out participating with my people in Dallas, because just earlier in the month, actually two weeks prior,
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I was in Selma, Alabama with people from all across the country and around the world. A special thanks to Sen. West for his visionary leadership. I’m sure there were students who knew nothing of the struggle for voting rights, but they got a history lesson that day. There were also adults who learned something from the experience. And we need more history lessons, like the ones that will be shared at the celebration to commemorate the naming
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to educate our communities, Sen. West, nor was it probably in Sankofa Global’s business plan but I am so glad we have bold leadership that makes educating our people a priority. In coming months, there will be more information presented about 150 anniversary Juneteenth celebrations in the area. For over 40 years Fort Worth native Opal Lee has dedicated herself to sharing information about Juneteenth. She hopes that June 19 will one day be declared a national holiday. Regardless, she will continue educating, enlightening and celebrating the freeing of enslaved Africans in America. What are you doing?
of a street in honor of the Honorable Al Lipscomb, on April 11 in Dallas, and a visit to Dallas from two noted educators Dr. Leonard Jeffries and Professor James Small on April 25 at the Frederick Douglass Social Center. I’m all for sharing information in our community instead of complaining about what our communities don’t know. I know it’s not in your job description
JOHNSON: Doris “Dorie� Miller deserves honor
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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson represent the state of Texas’ 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
The effort to have the Medal of Honor posthumously awarded to Doris “Dorie� Miller has, in recent weeks, been joined by university presidents, mayors, newspaper publishers, pastors, elected officials, leaders of veteran’s organizations and everyday men and women across this country who believe that a horrible historical oversight that continues to deny the nation’s highest military honor to a deserving hero must be corrected. It is a well-known fact that Dorie Miller manned a machine gun during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. It is not widely known that he risked his life to save the lives of others on the U.S.S. West Virginia. He also assisted the
mortally wounded captain of the ship, Mervyn S. Bennion. The ship’s captain was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. The senior surviving officer of the U.S.S. West Virginia wrote in his official report that Dorie Miller’s actions on the day of the attack were heroic. Commander Hollenkoetter noted that Dorie Miller saved the lives of a “number of people who might otherwise have been lost.� Despite Commander Hollenkoetter’s report, the Secretary of the Navy, Frank Knox, recommended against awarding the Medal of Honor to Dorie Miller.  A group of historians have discovered that Secretary Knox only wanted to give Dorie Miller
a letter of commendation for his actions. It was only after President Roosevelt and Admiral Chester Nimitz intervened that Dorie Miller received the Navy Cross. Many observers knew then, as they know now, that the treatment of Dorie Miller was unfair. As early as 1942, Michigan Congressman John Dingell, Sr. introduced legislation asking that Dorie Miller be awarded the Medal of Honor. When he died in 1955 his son, John Dingell Jr. succeeded him in Congress and continued his father’s effort on behalf of Dorie Miller. Other members of Congress who have attempted to have the Medal of Honor awarded to Dorie Miller include Texas Representatives Jake Pickle, Barbra Jordan, Mickey Leland and Craig Washington. It is something that I have attempted to do since the time that I became a member of the House of Representatives in 1993. The president of the Orders
and Medals Society of America, Retired Army Colonel Fred L. Borch, said that the Medal of Honor is awarded to those who demonstrate heroism in combat. They must have demonstrated “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty,� Borch said. Certainly the actions of Dorie Miller on that sad and fateful day in December of 1941 were intrepid, gallant and above and beyond the call of duty. Given the option of remaining safe in America or going back to sea, Dorie Miller chose the latter. He lost his life in 1943 when his ship was struck by a Japanese torpedo. I, like many others, passionately believe that Dorie Miller should be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service to our nation. Because of his heroic actions he deserves nothing less. Now is the time to recognize his contribution.
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HALL: No Party Favors! Quit Playin’ Vincent Hall Vincent L. Hall is an author and award-winning columnist. The odyssey and obstruction orbiting a pending Senate confirmation of Loretta Lynch as the next Attorney General was making me ill. Politics is politics, but when
you add in race, it takes on a different dimension. Since the inauguration service which placed that synthetic scepter in the bronzed hands of America’s first African-American President, the world has come to realize
how much race plays into every definition and every decision in America. Loretta Lynch is just another story in “The Naked City.” (Google it!!) Even the ultra-liberal talking
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heads have tried to skirt the racial aspect of this stupid ploy by the Republican Party. Many deny race as a factor. I ran across an article in the New York Daily News that confirming for me that the undercurrents of
racism are as far-reaching and flagrant as always. “A 10-year-old girl was trying to have a birthday party and a race relations discussion broke out. African-American child Harmony Jones invited a friend to her party on Friday night in Memphis, Tenn., but the young girl got a stunning magic marker note in return: her friend’s dad wouldn’t let her attend due to the birthday girl’s race, WREG-TV reported. The unidentified child wrote in blue, green and pink, “Maby [SIC] I will not be able to come to your birthday sleepover, because my dad will not let me go because you are black.” The girl added, “Not trying to be races [SIC], but my mom let
me go. Happy birthday!”” Harmony’s unfortunate story mentally tethered me to a story I had seen by Rachel Maddow about the “lynching” of Loretta. Rachel Maddow is a Rhodes Scholar whose reports and reporting are always academic and well excavated. Here’s my thumbnail sketch of the 10 minute plus feature she ran. Loretta Elizabeth Lynch grew up in Durham, North Carolina where she attend a mostly White elementary school. At an early age, she scored so high on a standardized test, that school officials there required that she take the test again. She did and scored even higher. By the end of Loretta’s senior year in 1977, she became the valedictorian of her high school class. District officials were concerned that naming Loretta as the lone valedictorian would create racial upheaval; they decided to make Loretta covaledictorian that year, with two other White students. Loretta excelled as an undergrad at Harvard and earned an academic sleepover with the institution which resulted in her receiving the historically coveted Harvard Law degree. Loretta eventually accepted a highpaying job at a private law firm. She quit that lucrative position
after six years because, being the patriot that she is, wanted to parlay her degrees and expertise for the good of the American people. She made the ultimate economic sacrifice and gave up 75% of her salary and probably 95% of her potential wealth to work for her country. At her posts with the feds she has won cases against scandalridden high-profile politicians as well as major terrorism cases. Loretta Lynch, working as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York has been heralded for the successful conviction of an organized ring of convenience store owners who brought in immigrants and forced them into slave labor in their stores. The media hastens to remind us that Loretta is the second longest candidate to wait for the job, citing Edwin Meese as an example. However, Meese’s conformation was inordinately long because he was investigated for not disclosing interest-free loans that he had been given. By the time this missive is published, Loretta Lynch may have been confirmed and this may be obsolete. But the issue of race has no expiration date and it ain’t been no party or party favors for Loretta Lynch or Harmony Jones. White men seem to be giving each of them a rough go of it.
DAVIS: The Audacity of Citizenship however, citizenship denied renders one essentially impotent, a mere spectator relegated to the bleachers of society, stripped of By Miles Jaye any real opportunity to get in the Miles Jaye is a musician, singer, author, actor, game. Thus, the opponent will go chef and award-winning writer. to great lengths to obstruct your self-view as that awesome thing, a citizen. Can.” Dear President Obama: Sir, I’ve considered what it The focus of this letter, Mr. means to be a citizen of a modern My name is Miles Jaye Davis, President, has shifted from society and what it meant to be a Sr. I was born in Yonkers, New justice and equal rights to voting citizen of ancient Rome, Athens, York, however, I consider myself rights and race relations until Egypt, Carthage, China and the a native of Brooklyn, where I I finally settled on the simple Songhai Empire. I contrasted attended Brooklyn Technical matter of citizenship. The more the life of a free man to that H.S., Brooklyn College and I contemplated the essential of a slave and in doing so, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music principles of citizenship the more rights and responsibilities of my as a young violin and music I realized it was something very own citizenship have become important that I often overlooked. theory student. I listened to the attacks against more evident. I began to realize I am a veteran of the United States Air Force, a proud father the validity of your citizenship in that by-virtue-of the first-class and grandfather currently residing your first Presidential election citizenship that I possess, a rank in Central Florida, a national and slowly began to understand and standing equal to every other recording artist professionally the gravity of the matter and citizen is mine. As it becomes more evident known as Miles Jaye, an African magnitude of the somewhat that I am, by birthright, a fullAmerican and an American obscure title of ‘citizen’ that I fledged citizen of this remarkable once took for granted. It was hard citizen. place we call the United States of I’ve read your books, to watch and harder to believe the America, I am emboldened by the “Dreams from My Father” and venomous nature of the public realization that to be a citizen is “The Audacity of Hope” and I’ve assaults against one individual to be a fighter, fighting for what had the honor of voting for you and one family over this issue. I believe is right and just, a voter, in two Presidential elections. I It occurred to me that voting for who I believe has the clearly remember your campaign citizenship applied is a very greater good at heart, a protester, themes, “Change” and “Yes We potent and powerful tool, joining the ranks of others who
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care deeply about our progress as a society, a public official, if I am so called, a dreamer, dreaming as did Dr. King, for a better America. Whether my voice is one in a chorus of voices or a solo voice speaking out for self, family, community or nation, my citizenship endows me with a powerful, resounding, Robeson voice. It was from this realization that I decided to begin an active and ongoing letter writing campaign requiring of me vigilance and awareness and disallowing any degree of apathy or any notion of defeat. As a citizen, I have something to believe in when the system fails. When the government slows down, shuts down or falls short of the ideals upon which the nation was formed, I have something to cling to. I have the right and responsibility to observe, critique and make my voice heard and by standing in the dignity and authority of my citizenship, I begin to realize and embody the audacity of hope you speak of so eloquently. Sir, I hear your voice more clearly now, and as you speak to the nation and to the world on the compelling issues of justice, civil
and human rights, voting rights, women’s rights, gay rights, race relations and equal opportunities in all matters including education, health care, housing, employment and business, I am invested in those words. I am a shareholder in this business of America. I can recall your words after Selma admonishing us to continue marching together for advancement, however, I also remember your remarks about Cuba in which you stated that a 50 year old failed policy should be open to scrutiny, reassessment and change. When I think of Change it occurs to me that perhaps America’s star would shine brighter if we were a nation of justice rather than simply a nation of laws. Our democracy might ring more true if we substituted marching and celebrating decades long struggles with robust prosecution of civil and human rights violations and abuses, present and past. We might find the playing field more level if we demanded effective legislation and judicial review of unfair institutional See AUDACITY, Page 7
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Students commemorate historic Selma march
Sen. West proud of students' practicing civic involvement Dallas, TX - Despite a forecast of rain and threatening skies, several hundred students and their parents turned out Saturday March 21, 2015 at the Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge in Dallas,joining hundreds more marchers, to commemorate the historic march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. The students answered the call of State Senator Royce
Skyline High School student Taylor Jenkins speaks following the march. (Photo by LaDonna Castro)
West (D-Dallas) to reenact the historic march that was held 50 years ago in protest of restrictive voting laws. Before the march started, Troop 1269 Boy Scout Christopher Harrison told the group, "While I was not born then, I understand the importance of their seeking our right to vote. That non-violent movement was
met with violence. I hope for a world of equality." Senator West thanked the crowd for not letting the threat of rain keep them from taking part in the march. "This is the time to remember the heroes and sheroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on Bloody Sunday 50 years ago." With the backdrop of the Dallas skyline, the students marched across the mile long bridge and back carrying signs that said; When will we overcome?...One dream can change the world...Together we can-They did...Taking a stand. The students symbolically reenacted the successful March 21, 1965 march from Selma, Alabama to the state capitol in Montgomery. It was the third attempt following the first march, now called "Bloody Sunday," two weeks earlier when state and local lawmen attacked peaceful demonstrators. The 54-mile march was successfully completed under a federal court order and the protection of some 4,000 federal troops and state police. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law less than five months later. Following the march, Taylor Jenkins, a Skyline High School student, said she took advantage of the right to vote and voted for the first time last November. She added, "Selma sparked change and got the Voting Right Act, yet many adults are eligible to
Boy Scouts lead off march.
vote but don't. You need to encourage your peers to vote." Barack Obama Leadership Academy 10th grader Noble Obriki told the marchers, "We have to be aware of situations that affect us and others so that the footsteps we leave on this earth are purposeful and momentous. If the leaders of the Civil Rights (Movement) and specifically the youth who encouraged this march 50 years ago let little issues worry them, today wouldn't be possible." Schools from Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville and Cedar Hill districts
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participated including Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, St. Philip's School and Community Center, Skyline HS, West Mesquite HS, A. Maceo Smith, Sunset, Pinkston, Woodridge Elem., Cedar Hill Collegiate HS, DeSoto HS, Duncanville HS, Lancaster HS, Wilmer-Hutchins HS, and Townview Magnet Center. Youth groups taking part in the march included South Oak Cliff High's Mayor's Rising Star Council, Circle 10 Boy Scouts of America, and the Boys and Girls Club of Arlington.
Early Childhood Education promoted
By Jonathan Jackson Hundreds of teachers, administrators, public officials and parents on Saturday attended the Congressional District 30 Education Initiative held at Desoto High School in Desoto. The summit, featuring presentations by some of the finest educators in North Texas, was convened by District 30 Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and included educators from the Desoto, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, Dallas, Duncanville and Grand Prairie Independent School Districts. “Early childhood education is very important,” said Congresswoman Johnson as she addressed the group during the keynote address. “We must ensure that our young people are well-educated. Without a quality education a young person’s future is bleak. I am your voice in Washington, but I need your input. Early childhood
Congresswoman Johnson with participant at Early Childhood summit last Saturday in Desoto education is the key to future success.”
Congresswoman Johnson said that she would continue to do all that she could to ensure that North Texas school districts received the financial support that they needed to make early childhood education a top priority. She thanked the educators and public officials for what they were doing to promote early childhood education. “We must ensure that our young people are well-educated,” said Desoto Mayor Carl Sherman who thanked Congresswoman Johnson’s for her work in Washington regarding education. “Our Congresswoman gets it,” he said. “Early childhood education matters.”
The seven-hour program, which began at 8.30 a.m., featured panels of educators and presentations from national and state leaders. Dr. Libby Doggett, the deputy assistant secretary for policy and early learning in the U.S. Department of Education, encouraged the participants to continue their efforts to mold the minds of young people while they were very young in a video presentation. Dr. Nolan Estes, a former superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District, who is recognized as one of the country’s leading educators, said that professionals on the national, state and local levels must embrace early childhood education. Superintendents from participating school districts spoke about early childhood education program in District 30. The panelists included college presidents, principals, retired educators, hospital administrators and parents who expressed their views regarding the importance of early childhood education. Veteran retired Dallas educators Dr. Roscoe Smith and Dr. Alfred Roberts, the guiding forces behind the Coalition for an Accountable System of Education, also participated in the summit. Other District 30 community leaders who worked diligently to make the summit a success included Mrs. Mavis B. Knight, Mrs. Gloria Lett, Dr. Rosie Collins Sorrells and Mrs. Verna Mitchell. “I am very proud of the outstanding work that is taking place in District 30 regarding education,” Congresswoman Johnson said. “Early childhood education is where it all begins.”
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WWW.TEXASMETRONEWS.COM rhetoric, propaganda, spin and hype by positive means until the hype becomes reality. Empowered by the bold, audacity of their own citizenship, our youth, from Head Start programs to our colleges and universities might begin to see education, employment, entrepreneurship and a place in the world community as artists, bankers, scientists, soldiers, scholars, lawyers, linguists and diplomats as their futures and not see athletics, entertainment or gangs and violence as their only hope. Finally Sir, we adults must begin to see one another as citizens and view one another as equal under the framework of our Constitution regardless of race, creed, gender, or economic status. If we do not, the math will never add up, the experiment will never work. If we refuse to treat one another as valued equals, as brothers and sisters and as fellow Americans without hesitation or reservation, another trigger will be pulled and another body will lie dead in the street, and
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then another, and another. I hear your voice more clearly now when you speak of: “a tradition based on the simple idea that we have a stake in one another, and that what binds us together is greater than what drives us apart, and that if enough people believe in the truth of that proposition and act on it, then we might not solve every problem, but we can get something meaningful done.” The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream” Barack Obama Mr. President, some of us are weary of marching, we’re ready to run. Some of us are waiting for the tower to clear us for take off, we’re ready to fly. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Frankly, a year ago I would not have written to you but thanks to the audacity of citizenship, I now feel it is my privilege and my responsibility to do so. I would be more than happy to hear your views on any of the points I’ve raised here Sir.
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The Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated recently presented Funnyraiser: An Evening of Jokes & Jazz, featuring Comedian Tommy Davidson and renowned flutist Bobbi Humphrey. The Dallas Chapter, The Links, Incorporated was organized by Mrs. Fannie C. Smith in November 1957. The charter members were Rowena Blackmon, Jimmie Brashear, Esther Browne, Maria Burke, Etta Culmer, Marion Dillard, Annette Flowers, Vareta Gully, Pauline Lane, Frances McShann, Ruth Shelton, Amanda Smith, Fannie Smith and Ruth White. Over the years, the Dallas Chapter has been an awardwinning chapter, having received awards of excellence at Western Area Conferences and National Assemblies for programs that have significantly impacted the Dallas community.
Selma @50: Malcolm X on my mind for Historical Ride By Thomas Muhammad I hadn't driven from Dallas to Selma in maybe eight years, but it was the way I had chosen to take this historical trip. It had been after all 50 years since that infamous terroristic attack when white racist police storm troopers beat and gassed 600 innocent unarmed peaceful civil rights marchers crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge. During my drive I played over a dozen speeches of Brother Malcolm X driving to Selma and back to Dallas ending with his "Last Message" speech, which turned out to be the most powerful presentation Malcolm ever made because it came 17 days after he had spoken to over 500 people at Brown Chapel Church in Selma, Alabama and one day after his home had been firebombed while he, his wife Betty and their four young daughters slept on a snowy night. This speech brings the righteous movement of black people in America then and now more into focus. Over the years I've found that only by listening to Malcolm's speeches in their "entirety" can you really get a full sense of where we were and where we should be going as a people in America.
A few simple damn quotes like jobs, please don't try and milk of the Executive Board of the "By Any Means Necessary" toast Malcolm in attempts to National Voting Rights Museum will do the job. In fact, make your white "friends" & Institute in Selma. I I maintain that it is knew it was going to because today we be a moment filled don't have a "Malcolm with trivial "pomp & voice speaking on the circumstance" and it national level" the was. masses of black people But since our are very clearly in group hosts this such disarray. I totally annual "Jubilee" event cringed recently when which highlights all I read a column written the told and untold by one of these sohistory leading up to called "high profile that fateful Sunday, Negroes" basically March 7, 1965 when trying to turn Malcolm those heroic marchers into some type of were beaten, I had a passivist, because duty to come. Malcolm talked of While I'm on the seeing white people subject let during his pilgrimage me point out that to Mecca. among those 600 This is pure people beaten on nonsense! Malcolm that bridge were 72 lived and died a black white marchers. A nationalist before couple of them serve Ilyasah Shabazz is one of Malcolm X’s daughters. and after Mecca. Any on our board. Many idiot listening to his people have made speeches after that trip, up until amenable to him. the mistake of quoting that "600 he was assassinated by some lost Hell, just get some new black marchers were beaten" government-inspired conspiracy, friends or move to a black area. which is not true. That said, jealous-minded "wish I was this Just simply back the hell off and after getting into Selma I made awesome" Negroes would know leave Malcolm alone, thank you! sure to revisit all of the places this! We demand that you colored Back to the Selma trip. where I knew members of the folks who feel there's something I must be honest however, Student Nonviolent Coordinating about Malcolm's fire that you and say I really hadn't wanted Committee (SNCC) did like, but don't want to jeopardize to make this particular trip, even movement work; places like friendships with your white though I had come each year Lowdnes County where the Black friends or lose your corporate for over 15 years as a member Panther Party was founded.
The famous "Tent City" area along Highway 80 where black sharecroppers sought refuge after being evicted by white landowners simply because they registered to vote. The marker where New Yorker and march volunteer Viola Liuzzo was killed by members of the Ku Klux Klan for giving a ride to a black teenage male who had marched from Selma to Montgomery. Years later it was discovered that an FBI informant was riding in the car when the Klan shot Ms. Liuzzo. Her passenger, Leroy Motten, a member of SNCC at the time who quickly smeared some of Ms. Liuzzo's blood on himself and played dead was sent out of Selma by his parents because they feared he would be found out and killed. Brother Leroy is still alive living in New York and refuses to return to his hometown of Selma. Yeah I know I sound too militant when talking about Selma and that many are looking for stories of the happy jubilant faces seen on television and on the front pages of newspapers. But like Malcolm would say "I'm not the kind of person whose going to tell you what you want to hear, I'm gonna to tell you the truth whether you like it or not!"
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Long Distance Lover
Ed Harris and Liam Neeson face off.
always looking for a scam or deal, but that was his son and he had to avenge his death. So there were two sons, both at odds with their fathers but both fathers willing to die or kill for those same offspring. This job calls for a pro. In walks poet, rapper, actor Common; a hitman brought in to kill the Gravedigger and his son. A recent Oscar winner for his musical collaboration with singer John Legend, Common, who also starred in the emotion-filled “Selma,” gives a stunning performance as he hunts down the Gravedigger and his son. The Gravedigger wants one night to make things right. In the meantime, viewers will get more than their share of twists and turns as this very long night produces some very interesting results. In “Run All Night” its clear, eventually you have to answer to, or pay the piper. This movie is interesting, gripping, intense,suspenseful, frightening and thought-provoking. Showing on screens, now!
A Review of Get Hard
Hardly Forgettable By Eva D. Coleman
Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart have teamed up for a film that moviegoers are bound to remember. While Get Hard has a stronghold on edgy adult humor, it also provides a comical look at class and race. James King, played by Ferrell, sees his success as an investment industry manager plummet due to accusations of fraud. As a result, he is sentenced to prison and seeks help from Hart’s character, Darnell Lewis, to get in shape for life inside the San Quentin prison walls. Lewis is a mobile car detail business owner whose closest encounter with a hard life is recounting and reciting scenes from the movie Boys in the Hood. As a way to earn a large sum of money he desperately needs, he creates and brings to life an elaborate Prison Readiness Program to assist King. Earlier in the film, long before King is accused of fraud and sentenced, and as he sifts through 100 dollar bills to tip Lewis two dollars for washing his car, he tells Lewis, “Success is a mindset.” This served as one of the most memorable lines from the movie. Lewis is an African-American entrepreneur who wants more for his family. His goal is to measure up to success by obtaining a home in a nice neighborhood so that his child can go to school in a safe environment. The film also makes light of how sometimes, out of desperation to get ahead, adults place children in grown-up situations to garner sympathy. Such is the case in the scene where Lewis places his child
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By Cheryl Smith Well, if you’re looking for action, you’re in the right theater! Why did I think I was watching The Godfather 2015? Or, The Warriors, Part 2? One thing is clear, as was the case in the epic series from last century or the cult favorite, and that is family first and fight til the end. In this Warner Bros. Pictures action thriller written by Brad Ingelsby and directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, Oscar nominee Liam Neeson is bent on saving the life of his son, who despises him and doesn’t seem to have a clue that he wouldn’t be alive if not for the father he’s trying to get away from. Neeson plays a Brooklyn hitman with deep mob roots. Known as the Gravedigger, he’s sent many to their grave and has always managed to avoid jail time. The intense Vincent D’Onofrio continues to appear with the dogged determination he displays in the hit television series, Law & Order Criminal Intent. In “Run All Night,” D’Onofrio wants to end his 30-year journey to bring the hit man to justice. And he’s not the only one trying to get to the Gravedigger. When the Gravedigger kills his old friend’s son who is about to kill his son, it’s on! So now you have the two mob buddies going up against one another. Death is apparent, but whose? The Gravedigger, a washed-out gangster who looks decades older than his 55 years and his best friend, Shawn Maguire, played by the menacing Ed Harris, who is trying to be an upstanding businessman, have probably come to the end of their road.Maguire knew his son wasn’t worth anything,
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on the phone, encouraging her to “act” like he showed her, in attempts to get a home loan. There’s also hoodie humor. While King is searching inside his freshly-washed ride for the key, he is startled by a hoodie-wearing Lewis who attempts to give the car key to him. King immediately sees it as a holdup situation. This scene pokes fun at the black male in a hoodie stereotype. Get Hard does more than push the envelope. It pushes a case of priority mail with return receipt. Some may want to return to sender. There’s a priority on funny with a return lesson of what is now acceptable as visuals on-screen. There are graphic sexual scenes, even some that made moviegoers in the theater gasp. This is definitely not a kid-friendly movie, so please leave your children at home! Get Hard is full of messages and surprises. I couldn’t help but be reminded of the title of one of Hart’s movies and stand-up comedy tour, Laugh at My Pain. Hart and Ferrell’s characters in Get Hard provide a poignant look at morality as it relates to success. It shows how success can be painful, quickly leading to a lonely road of abandonment when you fall from it. The film also injects humor into sensitive topics of class, race, gender, sexual orientation and culture. It reminds us that when life gets hard, it helps to laugh along the way.
Dear Alma I am a 50-year-old field service engineer who travels 75 percent of the year for work. I love my job and appreciate the opportunity that I am able to travel around the world. No, I’m not in the military, so I can pick and choose where I decide to reside long term. Basically, the problem is maintaining long distant relationships with my family, friends and holding down a love life. I try to stay in touch with my family and friends through cell phone calls and Facebook but sometimes it’s just not enough. I miss them when I’m traveling and honestly, it’s hard to maintain a healthy adult relationship with a woman without her eventually telling me I’m away too much. I’m single, active and I would consider myself to be handsome. How would you suggest I meet a woman who would understand my situation and consider being in this type of a relationship? Lamont in Ohio Lamont from Ohio, yes, I’m putting you on blast, cause this is the first time I’ve run across, a truly handsome (yes girls, I saw his picture), and gainfully employed engineer with benefits, who’s discussing how difficult it is to maintain a long distance healthy adult relationship. The first thing that comes to my mind is, “Seek and ye shall find, my brotha ~ you came to the right place, LOL.” I’m here to agree with you sweetheart, there’s no doubt about it, long distance relationships (LDR’s) take an enormous amount of hard work, but then again, a regular in your face, every day relationship does, too. I say, navigate the negativity, as long as the two of you are serious about your commitment and devotion to each another, a LDR can be quite successful. In my opinion, a LDR requires two mature adults who are completely confident in their own right. Each has got to be comfortable in their own skin and not looking to be completed or validated by the other. All lines of communication must remain open and honest always. You’ve gotta trust each other. That’s super important! With today’s technology options, you can keep in touch daily, practically face to face. I’m sure you’ve heard it said before, absence does make a loving heart grow fonder. Can you see it in your minds eye? Lawddy, can you imagine anticipating the next time you’ll see each other? Wheew, kool it down, this columns rated: PG, LOL. I could go on and on with the positives, but no need, I’m sure you feel me. Evidently you’ve been looking in all the wrong places or you’d be hooked up by now. Today’s the day to steer yourself in a new direction. Start looking to find a woman who’s pursuing her dreams, occupying her time, joyfully participating in her life. Since you’re on the road most of the time, I’m sure this task won’t be easy. Soooo, you know me, I just can’t help myself, I’ll see what I can do to help you out. Ladies: If you’re interested in contacting Lamont, shoot me an email. I see springtime and love just around the corner. Alma -
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UNT Mayborn School of Journalism dean plants seeds
Frisco ISD-TV Audio/Video Production students at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center were treated to a recent visit from veteran journalist Dorothy Bland. The dean of the University of North Texas Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, Bland advised students on journalism-related workshops offered by the university as she encouraged them to seek admission to UNT. Students asked various Dean Bland and Frisco ISD-TV Executive questions about studies at UNT Producer Eva Coleman and expressed excitement about meeting Bland and learning include leading a successful about the opportunities she reaccreditation for the division in shared. “I think it was a unique spring 2008 and 2012; securing experience. It’s not every day an annual commitment for Foundation that you get to have a dean in Scripps-Howard your classroom, and she was very Internship/Scholarship Grants for outgoing,” student Maria Lempke two FAMU students beginning in 2011; and working with CBS said. Lempke is a senior at Wakeland News, FAMU journalism alumni High School who plans to study and others to establish the Harold Dow Professorship, named in at UNT in the Fall. During the visit, Bland toured honor of the award-winning “48 the entire Frisco ISD-TV suite, Hours” correspondent who died taking photos and recording video in August 2010. “While I appreciate my of the facilities of which she was FAMU experiences, leading the impressed. “I plan to take this back to Mayborn School of Journalism share with my faculty. They’re is a wonderful opportunity,” not going to believe this, “ Bland Bland said. “I understand that UNT’s theme is a Green Light said. Frisco ISD-TV Executive to Greatness, and the Mayborn Producer Eva Coleman School has a strong foundation coordinated the visit and saw it as plus excellent potential for more a way to fortify the bridge between greatness. It is strategically high school and collegiate-level located in the fifth largest media market in the nation and a diverse learning. “It’s one thing to hear or read region well positioned for future about studying media at the growth.” Bland praised the school’s college level. For a top college Mayborn Literary leader to want to come into the annual high school classroom to engage Nonfiction Conference as a students, that’s clearly on a “national treasure” and also the school offering a full complement different level,” Coleman said. “I push my students to go of student media and student-run beyond the norm and I have to advertising/public relations and do that with the opportunities I photo/multimedia agencies. At FAMU, Bland led campaigns provide them as well. Dean Bland is special, and it was evident to raise more than $100,000 to support the National Association during her time with us.” Several of Coleman’s former of Black Journalists Multimedia students have continued their Short Courses from 2009 to 2012 and the Dow Jones News media studies at UNT. Some have even graduated Fund Multimedia High School and are currently working in the Workshops in 2010 and 2012. She was the interim advisor journalism field. Of special note are UNT alum Matthew Torres for both the FAMU chapter who is a morning reporter for of the Association of Black WTVF NewsChannel 5, the CBS Journalists, which was named affiliate in Nashville, Tennessee Student Chapter of the Year in and Millicent Macena, current 2008 and was a finalist in 2009, North Texas Television (NTTV) and the FAMU chapter of Public Relations Society of America. Program Director. Bland also served FAMU as a Prior to coming to UNT, Bland directed Florida A&M member of the Retention Council, University’s Division of the Web Site Steering Committee Journalism — the first accredited and the Search Committee for journalism program at a the Assistant Vice President for historically African-American Instructional Technology, and was the subcommittee chair of university — for five years. Her accomplishments the university’s Organizational
Dean Dorothy Bland with students (Maria Lempke, Chalen Broom, Valeri Vasquez, Bailey Stone, Abbey Cumnock, UNT Dean Dorothy Bland, Kyle Khang, Tyler Beck.
Dean Bland with broadcast student at CTE Center.
Dean Bland discusses opportunities at UNT
Analysis Task Force. She has served on site teams for the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications at universities in California, Georgia, Kansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi and other states. Bland was also a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes and a guest
lecturer at the Poynter Institute, Kuwait University and other institutions. Before coming to FAMU, Bland worked in various newspaper positions for 25 years. She was a reporter and editor at USA Today. She served as president and publisher of both the Chillicothe (Ohio) Gazette and Fort Collins
(Colo.) Coloradoan and earned three Gannett President’s Rings for outstanding performance. Bland received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Arkansas State University and her master of business administration degree in marketing from George Washington University. She was a McCormick Fellow in the Advanced Executive Program at Northwestern University’s Media Management Center and has completed additional graduate courses at Florida State University. Established in 2009, the Mayborn School of Journalism includes the Department of News and Department of Strategic Communications, which administer bachelor’s degrees. The school also houses the free-standing Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism, which administers the only nationally-accredited professional master’s degree program at a Texas college or university. The institute was founded in 1999 after UNT received a gift from the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn Foundation. Frank W. Mayborn was the longtime editor, publisher and owner of the Temple Daily Telegram and the Killeen Daily Herald in Central Texas and owner of KCEN-TV, Temple’s NBC affiliate. After her husband’s death in 1987, Sue Mayborn assumed his duties as editor, publisher and owner of the Temple Daily Telegram and the Killeen Daily Herald. She also served as owner and president of KCEN-TV until 2009.
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Forgiven and Forgive Spiritually Speaking by James A. Washington I am re-reading a book that I highly recommend by Beth Moore, Jesus, the One and Only. It reminds me rather vigorously that forgiveness is still a critical concept in the life of so many so called Christians, who profess faith as their spiritual cornerstone. The book is turning my soul inside out because it vividly reinforces to me that I am getting prayer answered with each chapter and that realization is the impetus for this column. Back to forgiveness! How many of you repent, but remain in a guilty state of mind because you really don’t believe God will forgive you your acknowledged transgressions? If there was ever a challenge to faith, this is it. Deep down inside, you can’t really live a life of spiritual freedom, because you have never thought God would really forgive you for all that ‘sinnin’ you used to do and sometimes miss, even today. I bring this up because I believe you and I are dealing with another clever trick of the devil. If you really don’t believe you’ve been forgiven, you keep asking God to forgive you. Now follow me for a minute. If you keep asking for something that is already done, the mere prayer insults the God who took care of this for you. Enter the devil. Since you cannot accept your own forgiveness, you cannot stand on the faith you profess in God. Hence, you cannot live the life God has cleared for you to embark upon. That’s a hypocrite. Enter Jesus. He took care of that. You are forgiven. Your faith in Him allows you to accept that forgiveness and move on in freedom, which brings you the courage necessary for the testimony that undoubtedly will help others. The ensuing
behavior change in you lets the world know your faith is real. That’s a believer. Some might say that’s a soldier for the Lord. Anyway you look at it, the basis for faith rests in the belief of who Jesus was, what He did, why He did it and who He did it for, i.e. you and me and anybody who looks like us. Face it. You are forgiven; not because I say so, but because Christ says so. Deal with it please. With this truth, also comes a peace that defies understanding; a peace that most assuredly will set you free. It does not matter your degree of sin, your quantity or your perceived propensity to sin again. Christ did not and does not discriminate on that basis. Remember, you had nothing to do with this. God’s grace is what I’m talking about. That forgiveness thing should resonate in your soul when it collides with that grace thing. It’s up to us, you and me, to accept it. And when we do, something wonderful happens. You begin to see yourself as God sees you. You begin to understand the beauty of salvation and oddly enough, you truly want others to understand this gift also. Your testimony takes shape and your words are then shaped around the blessing that is Jesus Christ. Reread Luke and the tears that washed the Savior’s feet. “Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she loved so much…” Luke 7:47. The answer to your being able to forgive yourself lies not within you but within the One who has already forgiven you. May God bless and keep you always.
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Former Dallas Cowboy, wife make generous athletic apparel donation to Carter Cowboys
\It was a Wednesday afternoon, and David W. Carter High School Principal Fred Davis was firing up a small crowd on the school’s front steps. “It’s a great day to be a Carter Cowboy,� Davis exclaims. Davis is helping kick off an event celebrating the donation of $50,000 in Under Armour athletic apparel and equipment donated from Pat and Emmitt Smith Charities. “We are so proud and humbled by this gesture,� Davis said.  Amid performances from the school’s band, cheerleaders, and a presentation of the flags from the school’s ROTC group, Pat and Emmitt Smith Charities Vice
President of Community Relations Ronelle Ianace extended thanks on behalf of Smith and his wife, Pat. Ianace discussed how the Smiths grew up in poor families. However, through their collective success, they are working to extend a helping hand to others. “Pat and Emmitt Smith care about kids and they, particularly, care about youth,â€? Ianace said. “(Pat and Emmitt Smith) really care that others have the opportunities that they have had in achieving the success they want. Your success is in your heart, it’s in your eyes, it’s what you can dream. Emmitt’s goal is to give as many as kids their dreams so that they can achieve them in the future.â€? Carter was the second of two Dallas ISD schools to receive a donation of Under Armour athletic apparel and equipment this week. The Pat and Emmitt Smith Charities visited Skyline High School to present an identical donation one day prior to the presentation at Carter. “We are truly honored to receive this generous donation from the Pat and Emmitt Smith Charities,â€? said Carter Campus Athletic Coordinator Harold Jones. “Due to your commitment to student achievement, our studentathletes will be afforded the use of the donated items which will inspire them to carry on the great tradition here at Carter High School.â€? Â
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April 17 Music is in the air yet again when more than 300 budding singers from Dallas Independent School District's W.H. Atwell Law Academy, Fred F. Florence, John B. Hood, Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, Irma L. Rangel Young Women's Leadership Academy, Sarah Zumwalt, T.W. Browne, Seagoville middle schools and Umphrey Lee Elementary School combine their voices as one rose performing classical, pop, Broadway, spirituals and gospel in this spring concert. Special Lobby music by Rangel Hand Bell Choir. Coordinated by Stevon Harris Promising Young Artist Series 4th Annual Budding Rose Concert Student Morning Performance | $5 Friday, April 17, 2015 @ 10 AM
April 2 Mama Are There Any Good Men Left? April 2 - April 5, 2015 Naomi Bruton Mainstage - TBAAL MAMA ARE THERE ANY GOOD MEN LEFT is a riveting story, which chronicles the lives of three men, as they navigate through this rough terrain called life. Abuse, deceit and irresponsibility all play major roles. MAMA ARE THERE ANY GOOD MEN LEFT is a valid question that many women wonder. The women in this story remain strong, despite all that they must face. It deals with everything from desperately wanting a man to desperately wanting to get-rid of one.
April 3 Dallas Boxing Royalty Just Two Fights Away From World Championship Dallas boxing family Team Hatley presents the “Spring Break Knockout.” Charles “The Future” Hatley will face Saul Roman for the North American Boxing Association’s National Championship. Celebrities from Deion Sanders to Mario Lozano and Dez Bryant have shown up ringside at past events. This match brings “The Future” one fight closer to the World Championship, where he will join the ranks of Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets start at $25 Irving Convention Center 500 West Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, Texas 75039
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April 9 Dallas Art Fair, presented by Ruinart Champagne, will feature nearly 100 prominent national and international art dealers and
April 11 Garland Heritage Celebration Celebrate Garland’s rich history at the second annual Garland Heritage Celebration from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Enjoy a day of events in honor of the refurbished Train Car at the Santa Fe Depot, and all of Garland’s historical assets that contribute to the city’s heritage. The event will feature live bands including the Quibble Brothers, Gypsy Playboys, Full House, and Garland’s very own Square Pickers. There also will be cowboy shootouts, food trucks, a face painter, bounce houses, a tour of historic homes, and a trackless train for the kids to ride! The Central Library will have a train exhibit in the lobby, as well as special guest speaker, Rosemary Rumbley. For details, call 972-205-2993 Street Name C h a n g e H o n o r s Freedom Fighter Al Lipscomb 10am-3pm An old f a s h i o n Block Party to celebrate changing G r a n d Avenue to the AL LIPSCOMB WAY. There will be blues from R.L's Blues Palace... Food...Storytelling and testifying from those who knew and loved him... Street dancing...Poetry...African drumming and ritual. 2015 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Dallas Alumnae Chapter - Community Market Festival, Harold W. Lang Sr. Middle School, 1678 Chenault in Dallas.
Public Performance | $10 Saturday, April 18, 2015 @ 8 PM Naomi Bruton Main Stage Dallas Convention Center Theater 1309 Canton St Dallas, TX 75201 T:5”
April 18 2015 African American Education Hall of Fame Program, Luncheon & Induction Ceremony at 12:00 Noon at the Hilton Garden InnDuncanville. The cost of tickets is $50. ***** UNT-Dallas Campus, Dallas, Texas will host the Cutting Edge Youth Summit from 9am2pm, at the University Center, 7300 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241.. Register for the Cutting Edge Youth Summit today: www. cuttingedgeyouthsummit.com The summit workshops will focus on academic, mental and physical health, civic responsibility, and leadership skills.
April 23 R. Kelly Live at the Music Hall at Fair Park
April 25 Sankofa Global presents.......The Afrikan Communiversity w/ Dr. Leonard Jeffries & Prof. James Small 6 PM Vendor booths available Call today for vending opportunities! 469.297.6404 The Black Academy Of Arts and Letters TIES & TUX GALA 6:00pm at the Hilton Anatole Hotel Dallas 2201 N. Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207
LEGAL NOTICE These Texas Lottery Commission Scratch-Off games will be closing soon:
Game #
Game Name / Odds
$
Official Close of Game
End Validations Date
1638
Holiday Magic Overall Odds are 1 in 3.17
$10
4/5/15
10/2/15
1656
Holiday Gold Overall Odds are 1 in 3.83
$5
4/24/15
10/21/15
1608
Tic Tac Toad Overall Odds are 1 in 4.61
$1
5/27/15
11/23/15
1627
Weekly Half Grand Overall Odds are 1 in 4.58
$1
5/27/15
11/23/15
1600
Veterans Cash Overall Odds are 1 in 4.14
$2
5/27/15
11/23/15
1652
Candy Cane Ca$h Overall Odds are 1 in 4.14
$2
5/27/15
11/23/15
1653
$100,000 Merry Money Overall Odds are 1 in 3.33
$5
5/27/15
11/23/15
1637
Holiday Game Book Overall Odds are 1 in 3.06
$20
5/27/15
11/23/15
April 16 Oak Cliff Chamber's Annual Education Summit This year's honored speaker is: Dr. Joe May
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The MLK Jr. Community Center will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a memorial service . On this day 47 years ago, the world encountered the tragic loss of Dr. King. Special guests include 5 Dallasarea Pastors invited to give special prayers for Economics, Education, Employment, Health, and Social Justice. Program highlights include the James Madison High School JROTC wreath ceremony- ML King Community Center, Dallas
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