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Griffey stresses early prostate screening

By Dorothy Gentry

Baseball legend Ken Griffey Sr.’s mother saw her brothers die from prostate cancer. She was determined to do what she could so hopefully the legacy would not continue in her family.

“My mother was very instrumental in a lot of this – she raised five boys and one girl,” said Griffey Sr, himself a prostate cancer survivor. “She lost four of her brothers to prostate cancer so she kept us abreast of what we needed to do as we got older. She made sure we knew.”

Griffey, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2006, was the keynote speaker at the North Texas Prostate Cancer Coalition Symposium last weekend at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington. He shared

his personal experience with the disease – which African American men have in high numbers - and which about 34 men in Texas are diagnosed with every day.

While Griffey Sr.’s prostate cancer was diagnosed and treated early, not all men are as fortunate.

For some, the disease can advance and become life threatening. That’s why Griffey Sr. and his son, Hall-ofFamer Ken Griffey Jr., have teamed up with Bayer as spokesmen for Men Who Speak Up, a program that tours the country encouraging men living with advanced prostate cancer to speak up about their symptoms.

“I learned symptoms, like difficulty walking or climbing stairs, unexplained pain, difficulty sleeping, and taking pain relievers daily, can all be signs of advancing pros-

Baseball great Ken Griffey Sr.

tate cancer,” he said.

“I am here to tell you its time to speak up if you have advanced prostate cancer. Staying silent

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Entertainment with PoJazz & Kulture Story and Photo By Eva D. Coleman

Spoken word Artists Zemill and Verb Kulture doubled the pleasure with a two-night performance during The Black Academy of Arts and Letters’ (TBAAL) Poets n Jazz set on March 31 and April 1, 2017. Over 100 attendees packed the Clarence Muse Café’ Theatre on the second performance night, hanging onto every word, nuance, beat and breath.

Verb Kulture opened the evening with the band playing the familiar tune, “Computer Love,” by Roger and Zapp. She led attendees in chants of “Techno Crack” followed by clever lyrics describing society’s dependence on electronic devices. She then took us on a trip to “The Ghetto,” with the band providing background music of that classic hit as well. With

each word masterfully delivered was a sting of reality in which Verb caused one to pause and think, reflecting on the truths she laid out for all to hear, which hopefully will resonate.

prostate cancer then a prostate biopsy is performed.

Griffey said early diagnosis is the key to survival.

“I was diagnosed early at age 55.

I didn’t have to have chemo or radiation. That was the good part,” he said. “I just thought about I wouldn’t be able to see my kids. I had too many people around me who were a support system, especially my wife Valerie. If we needed to have a doctor’s appointment, my ear was pulled and we were out the door.”

Griffey’s younger brother, Freddie, was also diagnosed with the disease early and did not need chemo or radiation either. “He is doing fine now. Life after has been pretty good.”

Griffey conceded it’s hard get-

about changes in how you’re feeling can have serious consequences and may mean your prostate cancer is progressing.

Determining the reason for your symptoms isn’t always easy. Don’t stay silent – talk to your doctor today about how you’re feeling. “ Griffey, 66, said growing up with the disease ever present in the back of his mind wasn’t an issue.

“I wasn’t scared of it. I didn’t think about it. Thanks to my mother, I was just aware,” he said. “I knew to ask (for the PSA test).

Prostate cancer screening includes a PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam. Screening does not diagnose prostate cancer but may help identify if a man is at increased risk for having prostate cancer. If it is determined that a man is at increased risk for having

This early stream of thought brought us to a familiar act that always delivers.

Creator of PoJazz, the fusion of poetry and jazz, Zemill is such the entertainer that requires audience participation. Whether the sensuality of his signature “Catwoman” or his impersonations of characters Uncle T or Brother Deep, Zemill encourages all to reach out and touch or recall, giving a feel to remembrance of that which evokes laughter or gives pleasure.

This show is for grown folks only.

During the second set, Verb gave voice to Carly, a character that battles and overcomes the stigma associated with Autism. The display was captivating and left the room in a quietness that was deafening, yet spoke volumes.

Zemill introduced and provided samples from his latest CD, “Intimate Pleasures.” He also shared words from the pages of his latest book, “Love Unleashed.”

It appeared many were moved by his performance, evidenced by the long line of patrons eager to purchase his merchandise afterwards…willing to make their PoJazz Experience last beyond the night.

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Trump’ll never be right

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By Vincent L. Hall I’m bilingual and though my children are affluent in the King’s English, our first language is Ebonics. So let me save you a trip to the Urban Dictionary (UD). I coin new words and replace old acronyms on the daily.

In the hallowed electronic pages of the UD, HNIC refers to the “Head Nigger in Charge” and is loosely defined as the premier colored servant and a direct report to Mr. Cholly, the White man in total control.

Omarosa is the latest in a long line of executive coons, except she is Donald Trump’s Head Negress in Charge. So far, she’s as good as any bowing, scraping, wide grinning male eunuch that has ever held the position.

Coincidently, you can pick up an interesting book published in 2002 by a rather scholarly contingent of Black Intellectuals. The contributors were assembled soon after the Million Man March.

“The American Directory of Certified Uncle Toms” is full of monkeys, clowns and Toms. The list of offenders isn’t exhaustive but many of the names are legendary.

Among “Academia” the book registered Henry Louis Gates and Christopher Darden;

Griffey candidly discusses need for prostate exams continued from page 1 ticular – to understand just how dangerous this disease can be if left untreated. “The hardest thing is to convince men to go see a doctor, especially when they get an age where they know they have to see a doctor.

“You get 40 to 55 and being a black man, it’s very prevalent in our race. You have to be able to at least

sports and entertainment included Bill Cosby, Morgan Freeman and Tiger Woods; and in the honorary category names like W.E.B. Dubois and General Colin Powell popped up.

On the surface many will disagree with their list of treasonous candidates, but the explanations offered will provoke thought.

All of the names proffered are subject to personal discretion. But if anyone updated the litany, they would have to add Omarosa.

dents lured by the HNIC, to a meaningless photo op with Resident Trump.

Dr. John Sylvanus Wilson Jr., the President of the ballyhooed Morehouse College, proved his mettle as a “Morehouse Man” by owning up to the fact that he and others of our “Talented Tenth” had been bamboozled.

“I spent the last two days in meetings at the White House and on Capitol Hill. As some of you may know, all HBCU presidents

Omarosa is bona fide, bootlicking, bewildered and beleaguered, backstabbing Aunt Thomasina Omarosa could actually unseat America’s Supreme Uncle Tom, “Injustice ClearanceThom-ass.”

The heart of our community was ripped apart as we watched 100 plus HBCU presi-

were invited to a dialogue with President Trump and his new administration about support for HBCUs. Most of the 104 HBCU presidents attended, including all presidents from the Georgia-based HBCUs. Many had high hopes about this meeting. There was much advance chatter about it being “historic,” and there were many sig-

think about going to see a doctor.

If you don’t have any support, it will be tough. It was pulling teeth for my two older brothers to go but they did.”

Griffey said money and lack of insurance or just “being scared to death of doctors,” and not trusting them are the main reasons African American men in particular don’t go to the doctors and are diagnosed more with prostate cancer.

“I’m trying to find a sensible way in order for me to push a button to help them. Black folks don’t have the means to do what they need to do in order to survive and prostate cancer is one of the highest rated deaths in black men,” he said.

“Remember I lost four uncles but I

Preston Pearson and Ken Griffey Sr. Photo: Dorothy Gentry

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nals from key Trump administration officials that they would surprise HBCUs with favorable treatment. Given my experience in the Obama administration, I knew this would require an extraordinary announcement.

Why? Because I knew that President Obama had invested $3 billion more in HBCUs in his first six years than President Bush invested in his final six years.

Therefore, since President Trump pledged to “do more for HBCUs than any other president has done before,” we could have reasonably expected him to get started by announcing at least an additional $500 million to HBCUs…this year! And besides the expectation of new funding, there was advance talk of changes like an aspirational goal of 5 to 10 percent for federal agency funding to HBCUs, a special HBCU innovation fund, large boosts in Pell Grant and Title III funding, and extra tax breaks for those in the private sector who contribute to HBCUs. But, instead of the long-awaited executive order containing or signaling any of those outcomes, the key change is a symbolic shift of the White House HBCU Initiative from the Department of Education to the White House. It is not possible to measure the impact of this gesture anytime soon, if ever.”

And there’s no way to measure how far Trump’s Negress will go to benefit herself and betray her race. Only time will tell what she and Uncle Ben will do to disgrace our sacred heritage.

was fortunate that my mother was making sure we had it checked.”

Griffey, who has six children, said his 18 grandkids is how he “got past” any fear of the disease. “It was a no-brainer. I have 18 grandkids. I take care of this and I’m around an extra 12 or so years to watch them grow. I want to be able to see them play. I figured it was more important for me to take care of that (doctor visit and PSA test) so I would be able to see the kids grow up.”

Griffey’s advice to men who finally do go to the doctor: “Don’t be afraid to ask questions when you go. Since I’ve started this I have a lot of people who have called me and said they get to the doctors and get their PSAs and are glad

they did.

“With advanced prostate cancer, that’s bad. We are talking about once you start having symptoms is where it has gotten bad. Early detection is key.”

Men of all ages and ethnicities are asked to join Griffey as spokesmen in spreading the word about the movement. Once you’ve taken a picture, share it on your social media pages and include #MenWhoSpeakUP in your post. Each photo you post and share will help reach more men affected by prostate cancer and help to inspire them to start speaking up about their symptoms.

Visit MenWhoSpeakUp.com for more information

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DA Candidate Frizell says she will be fair, but tough on crime Surrounded by family, supporters and friends, Judge Elizabeth Davis Frizell recently announced her decision to run as a Democrat for Dallas County District Attorney. Until her departure from the bench, Frizell was the presiding Judge over Criminal District Court 7 in Dallas County, Texas. A practicing criminal lawyer for over 23 years she has been a judge for 16 years.

As Judge of Criminal District Court Seven, Judge Frizell made headlines with an innovative program, the STAR Program, to help women who found themselves on the wrong side of the law.

Stressing the importance of putting criminals behind bars, she also talked about other options for the nonviolent offenders.

She has also presided over all types of felony cases with punishments ranging from five years to 99 years or life.

Prior to being elected to District Court, Frizell was elected as Presiding Judge of County Criminal Court

11, a domestic violence court, and appointed by the Dallas City Council to serve as a Judge in the Dallas Municipal Court.

In addition to leadership and a passion for public ser- Supporters and family members gather with Judge Elizabeth Davis vice, Frizell says Frizell for announcement. she brings unsive use of the death penalty. “I also paralleled experience in criminal law to the race. want to develop Dallas County’s first Not only does she have significant Felony Domestic Violence Court,” she experience presiding over domestic said.

Frizell earned a BA from Prairie violence cases, she expressed her View A&M University and a JD from profound desire to reduce the burThurgood Marshall School of Law. den on the Dallas County criminal Prior to taking the bench, she justice system. formed her own law firm where she As District Attorney, Judge Frizell tried federal cases and criminal, famsaid she will tackle progressive issues ily and juvenile cases at the state levthat no other Dallas County District el.

She is a resident of Dallas, and is Attorney has attempted to address, married with two teenage children. such as mass incarceration, exces-

MAYOR ANNOUNCES DALLAS ARTS MONTH Mayor Mike Rawlings has announced that Dallas Arts Week will now become Dallas Arts Month. It will kick off on April 1 and provide month-long exposure for the City’s vibrant and dynamic cultural scene.

“There is so much going on artistically in Dallas, and we see all types of art being created and experienced in every corner of the city: theatre, music, dance, sculpture, literature, painting and more,” said Mayor Rawlings. “We realized we needed much more than a week to do it all justice. So for the 30 days of April, it’s all about the arts!”

During Arts Month, City leaders are encouraging art lovers and those brand new to the arts, to explore the diverse array of work being created by hundreds of artists and arts organizations in Dallas. There are several community events, which are free and open to the public, and special ticketed events. This year, the City’s Office of Cultural Affairs is working closely with key arts partners to engage Dallas residents and tourists in the arts. That includes an expanded marketing push and an online calendar at dallasartsmonth.com.

Below are some key events to watch out for:

• Dallas Art Fair, April 7 – 8 at the FIG (Fashion Industry Gallery)

• Creative Conversation: Art, Architecture and Placemaking, April 10, 6 – 8 p.m. at Dallas City Performance Hall

• Arts Advocacy Day, April 18, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Latino Cultural Center

• Family Event hosted by the Office of Cultural Affairs, April 15, noon – 4 p.m. at the Ronald Kirk Bridge and Felix H. Lozada, Sr. Gateway Park

• Three free, outdoor performances of BANDALOOP , the vertical dance company which will perform off the side of a downtown office tower. Presented by Dallas Arts District, TITAS Presents and AT&T Performing Arts Center, April 22 in the Dallas Arts District

• DeColonize Dallas Opening Reception, April 11, 6 - 8 p.m. at Nasher Sculpture Center

• México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde, March 12 July 16 at Dallas Museum of Art Mayor Pro Tem Monica Alonzo, who chairs the City’s Arts, Culture and Libraries Committee, says the cultural participants in Dallas Arts Month range from large established institutions to small, emerging arts groups and individual artists.

“This is a chance for our city’s talented artists to have their work seen by new patrons; and an opportunity for everyone in Dallas to discover new art experiences that might just be right in their own back yard,” said Alonzo.

3 DA Candidate Creuzot Announces Plan for Conviction Integrity Unit

Democratic candiassistants. date for Dallas County 2) Establish policies and District Attorney John procedures creating a Creuzot called the "culture of justice" and Dallas County Conthe independence of viction Integrity Unit the unit, making it clear (CIU) a "vital justice to the entire District program that needs Attorney's Office that: John Creuzot more focus and rea) the unit reports only sources" and called for to the District Attorney; several steps to expand the pro- b) the unit is an integral part of gram. Founded during the wave the office tasked with helping of DNA exonerations in Dallas all prosecutors focus on doing County, the CIU was the nation's justice; c) the unit is separate first such program, and consist- from the appellate/writ section ed of a small staff of prosecu- so that the appellate/writ sectors assigned to review cases in tion has no role in CIU case dewhich individuals claimed they cisions; d) prosecutors who tried had been wrongly convicted. or participated in a case being "What happened in our county reviewed by the CIU will not play and state in the last decade is any role in the re-investigation proof that the system has trag- of the case. ically failed in some cases," said 3) Widen the jurisdiction of the Creuzot. "I believe we have the unit to specifically include interobligation to do what is right. nal auditing of cases based on Without question there are previous findings of error or misstill people in prison who were conduct, forensic science errors wrongly convicted, and there and allegations of prosecutorial are systemic problems that con- misconduct. tinue to lead to false convictions 4) Include the unit in office poltoday. We need to put a new icy discussions and training emphasis on the CIU. We need to regarding prosecutors’ Brady free the innocent and do more obligations to always disclose to prevent false convictions from favorable information and the ever happening. Our county is a ethics of modern day prosecunational leader on these issues tion and policing. and we must continue to lead."

5) Create and maintain a transCreuzot, a former Dallas Coun- parent reporting system that ty felony district judge, was requires annual reporting of the personally involved in high-pro- number and nature of cases refile exonerations based on viewed and the outcomes of inpost-conviction DNA testing. He vestigations in order to provide helped Charles Chatman secure a window for the public to see a new DNA test which led to his what the CIU is doing. exoneration after nearly 27 years "I believe these measures are a in prison, one of the longest good starting point that will alknown wrongful incarcerations low the District Attorney's Office in Texas history. to recognize and accept more Creuzot pledged the following quickly when we have simply changes for the CIU: gotten it wrong, and also allow 1) Expand the staff to a mini- us to create and adopt policies mum of three full-time prosecu- and procedures on the front end tors, including a full-time inves- to prevent wrongful convictions tigator assigned exclusively to from occurring in the first place," the unit and two full-time legal Creuzot said.

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Alexander Acosta - Bad News in a Slick Package The Last Word

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux NNPA Newswire Columnist

By the time you read this, Alexander Acosta, the 45th President’s nominee for Secretary of Labor, is likely to have been confirmed by the Cheryl Smith PUBLISHER - EDITOR full Senate. news@texasmetronews.com He got narrow approval from the Senate Committee on Health, Executive Assistant Education, Labor and Pensions by a 12-11 party line vote. I don’t blame EDITORIAL TEAM the Democrats for opposing the Eva Coleman Acosta nomination.

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Their regulations on occupational safety and health, pay fairness, and discrimination protect workers when employers are indifferent to their safety and welfare.

But the 45th President’s “budget lite� proposes a 21 percent cut in the Department of Labor budget.

It would eliminate some job training programs, including the Senior Community Service Employment Program, close Job Corps

President Obama required companies competing for federal contracts to disclose and fix safety violations, but the Senate voted to revoke the Fair Pay and Safe Workplace Rule.

Some Republicans said it “wasn’t fair� that companies with workplace violations couldn’t get federal contracts.

They would prefer that contractors who exploit and endanger their workers be allowed to bid on federal contracts without fixing their defi-

Despite the fact that Acosta will be only the first Hispanic on the Trump cabinet, and the fact that his background – Harvard undergraduate and law degrees – seems impeccable, he is likely to be nothing but a disappointment for workers.

Not only will he likely do less for overtime than President Obama required, but he will likely also limit rules that limit worker exposure to cancer-causing substances, and require financial advisors to work in the best interest of their clients. Essentially, he has indicated he will follow 45’s lead, and Trump is notoriously anti-regulation.

Centers, eliminate parts of the Office of Disability Employment Policy, and eliminate the Occupational Safety and Health Administration “unproven training grants�.

This “America First� budget is disgraceful in its frequent use of words like “ineffective�, “unproven�, “inefficient�, and “eliminate�, as if there has been any study done, in the scant 60 days of this Administration, to prove inefficiency.

Indeed, while we weren’t paying much attention, 45 signed legislation that took away occupational safety protections for those working for federal contractors.

ciencies. They want to reward contractors who exploit and endanger their workers.

Acosta doesn’t have the baggage that restaurant executive Andrew Puzder, did. 45’s first nominee for Secretary of Labor was such a hot mess that he withdrew from consideration.

Acosta is a lifelong public servant and now dean of Florida International University’s law school, and chairman of the board of the US Century Bank.

He has been confirmed by the Senate for other positions, including the National Labor Relations Board

and Assistant US Attorney, and he is likely to be confirmed this time around.

Despite the fact that Acosta will be only the first Hispanic on the Trump cabinet, and the fact that his background – Harvard undergraduate and law degrees – seems impeccable, he is likely to be nothing but a disappointment for workers.

Not only will he likely do less for overtime than President Obama required, but he will likely also limit rules that limit worker exposure to cancer-causing substances, and require financial advisors to work in the best interest of their clients.

Essentially, he has indicated he will follow 45’s lead, and Trump is notoriously anti-regulation.

Acosta had to offer an apology for past behavior. As Assistant Attorney General, he had an employee who described conservatives as “real� Americans.

The rest of us, apparently, are “commies and pinkos�. Never should have happened, he told the Senate committee.

While the apology was appropriate, what, really, does he think of liberals? Will it affect his ability to enforce labor laws?

At least Acosta, unlike his boss, has enough integrity to apologize when he is wrong. But his shillyshallying testimony suggests that he doesn’t have many opinions of his own, only Trump’s.

He doesn’t have a problem with the 45th President’s plans to shrink the Labor Department and he might support elimination of the Women’s Bureau.

Acosta is bad news wrapped up in a slick package. His confirmation is a blow to working people.

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy� is available via www.amazon.com CHeck out It’s Personal with Dr. J By District Productive To listen to an audio podcast, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to download and subscribe to podcasts.

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After the Smoke Clears, What Comes Next?

FROM THE HILL

by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

March 24, 2017, was momentous in the House of Representatives. After more than seven years of railing against the Affordable Care Act, and after months of talk to repeal and replace, House Republicans prepared to finally bring their health care bill to the floor for a vote.

As proposed, this bill would have caused 24 million Americans to lose coverage over ten years, while giving upwards of $600 billion in tax breaks to the rich and large corporations.

Young adults would have been hit with a penalty provision for lapses in coverage, placing a heavy new burden on individuals

most likely to face a brief lapse in coverage when changing jobs or moving.

Middle aged Americans and seniors would have faced premiums five times higher than what younger Americans pay for health coverage. Simply put, this bill would have forced Americans to pay much more for far less coverage.

Due to overwhelming opposition from constituencies on both sides of the aisle, the bill was eventually pulled from a vote on the House floor. That alone is a victory for the American people, who let their voices be heard from my district and across the country. However, we are now left with the question of “What’s next?” What lies ahead for the Affordable Care Act and health care reform in general?

The defeat of TrumpCare, and the resounding manner in which it was defeated could provide a unique opportunity to galvanize our own ranks and move forward to further

improve our system in a bipartisan manner.

Democrats have always been ready to work across the aisle to improve and update the Affordable Care Act; we are willing to embark on a bipartisan approach to addressing the health care needs of our nation.

I strongly believe that every state should expand Medicaid and provide affordable coverage to our most vulnerable citizens: seniors, the disabled and low-income individuals.

I encourage all citizens to continue to share their ACA success stories and influence the debate by calling their Members of Congress wherever you live. Your calls do matter.

The same voices that weighed in against an assault on hard-working Americans’ health care will be the same ones that play a substantial role in molding a system that best suits their needs moving forward.

It is unfortunate that for seven long years a fanatical insistence on repeal wasted so

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much time, money, and manpower, which could have all been utilized to establish the improvements that our health care system needs.

However, the lesson learned is that when sweeping social policy does pass, and improves lives, it becomes even harder to dismantle than it was to create.

Our current health care system has shortcomings and there are issues that still must be addressed. However, party loyalty should not overcome good policy.

No American should be forced to miss the opportunity to have quality and affordable health insurance simply because of political posturing. Together we can continue to build upon the strong foundation of the Affordable Care Act and further increase coverage, improve benefits and lower health care costs for all Americans.

They Don’t Just Disappear

By Dr. E. Faye Williams

TriceEdney—If I had to speculate about a common thread that weaves its way through the lives of most of my friends and acquaintances, I’d have to say that filtering through the blizzard of information that inundates us daily is our greatest challenge.

“Trump tweeted this…” or “Congress ignored that…” or “Korea launched that…” or “No agreement could be reached…” are among the many and varied refrains frequently heard from the media.

The truth is that when considering the daily deluge of information it’s difficult to prioritize or determine which issues are worthy of our attention and concern. So is life in the era of Trump.

I am, however, certain of two things: 1.

There’re some issues far more important than Trump and the conduct of his minions; and, 2. There’s nothing more important than the care and nurturing of our children – our next generation.

In the midst of all the confusion surrounding Presidential conduct, Cabinet selections,

Health Care and the myriad of events that cascade upon us, we must stop and ask ourselves an immediate question, “What is happening to our children and where have they gone?”

Far from being isolated to Washington DC, my current location, Black children and

growing number of missing.

Of course, many will, and have already argued that many of those labeled as missing are merely runaways.

Most certainly, there is data that gives partial support to this reasoning, but we cannot ere with a false assurance that this expla-

Far from being isolated to Washington DC, my current location, Black children and other children of color are going missing at a rate that can only be described as alarming. other children of color are going missing at a rate that can only be described as alarming.

Admittedly, from my perspective, to have any child missing is an alarming event, but the Metro DC area has been plagued with a surge of missing children in the past weeks and months.

This is unacceptable under any circumstance, but the lack of attention and coverage by the media makes this bad matter even worse.

The lack of media focus on matters critical to communities of color is hardly new. I surmise that to be the reason I have not seen appropriate media attention, commensurate with my concern about African American and Latina girls/young women, given their

nation is supportive of the fact of a general trend.

Few overtly condone slavery of any kind, sex slavery specifically or human trafficking in any form, but by failing to acknowledge their possibility we do poor respective communities and any possible victims incalculable harm.

As long as we cannot overlook the rapid growth of a sex slavery/human trafficking industry in our nation, we cannot afford to deny the possibility that any of our missing children have fallen victim to this burgeoning criminal enterprise.

What we do know is: The US State Department estimates that 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked

across international borders each year.

Of the estimated $150 Billion world-wide income from human trafficking, an estimated $99 B is attributable world-wide to sex trafficking and, arguably, $9.5 B are earned in the US annually.

80% of human trafficking involves sexual exploitation; 19% involves forced labor.

80% of those trafficked are female and half are children.

Trafficking is characterized by exploitation that includes forced prostitution, involuntary servitude and the creation of pornography or commercial sexual exploitation.

The US Department of Health & Human Services estimates that between 240,000 and 325,000 American children and youth are at risk for sex trafficking each year.

The average age of teens entering the US sex trade is 12 – 14.

The facts related to sex slavery and human trafficking are far too wide-ranging to discuss in a brief column, but the mere chance that any of our children could be trapped in that cycle of despair requires our thorough investigation of the circumstances of those who go missing.

Dr. E. Faye Williams can be reached at: 202/6786788; or at: www.nationalcongressbw.org

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The Dallas Art Fair ninth edition of the fair will Street Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75202 from 9:30 AM -5:00 PM take place from April 6 through April 9 at the Fashion Industry Gallery (F.I.G.).

SPECIAL EXHIBIT - FILMING THE CAMPS: FROM HOLLYWOOD TO NUREMBERG Features the work of three filmmakers: John Ford, Samuel Fuller, and George Stevens. It explores the filmmakers’ experiences during and after World War II, the footage they captured of Nazi atrocities, and the impact the war had on their careers. At Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance 211 N. Record Street Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75202 from 9:30 AM -5:00 PM ****

April 8

Texas State Representative Yvonne Davis will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for the 2017 African American Education Hall of Fame Program and Luncheon on Saturday, April 8 at noon. The event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 800 N. Main Street, Duncanville, Texas

Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles Tour, the internationally acclaimed tribute to the Beatles show you never got to see, will be in the Congresswoman EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSONarea for most of March - first at Music Hall at Fair will present the Congressional Award to young Park and then Bass Performance Hall.

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Director Thompson takes on Washington at Zika Virus Conference Joining top public health officials across the nation, Director Thompson lead as a panelist for the 2nd Annual Zika Virus Conference in Washington, DC. The panel focuses on diagnostic platforms, community mosquito control methods, crisis emergency risk communication, ongoing Zika research, financial burdens of outbreaks, clinical concerns, blood supply donors, microcephaly and several other key topics.

On Nov. 28, 2016, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported the state’s first case of local mosquito-borne Zika virus infection in Brownsville.

As 2017, Dallas County does not have any reports of a locally acquired case of Zika virus, however DCHHS Director Zachary Thompson remains on high alert for potential locally acquired cases as travel cases continue to spike.

“DCHHS remains ahead of Zika by uniting with the most distinguished experts our nation has to offer,” said Thompson. “First hand insights on research efforts and sharing best practices equip Dallas County with the best response practices to take action and combat potential outbreaks and the challenges that are presented.”

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Although anticipated by many, it was an aid me in my role as President,” she said. exciting moment when the Dallas Black “I am excited to continue my service to the Chamber of Commerce announced the members and the Board of Directors as we formal appointment of Marnese Barksforge new paths within the Dallas business dale Elder as its newest President. community.”

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DFW/ABJ discusses community and police relations in McKinney

It’s been just under two years since McK inney, Texas made national headlines and caused a furor internationally after a pool party turned into a melee involving police and young partygoers and ending with allegations of police abuse and misconduct.

What appeared to be an innocent gathering of teens turned into what some called an indictment of a police department that reacted inappropriately because of the racial makeup of some of the attendees.

According to reports, police were called to a community because unauthorized teens were at a pool party.

The footage of teenager Dajerria Becton being slammed to the ground by McKinney Cpl. Eric Casebolt sparked debate and led to protests, calls for community meetings, and yes, some volatile, race-focused outbursts.

There were at least two casualties of the days’ event. A Bank of America employee that posted a racist rant on social media found herself unemployed, and the police officer who many blamed for his abusive actions and mishandling of the situation ended up resigning.

Last week, the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists, at its monthly meeting, addressed community and police relations with a forum featuring McKinney’s Pastor Derrick Golden of The Amazing Church, Lt. Thomas Glover of the National Black Police Association and Min. Dominique Alexander of the Next Generation Action Network.

The forum was held during the meeting at the Frisco ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center in Frisco. Members, students and community residents from the area attended and listened as panelists discussed community police relations and how to make them better.

There are still problems today, as well as unanswered questions, said Min. Alexander, in his opening.

“Why is it that Blacks and other minorities have to answer the question, how can their mom or dad afford this $300,000 home,” he asked. “I came to McKinney because the citizens asked me to come. The video of the incident went from three views to over a 1/2 million in a short period of time.”

The nationwide attention, along with the video, was enough to galvanize various segments of the community.

There were town hall meetings and demonstrations, press conferences and community discussions.

Still, said Min. Alexander, people are still without answers and unfortunately there has not been an apology issued to Ms. Becton.

“People don’t know what has been going on since,” he said. “We forget about the people involved. Dajerria has gone through hell since this happened. She became more of a laughing stock. The City of McKinney never apologized. The family wanted to see if the Police Department would do something.

Our Lives don’t matter.”

Pastor Golden said the best way to deal with situations is to come together, everyone with a purpose and staying in their own lane. He said he met with pastors and made sure “we got our congregations together.”

Lt. Glover, who works for the Dallas Police Department, said complaints of misconduct are not uncommon or infrequent. The longtime officer who has seen his share of community unrest said for the entire time he has been a police officer, he has heard similar complaints as the ones in McKinney.

“People have been complaining all my 37 years,” said the Lieutenant, as he called on journalists to dig and get the real stories.

“But for a camera, but for an audio tape; people would say it didn’t happen and the parties involved would have the audacity to deny it.”

DFW/ABJ Vice President Eva Coleman said the local chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists often has forums discussing issues in the media. The forum was broadcast on Facebook Live and moderated by Kimberly Alexander (no

relation to Min. Alexander).

Both Ms. Coleman and Min. Alexander said that talking about issues is a way to build relations and mover forward.

“We invited McKinney’s police chief but due to a recently filed lawsuit, he declined,” she explained.

The next DFW/ABJ meeting and forum will be held in April and will focus on Hazing on College Campuses. For more information, log on to www.dfwabj.com IMNG

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IN MEMORIAM Roger Wilkins, First Black Assistant Attorney General and Pulitzer Winner, Dead at 85 by: J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO Roger Wilkins, the first Black assistant attorney general, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and a professor at George Mason University, died in Kensington, Md. on March 26 from complications of dementia. He was 85 years

old.

Wilkins was born in Kansas City but grew up in Michigan, where he attended the University of Michigan. While in attendance, Wilkins interned with the NAACP and served as president of the University of Michigan’s local NAACP chapter. He was an officer in his student government and was elected president of his graduating class by his fellow seniors. As previously reported in the AFRO, at the time, the University of Michigan’s student population was less than .001 percent “colored.”

After graduation, Wilkins worked as a welfare lawyer before joining the Johnson Administration as a director of Community Relations Service. When the Community Relations Service was moved to the Department of Justice, Wilkins became an assistant attorney general.

At the conclusion of the Johnson Administration, Wilkins joined the Ford Foundation and then quickly moved on to the editorial staff of The Washington Post.

As a Post columnist, Wilkins, reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, and cartoonist Herbert Lawrence “Herblock” Block shared the 1973 Pulitzer prize in public service for their coverage of the Watergate scandal that ultimately led to the resignation of President

Richard Nixon.

Wilkins was publisher of the NAACP journal The Crisis, a magazine founded and originally edited by W. E. B. Du Bois. His uncle, Roy Wilkins, was an eminent name in civil rights and the NAACP. The elder Wilkins had taken over from Du Bois as an editor and had served the NAACP as executive secretary and executive director.

Wilkins was born March 25, 1932; he died one day after his 85th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patricia A. King; two daughters, Amy and Elizabeth Wilkins; a son, David Wilkins; two half sisters; and two grandsons.

NABJ Mourns the Passing of Founder Claude Lewis WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the passing of NABJ Founder Claude Lewis, also a founder of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ).

Lewis died Thursday morning at his home in New Jersey, according to his grandson Judah Wilson. He was 82.

Lewis was a highly respected journalist and mentor to many journalists. Born and raised in the Bronx, he attended New York City public schools and graduated from City College with a degree in English. Lewis worked as an editor and reporter for newspapers and magazines, such as Newsweek, New York Herald Tribune, and The Philadelphia Bulletin.

He taught at Villanova University and also wrote a column for The Bulletin until it folded in 1982. Later, Lewis wrote a syndicated column for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

“This is a very sad day. Claude was a great mentor for me at The Bulletin. He always had time to talk with a young journalist trying to navigate the newsroom. He was the calm spirit that guided many of us,” said former colleague and NABJ Founder Sandra Dawson Long Weaver.

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Known as one of the “original three,” Lewis along with fellow Philadelphia journalists Chuck Stone and Acel Moore laid the groundwork for and later founded the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ) in 1973. Lewis and many of PABJ’s early members contributed to the formation of NABJ in 1975 in Washington, D.C. “Founder Claude Lewis was a gentle giant and kind soul whose passion for equality and equal opportunity can be seen in his columns and life’s work. He had a personal impact on the trajectory of many NABJ members, myself included, showing us all the way,” said NABJ President Sarah Glover. “Claude lives on in all of us. I thank him for instilling in me, and my peers, a deep level of tenacity and commitment to the cause,” Glover added.

Lewis had an extensive career in broadcasting, writing and producing various TV specials and documentaries with NBC and Westinghouse Broadcasting. In 1982, he founded the nation’s first national African-American Newspaper, The National Leader.

NABJ Founder Joe Davidson worked with Lewis at The National Leader and first met him when both worked at The Philadelphia Bulletin.

“Claude was an important force in journalism in the 1970s. He meant a lot to me personally and to a lot of black journalists professionally,” Davidson said. “He lured me away from The Inquirer to work as managing editor at The Leader. It was an opportunity to serve the black community with high quality journalism. I was really proud of the work we did together on that newspaper,” Davidson added.

Lewis covered the Civil Rights Movement in the

1960s, meeting and interviewing such icons as Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1968, Lewis left a meeting in Philadelphia to join the King family in Memphis immediately after receiving the news that King was shot.

“Claude was a journalist miles ahead of his time, and he achieved recognition long before many recognized him,” said NABJ Founder Paul Brock.

Former NABJ President Vanessa Williams, a national reporter with The Washington Post, remembers Lewis fondly.

“I remember Claude as a friendly and encouraging colleague when we worked together at the Philadelphia Inquirer. His door was always open and he didn’t hesitate to share his contacts, expertise and advice to young journalists. He and Acel were like these twin towers of black journalism excellence in Philly. “

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“Dallas” Stars Wow Real-Life Dallas Audience

By Dorothy Gentry

Fans of the iconic television series Dallas were treated to a surprisingly funny, humorous and poignant evening recently during A DALLAS Retrospective: JR Ewing Bourbon presents Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Stars Linda Gray (who played Sue Ellen, ruthless oil baron J.R. Ewing’s long-suffering alcoholic wife) and Patrick Duffy (J.R.’s dogood, younger brother) shared tales of inside stories, on-and-off set anecdotes, as well as memories of the late Larry Hagman who created the larger-than-life character, J.R. Ewing.

After 11 years as the number 1 show on television, “Dallas” returned to TNT in 2012 and ran for 3 successful seasons. To many fans and stars shock, surprise and disappointment, the TNT show was cancelled leaving a plethora of unanswered questions and unfinished story lines.

“To cancel it like that left so many things undone,” said Duffy.

Gray agreed. “I travel a lot and fans everywhere say the same thing: ‘Why did we leave everything so unfinished. What a disrespect-

ful thing to do. If TNT had only had a little bit of respect for the audience and said you’re never going to see these characters again.

Moderated by Robert Wilonsky, The Dallas Morning News City Columnist, a full house listened to Gray and Duffy discuss their respective careers and the effect the popular television show had on Dallas and the world.

Gray said many people thought the show would fall apart after the real-life death of Hagman and therefore the death of his on-screen character JR. “The show continued and it was just as powerful,” she said as the characters defined themselves away from J.R. Duffy mentioned Josh Henderson (who played John Ross, J.R.’s son) Jesse Metcalfe (who played Duffy’s son Christopher) and Jordanna Brewster (who played both John Ross’ and Chris’ love interest) as a team of young starts that helped the TNT revival of

MAVERICKS SIGN JARROD UTHOFF TO MULTI-YEAR DEAL

The Dallas Mavericks have signed rookie forward Jarrod Uthoff to a multi-year contract. Further terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Uthoff (6-9, 220) originally signed a 10-day contract with the Mavericks on March 9 and then a second 10-day deal with the team on March 19.

Jarrod brings great size, shooting, and versatility on both ends of the floor,” said his agent Adam Pensack. “He also brings an unparalleled work ethic and a desire to learn and get better. He's a great player and an even better person. Mavs fans will love him.”

Uthoff will play in the Dallas Mavericks Summer League. The 6-9 forward has seen action in two games for the Mavericks this year and has logged a total of 5 minutes. He has also

Dallas become so popular.

“The younger cast members didn’t get the chance to show their potential. I was very disappointed in that,” Duffy said.

Wilonsky said, “You had taken such possession of the characters and to not be able to say a proper farewell to them is extraordinarily disrespectful for you, for them, for everybody, for all of us.”

Hagman, who died in 2012 at the age of 81 in Dallas, was cremated his ashes were scattered at the Southfork Ranch, the on-set home of the Ewing’s in Parker, Texas.

Audience members were treated to JR’s funeral scene from the TNT Dallas series where Sue Ellen talked about JR being “the great love of my life.” Gray, who called Hagman her "best friend for 35 years,” and who was at his bedside when he died said, "He was the Pied Piper of life and brought joy to everyone he knew. He was creative, generous,

appeared in two games (both starts) for the Mavericks’ D-League affiliate Texas Legends in 2016-17, averaging 16.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 32.6 minutes.

Uthoff went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft and signed as a rookie free agent with the Toronto Raptors. He appeared in one preseason game for the Raptors before being waived on Oct. 22. He was acquired by the Raptors 905 of the NBA Development League on Oct. 30 and was traded to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants on Jan. 27.

In a combined 37 D-League games (nine starts) with the 905, Mad Ants and Legends this season, Uthoff averaged 11.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.4 minutes.

The Cedar Rapids, Iowa native played collegiately at the University of Iowa. As a senior, he earned First Team All-Big Ten and Second Team All-America honors while averaging 18.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.6 blocks.

funny, loving and talented and I will miss him enormously. He was an original and lived life to the fullest.”

Duffty was also at his bedside when he died. “I lost one of the greatest friends ever to grace my life. The loneliness is only what is difficult, as Larry’s peace and comfort is always what is important to me, now as when he was here. He was a fighter in the gentlest way, against his obstacles and for his friends.

I wear his friendship with honor."

Gray’s award winning portrayal of Sue Ellen brought her international fame and critical acclaim earning her an Emmy nomination for Best Actress and numerous International awards.

Duffy’s tremendous worldwide audience appeal was gained through three highly successful series. Starting with "Man From Atlantis," then his 13 years starring as Bobby on "Dallas" (including the unprecedented ‘dream season’ which he is brought back from the dead in the famous shower scene), and finally in seven seasons of the popular half-hour situation comedy "Step by Step", Patrick has consistently been an audience favorite.

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We are looking for order pullers, loaders & unloaders for Terrell, TX. Taking applications 9:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday-Friday. Please apply in person @ Action Logistics 301 E. Apache Trail, Terrell, TX 75160

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Verna’s H.E.L.P. Foundation would like to invite you to help us make a difference in 2017. We would like to invite you to the 3rd “Annual Women's Empowerment Prayer Breakfast” Fund Raiser. The Prayer Breakfast this year is a RED CARPET Event that will start at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at EDISON’S-1724 Cockrell Ave. Dallas, Texas 75215. This is a Women and Men affair.

All tickets are $25.00 each @ $250.00 per table of 10. Tickets are being sold on Eventbrite.com or if you want to purchase 10 or more tickets, please send a check, payable to Verna’s HELP Foundation – P.O. BOX 494865, Garland TX 75049

Verna’s H.E.L.P. Foundation is a non- profit 501 (C) (3) organization. All proceeds donated are tax deductible and will help us with our 2017 Back to School. “For School Safety” Give Away. During the month of August we try to help 500 + households. We give free Clear Backpacks with supplies along with retail stores gift cards or store vouchers, to help Elementary and Middle School students. These students are referred to us by school councilors and other agencies. Last summer 2016 we gave away 300 back packs with supplies, with the help of Target Stores, TJ Maxx, and discount shopping passes from the Galleria and Macy’s “SHOP FOR A CAUSE”.

This year the nominees for 2017 are the Honorable Eddie B. Johnson, Mari Woodlief, Sheriff Lupe Valdez, Karen Blessen, Clara Brown-Trimble, Pastor Sonjia Dickerson, Nisa Muhammad, Bernice Washington, Pastor Joni Lamb, Dianne Rucker and Isabell Cottrell. With Community Awarded to Stephanie Roberts and TJ Maxx. Volunteer Awardees to Vee Haywood and Tonia Pryor.

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