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IN HER WORDS
When your good works are interrupted By Rev. Yvette Blair - Lavallais
NO MORE SUFFERING IN SILENCE
No matter how well you plan, goal-set or dot every “i” and cross every “t,” there is always the likelihood that something or someone will interrupt your good works. I’m talking about interruption in a major way – not just getting you off schedule and causing you to have to spend a few extra hours accomplishing a project. In October 2016, my good work was interrupted in a major way. I was in a ministry y heryl mith setting where I was repeatedly the “unwanted attention” of a male member who had a fixation on me. He would repeatedly grab me, uninvitingly touch me and was both consistent and persistent in his behavior. I reported it to the senior pastor on more than one ocRev. Yvette Blair casion, yet it never stopped. Lavallais It escalated to the point that this male member came in on me one evening as I was preparing to teach a Bible study class. I found myself alone, in my office, with a six-foot white man towering over me, insisting that he be allowed to touch me. Rev. Yvette Blair-Lavallais prepares to deliver sermon at St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church, My safety was at risk and the agency of my personhood where she was an Associate Pastor before her appointment to First UMC Lewisville. as a woman had been interrupted. In the time that followed that traumatic experience, When I met Yvette Over the years I’ve watched her take there was no arguing the two were made every fiber of my being was impacted. Because the pasBlair, she was a young, on numerous roles, and I have watched for one another and whatever God had tor of the church was adamant that this male member, beautiful, smart, am- her grow, excel and help others. in store for Yvette, she had a partner to who had a previous history of this behavior toward other bitious, aspiring jourYes, she did surprise me with some of share the experience. women, be allowed to remain a part of the worshiping nalist at the Univer- her decisions. First she chose to attend Watching Yvette and Carl together, it community, I could not remain. In every instance of resity of North Texas. divinity school. I won’t argue with that was clear they were happy and that is porting it, the senior pastor made it my responsibility to From the beginning I choice because I do believe in divine in- what I wanted for her. Cheryl Smith set boundaries with this man. My safety could not be enknew she was talent- tervention; however I thought with her Sometimes when you have a mentee, sured and as a result, my good work in that setting was ed and I looked for- impeccable journalistic skills she would the relationships are short-lived. Ours interrupted. My range of emotions went from fear and frustration ward to helping her develop as an intern be breaking news stories around the has expanded over nearly 30 years and it was painful to hear of the challenges she of having to endure that “fixation” over a period of four with several other students at The Dallas world. Weekly. Then, she decided to get married. And Please see CLERGY, pg 4 Please see IN HER WORDS, page 5
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TSU Alumni Association to honor area alumni The Texas Southern University National Alumni Association (TSUNAA) Dallas Chapter, will host its 16h Annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 12:30 PM at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, Wedgewood Room, 2201 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Texas Southern University (TSU) is a historically black university established in 1927. The university is located in the heart of Houston’s Third Ward. Austin Lane is the twelfth president of the university. The Dallas TSU Chapter will honor three alumni: Elwaine Johnson, TSU Class of 1977, will receive the Professional Excellence Award, Rhetta Bowers, TSU Class of 1991, will receive the Rising Star for Community Service Award, and Faith Johnson, TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law 1980, will receive the Attorney of the Year Award. Elwaine Johnson served in many engineering positions at Texas Instruments, and subsequently at Raytheon, supervising industrial, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers prior to retiring in 2015. He currently serves as senior minister at Throck-
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morton Street Church of Christ. Rhetta Bowers, in January 2017, chaired the Dallas Women’s March, an empowering and positive march that drew thousands of participants. She has been engaged with a number of volunteer positions with Garland ISD, on advisory boards in Rowlett, and other civic organizations in the Metroplex. Faith Johnson, TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law 1980, is the first African-American female to serve as the District Attorney of
ASK ALMA: Business is business Dear Alma, I have a friend who knows I am hiring people to fix up my house, and she keeps suggesting that I hire her cousin. I have hired workers in the past and prefer to keep using them. There’s one particular project, however, that she’s really pushing her cousin to do. She visits my home often and she knows I didn’t so much as call her cousin for an estimate. It’s likely his price would be lower, but I’m simply not interested. Things like quality of work, hiring contractors, who show up on time, etc., are more important to me than saving a little money. The people I’ve hired in the past have been licensed, bonded and insured. I don’t know if that’s the case with her cousin; she’s never given me a business card or website. How do I deal with my friend? I don’t want to hurt her feelings, but this is my house. Happy Homeowner
Dear Homeowner, Congratulations on owning your own home. Notice I didn’t address you as renter, borrower, house sitter or relative needing to crash for a few weeks. You said it in your email—you’re a homeowner; you go girl! Now, how do you tell a friend you don’t want to use her cousin, her brother, her husband, etc., for home improvements and not hurt her feelings? Let me back up a moment. Don’t you hate that? A friend tells you about that great relative who can get the job done on the cheap. You’re like, “okay, thanks girl,” but then file it way in the back of your memory. Now every time she spots the handyman at your place with a hammer, she brings it up again. And dang, you’re like, “Okay, okay, already, I heard you the first time you mentioned it. If I wanted to use your cousin and pay him with a pack of cigarettes and a sixpack, I woulda told you.” Oh, sorry, that’s my story; let’s get back to you.
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Dallas County. Ms. Johnson has the distinction of being the first African-American female district criminal judge elected in Texas, serving as a presiding judge for seventeen years, and was also the first African-American female to attain the highly regarded status of Chief Felony Prosecutor in the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. In addition to the awardees, Pharmacist Willard Stimpson, TSU College of Pharmacy 1967, will receive a special recognition for 50
There’s no easy way to deal with this. Bottom line, truth be told, business is business. This could be one of many situations—having your car repaired, building a new website, planning a wedding. You are placed in a difficult position when hiring a family member or friend. Deciding to embark on a home improvement project is a huge decision. You definitely should go with a person or company that’s licensed, bonded and insured. What if the job isn’t completed successfully and you can’t get it resolved to your satisfaction? Then, you gotta sue her cousin. You see where I’m going? One more time, to bring this “home” and release you from your guilt: Business is business, friendships are friendships, and its best not to blend the two. Stick to the decision you’ve made. If she brings up the subject, cheerfully and lightheartedly remind her that you two are good friends and that you want to remain that way. I’m sure she’ll get the picture. Truly good friends, even when they disagree, understand and respect each other’s decisions. Alma
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years in this profession. The luncheon speaker is the Honorable Valencia Nash, Dallas County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2. Judge Nash received her Juris Doctorate degree from TSU, Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1999. The donation to attend the luncheon is $60.00 per person. For more information please call Yolanda Jones, chapter president at, 832.656.6355 or via email at: yolanda_2906@yahoo.com
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QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent L. Hall There’s been a cacophony of cultural commotion around the election of Donald J. Trump. Without fail, the resounding chorus has been simple and sweet: Working class White voters are mad as hell and they won’t take “this” any longer. Don’t get it twisted… Black folks are mad as hell too. The ever-socially relevant “Atlantic” Magazine released a recent study conducted in conjunction with the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). The statistics solidified the notion that Trump voters are uneasy about conditions they consider threatening to their perceived place as the superior race in America and around the world. Here are the major areas that were highlighted. Identification with the Republican Party, Fears about cultural displacement (White working-class voters who say they often feel like a stranger in their own land) and Support for deporting immigrants living
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HALL: We’re Mad Too!
in the country illegally rounded out the top of political turmoil. Progressive Whites are of the list. standing with them, where they can. Defiant Economic fatalism (White working-class protests and civil disobedience will be comvoters who said that college education is a monplace in the Trump years. This angst will gamble) and Economic hardship were also in not just subside. the top five. America’s young adults are literally watchWhile I would do nothing to dispel or di- ing as the curtains fall on their aspirations. minish the feelings of any other race or class White privilege is eroding. Minority Millenniof people, in my musings of the aforemen- als who have been dreamers since MLK was tioned “American crisis,” I have to ask how first recited in their presence are living the the hell do these same Whites think Blacks, nightmare that comes with racial profiling Hispanics, Muslims and the and police brutality. otherwise others feel? Unlike the pre-Baby The new demographBoomer generation, Black ic kaleidoscope of culture Millennials have not been and race are harbingers of raised to fear Whites at all. substantial social change. They have not been As we witness the taught to feign a smile or “Browning” of America, a gratuitous nod; to ignore working class Whites who disrespect, nor to accomrightly make their social Bethune Cookman University modate. They won’t give lamentations must be mindan inch when it comes to ful that no matter how bad they have it, demanding their full rights and respect as Blacks folks are worse off by double or triple. Americans. We feel your pain long before you do…feel The “outbursts of madness” that bolted ours! Betsy DeVos at Bethune-Cookman UniversiThis “madness” is swelling up in our chil- ty was as much a message to Trumpism as it dren as they navigate our present climate was to the “Black Establishment.” They sent a
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FROM THE HILL
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Over the last 30 plus years – my time and work has been dedicated to serving those in my community and working to bring about better opportunities for the people in Texas and our nation. Americans are working hard every day to make ends meet for themselves and their families – by working more than one job at time, taking out student loans for advanced degrees to gain a competitive advantage in the job industry, teaching in public schools, etc. There are other countless ways that Americans continue to push forward with hard work with an expectation that there will be an investment that is beneficial to them. However, after reviewing President Trump’s current initiatives in his budget proposal, these cuts are an apparent attack and atrocity to working class Americans, seniors, students, teachers and residents of every community.
Alongside my constituents I paid attention during the last campaign cycle and listened to the roaring rhetoric of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump who founded his campaign on “America First” and “Make America Great Again.” He pledged to preserve Medicaid and Social Security yet this budget proposal reflects differently –there is nothing great or American about this proposal. As Americans we pride ourselves for being servants of others and helping our neighbors. Well from one American to another, I do not see how this budget plan is positioning us for investment in our local communities across the nation. The focus should remain on finding solutions to better educate, protect the health and wellness of all Americans, provide economic stability with job creation, and allow the social safety net to protect the most vulnerable in our communities at all times. Once again, the president broke his promise, “there will be no cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid,” which he tweeted in May 2015. The recent budget proposal from the Trump administration provides drastic cuts to Medic-
aid spending by $610 billion over 10 years. The proposal would also cut Social Security Disability Insurance, which covers approximately 10 million people. The Administration went as far as decreasing funding for Meals on Wheels, a program which many seniors enjoy and benefit from weekly. Additionally, families that benefited from SNAP will be impacted, the budget would shift $116 million to states. Another promise broken once again by President Trump, “The well-being of the American citizen and worker will be placed second to none….” I have no clear understanding of how we plan to promote an investment in our younger and current generation’s future if we plan to take away opportunities for them to receive education and job training. This is a dangerous assault on public education. Whether in the form of tax credits, vouchers, or so-called educational savings accounts, Secretary DeVos and this administration will use any means necessary to advance the for-profit privatization of our children’s’ education at the expense of millions of students from pre-school through college and beyond.
3 warning to older Black professionals who still passively hum verses of “We Shall Overcome.” They challenged the remnants of Black pacifism which wholly believes the best way to handle racism is to avoid the ire of White folks at all costs. Black Millennials have their own “freedom music” and will do battle directly with their oppressors. They have little patience for Black enablers whom they feel have wasted 400 years…waiting. Mexicans Americans and immigrants are angry and dismayed. Word has it that a Latina started the petition to keep Senator John Cornyn out of Texas Southern University. The Thurgood Marshall Law School resides on that campus and Cornyn joined Republicans who attacked Marshall’s legacy during the 2010 confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Elena Kegan. White folks are mad all over the world. We watched the Alt-Right torchbearers recently praising Russia. Xenophobes see Brexit, Putin and Trump as vehicles to Pan-Europeanism. Everybody is mad and that has set the groundwork for a long hot summer. It’s totally maddening! Vincent Hall is an author, activist and award-winning columnist.
Instead of giving public schools and our teachers the resources and professional development services they need to provide our children with excellent, high-quality education, the proposed budget would slash more than 22 important educational programs. And the budget would severely slash college affordability programs like the Pell Grant and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program which provides a strong incentive for students to commit to 10 years of public service as public defenders, social workers, etc. These cuts would eliminate class-size reduction efforts, physical education, music and art programs, teacher training, and additional important student and teacher services. President Trump made promises to fight for working class families, seniors, students, and individuals who want a competitive advantage in America so I would strongly urge my colleagues on the other side to oppose his proposal. And in the meantime I will work to ensure every child has access to a high-quality, affordable public education, that seniors are not forgotten and left struggling, and that students have a competitive advantage in the work force.
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was facing. Sure I was there when her mother passed and knowing how close they were, that was a painful Formerly Kuumba Heritage News experience, but the toll that the unwanted harassMAILING ADDRESS ment on the job was causing her, well, it was hard 320 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway to listen to, without speaking words I have tried to Suite 220 stop using in her presence. Dallas, TX 75203 Then I thought about all the stories I have heard WWW.TEXASMETRONEWS.COM over the years, and the instances when I have wit214-941-0110 nessed clergy women being disrespected, not only by men, but women, too! Misogyny is alive and well. Women are to be silent sufferers. That same mentality that kept some Cheryl Smith men and women from voting for Hillary Clinton PUBLISHER - EDITOR news@texasmetronews.com for President of the United States, or caused them to discount Atty. Anita Hill’s claims against ClarExecutive Assistant ence Thomas, is prevalent in many churches and some are very open about not having women in EDITORIAL TEAM the pulpit or recognizing their presence in any Eva Coleman capacity. Dorothy J. Gentry Sure you can be the church secretary or choir Vincent Hall Richard Alexander Moore director; but as far as interpreting and delivering Andrew Whigham III the word, perish the thought. Dareia Tolbert Thank God there are valiant men and women DESIGN/LAYOUT who realize the significant contributions that cler619 gy women have made and hold them in the highest esteem. I remember attending a breakfast of Black PHOTOGRAPHERS Wallace Faggett ministers with the Rev. Jesse Jackson. As I Kevin Griffith talked with one of the women attendees, Richard Manson when we were interrupted by a female hostdgdaphotographer.com ess, who said, “I need to find your husband CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION because Rev. Jackson is calling for all minisMB Distribution ters to join him on the dais.� Well, my friend and I looked at one another Editorial submissions TANDSININ news@texasmetronews.com because she has been a minister longer than ANDS her husband! wlett lett uite I replied, “You know she’s a minister also, uite right?� dson son The hostess responded, “Yeah, that’s right, allas llas I forgot!� Come on Sister! They get it from the men, and the women too! CREDO OF THE 1397 1 1Year $45.00 Now, please note, I am not saying that Rev. 0-1397 YearSubscription Subscription $45.00 BLACK PRESS Jackson snubbed the Minister, it was a womThe Black Press believes an. that America can best lead Well on to Rev. Yvette, who has had the the world away from racial support of men and women, but sadly the and national antagonisms when it accords to every lines have been drawn in this blatant case of person, regardless of race, sexual harassment. color or creed, full human Rev. Yvette came forward to let her team and legal rights. Hating no at First United Methodist Church Lewisville person, fearing no person, know that she was being touched inapprothe Black Press strives to help every person in the firm priately by a congregant. belief that all are hurt as I must applaud Rev. Yvette for speaking long as anyone is held back. out. She still remains a voice for the voice-
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less, just like those soldiers without swords who started the Black Press. She realizes that she is not the only one that has been assaulted and that possibly some of the others include children. What does this say about those who choose to remain silent, disregard or make light of Rev. Yvette’s allegations? Have we all not learned anything from the thousands of claims and lawsuits resulting from cover-ups. Remember that first story that appeared in the National Catholic Reporter, detailing the acts of a serial sexual abuser in Louisiana? Some might say this isn’t the same. Well 30plus years from now when churches are pay-
Note: Right at press time, Rev. Yvette BlairLavallais received word of a new appointment and she says she is “looking forward to a fruitful ministry in that church.� ing out millions because of lawsuits, some of the same naysayers will hopefully be around to see what happens when “good�men and women are silent. I urge you to read Rev. Yvette’s testimony on the front page. Also it is important to note that in a correspondence from her immediate supervisor who gave her steps for dealing with the perpetrator, but he failed to address dealing with the complaint. I wonder if Mr. Andy Lewis would respond differently if Rev. Yvette were a child. Ironically since the assault became public knowledge, Mr. Lewis was not held accountable for fostering a dysfunctional, illegal work environment. Instead he has since been promoted. Yet, Rev. Yvette is expected to go away, get
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counseling or disappear. As Rev. Yvette shared her situation with me, I thought of countless women I know who were called into the ministry, like my sister Kasandra Smith Davis, Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Rev. Sheron Patterson, Rev. Vonciel Jones Hill, Rev. Paula Dobbs-Wiggins, Rev. Barbara Reynolds, Rev. Ouida Lee, Rev. Aisha Karimah, Sister Ava Muhammad, Dr. Earnestine R. Weems, Rev. Jacquie Hood-Martin, Rev. Marcia Dyson, and I could go on and on. I wondered how many had to suffer at the hands of those who instead of using the scriptures and religion to empower, educate, uplift, liberate and inspire; chose to oppress and denigrate or shame. To the men and women who stepped forward seeking justice, well, I am not surprised to hear your names: Dr. Shirley Ison-Newsome, Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price and others; I say thanks for being on the right side of history time and time again. To the members of Black Methodists for Church Renewal under the leadership of Phiebie Hutchins, and of course Rev. Yvette’s husband Carl, and other family members, thanks. Bishop Michael McKee, shame on anyone who would try to cause further harm to Rev. Yvette while uplifting and circling the wagons around Pastor Andy Lewis. Thanks for returning my call, Bishop McKee. We have so much to talk about and I look forward to sharing your perspectives with readers. When the lawsuits come, because one day they will, we must all remember what Dr. Martin Luther King said, “In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.� This is the first in a series as we look at the response to Rev. Yvette’s charges and those of others who have spoken out and were cast aside and left to suffer alone. No one deserves the treatment that Rev. Yvette has received. Never mind that she is sweet, compassionate, giving, kind, intelligent, highly ethical, and sincere. She is dedicated and a woman worthy of emulating. She has also been more enduring than so many other women I know, including myself. It’s time to air out the laundry. We must begin addressing issues and providing solutions so that healing can take place. cls
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In Her Words, continued from front page months to being disheartened and disappointed. Even with there being no support or contact extended to me by the senior pastor of the church, following that horrific evening, I knew that in my own calling and work as a pastor, I had to decide that my good works could not and would not be permanently interrupted by this. In that I had been told by the senior pastor to set “boundaries” with the male member and to talk with someone else within the congregation who could offer advice on how not to “agitate” this male member, perhaps it was presumptuous of me to anticipate any support at this juncture in the ordeal. To compound the situation, I was the first and only African American clergy serving in that church’s 100-plus year history. The makeup of the congregation reflected the church’s non-diverse history. Here I was, an African American woman repeatedly being “touched” by a white male member of the church. And every time I reported the situation, it came as no shock to anyone. Each person knew who I was talking about without me ever having to utter the name of the man.
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WWW.TEXASMETRONEWS.COM He was known for this behavior and the church seemingly had grown accustomed to it. My agency as a woman of worth and value had been interrupted – in the church of all places. Too often, women find ourselves at the intersection of race and gender where our personhood is under attack. When it happens within the sacred spaces of the church, the impact of the hurt is magnified. If we are not careful in how we process it, the traumatic experience can easily interrupt our relationship with God – especially when the interruption happens in the church. God is with us in our struggles. In the aftermath of this experience, part of my good works is to make sure that women, especially those who have suffered and survived sexual harassment, oppressive structures and systems, and other inequities, can find their healing within the sacred texts of Scripture. We serve a God of liberation and healing. It is important for pastors, preachers and those who proclaim the Gospel to intentionally lift up biblical texts in a way that restores worth and value of women. To not do it, is to further exacerbate the oppression and hurt. In the collection of essays, “I Found God in Me: A Womanist Biblical Hermeneutics Reader,” womanist, theologian,
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scholar and author Mitzi J. Smith (who edited the collection) says, “God’s image is not monochromatic nor is God’s voice monotone. God speaks in tunes and tones that resonate with the oppressed and marginalized, particularly with the lived experiences of black women and other women of color.” (page 9) When we open up the Scriptures
and read the narratives of Miriam, Ruth, Hannah, Mary, and the unnamed women whose experiences are relatable to the women in our midst – our mothers, sisters, aunts, nieces, sistah friends and besties – we should do so with the goal of looking through the lens of their experiences and then lifting up the hope and healing that is there in the text. If you only share the text through your limited experiences and never take into account the many experiences that those in your midst have endured, then you never truly show the full range of who God is. When you are doing good works, the enemy will try his best to thwart God’s plans. When you are doing good works, there are situations and circumstances that will arise, many times at no fault of your own, that will seek to destroy the purposeful and meaningful impact that you are having on God’s kingdom. But it is when your good works are interrupted that you must make a decision and declaration that the interruption is only temporary. God will always make provision for you to do good works. When it does not work in one setting, trust and believe that God will go ahead of you to prepare the way for you to do God’s good work in another setting.
Buick Hosts Intimate Conversation on “The Journey Through the African American Experience” Washington, DC—Buick hosted eight African-American journalists on a historic road trip in the 2017 Buick LaCrosse, where they drove from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. for an exclusive tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). In their 2017 Buick LaCrosse, journalists made stops at several historic African-American points of interest along the way, including the Marian Andersen House, The African American Museum of Philadelphia and Mother Bethel A.M.E. Following the driving tour, the group was welcomed by award-winning journalist and producer Ed Gordon of Bounce TV for an evening conversation discussing “The Journey Through the African American Experience.”
Journalists reflected on the emotional experience during the intimate dinner and conversation, moderated by Ed Gordon and hosted by Buick. Together, these journalists and thought-leaders applied their experience to what it means to Journalists gather for discussion with veteran broadcaster Ed Gordon to be an African Amer- discuss their participation in an exclusive tour of the National Museum ican in today’s world of African American History and Culture and their historic road trip in the 2017 Buick LaCrosse. and looking ahead to the near future. go back, I’m going back stronger and more “When I left the museum, I felt taller. I felt stronger. I felt resilient. So, when I leave to courageous,” said Emil Wilbekin of World of
Wilbekin. “This trip in the Buick to Philly was amazing. After my father’s work in the Civil Rights Movement, he moved to Philadelphia to work with friends on other issues. So for me, it was very emotional to feel like I was traveling in his footsteps,” said Susan Wright of SoulBounce. Attendees included: Emil Wilbekin of World of Wilbekin; Susan Wright and Kim Hines of SoulBounce; Ester Davis of The Dallas Post Tribune; Brian Jackson of NY Magazine; Rushawn Walters of The Hilltop; Cheryl Smith of Texas Metro News; and Jarrett Hill of NBC BLK/The Hollywood Reporter.
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2017 AFRICAN CHAMBER WEEKLY MC Da Wolfman - DOORS OPEN AT 1:00 PM LUNCHEON SPEAKERS LIST CONCERT PERFORMANCE 2:00 PM-8:00 PM 1705 Martin Luther King Blvd, Dallas Texas, 75215 4750 E. CLEVELAND RD DALLAS, TEXAS 75247 TICKETS $25.00 ONLINE $30.00 AT THE GATE June 7 INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES- MARIO Purchase tickets @ www.fredsentertainment.com. TREVINO For more info call Brother Fred: (214) 607-6445 June 14 TO BE DETERMINED June 21 TO BE DETERMINED June 28 DFW AIRPORT- LILLIE WEST & GUY TOLIVER (LUNCHEON BEING HELD AT DFW AIRPORT) Retired Police Chief David July 5 NO LUNCHEON DUE TO HOLIDAY O. Brown will kick off his July 12 TO BE DETERMINED book tour in Dallas on his July 19 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE- life and the challenges of JESSICA GORDON modern law enforcement July 26 TO BE DETERMINED at a program presented by World Affairs Council of D/ FW and AT&T Performing Arts Center.
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Ten-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum-selling artist CeCe Winans will follow her recently released number one album “Let Them Fall In Love,” with a national tour. The Fall In Love Tour presented by Medi-Share is Winans’ first solo tour in a decade and brings her to the Majestic Theater
June 3 Live Tribute To Johnny Taylor FEATURED ARTISTS: Ernie Johnson Fat Daddy (Son of R. L. Griffin) “Meatball” Sister Janean (Spoken Word) The Drummer Dancer D.J. LaSone
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Bring Home the Timeless Tale “Beauty and the Beast” BURBANK, Calif.,— Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic, brought the story and characters audiences know and love to spectacular life and broke box-office records. Now the stunning, cinematic event arrives home on June 6 on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand. Fans who bring home “Beauty and the Beast” can celebrate the release with three ways to watch the movie – the original theatrical cut, the premiere cut with overture, and a musical experience with a sing-along version. The release invites viewers to get up close and personal with the filmmakers
June 13
Community Meeting, held at The Act of Change, Soul Food Festival TX Hosted by The Soul Food 3200 Lancaster Road, #623 with Council Member Festival 4 PM - 11 PM Casey Thomas...to discuss with the community 5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052what they want in the new Police Chief at 7pm performances by Cameo, Brick, El DeBarge, Ready For The World, Ruff Endz, Vivian Green and Noel Gourdin! Don’t forget at 10pm, party gets live w/ performances by Uncle Luke and The 69 Boyz Cheryl Smith’s Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity ******* Bowl-a-thon at USA Bowl, 10920 Jazz On The Trinity at Panther Island Pavilion Composite Drive, Dallas. featurHosted by Jazz on the Trinity 5 PM - 10 PM EDT ing Miss Jessie’s Miko Branch, 395 Purcey St, Fort Worth, TX 76102Kiki Shepard, Sen. Royce West, **** Williams Chicken’s Hiawatha Come chill to the sounds of TBAALs young recordWilliams, Dante and Renetta ing artists, JADA THOMAS, ERIKA JOHNSON, Wesley, Bethel Johnson, Eva TERRANCE DEAN, JR. KIR’ORDONIA WOODS, Coleman, Dareia Tolbert, Terry MALIK WOODS, HARPER JONES and RACHAEL Allen and a host of others. WEBB as they rock the house. Hosted by TBAAL ************** Board of Member Barbara Steele. 8pm FAMU Alumni Association Picnic Clarence Muse Café Theatre Saturday, June 17, 2017 11am - 5:30pm 9940 White Rock Trail Dallas, TX Join Dr. Linda Amerson for ‘Beautifully InseCost to Attend: $10, Children under age 13 Free cure’7:30-9:30pm. at Studio Movie Grill - I-20 & Matlock, Arlington. The deadline for ticket purchases is Thursday June 1, 2017 There will also be a 30 minute panel discussion after the film. Panelists include: Gwen Womack, Minister Womack and Marlo Mozee. https://www.tugg.com/events/beautifully-insecure-wfoy
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and cast to see how this beloved animated film was transformed into a new live-action classic, from the first enchanted table read to a fascinating look at how the film was brought to life utilizing lavish sets, elaborately designed costumes and props, and stateof the-art technology. A feature on the amazing women behind the enchanted tale hosted by Emma Watson; and over 10 minutes of deleted scenes along with musical extras, including the “Beauty and the Beast” music video starring Ariana Grande and John Legend, Celine Dion’s heartfelt take on the new song “How Does a Moment Last Forever,” and jump directly to all you favorite unforgettable songs.
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Big Tex is Hiring - State Fair of Texas Seasonal Job Applications Available Online The 2017 State Fair of Texas® is just a few months away, and Big Tex is officially looking for job applicants. Seasonal job applications are now available online for a variety of departments and positions. The State Fair is a beloved Texas tradition, so it’s easy to see why working at the Fair is just as fun as attending the annual event. The Fair provides more than 6,000 seasonal job opportunities every year, with approximately 1,500 people employed directly by the State Fair of Texas. As the annual event is a collection of small businesses, the remaining seasonal positions report to independent contractors including concessionaires, ride operators, and vendors. Applications for seasonal positions can be found online, with opportunities available in the following areas: Cleanup, Commercial Vendor Booths, Cotton Bowl, Coupon Sales, Creative Arts, Food and Beverage, Games, Gates, Greenhouse, Guest Services, Livestock, Maintenance, Plumbing, Public Relations, Rides, and Security. To apply for a seasonal position at the State Fair of Texas, please visit BigTex.com/Jobs. In addi-
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District 7 is full of potential for development and needs a strong voice to represent all of its communities at City Hall. As a business owner and 22 year home owner in East Dallas, I know the issues in our neighborhoods and I am ready to tackle the challenges.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION CITY OF DALLAS JUNE 10, 2017 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTIES OF DALLAS COLLIN AND DENTON CITY OF DALLAS
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TO THE RESIDENT QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a runoff election is ordered to be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing 3 members to the city council of the City of Dallas to be designated as: Member of Council, Place 6; Member of Council, Place 7; and Member of Council, Place 8, respectively. Rosa A. Rios, City Secretary For more information call 214-670-5654
VOTING LOCATIONS ON ELECTION DAY
The following locations will be used as polling locations for the City of Dallas Runoff election precincts on Election Day, Saturday, June 10, 2017. A voting location may change if the location is not available. The most current list of voting locations is available in the City Secretary’s Office, and the status of a particular location may be checked by calling the city secretary at (214) 670-3738 or accessing http://www.dallascountyvotes.org/election-day-information/upcoming-election-information/. District
Precinct
Location
Address
City
Zip
6
2000
Marcus Recreation Center
3003 Northaven Rd.
Dallas
75229
6
2001
Park Forest Branch Library
3421 Forest Ln.
Dallas
75234
6
2012
Walnut Hill Recreation Center
10011 Midway Rd.
Dallas
75229
6
2074
Richard J. Lee Elementary School
8808 Chaparral Waters Way
Dallas
75019
6
2076
Marcus Recreation Center
3003 Northaven Rd.
Dallas
75229
6
4000
Caillet Elementary School
3033 Merrell Rd.
Dallas
75229
6
4001
Caillet Elementary School
3033 Merrell Rd.
Dallas
75229
6
4003
Marcus Recreation Center
3003 Northaven Rd.
Dallas
75229
6
4005
Park Forest Branch Library
3421 Forest Ln.
Dallas
75234
6
4008
David G. Burnet Elementary School
3200 Kinkaid Dr.
Dallas
75220
6
4009
David G. Burnet Elementary School
3200 Kinkaid Dr.
Dallas
75220
6
4010
Stephen Foster Elementary School
3700 Clover Ln.
Dallas
75220
6
4011
Stephen Foster Elementary School
3700 Clover Ln.
Dallas
75220
6
4012
Stephen Foster Elementary School
3700 Clover Ln.
Dallas
75220
6
4013
Stephen Foster Elementary School
3700 Clover Ln.
Dallas
75220
6
4024
L.G. Pinkston High School
2200 Dennison St.
Dallas
75212
6
4025
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
3531 N. Westmoreland
Dallas
75212
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District
Precinct
Location
Address
City
Zip
6
4026
Eladio R. Martinez Learning Center
4500 Bernal Dr.
Dallas
75212
6
4027
Eladio R. Martinez Learning Center
4500 Bernal Dr.
Dallas
75212
6
4028
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
3531 N. Westmoreland
Dallas
75212
6
4029
L.G. Pinkston High School
2200 Dennison St.
Dallas
75212
6
4030
L.G. Pinkston High School
2200 Dennison St.
Dallas
75212
6
4031
C.F. Carr Elementary School
1952 Bayside
Dallas
75212
6
4033
Dallas Fire Station #1
1901 Irving Blvd.
Dallas
75207
6
4060
Nancy Jane Cochran Elementary School
6000 Keeneland Pkwy.
Dallas
75211
6
4065
Arcadia Park Elementary School
1300 N. Justin Ave.
Dallas
75211
6
4076
Stevens Park Elementary School
2615 W. Colorado Blvd.
Dallas
75211
6
4081
Eladio R. Martinez Learning Center
4500 Bernal Dr.
Dallas
75212
6
4082
Sidney Lanier Elementary School
1400 Walmsley Ave.
Dallas
75208
6
4083
Sidney Lanier Elementary School
1400 Walmsley Ave.
Dallas
75208
6
4084
Anita Martinez Recreation Center
3212 N. Winnetka Ave.
Dallas
75212
6
4085
Anita Martinez Recreation Center
3212 N. Winnetka Ave.
Dallas
75212
6
4086
Grauwyler Park Recreation Center
7780 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas
75235
6
4087
Bachman Therapeutic Recreation Center
2750 Bachman Dr.
Dallas
75220
6
4094
Park Forest Branch Library
3421 Forest Ln.
Dallas
75234
6
4097
David G. Burnet Elementary School
3200 Kinkaid Dr.
Dallas
75220
6
4098
Stephen Foster Elementary School
3700 Clover Ln.
Dallas
75220
6
4101
L.G. Pinkston High School
2200 Dennison St.
Dallas
75212
6
4116
Anita Martinez Recreation Center
3212 N. Winnetka Ave.
Dallas
75212
6
4117
Grauwyler Park Recreation Center
7780 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas
75235
6
4120
Bachman Therapeutic Recreation Center
2750 Bachman Dr.
Dallas
75220
7
1063
George W. Truett Elementary School
1811 Gross Rd.
Dallas
75228
7
1064
George W. Truett Elementary School
1811 Gross Rd.
Dallas
75228
7
1065
George W. Truett Elementary School
1811 Gross Rd.
Dallas
75228
7
1067
George W. Truett Elementary School
1811 Gross Rd.
Dallas
75228
7
1078
Bayles Elementary School
2444 Telegraph
Dallas
75228
7
1079
S.S. Conner Elementary School
3037 Greenmeadow
Dallas
75228
7
1080
S.S. Conner Elementary School
3037 Greenmeadow
Dallas
75228
7
1081
S.S. Conner Elementary School
3037 Greenmeadow
Dallas
75228
7
1082
Colonial Baptist Church
6459 Scyene Rd.
Dallas
75227
7
1083
Colonial Baptist Church
6459 Scyene Rd.
Dallas
75227
7
1084
Edna Rowe Elementary School
4918 Hovenkamp
Dallas
75227
7
1085
Colonial Baptist Church
6459 Scyene Rd.
Dallas
75227
7
1086
S.S. Conner Elementary School
3037 Greenmeadow
Dallas
75228
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District
Precinct
Location
Address
City
Zip
7
1087
Skyline High School
7777 Forney Rd.
Dallas
75227
7
1088
Forester Field House
8233 Military Pkwy.
Dallas
75227
7
1089
Forester Field House
8233 Military Pkwy.
Dallas
75227
7
1091
Edward Titche Elementary School
9560 Highfield Dr.
Dallas
75227
7
1092
Edward Titche Elementary School
9560 Highfield Dr.
Dallas
75227
7
1093
Nueva Vida Life Assembly
10747 Bruton Rd.
Dallas
75217
7
1100
E.B. Comstock Middle School
7044 Hodde St.
Dallas
75217
7
1114
S.S. Conner Elementary School
3037 Greenmeadow
Dallas
75228
7
1119
St. Luke Community United Methodist Church
5710 E. R.L. Thornton
Dallas
75223
7
1134
Forester Field House
8233 Military Pkwy.
Dallas
75227
7
1303
George W. Truett Elementary School
1811 Gross Rd.
Dallas
75228
7
3012
Evangelist Temple Church
2627 Dorris St.
Dallas
75215
7
3016
Bill J. Priest Institute
1402 Corinth St.
Dallas
75215
7
3017
Martin Luther King Jr. Learning Center
1817 Warren Ave.
Dallas
75215
7
3018
Park South YMCA
2500 Romine
Dallas
75215
7
3019
James Madison High School
3000 MLK Blvd.
Dallas
75215
7
3020
Irma Rangel-Young Women’s Leadership School
1718 Robert B. Cullum Blvd.
Dallas
75210
7
3021
Irma Rangel-Young Women’s Leadership School
1718 Robert B. Cullum Blvd.
Dallas
75210
7
3022
Irma Rangel-Young Women’s Leadership School
1718 Robert B. Cullum Blvd.
Dallas
75210
7
3023
James Madison High School
3000 MLK Blvd.
Dallas
75215
7
3024
Mt. Horeb Baptist Church
3306 Carpenter Ave.
Dallas
75215
7
3025
Mt. Horeb Baptist Church
3306 Carpenter Ave.
Dallas
75215
7
3026
St. Paul Baptist Church
1600 Pear St.
Dallas
75215
7
3027
Lincoln High School – CHM
2826 Elsie Faye Heggins St.
Dallas
75215
7
3028
Evangelist Temple Church
2627 Dorris St.
Dallas
75215
7
3029
Evangelist Temple Church
2627 Dorris St.
Dallas
75215
7
3045
Gethsemane Baptist Church
4600 Solar Ln.
Dallas
75216
7
3090
James Madison High School
3000 MLK Blvd.
Dallas
75215
8
1100
E.B. Comstock Middle School
7044 Hodde St.
Dallas
75217
8
1108
Fireside Drive Baptist Church
8805 Fireside Dr.
Dallas
75217
8
1109
Fireside Drive Baptist Church
8805 Fireside Dr.
Dallas
75217
8
1111
Fireside Drive Baptist Church
8805 Fireside Dr.
Dallas
75217
8
1124
Fireside Drive Baptist Church
8805 Fireside Dr.
Dallas
75217
8
1136
Fireside Drive Baptist Church
8805 Fireside Dr.
Dallas
75217
8
3013
Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center
1515 Edd Rd.
Dallas
75253
8
3014
Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center
1515 Edd Rd.
Dallas
75253
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District
Precinct
Location
Address
City
Zip
8
3015
Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center
1515 Edd Rd.
Dallas
75253
8
3031
Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center
1515 Edd Rd.
Dallas
75253
8
3053
Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center
5150 Mark Trail Way
Dallas
75232
8
3061
New Tech High School @ A. Maceo Smith
3030 Stag Rd.
Dallas
75241
8
3062
J. N. Ervin Elementary School
3722 Black Oak Dr.
Dallas
75241
8
3063
Ronald E. McNair Elementary School
3150 Bainbridge Ave.
Dallas
75237
8
3064
Friendship West Baptist Church
2020 W. Wheatland Rd.
Dallas
75232
8
3065
Umphrey Lee Elementary School
7808 Racine Dr.
Dallas
75232
8
3066
Martin Weiss Elementary School
8601 Willoughby Blvd.
Dallas
75232
8
3067
Friendship West Baptist Church
2020 W. Wheatland Rd.
Dallas
75232
8
3068
Singing Hills Recreation Center
1909 Crouch Rd.
Dallas
75241
8
3069
Cornerstone Community Church
2817 Cherry Valley
Dallas
75241
8
3070
Tommie Allen Recreation Center
7071 Bonnie View Rd.
Dallas
75241
8
3071
Highland Hills United Methodist Church
3800 Simpson Stuart Rd.
Dallas
75241
8
3072
Tommie Allen Recreation Center
7071 Bonnie View Rd.
Dallas
75241
8
3073
Tommie Allen Recreation Center
7071 Bonnie View Rd.
Dallas
75241
8
3074
Friendship West Baptist Church
2020 W. Wheatland Rd.
Dallas
75232
8
3075
Cornerstone Community Church
2817 Cherry Valley
Dallas
75241
8
3079
Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center
1515 Edd Rd.
Dallas
75253
8
3080
Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center
1515 Edd Rd.
Dallas
75253
8
3082
W.A. Blair Elementary School
7720 Gayglen
Dallas
75217
8
3083
Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center
1515 Edd Rd.
Dallas
75253
8
3093
Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center
1515 Edd Rd.
Dallas
75253
8
3099
Cornerstone Community Church
2817 Cherry Valley
Dallas
75241
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