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Metro News Newest 7-11 franchisee hails from Dallas

By Cheryl Smith Alyson “Rae” Lawson is a winner.

True she will become a 7-Eleven franchisee, but she was a winner a long time before she entered

the competition and bested hundreds of other female applicants to emerge at the top of the pile, taking over social media to capture the 1st place slot in 7-Eleven’s first ever franchise give-away contest target-

Evelyn Scott of Chesapeake, Virginia Avalon Young of Castle Rock, Colorado and Alyson Rae Lawson of Dallas, Texas are 7-Eleven’s newest franchisees, who will be independent business owners. They were awarded a 7-Eleven fee-free franchise, which is valued up to $190,000. They will also be able to choose any of 7-Eleven’s convenience store franchises that are available in the U.S. At her store grand opening, Lawson will receive $10,000 to donate to her charity of choice, which is the Lance A. Lemons Memorial Foundation.

ed exclusively to women.

I’ve known Alyson’s and her mother, Terry, for over 15 years. Actually Terry is my realtor and many of her

dynamic traits are visible in Alyson.

There’s a spirit of service, support and activism that is clearly embedded into Alyson’s psyche.

She currently works as a Business Analysis Manager for Gulf States Financial Services (GFSF) and she See LAWSON, page 7

LDF and others speak out against racist attacks From Staff Reports Sherrilyn A. Ifill, of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund was one of many who spoke out against white supremacy and a vicious attack last week during a rally in Charlottesville, VA. “After white supremacist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, took the life of Heather Heyer, injured over 30 others, and contributed to the deaths of two state troopers, the President needed two days to summon the words to explicitly condemn racism.

His statement today is simply not enough. We need action.

Our nation’s leadership must not only forcefully condemn white supremacy, but work actively and affirmatively to stop it. Yet the President’s response to

white supremacy has laid the founda- supremacist violence. We demand tion for the “Unite the Right” rally and that law enforcement prosecute violent confrontation. The Administration’s silence in the wake of recent incidences of white supremacist violence in Portland, Maryland and Minnesota has constituted an abdication of the kind of leadership we should expect from our President.

We also demand accountability from local law enforcement.

In Ferguson, Baltimore, Baton Rouge, and other cities, we saw Marc Morial Helen Giddings lawful, peaceful protests met with a militarized response. While we acts of violence and that the Charcondemn the use of militarized force lottesville police provide a detailed against protesters, we are concerned accounting of the steps they took to by the failure of police in Charlottes- protect clergy and other peaceful parville to forcefully protect against white ticipants in this weekend’s events.”

White supremacy is a part of our nation’s history, but we cannot allow it to poison our future. As LDF and other civil rights organizations continue to fight against the proliferation of racial hatred, our leaders must also do this work on the federal, state, and local level – and they must do it now.”Similar sentiments were echoed across the country: "The events in Charlottesville this past weekend were horrifying to watch. The city of Dallas joins the rest of the country in mourning Heather Heyer, as well as the two fallen Virginia State Police troopers.

People that support Neo-Nazis and white supremacists should be called out for what they are: pure evil. There

is no place for such bigotry in our society.”

-Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings “Are our Confederate monuments worth the lives of our neighbors? If not, we all need to do all that we can to bring them down.”

-Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood, July 7 Organizer “I know first-hand how evil these hate groups can be. During their fight for civil and human rights my parents received constant bomb threats and were shot at by the KKK during a march in Alabama.”

Cheryl Lowery, daughter of Joseph and Evelyn Gibson Lowery.

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Psi Chapter wins big at Iota Phi Lambda National Convention Psi Chapter was selected as the National Outstanding Chapter for 2015 - 2016 and Daphne Hornbuckle was awarded Outstanding Chapter President for 2015 - 2016 and 2016 - 2017 for Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. during its 88th Anniversary National Convention in Long Beach, CA; July 19 - July 23, 2017.

"Our hard work these past four years has certainly paid off and I am truly grateful for the many accolades and awards received at this convention." said Mrs. Hornbuckle, Psi Chapter's immediate past president.

Psi Chapter also received the Dorethea N. Hornbuckle Business Month award and the Marcella Morrison Technology award.

As Mrs. Hornbuckle sets the gavel down after four successful years as chapter president, congratulations is also in order for the newly installed Southwestern Regional Director, Vahnita Loud; also a member of Psi Chapter.

"I am truly honored as I look forward to the opportunity to continue strengthening the Southwestern Region and working for the good of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc." said Ms. Loud.

According to Mrs. Hornbuckle, the 88th Anniversary National Convention “was indeed inspiring and empowering as it engaged members through business sessions, leadership workshops, and offered plenty of networking opportunities.”

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Psi Chapter members of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.

Daphne Hornbuckle with awards

Lifetime Member Dwala Brown

She concluded, “Congratulations to Psi Chapter as they continue to lead and support business

Sorors receive Years of Service pins

and professional women; our youth through education, and our overall Dallas community.”

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Women’s health threatened by restrictions to Medicaid Services

By Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson When the Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010, states were given the opportunity to expand

Medicaid coverage.

After a 2012 Supreme Court decision that allowed states to opt-out of expanding Medicaid, 19 states chose opt-out while 32 states and the District of Columbia chose to expand Medicaid. Texas chose not to expand Medicaid and has looked for creative ways to cover its large population such as employing programs through a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver.

Section 1115 of the Social Security Act al-

lows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive provisions of Medicaid law in order for states to have flexibility to plan and improve eligible programs.

There are several purposes of Section 1115 waivers: expand eligibility to those not covered by traditional Medicaid, provide services not typically provided by Medicaid, and use an innovative delivery system that improves care and reduces cost.

While Texas has had a Section 1115 waiver to implement improved care delivery and increase coverage for uninsured and underinsured residents, Texas has also applied for a family planning waiver that would restrict access to patients.

Texas has applied for a Section 1115 family planning demonstration waiver, which would expand its existing state-funded program.

As the Women’s Health Program, the

Obama Administration denied the 1115 waiver application, so the program has operated as a state-funded initiative since 2011.

This year, the re-named Healthy Texas Women program proposes to exclude abortion providers from program participation.

This means that organizations affiliated with abortion providers cannot participate in the program.

The Healthy Texas Women program has negative public health impacts – tested by the state’s own data – and does not introduce a new or innovative project nor does it expand access or strengthen coverage.

By 2016, Texas saw a decline of 35% in access to birth control for women on Medicaid.

Over four years, Texas saw a three-fold increase in the maternal mortality rate.

By 2016, 26% of the women enrolled in the program had never received health care

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services from a provider participating in the program.

During my time in Congress, I have pushed for the renewal of the Section 1115 waiver which helps to cover our uninsured and underinsured population. However, this family planning waiver is misleading and unfair to those who seek health care and actual family planning services. Several of my colleagues and I sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to oppose this waiver proposal.

The protection of freedom of choice of family planning providers is important to me. We must protect our most vulnerable, especially Medicaid beneficiaries, who otherwise would Eddie Bernice Johnson represents the state’s 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

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BALTIMORE, PRNewswire/ -- RLTV announced that Still in the Game with Roland Martin is premiering in syndication this month.

The RLTV-commissioned show focuses on the second careers of some of the top professional athletes of our time.

In the premiere episode, Roland Martin interviews former WNBA star and Hall of Famer Nancy "Lady Magic" Lieberman and NFL Hall of Fame running back, Emmitt Smith. Martin explores their path to reinvention since leaving the pro-sports spotlight.

"Roland is an award-winning journalist and recognized leader and influencer in the African-American community," said Roy Ennis,

General Manager at RLTV. "We are excited about working with him and sharing the inspiring stories of some incredible athletes."

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"I've always been fascinated how these ultra competitive people find something in their next professional life to match or exceed what they did in sports. Still In The Game will provide us a great window into their new life."

Still in the Game with Roland Martin is premiered on local stations nationwide and on WLS/ABC in Chicago on August 6 at 1:00PM ET. Still in the Game is a production of JF Corp, Nu Vision Media, ACE MEDIA CORP, and RLTV and is Executive Produced by Roland Martin, Elliot Jacobson, Jay Feldman, and Andrea Holmes Thompkins. Allied Media Partners managed national syndication efforts.

The only cable network and online destination created specifically for adults 50+, RLTV (www.rl.tv) offers unique, inspiring programming that focuses on topics that matter to Generation 50+, from relationships, reinvention, rediscovering passions, to finances, health, and current events.

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Hypocrisy – Affirmative Action for wealthy Immigrants, Not Students THE LAST WORD

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

In the same week that it was revealed that the Department of Injustice is spearheading attacks on affirmative action, our 45th President indicated his support for legislation that would drastically revive our nation’s immigration policy.

Instead of providing immigration opportunities to the families of people who are legal residents of our country, the pending legislation would create a “merit based� system for immigration.

According to legislation sponsored

by Republican Senators Tom Cotton of Arkansas and David Perdue of Georgia, applicants for legal immigration earn points based on education, high-paying job offers, entrepreneurial ability (including the ability to invest in the US), high-achievement – Nobel Prize winners are welcome, and age (bring on the young).

Presently, about a million people are granted green cards, but the Cotton-Perdue legislation would cut the number by half within a decade.

And the “diversity lottery� that admits 50,000 people each year, would be eliminated. A significant number of African immigrants, among others, are admitted through the diversity lottery.

The Cotton-Perdue legislation provides affirmative action for wealthy

immigrants. If you have a high-paying job offer, or money to invest, or entrepreneurial ability, you’ve got a better chance of getting in than if you are a high-school grad who would be sponsored by her sibling.

Why is this affirmative action? Because affirmative action says that when all else is equal, you choose a preference for a certain group. In higher education, the preference – all else equal – is for those who have been historically excluded and systematically discriminated against. When affirmative action policies were initially developed they were designed to favor African Americans and other underrepresented minorities. In practical terms, white women have often been the primary beneficiaries of affirmative action, especially in the workplace.

45 and his posse support preferences in immigration, but oppose them when it comes to higher education and employment. The Administration’s positions on both affirmative action and immigration are winks and nods to 45’s base, the nativist white people who irrationally oppose immigration, and feel that whites experience more discrimination than do African Americans.

It’s Back to School Time!

Heavy sigh!

Breathe, Stretch, Shake and Let it Go! That’s right. For many the summer vacation is already over and its back to work.

Be sure to observe school zones and drive safe-

Their beliefs cannot be verified by economic data that indicate that African American people experience more unemployment, have lower incomes, less wealth and less education.

Equally educated African Americans take twice as long to find new jobs as whites do. Beyond economic matter, basic quality of life issues

(such as police violence) are harsher for African Americans than for whites If 45 and his crew can state their preferences for immigration policy, why can’t institutions of higher education state their preferences for admissions policy?

The problem is that 45 has hired these inferior and aggrieved white people, like Candice Jackson, who works in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Education. While a Stanford student, Jackson was a staunch critic of affirmative action.

She has also said, rather callously, that most accusations of campus rape are related to alcohol or the

ly even in areas that are not designated.

There are so many issues to consider and it is imperative that the focus is on education.

The late, great Dr. Napoleon B. Lewis said, “A teacher has not taught if a student has not learned.�

What a powerful statement!

As a journalist, the lesson was to write at a level the average reader can understand. The job is not to show how intelligent you are by using big words that most can’t comprehend. Break it down so that true communication takes place.

end of relationships. She is exactly the wrong type of person to lead an office of civil rights. It is not clear why Jackson was hired, but she has the right ideological credentials – she wrote a book about “the women targeted by the Clinton machine�, worked for the conservative Judicial Watch organization, and has an axe to grind against feminists, and those who support racial economic justice.

Charging this woman with defending civil rights is the same as charging Scott Pruitt with protecting the environment!

45 and his colleagues would probably support the same kind of affirmative action in college admissions as they support for immigration. If you have money, are an entrepreneur, or have already achieved, then you deserve admission. If not, that’s just too bad.

Are we facing the end of affirmative action and the end of immigration fairness? Most likely, unless we resist. Every day it becomes clearer that 45 will attempt to implement drastic structural change unless our legislative process is altered by the 2018 elections.

Meanwhile, 45 is throwing red meat at the braying dogs of racism and xenophobia. And the dogs are barking at those of us who believe in justice and fairness.

Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, and Founder of Economic Education. Her podcast, “It’s Personal with Dr. J� is available on iTunes. Her latest book “Are We Better Off: Race, Obama and public policy is available via amazon.com

The same is true for educators. Don’t think that just because you put the work out there that every student is “getting it.�

Do like all great teachers do. Take a little time to get to know the students so you can help them.

And hopefully students will come in understanding that respect is so very important. Some teachers have had to put up with unconscionable behavior and this is unacceptable.

Time out for attitudes. Be focused and respectful. Let’s have a great year.

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A bump for Trump?

QUIT PLAYIN’

By Vincent L. Hall “President Trump delivered a tough-talking speech in Long Island Friday filled with a vow to crush the MS13 gang, an apparent dig at Mayor de Blasio and an appeal to police to rough up suspects in custody.

“When you see these towns, and you see these thugs being thrown into the back of a paddy wagon...I said, ‘Please don’t be too nice,” Trump told a group of police cadets assembled at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood.

“Like when you guys put somebody in the car and you’re protecting their head... You can take your hand away, ok?”

The remark drew sustained applause and cheers from the cadets.”

– THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Believe me, I was not among the ones who cheered and laughed at Donald J. Trump on this one. This may have been a musical moment in the art of Trumpism, but these kinds of overtures are just descants over Chopin’s “Death March” in urban communities.

First and foremost, you have to dig real deep to make MS-13 a major emphasis of national public safety.

This “international” criminal gang, purported to have its commencement and base in Los Angeles, is basically Mexican-American.

And of course the Mexican tie allows Trump et al to buoy their claim that Mexico exports its worst, which requires a wall and a policy so stringent that no Mexican dare attempt to penetrate it.

This new war on MS13 sounds impressive and much needed. I encountered a relatively critically thinking brother who thought the idea had merit.

Apparently he hadn’t thought it through. Let me remix what Trump said and what Trump and the Republicans never have to say.

Trump, along with his loudest sycophant in the Crackerocracy, Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, are dog whistling.

African-Americans need always be leery about the treatment of what comedian Rich-

ard Pryor called the “New Niggers.” Pryor explain that no matter who racists called out as the “New Niggers,” (Mexicans, Middle Easterners, you name it) America’s original “Niggers” are never off the hook. Any attack on the “new” includes the former.

If immigration officers (ICE) invade the Barrios of L.A. or Dallas looking for “dangerous” Mexicans, their poor neighbors are also put into play. There are plenty of undocumented workers in Beverly Hills and Dallas’ Park Cities…show me a news account of any raids in these areas…I’ll wait!!

It’s preposterous to allow your eyes to be directed toward MS13, while the Aryan Brotherhood, (aka “The Brand, The AB”) is operative and growing.

The Brotherhood major in Meth and Heroine, however, this administration has a laser trained on “Bad” Mexicans. Any real war on drugs has to be colorblind and prone to battle in every demographic.

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The Brotherhood feeds more poor Trump supporters suffering from addiction than MS13 ever could. MS-13 is gruesomely violent, but so was every successful drug cartel in history.

The “Mafia” era was dominated by leaders from every corner of Europe and showed America and the world how grotesque violence can become. The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre wasn’t an eight episode epic on HBO…its bona fide Americana!

The fact that Trump would have the nerve to make a statement of this order in public is scary.

The fact that uniformed officers in plain sight would so lavishly laud him is frightening.

But at a time when police shootings and excessive force are metastasizing and growing, Trump’s endorsement of official oppression is untimely and unwise.

The real irony is that after the speech was over, I saw a Secret Service policeman put his hand over the head of known criminal as he got into the main car of the presidential motorcade.

Somebody should bump his head and force some sense into it.

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

MY DAY: Reclaiming My Time

By Dr. J. Ester Davis Have you ever asked a question to your doctor, an insurance agent or about an incorrect bill only to not receive an answer to your question?

How much filibustering was asserted in not answering you directly?

The Honorable Maxine Waters has given us a new sermon with gospel song “reclaiming my time.” And the song is already written and at the top of the charts.

A couple of weeks ago, the Honorable U. S. Representative of the 43rd Congressional District, California, declared this now more-famous line 13 times in two minutes eleven seconds (2:11) during a hearing with Steve Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary in the Trump administration.

It all started innocent enough. Congresswoman Waters sent a letter to the treasury

nitely politically incorrect. secretary questioning the Eighteen days after #45 Trump financial connection to took office, the fierce -naRussia on May 23, 2017. tured American politician The treasury secretary simstarted impeachment conply did not answer the letter versations with true grit. and the subsequent question Some new choice lanabout the letter at the hearing guage, including “treason the week of July 27. We are weasels” has been added all too familiar with this tactic unto the Office of the Presused by politicians and others ident. Ms. Waters has batto waste time not answering Honorable Maxine Waters tled injustice for decades, questions and refusing to anstill standing firm on her swer the question based on some narrow excuse. Since #45 took office, beliefs.

In 1968 Shirley Chisholm was elected to Conwe have become very familiar with questions not being answered, plus artificial facts, ab- gress. Maxine Waters was 30 years old just surd reasoning and a White House in sham- getting her feet wet in politics. In 1992, we bles, not to mention the examples to our all woke up to the LA riots and the scars it left.

Then President George H.W. Bush, called for children.

Ms. Waters, one of 13 children from St Louis, an urban meeting with grassroots leaders, is one of the most powerful Democrats in the and deliberately or intentionally left off one House. She can be politically correct and defi- person. Maxine Waters showed up uninvited

with an opening statement “I do not intend to be excluded or dismissed.”

During the banking fiasco, where millions of Americans lost their homes, Maxine Waters relentlessly called out Wells Fargo, and we all know how that ended up.

The lesson here is to regain, recover and rescue your precious time. It is how to shut down people who try to waste it.

Ester Davis, speaker at the Family Church, 1710 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, “Music for World Peace”.

Facebook.com/ester.davis.39.

Special Thanks to General Richard Dix and Tito Jackson for coming into the community before their scheduled appearance at AT&T Stadium.

Ester Davis is a celebrated writer, television producer and show host. She can be reached at Facebook.com/ Ester.davis.39. Website Esterday.com is still under construction. www.texasmetronews.com

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Lawson among three picked to become franchise owners, continued from front page is the founder and CEO of Lance A. Lemons Memorial Foundation.

She also donates her time as a mentor at the Boys and Girls Club of Dallas, a basketball coach at YMCA, and she has also been a soccer coach with the Norfolk United Soccer League.

A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Alyson is a born leader. She is spiritually and socially grounded with a very pleasant personality.

The Hampton University graduate is a go-getter. She’s respectful, conscientious and super smart. Not only does the St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church member have book sense with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Hampton and Masters degrees in business and accounting from Texas A&M-Commerce and the University of Miami; she’s beautiful, talented, athletic and well-rounded.

I wasn’t surprised when I heard that she was in competition to win a franchise.

The contest got down to the wire when seven contestants took to the internet rallying their teams to vote.

From the beginning Alyson had the lead. And she kept that lead, pulling ahead significantly at the end.

Many thought it was a done deal, but there was another step. The top three vote getters had to go for a round of interviews.

When I talked to her about the competition, she had nothing but kind words for the other contestants. She praised their efforts, discussed their merits and methodically laid out why she thought they were excellent choices.

Did I tell you this young lady was impressive?

Here are a few questions I had for 7-Eleven once the decision was

made. After all I had to know what was going on since I committed to working 10 hours a month, unpaid, at whatever location Alyson chooses:

Q. In the pitch, it reads, “She will also be able to choose any of 7-Eleven’s convenience store franchises that are available in the U.S.” Are any available in the D/FW market?

A. Yes. You can find a full list of available 7-Eleven stores at franchise.7-eleven.com.

Q. FOLLOW-UP... If she will be acquiring a store that is already in

Responses to racist attacks, “We’re called today, to rise above the littleness; to rise above pettiness; to rise above racism, hatred and vitriolic comments.” The Dean of the Civil Rights Movement continues, “We are also called to make strong comments when it is called to do so. I call upon my brothers and sisters to turn to each other and not on each other and let God use us to - in the words of Amos - let justice roll down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Chair, Lowery Institute Trustee Board/ confidant of Martin Luther King Jr. “The Dallas NAACP first offers prayers and thoughts for all of the lives affected by the senseless racist acts at the hate rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, especially the families of those who experienced loss of life as a result of this act of domestic terrorism. The NAACP unequivocally condemns the use of hate speech and hate-spirited violence, and supports the removal of all symbols and images that represent white supremacy, hate, racism, and oppression.

The tragedy that occurred in Charlottesville is

a painful reminder of how blatant racism and hate motivated acts of violence have hindered America from actualizing its ambitions of becoming a nation of justice and equality for all people. Pushing America to realize its potential as a just nation, free of racism and hate whether overt, covert, institutional, or otherwise speaks to the very core of existence of the NAACP and our continuing fight against the forces of evil and hate. We firmly understand that the only thing necessary for the continuance of this hate is for us to do nothing; therefore, we call for lawmakers to condemn this and all similar acts of white supremacy sponsored hate, and domestic terrorism. We ask that local elected leaders (city, county, and school board) call for the removal of these painful reminders on public property that have hindered our greatness as a society.

Furthermore, we join in the National NAACP’s call for President Trump to denounce this act as an act of terrorism and condemn the repeated rhetoric which has helped to fuel this climate of discord and division. We remain steadfast in our advocacy and activism as we push forward in our fight for legislative changes, expansion

existence, any of the stores without an owner, what happened to render them ownerless? Are the stores without owners in problem areas?

A. Stores available to franchise are currently corporate-owned. Many of these locations are either brand new or changing over from a former Franchisee.

Q. Does 7-11 plan to build any new ones? If so, will those be an option for Ms. Lawson?

A. Yes. If Alyson Lawson would like to wait on a brand new store to open she may do so.

Q. Initially the impression was given that there would be ONE winner. When and why was the decision made to give to all three finalists?

A. “To say that each candidate was

impressive would be an understatement,” said President and CEO Joe DePinto of his interviews with the three finalists. “Each brings a unique set of strengths. In addition, all are extremely community-oriented and have strong business, leadership and interpersonal skills. Those are qualities successful franchisees need. Any one of them would make a great independent business owner at 7-Eleven, and I couldn’t see selecting just one, when all three are exactly the type of folks we want as franchisees and as part of the 7-Eleven network.”

Q. How long is the process from today to grand opening?

A. The usual franchising process from application period to store opening is 3-6 months. However, the timeline may be a bit longer if Alyson chooses to pick a brand new store that is not already open.

I am anxiously awaiting her grand opening so we can share in her success by supporting her. She deserves it!

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of voting rights, and sound public policies that equally serve and protect all citizens within our community.

At the August 1st General Membership meeting, the Dallas NAACP assembled a task force to address the removal of Confederate monuments, statues, and symbols that are housed on public property.

Aubrey C. Hooper, President, Dallas NAACP and Assistant Secretary, NAACP National Board of Directors “Horrifying expressions of white supremacy and Nazi sympathies sadly are nothing novel in the United States, even in the 21st Century.

What is shocking is that these demonstrations with apparent deliberate fatal assaults against counter-protesters - should take place without a clear condemnation from the highest levels of government. What we are witnessing is a failure of our national institutions. We in the Urban League Movement call upon everyone with a voice on our national stage to condemn these demonstrations and these racist sentiments in the strongest possible terms. This is not who we

are as a society and as a nation.”

- Marc H. Morial National Urban League President and CEO “My heart goes out to the people of Charlottesville, Virginia, whose peaceful weekend was interrupted by a barbaric white supremacist attack. I also offer my condolences to the counter protester who lost their life after a car plowed into a crowd of peaceful protesters yesterday.

Charlottesville is experiencing one of the largest groups of white nationalist rallies in a decade.

We must search out the roots of this bigotry and eliminate it once and for all. Our country must rise above the systemic racism that permeates so many facets of our society. Calls for unity are not enough. We must demand a call to action.

It is on each of us, from the President to every day citizens, to condemn racism when we see it.

We must not waste another day doing nothing.

We must not allow another tragedy to pass us by without self-reflection and action. Racism is our original sin and it is our eternal struggle. We must never grow complacent to finding its cure.”

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A Kloset Full of Hope

Radio personality KJ Midday pushes fashion forward

“It’s just a way for people to come and shop quality for less, dress cute for less,” KJ said.

KJ’s Kloset also hopes to give women in need, She’s heard weekdays on Smooth R&B 105.7 FM. While the smoothness of her voice soothes and en- who are seeking employment, the star power tertains listeners all over, there’s a wrinkle in time and confidence to land a job.

“Another arm of KJ’s Kloset is KJ’s Rack where KJ “Midday” Bland wants to get rid of.

“I wanted to clean my closet out because most we give ladies that are re-entering the workforce a chance to come in and pick out inof the time when I host events, you terview outfits so they can have one know you can’t take a picture in it again less thing to worry about,” KJ said. and post it again,” KJ said. “You know, “Sometimes, us as ladies, we go in people be like, ‘Oh you had that on our closet and we take for granted three months ago!’” we have things to choose from, but The pressure is on to keep the outfits some ladies don’t have that option.” and photos fresh. Transferring the build KJ stressed the importance of up of abundance brought KJ and Sheila having the community component Sedlak, owner of Sophisticated Seconds and shared that KJ’s Kloset accepts in Dallas, together.

KJ Midday donations to benefit this cause as “I wanted to just kind of get some of my well. stuff in consignment, and I know Sheila “When ladies come in here and pick somehad this beautiful boutique and she and I thought thing out from KJ’s Rack, they get to keep it and of the idea of opening up KJ’s Kloset,” KJ said.

Nestled in a corner room of the boutique, lo- hopefully that outfit will help them change the cated in unit 220 of 1140 Empire Central Drive, is course of their lives with that interview.”

KJ Midday is not only a voice on the airwaves, where you’ll find KJ’s Kloset, featuring clothing that has made appearances throughout Dallas-Fort she’s making waves to empower women with her Worth and around the country, up close and per- not often -- sometimes once-worn fashion-- that makes sense. sonal with notables in entertainment.

Story and Photos By Eva D. Coleman

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August 19 Lip Gloss for Love Walk About A Mile in My Shoes” Community Health Fair and Back to School event. Fireside Recreation Center 8601 Fireside Dr. Dallas, Texas 75217 Event hours: 9am to 2pm

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14th Tulisoma: South Dallas Book Fair at the African American Museum

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The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Gamma Omega Zeta Chapter, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated - Gamma Sigma Chapter, and the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated - Eta Rho Sigma Chapter are partnering for the Backpack & School Supply Drive 2017!

The actual event (collecting and sorting physical donations) will be held on location at the Library on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 10am to 2pm, the same day as our Health & Wellness Fair.

August 21 A called board meeting to consider a special Tax Ratification Election for October has been postponed. The Administration postponed the meeting after receiving an estimate of $2.2 million for a special October election. Administration will present options for the Board to consider calling a Tax Ratification Election or Tax Swap on November 7, the Uniform Election date. The cost of the November election is anticipated to be no more that $750,000. A called Board meeting and public hearing will be held Monday, August 21 at 4 p.m. Administration will present a proposed plan for a 13-cent TRE, a six-cent TRE, and 2-cent tax swap for the Board’s consideration.

August 24 NAMC DFW Inaugural Annual Luncheon and Awards Event from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM CDT Cholula Porch Globe Life Park 1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, TX 76011 ******* A Conversation wtih Retired NFL and NBA Greats Wine and Cheese Reception 6:30-8:30 pm

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Theta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. in conjunction with the Theta Alpha Foundation presents 2nd annual Martinis and Linen Party - Shaken not Stirred, 150 Turtle Creek Blvd.

Dallas. $40/$50 at door. Call George Bennett 469245-9672 or Royce West Jr., 972-514-7495

September 9 3rd Annual Rattler Generations Brunch: The Terrance Hunt Scholarship Brunch 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Blue Mesa 14866 Montfort Dr. Addison, Texas 75254

September 16 Garland Brance NAACP 27th Annual Freedom Fund Brunch and Silent Auction Hyatt Place Garland 10:00a.m.

October 3

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Police 7th Annual National Night Out, This event will be held at DART Police Headquarters at Illinois Station from 6 to 8 pm. Including food, music, face painting, health & wellness in-

formation, crime prevention & safety information, and much more, it should be a great evening!

More information is in the attached document.

Please contact Renee Edwards at redwards@ dart.org or 214-749-5991 for questions.

October 6 #NoMeanGirls 2017 National Conference October 6 - 8, 2017 Dallas Marriot City Center 650 N. Pearl Street, Dallas TX, 75201 The uplifting conference will feature talks from: 2016 & 2017 Texas Businesswoman of the Year finalist Dr. Cortney Baker Oprah Winfrey-favorite Mica May (CEO of May Designs) Katie Goodman (New York-based comic, actress, author, and speaker) The husband and wife team of Tracey Trottenberg and George Kansas (renowned conscious communication and feminine leadership experts) The weekend will be filled with opportunities to network with other women who have a #NoMeanGirls policy, including a Diversity Panel, customizable breakout sessions, and an extra special Thelma & Louise Pajama Party!

Purchase your pass today by visiting www.nomeangirls.com.

October 7 FREE - Citizenship Application Workshop Time: 9:00am J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street Dallas, Texas Services include: Completion of the N-400 application for citizenship.

Review of application by immigration attorneys and BIA accredited representatives.

To register, www. ccdallas.org/citizen-workshop, https://ccdallas. org/events/category/citizenship-workshop/

October 16 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Chi Zeta Omega Chapter located in Plano, Texas. We are extremely excited about our upcoming Think HBCU Day Party which will take place September 16, 2017 at the Blue Martini. 1-6pm

October 19 The Dallas Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. will host the 2017 National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Biennial National Leadership Conference (NLC) at the Inter-Continental Dallas Hotel located at 15201 Dallas Parkway, Addison, TX 75001 on October 19-22, 2017. Theme: “NPHC: One CommUNITY in Action #NPHCStrongerTogether”

October 21

Lancaster Independent School District Back To School Red Carpet Event, 7am. – 8am. to open car doors for students arriving for their first day of school along with our Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael McFarland

NAACP Image Awards to air live on TV-One

The NAACP and TV One, a television network dedicated to the best of black culture and entertainment, recently announced that the 49th NAACP Image Awards will be nationally telecast live on TV One on Monday, January 15, 2018, the federal holiday marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The two-hour special will also include a live pre-show from the star-studded red carpet.

“The NAACP is proud to air our 49th Image Awards live telecast on the nation’s most significant civil rights day of the year celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” said NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell. “In alignment with The National Martin Luther King Day of Service, we are encouraging our nominees, celebrity presenters and performers, network representatives, staff, directors, trustees, sponsors, and branches and units in all 50 states to join us in a day of citizen action volunteer service in honor of Dr. King. As the nation commemorates the 50th anniversary of his assassination on April 4, 1968, we are reminded of the ageless principles of non-violence, truth and justice, humility, and service that he taught all Americans.”

In addition, the call for submissions for the 49th NAACP Image Awards begins. Submissions for the 49th NAACP Image Awards may be submitted at NAACPImageAwards. net in the categories of motion picture, television, recording, and literature. Nominees will be announced the week of November 13 and the winners will be determined by the vote of the NAACP membership.

The eligibility period for all projects is January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Motion picture category projects (and individual achievements within it) must have been initially released and distributed in the U.S. with a minimum commercial theatrical run in Los Angeles or New York for seven consecutive days.

AMC Theatres is the 49th NAACP Image Awards Submissions sponsor.

Following are the key calendar dates for the 49th NAACP Image Awards: ·August 1 – Submissions process opens for the 49th NAACP Image Awards ·October 6 – Submissions process closes for the 49th NAACP Image Awards ·October 25 – Nominating Committee voting opens for the 49th NAACP Image Awards ·November 9 – Nominating Committee voting closes for the 49th NAACP Image Awards

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NABJ recognizes journalists for superior news coverage of black issues and the black community

of "Obama's Legacy: What NEW ORLEANS- The He Accomplished as PresiNational Association of dent"; Rev. Aisha Karimah, Black Journalists (NABJ) prize-winning television bestowed more than 100 producer; John Jenkins, awards at its 42nd Annual veteran photographer and Convention and Career Fair television executive; and from Aug. 9-13 in New OrleGarth C. Reeves, Sr., Pubans, Louisiana. NABJ inductlisher Emeritus of the Miami ed four veteran journalists Times. into its 2017 Hall of Fame The Legacy and Ida B. on Friday and announced the winners of the NABJ Sa- Kevin Frazier, NABJ President Sarah Glover, honoree Wells Awards were also presented during the Hall of lute to Excellence (STE) and April Ryan and Suzanne Malveaux Fame luncheon. Ron ThomSpecial Honors awards on as, former sports reporter Aug. 12.

April Ryan, American Urban Radio Network and current head of the Journalism and Sports correspondent and White House Press corps icon, Program at Morehouse College in Atlanta, was was among the honorees and recognized with honored with this year's Legacy Award, calling it the 2017 NABJ Journalist of the Year Award at the his "personal Pulitzer." Detroit Free Press Columnist Rochelle Riley was the recipient of the Ida B. STE ceremony.

"I think of Shirley Chisholm and what she said. Wells Award. Riley was met with a standing ova'If you don't have a seat at the table, bring a fold- tion as she issued a challenge to journalists.

"The people are demanding more of us journaling chair.' I am so thankful every day I have a folding chair in that briefing room," Ryan said. "I need ists so we must rise and give it to them. We must each and every one of you not to hug me, but to train new generations to continue to tell our stopray for me. When I'm under attack it's not just ry," Ms. Riley said.

Each year, NABJ pays homage to legendary me, it's all of us."

Yvette Miley, senior vice president for MSNBC black journalists, authors, educators, and activand NBC News, received the association's Chuck ists who have made outstanding contributions Stone Lifetime Achievement Award. "This lifetime to both their industry and the black community achievement award doesn't happen without peo- across the diaspora.

"NABJ is proud to recognize these exemplaple like you. It is not just about me, it about us," ry journalists," says Sarah Glover, NABJ national she said upon accepting her honor.

Miley was preceded by New York Times colum- president. "We will continue to ensure that outnist Charles Blow, who delivered the evening's standing journalism that provides perspective on keynote address. He emphasized the significance black life is elevated and that black journalists are of an organization like NABJ and the journalists it appreciated and praised for their excellent work."

Other honorees included Angelo B. Henderson honors. "Don't let this industry tell you that being unapologetically black narrows your worldview. Community Service Award honoree, Bobby Henry Sr., publisher of the Westside Gazette.

NABJ, the world needs you," Mr. Blow said.

Citing his work in the area of HIV/AIDS, NABJ NABJ gave awards in more than 100 categories across six segments including digital media, mag- President Glover praised Henry for his activism in azine, newspaper, photojournalism, television, a critical area for all communities. He continues to be a vocal advocate for those infected and imand radio at the STE gala.

Collegiate journalism and public relations work pacted by the disease.

“I was elated and immediately thought about was also recognized. Through the gala, NABJ recognizes journalism that best covered the black George Curry (former editor-in-chief of the NNPA experience or addressed issues affecting the newswire service and long-time NABJ member worldwide black community during 2016. The and former Journalist of the Year) and here’s a competition is open to all media organizations group that I hold in high esteem honoring me,” and individuals involved in print, broadcast and/ saod Mr. Henry. “I consider it a blessing and huge honor.” or online journalism media.

NABJ is greatly appreciative of the support The Hall of Fame is NABJ's highest recognition.

The 2017 NABJ Hall of Fame class includes: Mi- from our Hall of Fame partners Al Jazeera and Gift chael Days, former newspaper writer and author of Hope and Salute to Excellence partner FedEx. www.texasmetronews.com

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God, Man’s Final Frontier The older I get the more convinced I am that I am going to surely fail, fail miserably as a matter of fact, in my attempt to be perfectly Christ like. We all know, or should know, this is just not going to happen. However, as we also know, it is our job to humbly and consistently keep trying and striving to emulate our Lord and Savior.

There are all kinds of expressions to describe this rather unique occurrence in the Christian experience; everything from ‘backsliding,’ to falling off the wagon, to suffering a setback, or simply falling down. In each instance, I think the Christian’s obligation is to weather the storm and reverse direction, or more aptly put, ‘get back up on my feet again.’

I don’t know about you but one of the hardest things for me to do is to know I’ve blown it with regard to Christian behavior.

I have maintained an un-Christian attitude for longer than I should; held onto my anger too long. Or, I’ve enjoyed someone else’s misfortune much too much.

You see when that happens, because I profess and believe the good news of the gospel, I do understand what is supposed to be inherently good and what is not. Yet I’ve acted or reacted outside of the parameters of what I know is good Christian behavior. At this point I know I’m in trouble because I indeed do know better. It becomes hard and kind of embarrassing to ask God for forgiveness, when you know He knows that you do know better.

For me that’s pretty tough. It’s like stealing and having to confess to your mother, or, being caught cheating and your punishment was delivering the bad news to your mother by a note from your teacher.

For those of you who have had to carry such burden, I’m sure you understand that sinking feeling as you have exhausted every excuse possible in a vain attempt to delay the inevitable.

The moment of truth has come.

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me for a moment and relate this situation to having to tell God. You

Spiritually Speaking

by James A. Washington

know that He already knows. It is then absolutely necessary and incumbent upon me or you to stand up, ‘fess’ up and proceed down the only road that makes sense, with the full knowledge that you will be okay.

The Lord still loves you. Getting through that whole process has always been very difficult for me because, I believe what I’m feeling is generally stupid and certainly clear about knowing better. When you’re a Christian, you do know better. I don’t know which is worse, knowing better or having to tell God that you knew better.

The good news is, God knows what’s in your heart. It is His measure of who you are and who you are in relation to Him that really matters. It’s because of that, that God knows you are repentant, just like your mother knew you that you knew better because she raised you. She also knew you were truly sorry. It remains the only basis for forgiveness.

For me it still remains an uncomfortable exercise to square my shoulders, assume the position faced down in reverent prayer and enter into the domain of my Father and reveal that kind of failure. Each time it happens, I’m reminded that God did not come to call the righteous, but the sinners of which I am one, regardless of how enlightened I might think I am. Remember this the next time you review the day and realize how much better you could have behaved.

May God bless and keep you always.

James

I’m your original “distant lover” Dear Alma, I am a 50-year-old field service engineer who travels 75 percent of the year for work.

I love my job and appreciate the opportunity that I am able to travel around the world.

No, I’m not in the military, so I can pick and choose where I decide to reside long term.

Basically, the problem is maintaining long distant relationships with my family, friends and holding down a love life.

I try to stay in touch with my family and friends through cell phone calls and Facebook but sometimes it’s just not enough.

I miss them when I’m traveling and honestly, it’s hard to maintain a healthy adult relationship with a woman without her eventually telling me I’m away too much.

I’m single, active and I would consider myself to be handsome.

How would you suggest I meet a woman who would understand my situation and consider being in this type of a relationship?

Lamont in Ohio Dear Lamont from Ohio, Yes, I’m putting you on blast, cause this is the first time I’ve

run across, a truly handsome (yes girls, I saw his picture), and gainfully employed engineer with benefits, who’s discussing how difficult it is to maintain a long distance healthy adult relationship.

The first thing that comes to my mind is, “Seek and ye shall find, my brotha ~ you came to the right place, LOL.” I’m here to agree with you sweetheart, there’s no double about it, long distance relationships (LDR’s) take an enormous amount of hard work, but then again, a regular in your face, every day relationship does, too.

I say, navigate the negativity, as long as the two of you are serious about your commitment and devotion to each another, a LDR can be quite successful.

In my opinion, a LDR requires two mature adults who are completely confident in their own right.

Each has got to be comfortable in their own skin and not looking to be completed or validated by the other.

All lines of communication must remain open and honest always. You’ve gotta trust each other. That’s super important! With

Ask ALMA today’s technology options, you can keep in touch daily, practically face to face.

I’m sure you’ve heard it said before, absence does make a loving heart grow fonder.

Can you see it in your minds eye?

Lawddy, can you imagine anticipating the next time you’ll see each other? Wheew, kool it down, this columns rated: PG, LOL. I could go on and on with the positives, but no need, I’m sure you feel me.

Evidently you’ve been looking in all the wrong places or you’d be hooked up by now. Today’s the day to steer yourself in a new direction.

Start looking to find a woman who’s pursuing her dreams, occupying her time, joyfully participating in her life.

Since you’re on the road most of the time, I’m sure this task won’t be easy.

Soooo, you know me, I just can’t help myself, I’ll see what I can do to help you out.

Ladies: If you’re interested in contacting Lamont, shoot me an email. I see springtime and love just around the corner.

Alma

Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.

DCDP Summer Workshops Democratic Leadership Institute. These trainings will better equip you for the 2018 elections and make you the best activist you can be! All trainings will be taught by experts in their fields, and they are completely free to attend at the DCDP headquarters - 4209 Parry Ave., Dallas 75223. Make sure to RSVP.

Stay Woke w/ Rep. Johnson: - Lobbying 101 Thursday, August 24 @ 6:30 PM The conventional wisdom on how to contact your representative is to call/ write them. In the age of social media, that is not always true anymore. Hear from Rep. Eric Johnson on the best ways to have your voices heard at the capitol. He'll also be giving a legislative update on the special session!

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Don't be Out of Order: Robert's Rules 101 Saturday, August 19 @ 10:00 - 1:00 PM Ever been in a meeting and not known the parliamentary procedure? We've all been there! Learn how to follow along with formal meetings and how to run a meeting efficiently by following Robert's Rules of Order. We'll provide pizza for lunch!

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Like a Good Neighbor, Democrats are There: Volunteer Recruitment/Community Outreach 101 Wednesday, September 20 @ 6:30 PM As a result of the Trump administration, Americans are more politically engaged than ever. It's our job to harness that energy and get folks involved in efforts to get out the vote in Dallas County. We're targeting new demographics, reaching out to untapped communities, and changing our methods to make 2018 the best voter turnout for Democrats in Dallas' history.

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2017 HBCU Homecoming Alabama A&M University Visitor: Alcorn State University Location: Louis Crews Stadium, Huntsville, AL Date: October 8, 2017 | 2 PM Alabama State University Visitor: Miles College Location: ASU Stadium, Montgomery, AL Date: Nov. 24, 2017 | 3 PM Albany State University Visitor: Morehouse College Location: Albany State University Coliseum, Albany, GA Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2 PM Alcorn State University Visitor: Prairie View A&M University Location: Spinks-Casem Stadium, Lorman, MS Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2 PM Benedict College Visitor: Clark Atlanta University Location: Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, Columbia, SC Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2 PM Bethune-Cookman University Visitor: Hampton University Location: Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 4 PM Bowie State University Visitor: Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Location: Bulldog Football Stadium, Bowie, MD Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1 PM Central State University Visitor: Miles College Location: McPherson Stadium, Wilberforce, OH Date: Oct. 7, 2017 | 1 PM Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Visitor: Alabama State University Location: O’Shields Stevenson Stadium, Cheyney, PA Date: Nov. 23, 2017 | 3 PM Clark Atlanta University Visitor: Albany State University Location: CAU Panther Stadium, Atlanta, GA Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 2 PM Delaware State University Visitor: Howard University Location: Alumni Stadium, Dover, DE Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2 PM Edward Waters College Visitor: Warner University Location: Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 4 PM Elizabeth City State University Visitor: Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) Location: Roebuck Stadium, Elizabeth City, NC Date:Oct. 14, 2017 | 1:30 PM Fayetteville State University Visitor: Saint Augustine’s University Location: Luther Nick Jerald’s Stadium, Fayetteville, NC Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 2:00 PM Florida A&M University Visitor: North Carolina A&T State University Location: Bragg Memorial Stadium, Tallahassee, FL Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 3:00 PM Fort Valley State University Visitor: Morehouse College Location: Wildcat Stadium, Fort Valley, GA Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 2:00 PM Grambling State University Visitor: Texas Southern University

Location: Robinson Stadium, Grambling, LA Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 2:00 PM Hampton University Visitor: Florida A&M University Location: Armstrong Stadium, Hampton, VA Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 2:00 PM Howard University Visitor: Morgan State University Location: William H. Greene Stadium, Washington, DC Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | TBA Jackson State University Visitor: Alabama State University Location: Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, MS Date: Nov. 4, 2017 | 2:00 PM Johnson C. Smith University Visitor: Shaw University Location: Irwin Belk Complex, Charlotte, NC Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 1:00 PM Kentucky State University Visitor: Tuskegee University Location: Alumni Stadium, Frankfort, KY Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 1:30 PM Lane College Visitor: Langston University Location: Lane Field, Jackson, TN Date: Oct. 7, 2017 | 2:00 PM Langston University Visitor: Arizona Christian Location: W.E. Anderson Stadium, Langston, OK Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 2:00 PM Lincoln University (Missouri) Visitor: Truman State Location: Dwight T. Reed Stadium, Jefferson City, MO Date: Sep 23, 2017 | 2:00 PM Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) Visitor: Virginia State University Location: LU Football Stadium, Lincoln University, PA Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 1:00 PM Livingstone College Visitor: Fayetteville State University Location: Alumni Memorial Football Stadium, Salisbury, NC Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:30 PM Miles College Visitor: Kentucky State University Location: Sloan-Alumni Stadium, Fairfield, AL Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2:00 PM Mississippi Valley State University Visitor: Virginia University of Lynchburg Location: Rice–Totten Stadium, Itta Bena, MS Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 2:00 PM Morehouse College Visitor: Benedict College Location: B.T. Harvey Stadium, Atlanta, GA Date: Oct. 21, 2017 | 2:00 PM Morgan State University Visitor: Savannah State University Location: Hughes Stadium, Baltimore, MD Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 1:00 PM Norfolk State University Visitor: Savannah State University Location: William “Dick” Price Stadium, Norfolk, VA Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 2:00 PM

North Carolina Central University Visitor: Delaware State University Location: O’Kelly–Riddick Stadium, Durham, NC Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 2:00 PM Prairie View A&M University Visitor: Bacone College Location: Panther Stadium, Prairie View, TX Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 2:00 PM Saint Augustine’s University Visitor: Johnson C. Smith University Location: George Williams Athletic Complex, Raleigh, NC Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:00 PM Savannah State University Visitor: Hampton University Location: Theodore A. Wright Stadium, Savannah, GA Date: Oct. 7, 2017 | 2:00 PM Shaw University Visitor: Saint Augustine’s Location: Durham County Stadium, Durham, NC Date: Nov. 4, 2017 | 12:00 PM South Carolina State University Visitor: Howard University Location: Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, Orangeburg, SC Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:30 PM Southern University and A&M College Visitor: Alabama A&M University Location: A.W. Mumford Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA Date: Oct. 7, 2017 | 6:00 PM Tennessee State University Visitor: Austin Peay State University Location: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 7:00 PM Texas Southern University Visitor: Alabama State University Location: BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, TX Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2:00 PM Tuskegee University Visitor: Central State University Location: Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium, Tuskegee, AL Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:00 PM University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Visitor: Central State University Location: Golden Lion Stadium, Pine Bluff, AR Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2:30 PM Virginia State University Visitor: Bowie State University Location: Rogers Stadium, Ettrick, VA Date: Oct. 14, 2017 | 2:00 PM Virginia Union University Visitor: Elizabeth City State University Location: Hovey Field, Richmond, VA Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:00 PM West Virginia State University Visitor: Glenville State College Location: Lakin Field at Dickerson Stadium, Institute, WV Date: Sept. 30, 2017 | 1:30 PM Winston Salem State University Visitor: Shaw University Location: Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC Date: Oct. 28, 2017 | 1:30 PM alphabetically listed

North Carolina A&T State University Visitor: Florida A&M University Location: Aggie Stadium, Greensboro, NC Date: Oct. 29, 2017 | 1:00 PM

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Chevrolet offers Worried Parents Free OnStar Family Link Technology available as August sees spike in number of teens turning 16

DETROIT — With nearly 362,000 kids in the U.S. turning 16 in August — more than in any other month this year — Chevrolet knows parents with driving-age children need a little added peace of mind. Throughout August, Chevrolet is offering customers three months of free OnStar Family Link.

OnStar Family Link allows parents to stay connected to their teens no matter where their young drivers roam by providing access to teens’ vehicle locations. Parents can also set up email or text alerts to know when a vehicle has arrived and departed a destination or traveled outside a specific area.

“The day your children start driving is a dream come true for them, but it can be a nightmare for a concerned parent,” said Luciana Chamberlain, Family Link product manager for Chevrolet. “OnStar Family Link can help minimize a parent’s anxiety by letting them know when their child has arrived at school, left a friend’s house or traveled outside of their comfort zone.”

Any Chevrolet owner in the U.S. with a 2012 model year or newer vehicle and an active OnStar subscription[1] can sign up for three months of free OnStar Family Link by visiting OnStar.com. Once signup is com-

plete, vehicle location services and alerts can be set up at onstar.com/familylink. After the three-month trial is over, parents will have the option to keep OnStar Family Link for $3.99 a month plus tax.

Chevrolet’s Peace of Mind Services OnStar Family Link is one of several Chevrolet technologies that reduce the concerns moms and dads have when their children get behind the wheel. While OnStar Family Link helps monitor teens’ locations, Chevrolet’s Teen Driver and OnStar Smart Driver services can also help parents manage and mentor driving behaviors.

“Driving on their own was big event in my children’s lives, but that also meant I spent more time thinking about where they were and how they were doing,” said Steve Majoros, director, Chevrolet Marketing.

“Chevrolet wants to put parents at ease by offering in-vehicle technology that shares real-time info on where their kids are and how they’re driving, so moms and dads can give feedback that helps their teens become better drivers.”

Teen Driver Available on 10 model-year 2017 Chevrolet vehicles, Teen Driver allows parents

to mute the radio when the front-seat occupants are not wearing safety belts, set radio volume limits and speed warnings and limit top speed to 85 mph. It also automatically enables many available active safety features and prevents anyone from manually turning them off.

In addition, parents can use the Teen Driver in-vehicle report card to know about the distance driven, maximum speed reached, overspeed warnings issued, stability control events, antilock braking events, traction control activations, wide-open throttle events and, if equipped and supported, Forward Collision Alerts, Forward Collision Avoidance Braking events and Tailgating Alerts.

OnStar Smart Driver When it comes to helping teens develop better driving skills, parents also can give feedback and spark discussion with OnStar Smart Driver. It provides monthly and tripby-trip scores based on driving behaviors such as hard braking, speeds over 80 mph and rapid acceleration. The monthly reports also rank where a driver stands compared with others in the state or with individuals who drive the same Chevrolet vehicle.

State Fair of Texas Pre-Fair Horse Shows

during a two and a half minute performance in front of a panel of judges. Contestants are required to make at least two cuts, pulling one select cow from the group twice.

Arabian Show: September 1-3 Location: Fair Park Coliseum and Livestock and Judging Pavilion Starting time: Fri. 8 a.m., Sat. 8 a.m., Sun. 8 a.m.

Arabians are the oldest pure breed of any horse in the world and are known for their balance and agility. The Arabian show consists of a series of different classes wherein a group of horses with similar training or characteristics compete against each other.

Rhonda-Voo Appaloosa Show: September 8-10 Starting time: Fri. 8 a.m., Sat. 8 a.m., Sun. 8 a.m.

Known for its unique and spotted pattern, the Appaloosa is an American horse used in a variety of equestrian events including western pleasure, games, and as working cow horses. This show consists of a series of different events including jumping, cattle, and ranch classes where groups of horses with similar training or characteristics compete.

1st Annual Arena Polo Match: September 15 Starting time: Tues. 5 p.m.

A fast-paced version of the polo sport, arena polo consists of four “chukkas,” or periods of seven and a half minutes, where opponent teams must score against each other before time runs out. The team with the most points wins the match.

Donkey and Mule Show: September 16-17 Location: Livestock Judging Pavilion in Fair Park Starting time: Sat. 8 a.m., Sun. 8 a.m.

The horses’ larger-eared “cousins,” the donkey and mule, must compete in a multitude of events including hunt seat equitation, obstacle driving, pleasure driving, timed driving, course driving, western pleasure, mulemanship, donkeyship, reining, trail, barrel racing, stake race, scramble, and physical appearance.

4x4 Chute Out: September 16 Starting time: Sat. 8 a.m.

Youth 4-H participants from across Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma compete in this invitational. Participants compete in four events that include barrel racing, pole bending, break-away roping, and team roping. Prizes are awarded to top competitors and all-around winners.

Just in time to kick-off the State Fair of Texas are the 2017 pre-Fair horse shows! This month-long lineup offers a series of horse shows featuring teams and riders from all over the nation. Located in the Fair Park Coliseum and the Livestock Judging Pavilion, events are free to the public.

Ranch Sorting: August 18-20 Starting time: Fri. 9 a.m., Sat. 9 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m.

Using strategy, teamwork, and stock knowledge, ranch sorting celebrates traditional skills by requiring modern riders to divide and separate 11 cows. A team of two riders must know and anticipate how a cow will instinctively move in order to successfully move them from one pen to another in numerical order, all while maintaining the fastest time.

NCHA Cutting: August 25-27 Starting time: Fri. 8 a.m., Sat. 8 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m.

Much like ranch sorting, the sport of cutting evolved from tasks performed by horses on cattle ranches.

During a competition, a horse and rider team must demonstrate the horse’s ability to handle cattle

For more information regarding the 2017 pre-Fair shows, visit BigTex.com/horseshow. www.texasmetronews.com

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