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Black LOVE
Russell and Cheryl Williamson Norman and Clara Trimble
Taurus and Lakendria King
ANTHEM salutes Black Marriages
Joe and Herdercine Nash Vick and Marilyn Holland
Remembering Prince Rogers Nelson 1958 - 2016
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Minority Health Awareness Month From the Capitol
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
America is always striving to create “a more perfect union” in the face of the many challenges, disparities, and inequality that still exist. American citizens work hard every day to achieve the American dream. Essential to every person’s ability to reach that dream is the maintenance of one’s personal health. Amidst this great progress, however, racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care persist across minority communities. Minority communities still continue to suffer higher rates of serious health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. April is National Minority Health Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Accelerating Health Equity for the Nation.” This platform is an excellent opportunity to shed light on the racial disparities in our nation’s healthcare system and offer tenable solutions for moving toward health equality. Just last month, we celebrated the sixth anniversary of the passing of the Affordable Care Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that expanded healthcare to millions of Americans. Despite the toxic political rhetoric surrounding the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare,” as many of its critics have called it, the statistics prove that it has been a success. According to an MSNBC article published around the bill’s anniversary, it has been successful at meeting three important objectives: providing more Americans with health insurance coverage, lowering premium costs, and expanding Medicaid in states that have agreed to do so. According to U.S. Census Data, 16.3 percent of Americans were not covered by health insurance in 2010. In 2016, that statistic has fallen to 9 percent. Roughly 20 million people have been covered as a result of the Affordable Care Act. And millions of Americans have been able to qualify for Medicaid because of the expansion in 32 states and the District of Columbia. Although Texas has not chosen to expand Medicaid,
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10.6 million Texans with pre-existing medical conditions are now able to gain coverage that was once denied to them. Medicaid expansion would expand that protection to more than 1.1 million more Texans. I will continue to support the Affordable Care Act and continue to call upon the State of Texas to expand Medicaid under this law to expand the health and financial security of millions of deserving Texans. The Affordable Care Act is a major step in the right direction for addressing the racial disparity in our nation’s healthcare system; particularly, as a result of the Medicaid expansion’s nondiscrimination clause and the expansion of Health Professional Opportunity Grants. Because minority populations disproportionately constitute the individuals who qualify for Medicaid, Medicaid expansion directly impact minority access to quality healthcare. Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act extends federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color or national origin, gender, disability, or age to any health program receiving federal assistance. This clause particularly protects elderly minorities with pre-existing conditions who were previously excluded entirely from healthcare. And finally, Health Professional Opportunity Grants are mechanisms of federal funding that bring resources to healthcare providers that interact with low-income, minority communities and populations. Grants of this nature ensure neighborhoods and families will not be neglected under this new system. I was very proud to support and honored to witness the passage of the Affordable Care Act, arguably the most significant piece of legislation passed during my Congressional career. As the first African American Chief Psychiatric Nurse at the Dallas Veterans Affairs Hospital, I know first-hand the impact healthcare has on minority communities. I have seen the devastation to families who watch helplessly as their loved ones suffer when medical care is not readily accessible. I have seen the financial devastation as working Americans struggle to pay ever-mounting hospital and doctor bills when they are faced with chronic illnesses. And, I know that with thoughtful, compassionate legislation, we can alleviate the suffering of millions of Americans. For these reasons, I support the Affordable Care Act, and I am fighting to pass a mental health bill that will have the same sweeping reform on the industries that will provide relief to those suffering from mental impairments. I ask that you join me in the fight to expand critically needed services to minority communities that have systematically been excluded or denied quality physical and mental health care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee made the following statement after Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew announced plans to replace President Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill: “It brings me great joy to learn that the United States will honor abolitionist Harriet Tubman by placing her image on the $20 bill,” said Chairman Butterfield. “An African American woman, former slave, freedom fighter, and leader for women’s rights, Ms. Tubman was a true visionary who is most deserving of this recognition. Ms. Tubman was dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans until her death in 1913. Her legacy continues to impact all Americans to this day and will live on for generations to come. “Furthermore, the $5 and $10 bills will also feature new historic images that remind us of the activists that have made America a more perfect union,” said Chairman Butterfield. “These designs will represent a more inclusive
America by finally representing women, many of whom have been absent in important historical accounts of American history. They made strides towards voting rights and more freedom for Americans. Brave leaders such as Lucretia Mott, Sojourner Truth, and Alice Paul are symbols of our democracy that deserve much needed recognition amongst many others.” “I applaud the Treasury Department’s decision to feature Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, women’s suffrage leaders including Sojourner Truth on the $10 bill, and civil rights leaders including Martin Luther King Jr. and Marian Anderson on the $5 bill,” said Rep. Maxine Waters. “These depictions on our nation’s currency are long overdue and will show the world the remarkable progress our country has made on the road to equality. The Secretary’s decision recognizes the important contributions of women and people of color to our society. I look forward to the circulation of these bills so that we can all feel the weight of history in our hands.”
Tri-city NAACP honors ACT-SO winners A Red Carpet Event will announce the winners of the 2016 ACT-SO competition on April 30, 2015 at the DeSoto Clarion Hotel, 1515 N I-35, DeSoto at 7 PM. The Image Award styled event will spotlight talent from the competition as well as announcing the winners. In addition to elected officials presenting many of the awards; there will be dinner and entertainment during this evening of excitement and recognition. The Tri-Cities NAACP representing Cedar Hill, Desoto, Duncanville and Lancaster was reactivated during the February 2015 Annual NAACP National Board Meeting in New York City. The mission is to ensure political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. On April 23, 2016 @ 10:00 AM, the Tri-Cities Unit will host its first ACT-SO Competition with students from DeSoto High, Cedar Hill High, Duncanville High, Lancaster High, Carter High - Dallas, Townview-Dallas, Booker T. Washington- Dallas, Obama Leadership Academy- Dallas, Lincoln High- Dallas, Skyline High- Dallas, John Leslie Patton Academy- Dallas, James Bowie High- Arlington,
and others. The NAACP's Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics is a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. ACT-SO includes 29 competitions in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual and culinary arts. Almost 300,000 young people have participated from the program since its inception. ACT-SO is rooted in the firm conviction that all students can succeed and compete at the same or superior levels as their counterparts in classrooms, boardrooms and laboratories across this nation and abroad. ACT-SO includes 29 competitions in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual and culinary arts. Almost 300,000 young people have participated in the program since its inception. Some notable alums of this competition include: Jada Pinkett-Smith, Lauryn Hill, Michael Beach, Tananrive Due, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Singleton, Mae Jemison, Kanye West, Anthony Anderson and many others. www.naacp.org
METRO Rebuilding Your Flood-Damaged Home As a result of the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred March 7-29, 2016, the state and FEMA are working to provide technical assistance to Texas communities about flood insurance and rebuilding issues. BEFORE Starting Repairs after ANY Damage to Your Home or Business, Contact Your Local Building Official and/or Floodplain Manager · Learn about National Flood Insurance Program regulations regarding substantial damage and improvement BEFORE starting to make repairs. · Ask for a Substantial Damage Determination from your local building official or floodplain manager. They will provide specific details regarding local ordinance requirements which will help you decide the best options for rebuilding. · Local Floodplain Management requirements for new construction will apply to substantial improvements. The building must be brought into compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This may include elevating the building, relocating the building to an area outside of the high-risk flood zone, or demolishing the building and rebuilding in compliance. · Learn specific re-building requirements for your community. Building Permits - Necessary after Any Natural Disaster · Consult local building officials for information and permits when considering new construction or repairs on property affected by recent flooding, tornados/high winds, fire, winter storms, and/or earthquake. · Obtaining building permits for homes or businesses located within a high-risk flood area is especially important, as additional permits may be required, such as a development permit, land use permit or zoning permit, depending on the property location. · Local governments cannot reduce or ignore the floodplain requirements for building or repairs no matter what the cause of the damage. · Repair projects must meet community building codes and flood-damage prevention ordinances. · Residents are required to start construction and repair only after they have received permits from their local building department. Whether or not your community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program is a local decision. To participate in the program, communities establish and enforce standards to meet the minimum NFIP standards. The local standards are applied uniformly to all structures within their jurisdiction. For additional information on the NFIP program and flood insurance, see www.floodsmart.gov/ floodsmart/. Substantial Damage Determinations · According to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards, if a structure – not including land value – has sustained damage by any source that is 50 percent or more of the pre-disaster market value, it is considered to be substantially damaged. · In Texas, local officials may request the Federal Emergency Management Agency
www. T E X A S M E T R O N E W S . com provide technical assistance to collect information about damage to structures from the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred March 7- 29, 2016. From that information, local officials make a substantial damage determination based on their own local ordinances. · If your local officials have determined a residential structure in a special flood hazard area has been substantially damaged by any source, the owner generally has three options: o Elevate the building to the base flood elevation or a height determined by local officials if higher than base flood elevation; o Relocate the structure outside the floodplain; or o Demolish the structure. Non-residential structures may be made compliant by “floodproofing.” For guidance on floodproofing, see www.fema.gov/nationalflood-insurance-program-2/floodproofing. Financial Help May be Available Increased Cost of Compliance · For those with a National Flood Insurance Program policy, a substantial damage determination can provide property owners – at no additional cost – with up to $30,000 through the Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) coverage on their flood policy to help pay to elevate, demolish or relocate the structure. · See your local insurance agent to find out if you qualify for the ICC assistance. · For additional information on rebuilding after a flood and steps you take to protect your property from future disaster damage, these online resources may be helpful: o www.fema.gov/texas-disaster-mitigation o www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/ o http://texashelp.tamu.edu/disasterinformation-recovery.php
Author signing event at Barnes & Noble in Plano WHAT: The public is invited to a free author event where Katrina McGhee will be signing copies of her new book, “Loving on Me!: Lessons Learned on the Journey from Mess to Message.” WHERE: 2201 Preston Rd, Suite E, Plano, TX 75093 WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00 PM For more information, visit http://lovingonme. com. In “Loving on Me!: Lessons Learned on the Journey from Mess to Message,” author Katrina McGhee chronicles her journey from lifeinterrupted to living a life of abundance. By sharing practical examples from her own life and the lives of other women, McGhee hopes to inspire, equip and ignite readers -- emboldening them to courageously pursue lives beyond what they could ever hope or imagine. Katrina McGhee is the founder and CEO of Loving On Me, a global movement to encourage women to love themselves more. She is a women’s advocate, non-profit leader, mentor and social responsibility pioneer whose desire to make a difference led to 20 years in
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leadership roles at two of the largest non-profit organizations in the world, including serving as executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. For more information about Katrina, visit http:// katrinamcghee.com.
Reverse Litter campaign contest Reverse Litter is a North Texas anti-litter awareness and educational campaign that
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needs YOU! Launched in October 2012 Reverse Litter is a multi-city effort. The goal of the campaign is to protect water resources and drinking water supplies by reversing the trail of litter into our waterways. Each week two litter quitters will be selected. Entering is easy. Snap a picture of you, your kids, friends, neighbors or other pledge takers snagging 10 pieces of trash and do one of two things: Email a photo to reverselitter@trwd.com Use the #TenonTuesContest on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Winners will be notified via email or social media. Those who don’t respond by the given deadline will not be included. Enter as many times as you like, but winners will only be featured once throughout the campaign.
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EDITORIAL MORIAL: The Fight Against Voter Suppression
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“No right is more precious in a free country than that of having a voice in the election of those who make the laws under which, as good citizens, we must live. Other rights, even the most basic, are illusory if the right to vote is undermined.� - The Supreme Court of the United States, Wesberry v. Sanders, 1964
In 2013, the Supreme Court stripped the Voting Rights Act of its power to stop states from creating and enforcing laws that would prevent eligible voters from exercising their constitutional right to vote. Under the dark shadow of the newly crippled law, our nation celebrated the 50th year anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 2015. In 2016, our nation will observe its first presidential election since the court effectively paved the way for states to usher in new, legal obstacles to the polls that would largely affect low-income people, the elderly, people with disabilities, students and communities of color. Preclearance-which laid at the very heart of the VRA-required states with a history of
for Justice. That sobering number represents nearly half our nation’s states. It also represents hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions, of eligible voters being denied their protected right to a vote. We should not accept this current state of affairs as the last word on voting rights in our democracy. We certainly cannot rely on a change of heart from states bent on denying this fundamental right to its residents. We cannot allow political parties to hijack elections for short-term political gain while they undermine a basic pillar of our democracy in the long-term. We need action, and we need action from our elected officials. When the Supreme Court stripped the preclearance provision from the VRA, it challenged Congress to create new legislationan updated set of protections that would help guarantee our right to vote and repair much of the damage caused by the Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling. The National Urban League will continue to work in coalition with the civil rights community and press members of Congress to restore the VRA. If we don’t stand for everyone’s right to vote-we stand to lose it and lose what makes living in this country special, and in many cases, unique. Millions of Americans should never have to fear barriers at the ballot box. Let’s #RestoretheVRA.
EDELMAN: End Summer Hunger Now
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Spring is almost in full swing and summer - Take Oneeditorial@texasmetronews.com is just around the corner. Millions of children in America can’t wait for summer vacation, Calendar Free - Take One calendar@texasmetronews.com Free - Take One but for millions of poor children who rely on
school meals, it’s a mixed blessing. qualify for free and reduced lunch. I can Mesquite get a free breakfast, I can get like a muffin, Richardson juice, anything like that, in the morning, and & E.Dallas then lunch, I don’t have to pay, so I can get whatever I wanted for lunch. So I’ve always ption $45.00 been able to eat at school for lunch and 972) 926-8503 $45.00 Fax (903) 450-1397 1 Year Subscription $45.00 breakfast.� ar Subscription Those are the words of Linda Ransom, a CREDO OF THE BLACK Columbus, Ohio high school senior and the PRESS winner of a Children’s Defense Fund Beat the OddsŽ scholarship whose family struggles to make ends meet. When Linda was 7, her The Black Press believes mother was diagnosed with breast cancer that America can best lead and the medical crisis led to a family financial the world away from racial crisis. Linda’s mother lost her job, and with a and national antagonisms mountain of medical bills is still trying to catch when it accords to every up 10 years later. They’ve been homeless for person, regardless of race, stretches of time. Food has often been beyond color or creed, full human their means. Linda says, “If we didn’t have any and legal rights. Hating no food at home, I knew I could get some at person, fearing no person, school, and sometimes I could take a couple things from the breakfast line and I could just the Black Press strives to save it for later, so when I got home, if I was help every person in the hungry, I could eat it.� firm belief that all are hurt Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation and as long as anyone is held poor children like Linda who rely on free and
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discriminatory, race-based voter suppression to have any amendments in their voting laws “precleared� by the Justice Department. The Supreme Court, in all its wisdom, decided the preclearance provision was the stuff of a bygone era of racial injustice in American history. The court could not have been more flawed in its thinking. Since then, states have been hard at work introducing and passing countless laws that do what the VRA was created to stop: the calculated denial of the vote to targeted classes of Americans. In our first election since Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected this nation’s president, 17 new states-from Texas to Rhode Island-will have new voting restrictions in place. While it is true that the days of poll taxes, literacy tests and grandfather clauses exist in the pages of our history books. The old strategy of voter suppression is not sitting somewhere collecting dust on a shelf. Voter suppression is alive and well and dressed in a new suit of modern tactics, with states passing laws strict voter ID laws, cutting back on early voting, denying ex-felons the right to vote and even closing polling places in communities of color. In all, 22 states have new restrictive voting requirements in effect since the 2010 midterm election, according to the Brennan Center
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reduced price breakfast and lunch during the school year to keep the wolves of hunger at bay face a long summer of food deprivation. “It was hard without school during the summer, but being able to qualify for something like food stamps or having a food pantry near us, that helped a lot,� Linda says, but at the end of the month, “it was kind of like a hit-or-miss kind of situation.� Hit or miss. No child in rich America should go hungry this or any summer, especially when 100 percent federally-funded summer feeding programs are available if local officials and communities apply for or use them. But more than 1 in 4 families with children are food insecure and struggling to keep food on the table. The federal Summer Nutrition Programs could help millions more children escape hunger this summer by providing meals if responsible adults act now. The need is urgent. Although 19.7 million children received free or reduced price lunches during the 2013-2014 school year, only 3.2 million children - 16.2 percent - participated in the Summer Nutrition Programs. If local school boards, community groups, faith congregations, mayors, and county representatives act now, they should be able to get 100 percent federally-funded Summer Nutrition Programs in their area or add more if there already are some summer food sites. The federal Summer Food Service Program and the “Seamless Summer� option offered through the National School Lunch Program are designed to replace the regular school year breakfast and lunch programs. Meals provided through the Summer Nutrition Programs also can link children without summer learning opportunities, camps or other costly options to educational and recreational programming
to keep them learning, active and safe during school vacation. Summer feeding programs also create jobs for food preparers, servers, bus drivers and others. Schools, community recreation centers, playgrounds, parks, places of worship, day and residential summer camps, housing projects, migrant centers, and Native American reservations are among places that can serve as summer feeding program sites. Many more sites are needed to fill the summer hunger gap for millions of children. Far too many communities have no sites at all or have sites difficult for children without transportation to reach. Check in now with your school officials, mayors and county executives to learn what they are doing to prevent childhood hunger. Some questions to ask include: How many children receiving school year breakfasts and lunches will be served by Summer Food Service Programs? What steps have they taken or will they take immediately to get more summer feeding sites up and running? How are parents notified about free summer food options? Are there district school buses that could be outfitted to deliver summer meals to inaccessible rural areas? How many weekend and holiday meal backpacks are provided to children within the Summer Food Service Programs? Has your school district reached out to seek community support for these backpacks? In districts with large percentages of children in housing projects, have you or local officials asked housing authorities to make sure they get food to hungry children? Are faith communities and service organizations with kitchens in your community aware of the 100
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HALL: “Confirmation” Confirmed!
Just after church, a beautiful young woman approached me. Now let me say parenthetically that all women are beautiful. Some more strikingly apparent and obvious than others, but all women are beautiful. Anyway, this gorgeous woman rushed to tell me how much she appreciated my piece on Bernie Sanders last week. She said she liked it because I gave some historical context. No matter how grand or grandular you fancy yourself as a writer, it’s good to be confirmed. Confirmation is what you work to achieve, second only to being understood. I walked away realizing how much of American history goes unrehearsed. How one-sided it usually is. Two hours later I was emotionally embedded in the HBO special “Confirmed,” which historically reconstitutes the confounding confirmation of Supreme Court Injustice, Clarence Thomas. This travesty took place amid the public annihilation of another beautiful young woman, Anita Hill. Thomas’ confirmation proceedings were almost as captivating as the O. J. Simpson trial. It was a passion-infused kangaroo court whose menu featured sex, race, with a side order of official oppression. But in
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the end, the victims’ attorneys failed; they couldn’t lay a “glove” on O.J. and likewise Thomas left with a Coke and a smile. Puns intended!! The highly-charged Anita Hill v. GOP test of wills bore the markings of a landmark Supreme Court case without an official verdict. Rosa Parks started the Civil Rights movement by sitting down, but Anita Hill changed the way America prosecutes sexual harassment by standing up. She stood up against “Uncle Thomas” and his ilk who had been accustomed to objectifying, obstructing and overtly violating women and their rights in the workplace. And for those of you who do not get why many voters claim feminism as their
reason for voting for Hillary Clinton…Now you know. Sexism is as pervasive as racism; it’s harder to prove and often taken lightly. Women of every class, hue and physical make-up face harassment while making as much as 30% less than their male counterparts. “The Atlantic” recalled that Ms. Hill has continued to suffer for her bravery far past the 1991 showdown. “In 2010, it emerged that Thomas’s wife, Ginni, called and left her a voicemail asking her (Ms. Hill) to finally “consider an apology sometime and some full explanation of why you did what you did with my husband.” Ms. Hill wisely sidestepped the offer. But Ginni Thomas has someone else to play phone tag with, based on a New York Post article on April 17th. “A former girlfriend of controversial Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has claimed she had threesomes with him and some of his female colleagues. Retired federal prosecutor Lillian McEwen, who
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is now 70, dated Thomas for seven years before he married. She told Inside Edition that the Supreme Court Justice -- whose nomination in 1991 was plagued by allegations that he sexually harassed his assistant -- had threesomes with her and other women. “We had a relationship that included threesomes,” Ms. McEwen said. “He recruited women that he worked with for participation in those threesomes,” she added. The alleged threesomes took place before he joined the Supreme Court. Although Anita Hill passed a lie detector test, this testimony could have helped. Injustice Clearance Thomas was eventually confirmed by the Senate, but his service to the court has always been bastardized and marginalized because of his alleged mistreatment of Anita Hill. It is an accepted fact that Thomas was an illprepared, hand-picked token at best. My mama says, “God don’t like ugly and he ain’t too keen on cute.” Thomas’ legacy, which has been plagued with public scorn and professional disrespect, is confirmation that mama was right! Anita Hill’s life is proof.
CURRY: ‘Bill O’Racist’ at it Again TRUTH TO POWER
By George E. Curry
George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine and editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www. georgecurry.com. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/ currygeorge and George E. Curry Fan Page on Facebook.
I have written about Bill O’Reilly, a/k/a “Bill O’Racist,” in the past and his proclivity to distort the facts when discussing African Americans. Well, he’s at it again. On one of his recent shows on Fox News, he asked, “Don’t you think most AfricanAmericans know there are super predators among their ethnic group? Don’t they know it?” Earlier in the year, he said, “Well, Sanders says he is a straight talker but not, not on this issue. Here’s the truth. African-Americans make up 13 percent of the total population in the U.S.A. but commit 37 percent of all murders. And 90 percent of black murder victims are killed by other blacks. You will never ever hear either Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton say that. Republican candidates will not likely point it out either because it’s politically incorrect. It’s much easier to decry racism than actually address the root causes of violent crime which are a corrosive culture and collapse of the traditional family.” For the record, every racial and ethnic group has predators among its ranks, just as they have members who are positive
forces. Analysis of 2013 Homicide Data” by the In his rush to blame everything on Washington, D.C.-based Violence Policy “corrosive culture” and “collapse of Center, provides further insight into Black the traditional family”among African homicides. Americans, Bill O’Racist conveniently The typical Black homicide victim was ignores some basic facts. 31 years old; 7 percent were younger than He should have learned last November 18 years old and 2 percent were 65 years from Donald Trump’s re-tweeting an old or older. Most - 87 percent - were male and 13 percent were erroneous post that claimed that 81 As fact checkers pointed female. percent of Whites are The report notes killed by Blacks. Not out at the time, only 15 that 84 percent of all only was that fiction, Black victims (4,960 the supposedly source percent of Whites are out of 5,891) were for the figure --”Crime killed by Blacks. killed with guns. Of Statistics Bureau - San those, 73 percent Francisco” - did not were killed with exist. handguns. As fact checkers pointed out at the time, Significantly, 72 percent (2,002 out only 15 percent of Whites are killed by of 2,766) of Black victims were killed by Blacks. someone they knew. Only 764 were killed “Trump cast blacks as the primary killers by strangers. of whites, but the exact opposite is true. By Moreover, 51 percent of the homicides overwhelming percentages, whites tend to grew out of an argument between the kill other whites. Similarly, blacks tend to victim and the assailant. Approximately 15 kill other blacks. These trends have been percent were reported to be gang-related. observed for decades,” Politifact observed. Instead of dwelling on Bill O’Reilly’s Indeed, FBI stats show that few homicides ignorant diatribe, the stats should point us are committed outside an assailant’s race. in a different direction if we want to reduce In fact, 8 percent of Blacks are killed by homicides in Black America. First there is Whites and 90 percent of African Americans the larger issue of gun control. are killed by other African Americans. “Blacks in the United States are According to the FBI, 82 percent of Whites disproportionately affected by homicide. are killed by other Whites. For the year 2013, blacks represented 13 Clearly, there is no “corrosive culture” percent of the nation’s population, yet factor among African Americans at play accounted for 50 percent of all homicide here. victims,” the Violence Policy Center report A report titled, “Black Homicide stated. “... For black victims of homicide, Victimization in the United States: An like all victims of homicide, guns - usually
handguns - are far and away the numberone murder tool. Successful efforts to reduce America’s black homicide toll, like America’s homicide toll as a whole, must put a focus on reducing access and exposure to firearms.” Equally important, we most focus on young Black males. That’s not to say we should ignore Black females - we shouldn’t - but 87 percent of Black homicide victims are male. No other group is close. “The homicide rate for black male victims was 30.59 per 100,000. In comparison, the overall rate for male homicide victims was 6.87 per 100,000. For white male homicide victims it was 3.71 per 100,000. The homicide rate for female black victims was 4.36 per 100,000. In comparison, the overall rate for female homicide victims was 1.72 per 100,000. For white female homicide victims it was 1.39 per 100,000,” according to the report. Finally, we must discard the stereotype that most homicides are a result of random violence. As the figures show, 72 percent of Black victims were killed by someone they knew. And just more than half of those deaths began with an argument. With 15 percent of the deaths attributed to gangs, they also cannot be ignored. Teaching Black men to successfully resolve conflict nonviolently has to be a top priority, if we are going to be successful. And this must start early in the life of boys. There are many reasons to be concerned about homicide in Black America. But Bill O’Racist and other right-wing nuts totally miss the point.
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Confidence Plus Discipline Equals Power Spiritually Speaking by James A. Washington
I have two words for you today; confidence and discipline. Both of which, when viewed spiritually, exude Godly principles. Put this on the Holy Spirit, but discipline is an amazing thing. When applied to faith, be it natural or supernatural, the result is spiritual confidence. Spiritual confidence and discipline, without ego or arrogance, gives you an attitude of awareness and knowledge and dare I say power? The example I’d like to use is of those saints in the Upper Room, when the Holy Spirit came upon them on the day of Pentecost and instilled everyone there with well, confidence and discipline. These people ultimately came to demonstrate a level of faith that was used via the power and grace of God to
spread the Word of God all over the world. If you look at the before and after of this Pentecostal happening, you’ll begin to see my point. Prior to this, the faithful were huddled in secrecy, being faithful to the belief that what Jesus had told them, was indeed true. God would send another. That ‘Other” turned out to be the Holy Spirit, who imbued them with more of what they already had. Now their confidence in the truth of Jesus, coupled with their discipline to spread that word, manifested itself in their ability to communicate the gospel to the world. The world has not been the same since. The question then becomes, in what is your confidence and discipline based? Where do you get the necessary power to have your gifts fortified? Does your faith give you the strength to acquire the discipline necessary to know what you should be doing in the Lord’s name and then do it? I believe the result is the power to know that you can do anything through Christ Jesus, provided you were called to do
it. I also believe scripture illustrates to us that without spiritually based discipline, it is practically impossible to stand up to the trials and tribulations of life, but also impossible to withstand the temptations that seek to control our sometimes out of control behavior. The good news here is that wherever the Holy Spirit resides, change will occur, the right kind of change. Of those anointed in the Upper Room, many were faced with the opportunity to make their lives easier, if they would simply maintain the secrecy of their faith. Spiritually based faith and confidence gave each the power to boldly speak the truth. Remember Peter denied Christ three times without confidence. Some would call that cowardice. After Pentecost, he was buoyed by confidence and discipline. Power is the Word that comes to mind here. You remember Paul at Ephesus? “When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.” Acts 19:6. Here, these twelve men were already baptized but knew nothing of the Holy Spirit.
After, we are told, they began to preach the gospel. Can’t you see the power gained and their growing confidence? There is nothing restrictive about this kind of discipline. It is in fact quite liberating. They knew that they knew the same way we know that we know. It’s that change thing again. It’s called being set apart and not having to apologize or keep it a secret. I believe it lets us stand up as Christians in the face of criticism, adversity and temptation. We may still fall, but we will not fail because our infrastructure has been fortified. Let me be clear. I believe that discipline coupled with confidence invites the Holy Spirit to take up permanent residence in your soul. It’s what I’m looking for and what I’m praying for, for me and for you. And look out world when that happens. Like someone once said to me, I’m a different kind of soldier. Believe it or not, so are we. May God bless and keep you always.
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Alpha Merit Group presents 2016 Beaus
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This year the Alpha Merit Group is proud to present seven young men at its annual Beautillion. Some of these young men have been a part of the Alpha Merit group since they were in the seventh grade. Each of them are committed to furthering their education after high school and the Alpha Merit Group is committed to seeing that each of these young men are awarded scholarships for their efforts in school and with the Alpha Merit Program. These young men have competed all year for the scholarships that will be awarded. As part of their competition they chose to write an essay on the “How Do You Plan to Give Back to Your Community” or on “How Does the Media’s Portrayal of Black Males Affect You.”This year’s Beautillion will be held April 30th at the Hilton Garden Inn located at Market Center in Dallas, TX. The key note speaker will be Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Erik Wilson. The theme of this year’s event is “Motivating Young Men for Leadership, Service & Excellence. In 1964 Brother Earnest Wallace a teacher with DISD had a vision where he would seek out high school African American males who were the brightest and boldest among their peers and prepare them for leadership roles and higher education. These young men help form the basis of the Alpha Merit Group.
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With the cooperation of the Dallas school district, Brother Wallace began a program that consisted of counseling, guidance and scholarship assistance. To further enhance development, it set up a Non-Profit Education Corporation for promotion of activities and receiving of contributions for further development. This was the birth of the Alpha merit Group Committee, Inc. It was noted that the success of the Alpha Merit Group Program was also the basis for the recommendation to the Board of Directors of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for the setting up of the Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation in 1965. The Committee, through promotion, developed an information brochure, secured contributing sponsors and presented 57 initial students at a luncheon attended by 300 persons and awarded $1,000 in scholarships and grants. Thus began the Alpha Merit Group activities. The rest is history. Over the past 50 years Alpha Merit Group has mentored and counseled over 1,000 young male students, awarded over $100,000.00 in scholarships and grants. Over the years the focus of Alpha Merit remains imbedded in the principle of counseling, guidance and scholarship. However, we now recognize that program can be and
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must be beneficial not only to the brightest but to those who struggle in the class room and are challenged by their peers who do not see education as a means to a better lively hood. Today the Alpha Merit Group serves approximately 55 male students who attend secondary schools throughout the community. These young men come from all walks of life and though some excel in their schools, there are others who find it more of a challenge to remain focus. The Committee has three main programs in progress to assist these young men. Each program component has activities related to that component, although some activities may be combined to facilitate matters. They are as follow: Study Resource & Guidance: its activities include: testing, orientation, and interviews from compilation of data; special referrals for tutoring; seminars twice a month; special orientation and sessions on national testing; individual problems related to different subject matter; cooperative activities with other group with similar activities; parent/child partnership development. Counseling, Career Orientation-Scholarship-School Selection: Activities include listings developed for quality part time employment as well as discussions and preparation for seeking part-time employment; special
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information on colleges including an annual college fair where we have had over thirty (30) colleges and universities represented; annual Beautillion where seniors compete for scholarship awards; scholarship awards banquet recognition; assistance in securing additional scholarships. Leadership Development: Activities include high profile speakers such as local attorneys, judges, Police officers to discuss the pitfalls of being a followers rather than a leader; professional such as engineers, doctors, government employees to focus on careers and the importance of hard work and great study habits to maintain the grades necessary to get in to the right school; field trips; special career seminars, monthly parent meetings and joint special educational projects. Reginald Bibb, Chairman of the Alpha Merit Group, Committee, Inc. said that “a young mind saved is worth a lifetime of giving” The Alpha Merit Group is governed by a Board of Directors and under the auspices of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alphas Fraternity, Inc. For more information about this Group and if you are interested in having your son be a part of this group, contact Reginald Bibb at regbibb@att.net. or visit our website ww.dallasalphas.com.
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Celebrating Marriage Dallas Black Marriage Day began with the passion to spread a positive message of marriage in the African American community. This special day is held in honor of National Black Marriage Day, which was founded by Nisa Muhammad, and was recognized in just 30 cities when it began in 2003, and it has now spread to more than 300 communities across the country!` Each year outstanding couples are nominated by family and friends. The winners are awarded with the title of “Dallas Couple of the Year” and inducted into the Dallas Black Marriage Day Hall of Fame at a gala affair. This year’s affair is Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Omni Hotel, Downtown Dallas. This event is hosted by Anthem Strong Families with its mission to be the champion for our community by educating, equipping and empowering men, women and youth to be the champion for their life, their marriage, their children and their family. We hope you enjoy reading about this year’s nominees. Next week we will feature the winners!
Mr. Adrian & Mrs. Janelle Alves – 9 years CHILDREN –2 children Benjamin 6 and Nicholas 3 They are honored to be nominated, and Janelle couldn’t wait to tell her mother-in-law! THEY MET in high school, and were inseparable until he went to college in New Jersey. Maintained a 7-year long distance relationship, and eloped shortly after college graduation. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS they love and accept each other unconditionally. Their marriage is a safe place for them to build and evolve as a couple as well as individually. They are best friends, always laughing and having fun together. And most importantly, their marriage is anchored by their faith. ADVICE: Strive to fully and totally accept each other. Work together towards a common goal bigger then yourself. Make your faith the cornerstone of your marriage.
Pastor Vincent & Lady Scefenia Dent – 6 years CHILDREN - They are a blended family with 9 children: Quitman Maurice 34, Andrea Danielle 32, Benjamin Howard 32, Ashley Fuller 31, Whitney Larae 28, Nikita 8, Allen Christopher 26, Shameca Danielle 13, Sania Leona-Omega Dent 2 They are honored to be nominated, for the 3rd year in a row! THEY MET each other online via Black Planet in November 2009 and knew in their hearts they were destined to be together. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS “the ability to allow what we love for Christ to be the foundation of how we view and treat each other as individuals and as Christians. We both believe that God is not only our heavenly Father but He is our heavenly Father-in-Law, and we must always be mindful of how we treat His sons and His daughters.” ADVICE/FAVORITE RELATIONSHIP QUOTE.Philippians 2:2-3 Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important yourselves.
Mr. Tezamasun & Mrs. Goody Howard – 3 years THEY MET through mutual Twitter followers, and began follow each other. They met at a local live music venue, at the end of the evening he walked her to her truck, and they laughed and talked until the sun came up. They have been together ever since. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS: They are kindred spirits. Tezama would rather be with Goody, even if it means doing something he doesn’t necessarily want to do. Goody says their self-confidence creates a safe place for them to be who themselves as a couple. ADVICE: be friends first, make sure there is much more than a physical attraction. Laugh a lot, go to bed at the same time, and take the TV out of your bedroom. It allows you to connect and unplug as a couple. Your bedroom is your sanctuary with your partner.
Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Sha’Ron James – 49 years CHILDREN: Valeicyia Houston age 52 THEY MET at James Madison High School but never spoke until
Vincent and Lady Scefenia Dent
Kwame and Alana Watkins
Ricardo and Isha Miller
Ken and Regina Frazier
Kenneth and Sha’Ron James
Ned and Bertric Armstrong
Michael and Tonya Mosby
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they were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS: Recognizing that God has a plan for their life. They allowed God to take their bad choices and turn them into a piece of artwork for his Glory. ADVICE: Build a relationship with God because it is the only foundation for marriage. Don’t expect a great marriage if you are not willing to put in the hard work. Don’t take it personal!
Mr. Jeremiah & Mrs. Marguritte Johnson – 17 years CHILDREN: Jeremiah Johnson, Jr. 14, Mariah Serenity Johnson 11 They met at Walmart in April 1997. Jeremiah was hosting a youth fundraiser and one of the children asked Marguritte to purchase a candy bar, and then said this mentor wanted to meet her. Marguritte bought the candy bar, but ignored the request. After driving off, her sister grabbed the steering wheel, and made her go to the front of the store. They were married May 1998. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS: They are BFFS and their secret is K.I.S.S. keep it simple and sweet. They do their best not to complicate matters and they don’t sweat the small stuff. They remember that God united them on purpose for His greater purpose, and their union is to Glorify Him at ALL times. ADVICE: Never stop listening and never stop talking! Communication is the life of the marriage, don’t ever lose it. “We will come out together, as long as we go through it together!”
Mr. Taurus & Mrs. Lakendria King – 14 years CHILDREN: They have 3 daughters ages 12, 8 & 3 THEY MET the summer before their senior year in high school at a birthday party. He asked her to dance, and then they talked for hours. LaKendria says: It felt like we’d known each other forever. He was different from other guys, and had a certain confidence about him, and he knew what he wanted. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL: We have had our share of ups and downs, but it all comes back to the foundation of our faith in God. That coupled with a good sense of humor and our willingness to put in the work is how we get through the challenges marriage can sometimes bring. ADVICE: Remember that the covenant you make on your wedding day is sacred. It’s not between you and the person you’re marrying. It’s between you and God. Honor the commitment that you made to Him to love, honor and cherish your spouse through thick and thin. “Have the kind of marriage that makes your children want to be married.”
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Tonya Mosby – 10 years CHILDREN: Sandra -35, Michael – 32; Joshua – 26; Natalie – 20; grandchildren: William -5; Aniyah – 4 THEY MET in elementary school and church together as children. However, as adults who hadn’t see each other in several years, we saw each other at a funeral. He says it was love at first sight. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL Because they are long-time friends, that still remain friends. ADVICE & FAVORITE RELATIONSHIP QUOTE: always date each other. “As long as we are together, we are never lost”
Mr. Jason & Mrs. Heather Ross – 1 year
Pastor Roger & Lady Yolanda Haley -25 years
CHILDREN: Jaxon Marcel Ross – Born April 2016 They met through a mutual friend in 2012 at a birthday dinner. Their first date was two months later at a drive in movie, they saw “Sparkle.” Heather says, she watched him “shine” most of the movie. She was smitten. They maintained a long distance relationship for a year and a half. They were engaged March 2014, on Heather’s birthday. THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they strive to keep God at the center and do not take themselves too seriously. They take every opportunity to laugh at and with each other.
They are a gifted illustration of strength in marriage, beauty in Blended Family, and lasting while in Love. Roger and Yolanda not only talk the marital talk as they serve as Leaders over the Marriage Ministry at The Potter’s House but they walk the walk in their daily lives by practicing what they preach. THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they are always on and relentless with the personal goal of stomping out broken families due to mindless divorces.
Mr. Norman & Mrs. Clara Trimble – 8 years CHILDREN: 3 children -- Shamorgan, Monica and Michelle They met when Norman lived across the street from Clara’s cousin Mary in Amarillo, TX. Clara was in town for a school reunion. Mary didn’t like the ladies he was dating, so she told Norman that Clara was in town. He left his number for Clara to call him, and she did after the reunion. The next year they were married. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS: They have lived in two houses and in two cities, Dallas & Amarillo during their marriage. Seeing each other 3 to 4 times a month on weekends or vacations. God and friendship have kept them together. ADVICE: Prayer, love for each other, communicating at all times about everything, friendship and family.
Mr. Kwame & Mrs. Alana Watkins – 7 years Children: Son Kadiri 4, son Zaid 2, daughter Yara 6 months THEY MET through the St. Louis chapter of the Urban League Young Professionals. They were both new to the organization and had to introduce themselves as guests. Later that week, ULYP hosted a networking even where they recognized each other from the previous meeting. They began talking, and felt a strong connection. The rest is history! WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL IS the early decision to form a true partnership for how they do everything: from finances to household chores, to vacation planning. This partnership has allowed them to leverage each other’s talents to create positive outcomes and deal with the challenges that life brings them. They also strive to listen and understand each other’s successes and challenges on a daily basis so they can constantly celebrate and support each other. ADVICE: Treat your partner like you would your most important business partner by embracing and celebrating all of their talents and successes!
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Connie Greer CHILDREN: Lauren Greer 31 and Krista Doubleday 27 THEY MET at church. However they began dating after Connie’s cousin stood Michael up. THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because God made them unique. The secret is remembering that they made a vow before the living God, and many times it really is not about you, and to never stoop dating your spouse.
Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Herdercine Nash – 56 years THEY MET as teenagers in Monroe, Louisiana in 1958. First date was a movie – Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, married on Valentine’s Day 1960. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL “because we have never stopped loving each other.” Favorite Quote: Herdercine’s father (married 65 years): “If she runs you out the front door, go around the house and come back in the back door”
Mr. Tyron & Mrs. Devona Smith – 21 years THEY MET in 1991 when Dee moved to Louisiana; they were introduced by her cousin. Ty asked if he could stop by to visit Dee sometime, his first visit turned into almost every day. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they have opposite personalities, that mesh together to form a loving bond. The secret without question is God. ADVICE: 1. Keep God first. 2. Keep the lines of communication open. 3. Remember to do because you want to, and not because you have to. 4. When times get hard, lean on God and each other to make it through.
Mr. David & Mrs. Tenna Kirk – 20 years HOW THEY MET: We were neighbors and would speak and chat occasionally. We became friends, and went on our first date, which did not go as smoothly as it should have. The next several dates were awesome, and we have been together since then. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they are friends, they respect, support, and believe in each other. During good times or bad times, when others left or failed them, they could always depend on each other. They don’t really think there is a secret to staying together, but trust and communication is a big key. They tell each other how they really feel with words only Favorite Quote: “I got you”
Mr. Ned & Mrs. Bertric Armstrong CHILDREN: They have 4 children; 1 daughter and 3 sons; and 15 foster children THEY MET at a gas station THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because of their faith in God ADVICE: Compromising, Consideration and Communication are the key for Closeness. Always forgive and never end a day mad. (Don’t sleep on the sofa) Favorite Quote: “Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and He will direct your action”
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Roger and Yolanda Haley
Andre and Deborah Vation
Bryan and Roslind Smith
Rodney and Jacqueline Moore
Michael and Connie Greer
Jeremiah and Marguritte Johnson
Chester and Regina Burns
Tyron and Devona Smith
Gordon and Rhonda Edwards
Edward and Barbara Lewis
Elton and Sheri Garrett
Willie and Lakesha Toliver
Steve and Andrea McPherson
Tezamasun and Goody Howard
David and Tenna Kirk
Leslie and Cozette Johnson
Adrian and Janelle Alves
Brandon and Jamila Thomas
Mr. Chester & Mrs. Regina Burns – 31 years CHILDREN: Lakiesha 42, Tameka 41, Michael 38,Seporia 39, Corrium 38 THEY MET in elementary school, 1st and 2nd grade. He knew she was going to be his wife one day, and his dreams came true. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they both became greater followers of Jesus Christ. The secret was to quit fighting each other and begin fighting together for their marriage. ADVICE: Hot heads and cold hearts never solved anything.
calls, because Elton was much too old for Sheri at that time. Sheri’s junior year Elton asked if he could come to the football game to see her perform. The next day Elton went to visit Sheri at her house, it was “Love at second sight.” THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they live a Christian life.
Mr. Vick & Mrs. Marilyn Holland – 27 years
CHILDREN: Two sons Boris 36, and Brent 33, and 16 grandchildren THEY MET at age 17, and moved together at 19. Their journey took separate paths at age 26 and came back together at age 50. Gordon’s journey took him through a very long incarceration, and Rhonda’s endured a long, hard road as a single working mother of two sons. Today, their union is one with love, respect, communication and commitment. ADVICE: Seek a relationship with GOD first, communicate, respect, and stay committed to each other. Don’t waste time searching for something you may already have.
CHILDREN: 5 children, ages 40, 38, 37, 33 and 27 THEY MET BC (before Christ) in a club, Vick did not have the courage to approach Marilyn. Ironically, months later, his roommate introduced him to the same lady he saw in the club and her roommate, by saying “that one is mine (Marilyn) you can have the other one.” Vick knew then that she was going to be his Queen. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL because their consistent, steadfast, unmovable relationship with God. It cements their commitment to one another. Love, respect, and consistent communication is how they’ve stayed together. ADVICE: Matthew 18:19-20 “Again I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven; for where two or three come together in my name, there I am in the midst.”
Mr. Ken & Mrs. Regina Frazier – 19 years
Mr. Steve & Mrs. Andrea McPherson – 38 years
Mr. Gordon & Mrs. Rhonda Edwards – 3 years
CHILDREN: 2 sons Martrel 28, Ken Jr. 24 ; 1 daughter Kendall 18 THEY MET as undergrads in the 90s. They shared a couple of classes while attending El Centro Community College. They worked together on a couple of class assignments and grew fond of each other from that point on. They shared several things in common: growing up in a rough neighborhood, having immediate and extended family in the Dallas area, having sons from previous relationships, having a true thirst for knowledge, and strong desires to become successful. THEIR RELATONSHIP IS SPECIAL partially because they are a “blended family.” No one even notices this fact unless they mention it. Shortly after marriage Ken adopted Regina’s son, to solidify their bond as a family unit.
Mr. Elton, Sr & Mrs. Sheri Garrett – 33 years CHILDREN: Marioe LaKeith Thompson 42, LaTasha Dvette Wilson 41, Crystal Lynne Garrett 28, Elton Dexter Garrett II 24. THEY MET in 1975 at Lincoln High School in Dallas, Sheri was a freshman, and Elton was a freshman in college. They were introduced by Sheri’s best friend, Dorothy, at band practice. Elton was a top recruited football player at SMU, and the coaches invited him to work with the players. They only had a few phone
CHILDREN: Steven McPherson age 39 THEY MET in high school THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because they have been together so long that they know each other pretty well. Learning to communicate with each other has helped them stay together. ADVICE: when times get rough, hang in there, it will get better.
Mr. Rodney & Mrs. Jacqueline Moore – 19 years CHILDREN: Rodney Moore 19, Danielle Moore 16 They were introduced by Rodney’s cousin. THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL is how they are able to open up and be honest with each other through the good and the bad. Their secret to staying together is taking time to one another, and dating and romancing one another They are best friends, and most importantly they keep God at the center of their marriage. ADVICE: Respect, support, love and communicate with other. Be faithful and true. Love each other with all your heart. Favorite Quote: “Sexiness wears thin after a while and beauty fades, but to be married to a man who makes you laugh every day, ahhh, now that’s real love.”
Mr. Bryan & Mrs. Rosalyn Smith – 24 years CHILDREN: Jonathan 25 and Bryan 24 THEY MET in Austin, TX, at a restaurant with friends. Bryan and Rosalyn danced and conversed all night. They exchanged numbers and the rest is history! WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL is the ole adage “opposites attract”. They both have very different backgrounds, and were raised differently. Rosalyn was raised in a military household, and was exposed to various experiences as a youth and teenager. Bryan was raised in the projects of East Austin by a single parent in poverty.
Mr. Willie & Mrs. Lakesha Toliver – 23 years CHILDREN: Willie Jr 23, Dari’on 21 and Leondra 19 THEY MET on a bus ride, where he stepped in as one of his friends was being disrespectful. They have been together ever since. WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL is learning that love hides a lot of stuff you don’t like and can’t stand. And it’s ok to disagree and still get along. ADVICE: As a wife: be your husbands help mate and friend. As a husband: take your family to church and be the man of the house.
Mr. Andre & Mrs. Deborah Vation – 38 years CHILDREN: Andre Jamir’s Vation 34, Ashley Sabridia Vation 29 THEY MET on March 19th 40 years ago through mutual friends. They arranged a blind date to see if they would like each other. They did, and give God the glory that they’re still together today! WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL is they have kept God in it and everyone else out of it. They have mutual respect, love, integrity, trust and a heart to forgive. ADVICE: First and foremost, Jesus must be the center of the marriage. Have no hidden agenda. Stick together as one, not allowing anything or anyone to get between you. Keep the romance sizzling til “death do you part”!
Mr. Russell & Mrs. Cheryl Williamson – 24 years YOUR FIRST THOUGHT WHEN YOU RECEIVED NOTIFICATION: Being nominated took us to a place of quiet reflection and gratitude for God keeping us as a couple. HOW THEY MET: We met in Durham, NC while out separately with friends. I thought he would be a great catch for my friend, I told her that she should introduce herself to him. Interestingly enough she was the stand in bride at our wedding rehearsal. “We have stayed together through many storms because of our
belief in God, and the knowledge that God honors the marriage. We also believe in forgiveness, and showing one another grace through the worst of times is a true reflection of our love for God.” ADVICE: “Keep God at the center of your marriage. You should be one another’s best friends. Don’t keep secrets from one another.”
Mr. Edward & Mrs. Barbara Lewis – 40 years CHILDREN: Edward Lewis III 39, Heather Lewis 37, Robin Lewis Rounds 34. Grandchildren: Kyler Minor 10 and Jaden Bailey 7 HOW THEY MET: They met when Edward went to Barbara’s place of employment to apply for a job WHAT MAKES THEIR RELATIONSHIP SPECIAL is because they have a mutual respect for one another and value each others opinions and interests, and they are committed to their marriage. ADVICE: Keep faith in God, and pray over your problems and important decisions. Favorite Quote: “Let’s Stay Together”
Mr. Leslie & Mrs. Cozette Johnson – 49 years CHILDREN: Delecia 47, Quindalyn 45, Leslie Jr. 29 THEY MET in elementary school at age 7, Leslie saw Cozette from across the portables. In the 4th grade Cozette’s family moved from South Dallas to Oak Cliff, and shortly after Leslie’s family did too, and Cozette was the first face he saw when he walked into his new classroom. ADVICE: Be genuinely in love with each other, have patience with each other, and marriage is what you make it, be willing to stick through it and it will work.
Mr. Ricardo & Mrs. Isha Miller -16 years THEY MET: Giving his testimony at church of his street gang life and how God transformed him to work with children, she was completely smitten. Yes I love Jesus, but in that moment, the man in the red jacket in from The Bahamas caught my eye and I knew he was the one I wanted. I was singing in a Gospel Group and we were on to share that night. He heard us sing and He invited our singing group of 23 to the Bahamas to host a concert for children. THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS SPECIAL because after 16 years, 4 miscarriages, humble beginnings of him being an immigrant who worked odd jobs to make ends meet and holding our lives together through working as partners in ministry it was quite sobering. Knowing our story, both from single parent homes, him a child of a mother of 5 doing it alone and me a child whose family was ravished by the tragic kidnapping and murder of my mother...the fact that we overcome such odds everyday, I find encouragement.
10 WEEK OF APRIL 20, 2016 Praise Party with Dareia “Surround yourself with the dreamers & the doers, the believers & thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even when you don’t see it yourself.” Rock T from National Syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Radio Show joined Dareia Tolbert on the Praise Party to talk about his latest program he launched about six month ago. “Dream Job Freedom” helps you find your dream job. What’s your passion? Or maybe you have no clue about your dream job. Well, Rock T shared his top 10 keys to getting your dream job. Go to www.dreamjobfreedom. com and get your life on track. Listen to audio interview with Dareia Tolbert by logging on to the link http://www.dareiatolbert.com/ Dareia Tolbert with Rock T
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GSU president visits Metroplex Photo and Story by Eva D. Coleman "If we're going to compete we have to have things to offer to students so they can make Grambling their first choice," University President Dr. Willie D. Larkin told the crowd that gathered in support of Grambling State University (GSU), recently. This particular event was four hours away from campus. Although stretched many miles, the Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Reception at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas was held to strengthen ties for student success. "We're here because we want to be collaborative with you," Interim Vice President of Advancement, Research & Development Otto O. Meyers, III said. The audience consisted of business leaders and concerned GSU alumni who wanted to know ways to help the well-known Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) institution. "I need you to communicate with your fellow graduates, I need you to get behind the new president and support him," Larkin said. His comments were poignant. His message was clear. As the fourth GSU
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president in the past 10 years, Larkin spoke to the heart of giving dollars. "People have to trust you. They have to trust the process," he said. "You have to be transparent." Although many GSU alumni networks are successfully raising money, it does little to benefit the
school. "A lot of chapters raise money, but they keep it in the chapter," Larkin said. "If you keep it in chapter we can't count it towards money raised." Larkin shared that creative ideas are coming forward and stressed the importance of providing cuttingedge opportunities to meet societal demands. He said that more than 1900 students have been accepted for the upcoming school year and spoke on the need to, "close the deal." "5500 students gives a great cushion to work with," he added. Larkin also entertained several questions, with answers proving his dedication to transparency. "When I first came to GSU, my promise was do no harm," Larkin said, emphasizing his desire to "keep to that promise." From academics to athletics to conditions of campus facilities, the audience was well-informed with a commitment from Larkin to address the issues. Larkin feels what GSU can accomplish requires the help of others. "The brand is worth investing in. We do need partners to make it."
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Broadcasting icon Doug Banks died on Monday, April 11 from complications of diabetes in Miami. Best known for his three decades as one Chicago’s legendary radio personalities, Banks, 57, is being remembered by the industry and the city’s leadership as one of the nation’s most beloved figures. Tom Joyner, both a partner and competitor with Banks throughout their long careers, said Banks “wasn’t just my Turntable Brother, he was my other brother! We did this back when urban radio made itself the best thing on the air — and we made each other better. Chicago, radio and afternoons will never be the same. I miss him and what we shared together.” The Philadelphia-born, Detroit-raised Banks began his radio career broadcasting on his high school’s radio station. Local station WDRQ took notice of his talent and offered him a spot as a temporary late-night weekend disc jockey for a country station. After high school, he successfully turned his temporary trial into a permanent multi-year gig at KDAY in Los Angeles, California.
Banks then moved on to the LA station KFI, which helped to pave the way to a morning show slot in Las Vegas at KLAV-AM. Doug’s next two stops were KDIA in Oakland, California, and WBMX (now WVAZ) in Chicago, Illinois. From 1986 to 1995, Banks did nights, mornings, and afternoons for WGCI-FM. Next, the ABC Radio Network offered Banks the opportunity to do a nationally syndicated show. Originally, Banks started with an afternoon show from the same studio as the “Tom Joyner Morning Show.” In 1997, Banks wanted to move to a morning show instead and the studio across the hall from Joyner’s was made ready. The new show, hosted by Banks along with new sidekick DeDe McGuire, rose to become one of the top-rated syndicated urban programs in America. In January 2008, the show was cancelled, but Banks relaunched the show, this time in the afternoon drive under the new name, The Ride with Doug and DeDe. Unlike his previous show where Mainstream Urban/ Hip Hop/R&B music was played, Banks’s current program is aimed at the Urban Adult Contemporary audience, similar to what is played on Joyner’s and Steve Harvey’s shows. In July 2010, Banks moved his show to American Urban Radio Networks and renamed it The Doug Banks Show. Banks couldn’t beat the disease that would eventually kill him: diabetes. He had lost a toe to the disease, as well as an eye, and was on dialysis. But he continued to work as rigorously as ever, making his last appearance in Chicago the day before his death at the Black Women’s Expo. Target Market News
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Dear Alma, I am a 50-year-old field service engineer who travels 75 percent of the year for work. I love my job and appreciate the opportunity that I am able to travel around the world. No, I’m not in the military, so I can pick and choose where I decide to reside long term. Basically, the problem is maintaining long distant relationships with my family, friends and holding down a love life. I try to stay in touch with my family and friends through cell phone calls and Facebook but sometimes it’s just not enough. I miss them when I’m traveling and honestly, it’s hard to maintain a healthy adult relationship with a woman without her eventually telling me I’m away too much. I’m single, active and I would consider myself to be handsome. How would you suggest I meet a woman who would understand my situation and consider being in this type of a relationship? Lamont in Ohio Lamont from Ohio, Yes, I’m putting you on blast, cause this is the first time I’ve run across, a truly handsome (yes girls, I saw his picture), and gainfully employed engineer with benefits, who’s discussing how difficult it is to maintain a long distance healthy adult relationship. The first thing that comes to my mind is, “Seek and ye shall find, my brotha ~ you came to the right place, LOL.” I’m here to agree with you sweetheart, there’s no double about it, long distance relationships (LDR’s) take an enormous amount of hard
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work, but then again, a regular in your face, every day relationship does, too. I say, navigate the negativity, as long as the two of you are serious about your commitment and devotion to each another, a LDR can be quite successful. In my opinion, a LDR requires two mature adults who are completely confident in their own right. Each has got to be comfortable in their own skin and not looking to be completed or validated by the other. All lines of communication must remain open and honest always. You’ve gotta trust each other. That’s super important! With today’s technology options, you can keep in touch daily, practically face to face. I’m sure you’ve heard it said before, absence does make a loving heart grow fonder. Can you see it in your minds eye? Lawddy, can you imagine anticipating the next time you’ll see each other? Wheew, kool it down, this columns rated: PG, LOL. I could go on and on with the positives, but no need, I’m sure you feel me. Evidently you’ve been looking in all the wrong places or you’d be hooked up by now. Today’s the day to steer yourself in a new direction. Start looking to find a woman who’s pursuing her dreams, occupying her time, joyfully participating in her life. Since you’re on the road most of the time, I’m sure this task won’t be easy. Soooo, you know me, I just can’t help myself, I’ll see what I can do to help you out. Ladies: If you’re interested in contacting Lamont, shoot me an email. I see springtime and love just around the corner.
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2016 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leader Awards. It is such a privilege to recognize these leaders who have made an impact on the lives of women and girls in North Texas. The award recipients will be honored at the Leadership Forum & Awards Dinner, presented by AT&T, and co-chaired by Margaret Jordan and Debbie Taylor.
Students interested in joining the band, including incoming freshmen for the upcoming school year, are also invited to attend. The daylong event called Super Saturday is designed to engage current and future band students. The day will conclude with a musical showcase for parents and other invited guests to attend. The music workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 23. The evening showcase for the Lincoln community
EARTH DAY Maulana Dotch Golf Classic presented by Bishop Arts CrossFit. at Cedar Crest Golf Course, 1800 Southerland Avenue, Dallas, Texas. 75203. The tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start. The event includes breakfast, lunch, golf awards, and prizes. Last year the classic was for women only, but this year everyone is welcome to play - women, men, and juniors.
April 23
******* The real Warrior hit maker Turbulence Live in Concert | at aldeez sports Bar & Grill 7879 Spring Valley Rd. Dallas TX ****** Lincoln High holds Super Saturday band workshop, showcase - Lincoln High School and Communications/Humanities Magnet will host a music workshop and introduction to the Wall of Sound band Saturday,
PCCenter’s 15th Anniversary Tea 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM DeSoto Campus 1229 East Pleasant Run Road DeSoto, TX 75115 HOST:PCCenter 972-224-9800
2016 Oak Cliff Chamber Gala - SOARING TO NEW HEIGHT from 6PM to 10PM CDT at the Hilton Anatole, Imperial Ballroom, 2201 N. Stemmons Fwy.Dallas, TX 75207
**** Dallas Black Marriage Day Celebration at 5pm at the Omni Hotel in downtown Dallas
********** The Black Academy of Arts and Letters presents Ties and Tux IV, a night of Hollywood glamour and Dallas glitter saluting stages, screen and television actor Blair Underwood with special performances by TBAAL student artists at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, at 7p.m.
April 28
April 30
Garland Heritage Celebration 2016: Bankhead Highway 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Heritage Crossing, Downtown Garland
******* Sankofa Talks- Will be a powerful and unforgettable event! Speakers will include: Prof. Griff- Of the legendary Hip Hop Group Public Enemy Topic: Black Unified God Theory Dr. Mwalimu Baruti- Founder of Akoben House Afrikan Centered Publishing Company Topic: The Maafa: Damages Beyond Repair Prof. James Small- Pan-Afrikan activist scholar CEO of The Sanaa Lodge Hotel in Ghana Topic: Pan-Afrikan Culture & Spirituality David Banner- Rapper, record producer, actor & activist Topic: The Black Experience Hosted by: Comedian Cecil (Shuckey Duckey) Armstrong Food will be available 616 W. Kiest Blvd Dallas, TX 75232 469.297.6404 Log on to www.sankofaglobal.com Tickets also available@ Sankofa Arts Lounge- 205A E. Camp Wisdom * Duncanville, TX 75116 and The Dock Bookshop 6637 Meadowbrook Drive * Fort Worth, TX 76112
********** Southern Gateway Project Aesthetic Design Charrette The City of Dallas’ Planning and Urban Design Department will host a Southern Gateway Design Charrette. Stakeholders will be engaged and will have an opportunity to provide input on the look and feel of I-35E and US 67. The meeting will be held at: Beckley Saner Rec Center 114 W. Hobson Dallas, 75224 Large Meeting Room 6:00 PM—7:30 PM
April 22
**** American Broadcasting School will be hosting a HUGE sports symposium on April 30th at the Arlington campus! The event will be starting at 9am and lasting until 3pm begins at 7 p.m. ****** Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Theta Alpha Chapter presents its 14th annual Gumbo Cookoff & Festival LakeWest YMCA 3737 Goldman Street, Dallas
April 26
The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) will celebrate the 9th annual Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Brené Brown on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 12 p.m. at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 N. Olive Street. A VIP sponsor
TRI Cities NAACP Red Carpet Gala, recognizing ACT-SO winners 7pm at Clarion Hotel in DeSoto
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson hosts The 16th Annual “A World of Women for World Peace” Conference 9.30-11.30 am at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora Street, Dallas RSVP at 214-922-8885 ***** Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Alpha Merit Group Beautillion Hilton Garden Inn located at Market Center in Dallas, TX. The key note speaker will be Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Erik Wilson. The theme of this year’s event is “Motivating Young Men for Leadership, Service & Excellence. ****** National Council of Negro Women - Goodloe Section Inaugural Golf Classic , Country View Golf Club 240 W. Beltline Road, Lancaster, TX 75146
reception will be held following the luncheon in a private room at the Sheraton from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Proceeds support DCAC’s work in improving the lives of abused children in Dallas County and providing national leadership on child abuse issues.
Second Annual Hip Hop Festival at El Centro, Produced by El Centro College’s American Minorities Studies (HUMA 2319), is scheduled for April 26-27 in the student center and is FREE and open to the public. The event was created as a way for the community to celebrate hip hop, create opportunities for mentorship, open up the space for community building, and engaging in an intellectual discourse on issues and concepts surrounding Hip Hop culture. For more information, contact hip hop studies Professor Vanessa Taylor at vtaylor2@dcccd.edu or 214-860-2443.
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May 2 SAVE THE DATE for the unveiling of the third edition of Who’s Who In Black Dallas will be Monday, May 2nd at the Perot Museum beginning at 6:30 p.m.
May 5 Richard Sayles & Veronica Roth Sayles Invite you to attend a General Election Reception for JUDGE PHYLLIS LISTER BROWN, 162nd Civil District Court 6:00-8:00 p.m. at 3930 Shorecrest Drive Dallas, Texas 75209
Balch Springs Chamber 5th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Waterview Golf Club 9509 Waterview Parkway Rowlett TX, 75089 Friday, May 6, 2016 - Tee off Time: 1:00pm Check-In and Lunch at 11:30 Partial Proceeds to Benefit Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation
May 7 Woman of Strength Ministry, Inc Mother’s Day Luncheon Back by Popular Demand! Ed Johnson, III “Will The Real Woman Please Stand Up?” (Part 2) Tommy Young West, Cheree Cooks Created2Worship YOU CAN RSVP NOW! email: gantt.donna@gmail.com or call: 214-538-7008 ***** Derrick L. Geter’s Kids’ Day in the Park @ Derrick L. Geter Park in Oak Cliff 11am - 3pm 2300 Scotland Drive | Dallas, TX 75216 *Open to the Public* | *Free Admission*
MAY 14 POETIC VISIONS WILL PRESENT “THE LOVE JONES EXPERIENCE @ 730PM at THE BLACK ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS IN THE NAOMI BRUTON THEATRE , FEATURING AN EVENING OF POETRY & LOVE SONGS WITH DFW FAVORITE RUDY VEE, MUSIQ SOULCHILD and GRAMMY WINNER LALAH HATHAWAY, WITH A LOVING TRIBUTE TO HER FATHER ,DONNY HATHAWAY ****** The Miss Black Texas US Ambassador Pageant is currently accepting applications and is open to any young ladies, 14-26. The pageant is August 6, 2016 in Dallas with the location tbd ****** Launch of the DFW Chapter - NAMC at Globe Life Park, Hosted by the Texas Rangers on May 19, 2016 from 6pm to 8pm.
May 27 The “All White” Multicultural Affair is a fundraiser for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center & its Social Services Program, which provides financial assistance to more than 29,000 families annually in the form of food, utility, & rental assistance. This event is from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Women’s museum, 3800 Parry Avenue. Guests can enjoy a fashion show sponsored by the Modeltude Agency, live performers, an art exhibit, vendors, food, drinks and music. White attire is required. Visit www.mlkculturalaffair.com for more information regarding tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
June 4 African American Museum Annual Gala, Omni Hotel, Downtown Dallas
June 6 Second Annual Fairways for Leaders Golf Tournament at Hackberry Creek Country Club, Las Colinas, TX Hosted by: Life School
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Lorraine’s Priorities & Vision ! Targeted Economic Development ! HWY 67 Beautification Project ! Enhanced Communications & Outreach ! Citizens Governance Training ! A Strategic Plan outlining long and short-term objectives! Lorraine is a native Texan, born and raised in Taylor, Texas. She has lived in Duncanville since May, 2010 and brings with her over 25 years of professional leadership expertise. She has led award winning teams and been recognized for outstanding community service. Lorraine has a proven track record for working collaboratively with business, service, and youth organizations. Lorraine is an advocate for all and has given her life to serving others. Ms. Hood-Jack’s uncanny ability to resolve problems, her natural love of people, coupled with her extensive business and professional background, makes her the ideal candidate for the Duncanville City Council. The future is NOW! Vote HoodJack, District 4
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