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Haitians say NO to Red Cross By Lena D ATLANTA BLACK STAR
As the death count after Hurricane Matthew approaches 900 and reports of deadly cholera outbreaks begin to surface, Haitians have sent out desperate pleas for help. Government officials estimate at least 350,000 people needed assistance after the devastating storm. Yet accompanying many requests for aid comes a warning – do not give
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your money to the American Red Cross (ARC). Trust in the ARC, and in foreign aid more widely, has been badly shaken by a 2015 report that found donations had been squandered. Despite collecting nearly half a billion dollars to provide relief after the 2010 Haiti earthquake and pledging to build 700 permanent homes, the ARC has been accused of only building six. Please see HAITIANS, page 11
Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic - Grambling State University vs. Prairie View A&M University By Andrew Whigham, III
Usually, when the Fall comes around in Dallas, it means one or two things. The Grambling State University (GSU) Tigers vs. the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Panthers’ game and the State Fair of Texas. By all means everything fell into place on October 1, 2016. The beautiful backdrop from the Texas Star (Ferris Wheel) is in the distance. The aromas from the great foods of the State Fair of Texas was in the air. If you never attended a Historical Black College and University (HBCU), football, you are missing an event full of pageantry, music, ambiance and competition. From the time you step in the stadium, it’s “Showtime.” The crowd is normally dressed to a “T.” The Barbershops, Hair Salons, Nail shops and stores met their weekly goals during
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Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III and NAACP Dallas Branch President Arthur Fleming. See photos page 8
MCKINNEY, TX – 2016 Olympic Shot Put Gold Medalist, Michelle Carter, spoke and participated at a luncheon hosted by the Northeast Texas Cluster of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. The sorority gathered on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at the Sheraton McKinney hotel for their annual retreat. This year’s event, “Champions of Launching New Dimensions of Service with Service on My Mind and Sisterhood in My Heart,” incorporated the administration themes of the sorority’s International President, Dr. Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, and the newly elected South Central Regional Director, Katina Semien, Esq.
The “Shot Diva” spoke about her long career in throwing the shot put and how she was inspired to win gold in her third trip to the Olympics. Wearing her precious gold medal around her neck, Ms. Carter said, “I learned how to Please see AKA, page 3
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Martin leads discussion on school choice
WASHINGTON, DC – Award-winning journalist Roland S. Martin kicked off his national School Choice is The Black Choice initiative on, October 5, 2016, with a town hall at the Howard University campus. TV One's NewsOne Now will air a School Choice: Black Choice town hall special. Part one and two premieres on October 21 and 28, respectively, at 7am ET. The two-hour panel, which Martin moderated, featured a variety of educators, advocates and opponents of educational reform to discuss the controversial issue of charters, vouchers and the school choice movement within the Black community. Among those on the panel: Dr. Steve Perry, Principal of Capital Preparatory Magnet School; George Parker, former President of the Washington Teachers Union; President of Democrats for Education Reform, Shavar Jeffries ; former director of DC Association of Charter Schools Dr. Ramona Edelin; President of the Washington Teachers Union, Elizabeth Davis; Director to the NAACP's Washington Bureau and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy, Hilary O. Shelton; President of Medgar Evers College, Rudy Crew; Dr. Dawn Williams, Interim Dean of the School of Education at Howard University and Troy LaRaviere, former Principal at the number one rated neighborhood school in Chicago. School Choice Is The Black Choice is a national initiative designed to rally Black parents to take control of their children’s future. Roland, along with his wife, the Rev. Dr. Jacquie Hood Martin, have launched School Choice Is The Black Choice, through her non-profit, J. Hood and Associates. As an ambassador of the school choice movement, Roland Martin says it’s imperative that Black parents fully embrace all aspects of education, and advocate for what works best for their children. He says that the school choice/ed reform movement desperately need Black voices leading it, especially when it comes to mobilizing and organizing African Americans to make their voices heard about the education of their children. ”If you are standing in the way of kids getting a quality education, even if you wear the liberal/progressive label, you are the enemy,” said Roland Martin. “I’m sick and tired of seeing Black kids travel through traditional schools with little or no road to success. I’m a product of traditional public and magnet schools. For me, I care about what works. Traditional public, charter, private, magnet, home school, online schools, vouchers, I really don’t care. If it works for the parent and the child, I’m down with it.” Martin has long been an advocate on education issues, speaking at numerous education conferences across the country, including opening the National Charter School Convention in Nashville this June; hosting a number of discussions on his radio, TV and social media platforms; and rallying Blacks to get behind school choice in Tulsa, Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville.
Shavar Jeffries (President of Democrats for Education Reform), Elizabeth Davis (President of the Washington Teachers Union), George Parker (former President of the Washington Teachers Union), Hilary O. Shelton (Director to the NAACP's Washington Bureau and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy), Dr. Steve Perry (Principal of Capital Preparatory Magnet School), Rudy Crew (President of Medgar Evers College), Dr. Ramona Edelin (former Director, DC Association of Charter Public Schools) and Dr. Dawn Williams (Interim Dean of the School of Education at Howard University)
Roland Martin is also a board member of 50Can, a nonprofit education organization that works at the local level to advocate for a high-quality education for all kids, regardless of their address. He previously served on the board of StudentsFirst, an education advocacy non-profit launched by noted education, Dr. Michelle Rhee (it merged with 50Can this year). Martin also is the only national journalist to press Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, and her former rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders, on the issue of charter schools, and their value to the education of Black children. In 2015, Roland S. Martin premiered the documentary The New Orleans Charter School Revolution: Ten Years After Katrina. The one-hour special, which aired on TV One and can been seen at RolandSMartin.com, explored the rebuilding and reorganizing of New Orleans’ once failing school system. As part of this special, Martin commissioned a poll of Black parents, which showed that more than 70% of them support not only charter schools but school vouchers. With the School Choice Is The Black Choice initiative, Martin will work with other education advocates to illuminate the issues of America’s K-12 education system and how successful charters can be a boon for the Black community. In addition, the project will celebrate families that have been transformed by the ability to access high-quality
schools and a more equitable education system. “As a former College Associate Dean of
Instruction; Dean of Career Programs; and Vice President of Academic Affairs, there is a misunderstanding of the term School Choice and the work of various kinds of schools. The creation of Freedom Schools is the first act of school choice for educating our children, then follows the development of homeschool based on the biblical principal of education begins at home and onward to the outreach by Christian schools by denominations such as Baptist, Methodist, Jesuit etc.” said Jacquie Hood Martin. “As an educator and education advocate our dialogue must be open and have the ability to work for us, rather than fighting against those who don't believe in our children's ability to succeed no matter where they go to school.” Over the next year, the School Choice Is The Black Choice initiative will conduct polling in several cities to gauge the perspective of Black parents on school choice; host a series of town halls in several cities; conduct forums with faith & clergy leaders designed to increase discussion around the launch of successful charter schools; and work with Black fraternities and sororities to create their own charter schools, especially his own fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, which he hopes to persuade to open 50 Alpha Academy charter schools
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Legal Clinic and Job Fair The Verna’s H.E.L.P. Foundation is pleased to announce the support of other Great Supportive Organizations participating this weekend for the Legal Clinic and Job Fair. Others are Essendant a Fortune 500 Business with warehouses worldwide, The Veterans Administration, VASH (VA Supportive Housing) Programs, The CitySquare Organization - Job training and employers, and the City-Wide CDC Re-Entry Program which have all confirmed along with Attorneys and Judges. The Verna’s H.E.L.P. Foundation and the CAW CLARK LEGAL Clinic, with Co Sponsors - Dallas URBAN HEALTH and VERNA’S VENTURE’S LLC, present the Dallas Metro Community to a FREE Diversified Legal Clinic and Job Fair- Oct 15 and 17, at the Good Street Baptist Church, 3110 Bonnie View - Dallas TX. 75216. The upcoming October event- The legal Clinic and Job Fair, is a two day event. Saturday, Oct. 15, the Legal Clinic, attendees will be able to discuss, one on one with Probate, Tax, and Criminal Attorneys, Judges, Dallas County D A Attorneys, Dallas County Probation Consultants and other legal professionals, to assist with UN-Paid Tickets, Probate, Probation, Homeless Veterans, and all questions about their legal concerns. Private conference rooms will be available. At this legal clinic Dallas Veterans Affairs will have consultants to assist many veterans about benefits and the HUD-VASH PROGRAM (A HUD Housing program) and to discuss information to veterans that need help with housing. The annual Job Fair Monday October 17, 2016, 8 a.m to 5 p.m., will host numerous employers/agencies to promote and recruit for job opportunities.
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Health Insurance Marketplace begins Nov. 1, 2016 and runs through Jan. 31, 2017. Through the Marketplace, individuals are able to go to one place to search for health coverage options and choose from the health plans available in their area. The best source for information about the Marketplace is the website www.healthcare. gov. The website is available 24/7 and provides information on how the Marketplace works, what the benefits are and key deadlines. Individuals can also call 1.800.318.2596 to speak with trained customer service representatives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For individuals needing further assistance, Parkland Health & Hospital System will have certified application counselors available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday in Parkland’s Business Office to answer questions about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and provide help enrolling in the Marketplace. The Business Office is located on the first floor of the old Parkland OPC, 5201 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, 75235. Certified application counselors will not be available at any of Parkland’s Community Oriented Primary Care health centers. “We will have a limited number of certified application counselors available to assist patients with the enrollment process,” said Rhonda Miller, Parkland’s Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle. “We encourage those who may qualify for the Marketplace to log into the government’s website or speak to one of the government’s trained customer service representatives.” Most people must have qualifying health coverage or pay a fee for the months they don’t have insurance. Health coverage exemptions are available based on a number of circumstances, including certain hardships, some life events, health coverage or financial status and membership in some groups. Additional information on exemptions is available at www.healthcare.gov. In addition, a special enrollment period (SEP) outside of the yearly open enrollment exists for those with certain life events including losing health coverage, moving, getting married, having a baby or adopting child. If an individual qualifies for an SEP, they usually have up to 60 days following the event to en-
roll in a plan. If they miss that window, they have to wait until the next open enrollment period to apply. Those who may need assistance can contact Parkland’s Customer Service department at 214.590.4900. For more information about Parkland’s services, visit www. parklandhospital.com.
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URBAN JOURNALISM WORKSHOP APPLICATIONS The Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists (formerly the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Communicators) will present its 28th annual Urban Journalism Workshop for high school and college students. For more information or to apply, log on to www. dfwabj.com Applications must be returned by December 31, 2016 to: DFW/ABJ c/o Cheryl Smith 320 South RL Thornton Freeway, Suite 220 Dallas, TX 75203
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Donnetta Henry, Northeast Texas Cluster Coordinator; Michelle Carter, Olympic Gold Medalist; and Katina Semien, South Central Regional Director for Alpha Kappa Alpha
be patient, because sometimes things don’t always come when we want it or how we want it, but when it’s your time, it’s your time and at that moment it was my time.” Ms. Carter also participated in the luncheon by passing out awards to attendees who had been champions in other ways. The luncheon recognized individuals and chapters for voter registration efforts and dona-
tions toward the community service initiative. To learn more about Ms. Carter, visit her website at www.shotdiva.com. Every year the Cluster focuses on a community service initiative in the area where the retreat is being held. This year Frisco Fastpacs was the recipient of the Cluster’s community service donation, which was over 1,200 backpacks and nearly 5,000 non-perishable food items and
school supplies. Heather Canterbury, Executive Director of Frisco Fastpacs, shared the history of the organization and how much donations help the underprivileged children of Frisco. To learn more about Frisco Fastpacs, visit their website at www.friscofastpacs.org. For more information on Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and its programs, visit www. aka1908.com.
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By Dr. J. Ester Davis In the late 90’s, Earl Graves, founder publisher of the Black Enterprise Magazine came to Dallas with his new book “How to Succeed in Business Without Being White.� I found my autographed copy and refreshed myself on some poignant points. I remember what he said to me in a later television interview. So many people wondered about his choice for the title, which he answered straightforwardly with candor. However, reading the book for the second time, brought today’s time fully into view. My attention was drawn to the diverse statements made in a part of the book. The main forward was
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There is no question that Hillary Clinton “won� the September 26 Presidential debate. She was knowl edgeable, composed, unflappable, and occasionally even funny. Her T .EWSSTANDS IN opponent, who had the temerity Rowlett to criticize her “stamina�, seemed to Mesquite lack stamina of his own. By the time the 90-minute debate was over, the hardson rude, sniffling, frequent water-sipE.Dallas ping Mr. Trump looked like a candidate for enforced bed rest. Mr. Trump was the loser, but he was not the biggest loser. The bigCREDO OF THE gest losers were the unmentionables, the people who received scant BLACK PRESS attention, in the debate. There were 43.1 million poor people in the UnitThe Black Press believes that ed States in 2015, 13.5 percent of the America can best lead the world population. Yet they were barely away from racial and national mentioned. To be sure, moderator antagonisms when it accords Lester Holt started the conversation to every person, regardless between Clinton and Trump by of race, color or creed, full asking a question about economic human and legal rights. Hating no person, fearing no person, inequality. But neither Clinton nor the Black Press strives to help Trump mentioned poverty or hunevery person in the firm belief ger, which remains a problem in the that all are hurt as long as United States. Both talked about anyone is held back. shoring up the middle class.
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penned by Robert Crandall, then Chairman & CEO, American Airlines. Maxine Waters, U. S. Congresswomen said “. . . this book is from a man who clearly loves American business...� The first eight pages have comments from notables such as the CEO of AT&T, Robert E. Allen; George Fisher, CEO, Eastman Kodak Company; Quincy Jones, CEO, Quincy Jones Productions; the CEO of Chrysler, Motorola and a former chief judge of the U. S. Courts of Appeals. This book, from a black millionaire*, represented the diversity and makeup of the country despite the title. The point here is that most credible American CEOs, close the gap, act the part, set the tone, and enlighten the future for all Americans. The 2016 election is less than 40
days and 40 nights away. The loud message here . . is to take seven “magnificent souls to the polls.� If we do not do this, we will all self destruct without our ambitions. This presidential election is a nightmare on every Main Street and back alley in America. The image, the fussing, the language, ahh, the name calling (however, I do admit that referring to Mr. Trump as a ‘socially untrained Rottweiler who whenever off his leash’ . . .is a clear and present danger of the Republican candidate who could be President. How sad is that? Most damaging is the nation’s look at the building of tension, the 20-year old nonsense we care nothing about, the gutting and omission of public education, twilight tweets, the built-in obvious biases. . . all in the name of America’s future and America direction.
Please be informed that you are so very wrong. We do not want this in our country. In President Obama’s message at the Congressional Black Caucus Dinner, his last speech as Commander-in-Chief, the President of the United States for the last eight years, received a rousing standing ovation on the progress that we have made as a nation. The President said “there is no such thing as a vote that does not matter. It all matters.� Further he said, “if you believe that your vote does not matter, read up on your history.� The President energetically pronounced that “if you want to give me a good sendoff. . .if you care about my legacy which is your legacy. . . go vote!� And finally, go vote. For the last time. Go vote. Take souls to the polls. Early voting starts October 24.
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Clinton and Trump aren’t the only ones who avoid highlighting hunger and poverty when issues of economic inequality are discussed. When Vice-President Joe Biden was charged with focusing on the middle class in his “Middle Class Task Force� early in the Obama Administration, there was a conspicuous silence about the status of the poor. While President Obama has lots of issues to deal with, the poor have not been a priority for him. The Census Report that was released on September 13, Income and Poverty in the United States: 2015, documents improvements in our nation’s poverty status. Between 2014 and 2015, there were 3.5 million fewer people in poverty, and the poverty rate dropped quite significantly, from 14.8 percent to 13.5 percent. The poverty rate for African Americans dropped from 26.4 to 24.1 percent, and child poverty dropped from 36 percent to 32.7 percent among African Americans. Either Clinton or Trump could have talked about this economic good news with the caveat that while the drop in the poverty level is encouraging, there is still way too much poverty in our nation. One in five children under 18 live in poverty, along with one in three African American children. One in five
African American households (and one in eight households overall) have incomes below $15,000 a year. Further, there is significant “extreme poverty� in our country, people who earn less than half the poverty line. Half of all poor households are among the extreme poor. One in ten African American households qualifies as extremely poor, which means an income of less than $12,000 for a family of four. How can someone earn so little? All it takes is a low-wage job with unstable hours. A minimum wage worker who works full-time, full-year earns a scant $15,000 a year, but many low-wage jobs aren’t full-time, fullyear. Many low-wage workers get “flexible� scheduling, which means that their hours of work are not guaranteed. Sometimes they are called to report for work, but if business is slow they can be sent home. There are few protections for these workers, which is why the Fight for Fifteen ($15 an hour) has gained such momentum. To his credit, President Obama signed an executive order that requires federal contractors to pay at least $10 an hour to their workers. He has also signed an executive order requiring that federal contractors provide paid sick leave for their employees. Clearly, this administra-
tion is not indifferent to poor people. They just don’t talk much about them. But the poor should not be our unmentionables. They are the living proof that our predatory capitalistic system is terribly flawed. Thus, even as the 2015 report on income and poverty celebrates economic progress (with incomes finally rising after years of stagnation), it also suggests that too many hard-working people are living in a state of economic deprivation. More than 35 percent of African American households have incomes below $25,000. Many of these families have incomes above the poverty line, but not by much. While I know that Hillary Clinton has more compassion for the poor, and has articulated solutions that will help end poverty (Mr. Trump, on the other hand, once said the minimum wage was “too high�), I think it important to hear matters of hunger and poverty addressed in the context of the Presidential debates. Our flawed economy has pushed the poor to the margins, but candidates can shed light on their issues and garner mainstream attention for them. Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy� is available via www.amazon.com
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HALL: That $2 Mouth
Quit Playin’ By Vincent Hall My paternal grandmother, Mable, was quick witted and even faster at getting to the point. My Grandmother Hall would often recite her favorite admonition: “Don’t let your two dollar mouth get your million dollar ass in trouble.” It’s unfortunate that Donald Trump never met my grandmother. I agree with Comedian Bill Maher’s assessment that Trump is a “Whiny little bitch,” and the first debate with Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton proved it. Trump throws hard hitting punches like George Foreman, but can’t take a punch from a welterweight like Barney Fife. Ok Millennials... Long before there was a Barney who loved everybody, there was a costar in the mythical town of Mayberry: Officer Barney Fife. You can Google it if you need to, but what I mean is that Trump has big talk but can’t handle the walk. Any blow of force and he cries
dents that he transformed into major scuffles. and whines…like a little bitch. Fox News (FN) is his major hub these days, Secretary Clinton’s team carefully studied but he had his run-ins with several of them. Trump and baited him with perfection. Juan Williams a longstanding, if not the As if she saw the curtain closing with the 90-minute debate about to end, she blurted only credible Black journalist on the FN plantation made Trump angry. out, “Hey you big dumb ass, “He (Juan) asked if he what about Alicia Machacould have pictures takdo?” en with me. I said fine. He seemed to gasp He then trashes me on as if the former Miss Uniair! You never speak well verse might walk into the of me & yet when I saw ring with a sign that read you at Fox you ran over “Round 15.” like a child and wanted a Who could ever have picture” known that the mere FN’s star anchor, Memention of Machado’s gan Kelly is not the only name would touch off the one to suffer the wrath of firestorm that it did? Trump’s tiny thumbs on Trump went straight the Twitter trail. to Twitter, and the Clinton campaign knew he would Senator Elizabeth Warren is “Pocahontas,” because they studied his previous fights. Trump has and Secretary Clinton is Barney Fife sparred with so many oppo“Crooked Hillary,” which is nents that you may have forgotten. So let me tame compared to what she’s called by the unrefresh your memory. circumcised brutes who rush to his race rallies. The New York Times carries a supplemental Former presidential hopeful Jeb Bush was page that chronicles these Twitter rants and as “low energy” and Trump used his technology of late August Trump was up to 258 minor inci- to proclaim that the 2012 GOP candidate, Mitt
Romney “choked like a dog.” Trump doesn’t stop at just two of the three branches of government. Liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg felt his wrath: “An incompetent judge!” “Has embarrassed all by making very dumb political statements about me.” “Resign!” The ultra Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts couldn’t escape being mocked; “My judicial appointments will do the right thing unlike... Roberts.” “He let us down.” Trump talks more smack than an East Coast Rapper trying to make a rep for himself. The problem is that if America is weary of “politics” it is because we are tired of the big talk that never translates to action. The second debate will be coming soon and Clinton will bait this “government subsidized tycoon” again. Trump is like a high school dropout; he has no class! Trump will never release his tax statements so we may never know how much this chump is worth. But the wisdom of my grandmother gives me enough to surmise that Trump’s $2 mouth has gotten him into more trouble than he ever imagined. The Whiny Little Bitch! Vincent Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.
CLINGMAN: Blaming the Victim Blackonomics By James Clingman
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Now that the dust has settled around President Obama’s comments at the Congressional Black Caucus Banquet, let me give you my take on the subject. In 2010, immediately following the midterm elections, in some instances, Black folks were blamed for the “Shellacking” as Barack Obama put it, of Democrat candidates. Again in 2014, the rancor directed at Blacks for failing to vote was raised to an even higher level. In response, U.S. Representative, Marcia Fudge, in an article by Sabrina Eaton of Cleveland.com, noted that “preliminary exit polls showed the African American proportion of the electorate increased over the 2010 midterms, and urged critics to ‘find another scapegoat. Don’t blame us!’”fudge Fudge continued, “Our community organizations and churches mobilized to encourage early voting opportunities with programs like ‘Souls to the Polls,’ and African American activists and state leaders stood ready to combat any instance of voter intimidation or fraud,” her statement said. “Black elected officials crisscrossed the country to discuss the urgency and importance of this election. We phone banked, knocked on doors and held ‘Get Out the Vote’ rallies. Our losses were not a referendum on African American political
engagement. We did our part, so don’t blame ing vast sums of money and the stock market crash. But the Democrats didn’t push these us!” In 2008 and 2012, Black voters turned out issues. Instead they offered pale shadows of in unprecedented numbers to help Obama what the Republicans were offering, and that win the Presidency. Now in 2016 as the first just wasn’t good enough.” Black President prepares to leave office, Black The excuses for the midterm meltdowns voters will again be held among Democrats over responsible for turning the past decade or so out in droves. We have are essentially what been given our “marchwe call “blaming the ing orders” once again victim.” Black people by the President during are really victims of the his “most passionate” political system in this speech ever, as some nation. We have been “clowned” by politihave described it, to cal pundits and sycothe Congressional Black phants, and now we are Caucus (CBC). caught in their web of Obama declared, “I will consider it a personal U.S. Rep Marcia Fudge and President Baack Obama false promises and lack insult, an insult to my legacy, if this commu- of reciprocity for our votes. I don’t know what the CBC has said or nity lets down its guard and fails to activate itself in this election,” Obama said with a stern will say in response to President Obama’s adlook and booming passion. “You want to give monishment to them to protect his legacy by voting for Hillary, thereby giving him a “good me a good send-off, go vote.” While it is well known that fewer Blacks send-off;” but here are my requests of Brother vote in midterm elections than we do in Pres- Barack in return for his good send off. These idential elections, it just may be the result of requests can be read in full on http://www. Black people seeing ourselves being taken iamoneofthemillion.com/our-planks.html for granted after the President gets elected among our twenty-two platform planks. 1. Get Brother Edward Pinkney out of and very little that was promised during the campaign was delivered afterwards. In 2002, prison in Michigan. Since when do trumped NAACP Chairman, Julian Bond, said Demo- up charges and false accusations on a misdecrats “failed to engage African-American vot- meanor crime get a person ten years in a maxers. They had all the issues on their side: high imum security prison? Plank #20 2. Exonerate Marcus Mosiah Garvey, in unemployment, failing pensions, people los-
support of his son, Dr. Julius Garvey. Plank #22 3. Amend the 13th Amendment by removing the “Exception Clause.” Plank #11 4. Support misconduct and/or malpractice insurance for police officers. Plank #6 5. Change your mind about reparations for descendants of African enslaved people, and suggest ways it can be done. You can begin by advocating reparations for the victims of the Tulsa Riot in 1921. You supported reparations for Filipino war vets, and surely you support the Japanese reparations of 1988, Native Alaskans in 1971, and reparations for the Jewish people. Why not in our case, which is just as reasonable as all the others? Plank #14 6. Finally, we would love to for you to be a guest on the Carl Nelson Show, www. woldcnews.com, where conscious Black people hang out. Mr. President, these are just five of our planks, both internal (those that call for our own personal responsibility toward one another) and external. A good send-off for our Black President should include, at a minimum, your support for these few requests. Your legacy will be even greater among the folks who have supported you for the past eight years if you reciprocate to your own demand of us to “Go Vote!” If you refuse to help us, as Marcia Fudge said, “Don’t blame us.” fudge2 Comments Off , Pings Off. Former Editor of the Cincinnati Herald Newspaper, James Clingman is the founder of the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce.
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Community Calendar Roots celebrates the connection we have with plants and their extension to our ancestors. The work featured is from the “Garden Series” and contains plants obtained primarily from the Alisa’s family garden ***** The South Dallas Cultural Center is located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas, Texas 75215. For more information or to schedule a tour for your group call 214-670-1998. Admission is FREE ***** Free Reading Tutoring Dallas Public Library; 1515 Young, Dallas 75201. Learn to read better program for adults. 214-671-8291; http://www.dallaslibrary.org/literacy ***** Community Lawyering Center Open for Business - Mondays – Saturdays; days and evenings by appointment. 4716 Elsie Faye Heggins, Dallas, 75210. For info, call: 469-351-0024 or x0025 ***** Dallas Theater Center World Premiere Musical, Bella: An American Tall Tale, -2400 Flora Street in the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Full Run: Sept. 22 – Oct. 22, 2016 • 214-880-0202 or www.DallasTheaterCenter.org Paul Quinn College celebrates 2016 Homecoming, November 3rd thru 6th, celebrating 144 years of nationbuilding... “Greatness: One Step At A Time”
October 13 The Grandeur Fashion Show A Royal Reveal. 6:00 PM Majestic Mixer 7:30 Show starts. Early bird $20, @Door $30, VIP $35 VIP@Door $40. Live Performances + Live Painting + Photo Booth. Location: Lofty Spaces 816 Montgomery Street Dallas, TX 75215 “TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL” Garland Civic Theatre presents this exciting musical based on the life of the legendary Rosemary Clooney. Join the actors and a jazz trio as you follow Rosemary Clooney’s journey from her simple Kentucky childhood through her rise to Hollywood stardom. Tickets: $27 available at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-205-2790 or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours before each performance. 300 N Fifth St Garland, TX 75040
October 14 GARLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH VIOLINIST KIARRA SAITO-BECKMAN - Garland Symphony Orchestra kicks off the Symphony Goes Wild 20162017 season with violinist Kiarra Saito-Beckman performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35. Tickets: available at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-205-2790 or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours before each performance. 300 N Fifth St Garland, TX 75040
October 15 Dallas Park and Recreation presents HBCU College Fair at Beckley Saner Park, 114 W. Hobson Ave. 10a-2p Calling All Comrades Young and Old! The Black Power Meet Up is in Celebration of 50 Years of Black Power Movement in Dallas and around the world. 4-6PM --- Bring your Black Power archives --memories/stories of victory/photos/newspaper articles for inter-generational networking and learning exchange with Dallas members of the 1966 Black Panther Party, All African People’s Liberation Army, SNCC, Black Women’s United Front, the Omari Dancers, the BlackStar Printing Collective, Nation of Islam AND Black Lives Matter, Next Generation Action Network, Dallas Action, Guerrilla Mainframe and all Black Power groups.
the historic shores of Galveston, Texas leaving Act of Change, 3200 Lancaster Rd. Suite 623, Dallas, TX. 75216 @ 1:00am Saturday, October 15. (Buses will begin loading@ 11:30pm Friday Night October 14) and returning to Act of Change @ 1:00am Sunday, October 16. $57.00 Per Seat. BRING OR WEAR WHITE CLOTHES. Payment Deadline – Monday October 9. You can donate to the Black Wall Street Fund on www.fredsentertainment.com. For more info contact: Fred Ghaffar 214-607-6445 x21 ***** The ReNu You Makeover Weekend
DALLAS’ BEST BARBEQUE TOUR Dig into sublimely tender “Q” at some of the best barbecue emporiums in Dallas and beyond - .including the BBQ joint that was voted “Best BBQ in Dallas” by the pit-masters themselves! Enjoy terrific beer at a local brewery. The price includes bus transportation, water, soft drinks and other beverages on the bus (you can also bring your own beverages if you like), beer at the brewery, tour guide, samples and much more. Bring your favorite buddies - or just bring yourself. BUY 4 OR MORE TICKETS at www.dallasbychocolate.com AND SAVE $4! Enter code EAT.
Candidates for elected positions serving Dallas, Denton and Collin Counties will participate in a moderated forum sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter (NDSA), in partnership with Plano North Metroplex Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. The Candidates Forum will be held at Sheffield Intermediate School, 18111 Kelly Blvd. Dallas, TX 75287 on Wednesday, October, 22nd at 7 p.m.
October 23 LegnA Entertainment and Shawn Ghotti Entertainment will serve as the exclusive presenting partners of ATL INVASION headlining Atlanta rappers T.I. and 2 Chainz that will be hosted by K104 FM’s personality Hollywood Bay Bay-The Ambassador taking place on Sunday, October 23 at The Bomb Factory.
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****** Festival Latino at the Dallas Public Library, a celebration of dance, art and culture; in partnership with Big Thought. Live performance by Dallas Flamenco as they perform authentic flamenco dance. Jennifer Kindert, Dallas illustrator and artist offers tutorials on how to create Guatemalan Worry Dolls, Brazilian maracas, Cuban paper bird collages and Mexican tooling art. At 2PM- 4PM. 1515 Young Street Dallas, TX 75201
Attention parents of high school seniors! The Class of 2017!!! The Concord Church 35th Annual Dr. E.K. Bailey Beaux and Debutantes for Christ Gala interest meeting will be on Sunday, October 16th from 3-5 in the fellowship hall.
October 19 Dallas Mavs vs. Houston Rockets 7:30pm
October 21 90th Annual Awards Banquet 2016- The Dallas Black Chamber’s Annual Award Banquet is celebrating 90 years of constructive leadership in the African-American business community. The highlight of the event is the giving of the Thomas L. Houston Community Service Award, established in 1985 to honor individuals who have made significant volunteer contributions to the civic enhancement of Dallas’ African American Community. The keynote speaker for this special event is Antoinette Tuff, an Atlanta educator who saved a school under siege by a gunman. 6:00 PM thru 8:00 PM
October 22 The Kids Ultimate Fitness Challenge is the nations largest mobile fitness event traveling from coast-to-coast dedicated to helping keep kids healthy and active. At the Kids Ultimate Fitness Challenge, kids of all ages get the opportunity to flex their physical fitness by participating in a time-based obstacle course that includes sprinting, jump roping, wall crawls, hurdles, jumping jacks, sit ups, and tunnel crawls, before finishing off the course with a 20 foot confidence climb and 60 meter dash to the finish. It will be from 10am until 6pm at the University of Texas at Dallas. ***** #CommunityConversations! Discuss important topics such as #VotingRights #Redistricting #Homelessness #Education this our time to make our voices heard by our ballots! From 10 am - 12 PM. Tarrent County Administration Building 3500 Miller Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76119 C.C RUSSEAU BLACK AND GOLD 2016 SCHOLARSHIP GALA
ALPHA PHI ALPHA Fraternity “Standing on the past, looking to the future” at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel 400 N. Olive St. Dallas TX, 75201
AFRICAN FASHION SUMMIT PRESENTS: SHADES OF DIVERSITY Tickets available at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/dallas-fashion-week-vendor-opportunities-african-american-fashion-exp o-tickets-16367640052
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SWEET N’ TREAT Halloween event in Grand Prairie! Participants will enjoy FREE games, face painting, kid’s crafts, and trick-or-treating at the Farmers Market! Prepare to dress to impress, ask “Trick-or-Treat” and bring a large bucket for candy! From 7 PM - 9PM . 120 W. Main Street Grand Prairie, TX 75050
November 1 AUTUMN AT THE ARBORETUM With the welcome change of seasons comes one of “America’s Best Pumpkin Festivals” according to Fodor’s Travel and “One of the World’s 15 Most Breathtaking Gardens” by Architectural Digest. This year’s Pumpkin Village will highlight the “Art of the Pumpkin”, through November 23, featuring over 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash by the talented horticulture team 8525 Garland Road Dallas, TX 75218
Adele will return to North America for her first tour in five years. She will come to Dallas for two nights on November 1 & 2, 2016. Tickets on sale at 2500 Victory Avenue Dallas, TX 75219
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***** The National Black United Front Houston presents: Sankofa Caravan To The Ancestors™ - A spiritual journey in honor of our Holy Afrikan Ancestors on
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Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. presents Masquerade Ball on Greek Street honoring the local community leaders and raising scholarship funds for local students 1010 N. Collins Street - Entertainment & Event Center, ***** PCCenter’s 15th Anniversary Celebration, 11am-2pm, 1229 East Pleasant Run Road, Suite 302, DeSoto, TX 75115. Come and network with other community volunteers at the Job Fair, Community Services Event, and High School Completion Rally. The Annual Halloween Street Party 2016. The Oaklawn Street Party which has turned into a major Dallas event returns Saturday, October 29, 2016 (the Saturday before Halloween) from 7pm to 2am in the 3900 block of Cedar Springs. At 6 pm on African American Museum of Dallas 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas 75210 ***** COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE ANNOUNCES 2016 WINGS OVER DALLAS WWII AIRSHOW The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announces the first CAF Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow at Dallas Executive Airport (DEA) presented by Frost Bank. The event will commemorate the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and feature TORA! TORA! TORA!, an award winning re-creation of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Tickets are on sale at www.wingsoverdallas.org with advance purchase discounts available. From 10AM - 7PM, 5303 Challenger Dr. Dallas, TX 75376
October 29 HOWLING FUN HALLOWEEN AT REUNION TOWER Come to Reunion Tower to make your Halloween UN-BOO-LIEVABLE! On October 29, boys and ghouls get half off admission tickets to the GeO-Deck when they come in costume. Offer is valid for kids 12 and under. Enjoy Halloween themed activity sheets and design your own paper pumpkin with crayons. Cloud Nine Café will offer light snacks, including creepy cocktails for “mummies” and daddies. Free with General Admission Ticket: $16 Adults; $8 for children ages 4-12; $14 for Seniors
John P. Kee & NEW LIFE LIVE Same night, Same stage! Bring back the Hymns Live Limitless Church 3838 Spur 408 Dallas TX Tickets $17 online, $25 at door, $30 VIP- Online only
November 5 THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM, DALLAS PRESENTS THE SCOTT JOPLIN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF HOUSTON 5PM at the Black Academy of Arts & Letters on 1319 Canton, Dallas, TX 75202. Benefiting the South Dallas Children’s Choir. Ticket Available at the African American Museum or www.ticketmaster.com ICDC Kick-off reception for the formal 30th anniversary celebration, Our Journey to Thirty... an exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of ICDC.
November 6 CHILDREN’S MAGIC SHOW WITH CJ JOHNSON The Garland Host Lions Club presents a children’s magic show featuring magician CJ Johnson. Award-winning magician CJ Johnson performs family-friendly illusions and side-splitting comedy. 521 W State St Garland, TX 75040 - 972-205-2780 Tickets: $11 by calling Jim Viel at 972-432-8982.
November 11-20 Nov. 11-20 at the Plaza Theatre Downtown Garland , Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street ****** America’s favorite Patsy Cline tribute stars America’s favorite Patsy Cline, Julie Johnson. This happy, loving tribute to Country music’s most enduring superstar traces the legendary singer’s rise from her hometown in Winchester, Virginia to the Grand Ole Opry, Las Vegas and Carnegie Hall. Patsy Cline defined the term “crossover hit” by dominating country, blues, pop and gospel charts simultaneously in the 1950s and early 1960s
TRINITY RIVER WIND FESTIVAL The Trinity River Wind Festival brings together a unique set of elements. The location is in the Dallas Floodway near the Trinity River providing festival goers close access to this natural resource. The free festival is full of wind-driven recreational fun for people of all ages. It features simple pleasures such as kite flying, train rides, animal exhibits, and good food. From 11:00am 5:00am 111 W. Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75207
October 30
DALLAS COWBOYS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 1 AT&T Way Arlington, TX 76011
Join the Thanksgiving Love Train when soul balladeer WILL DOWNING and jazz great NAJEE team up for a memorable and unforgettable pre-Thanksgiving night of jazz, R&B, soul and neo-soul music. HOSTED BY TBAAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS and BRANCH, ROLAND, HILLIARD EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, INC.
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The National Black United Front - Houston presents:
Sankofa Caravan to the Ancestors™
A spiritual journey in honor of our Holy Afrikan Ancestors on the historic shores of Galveston, Texas where We pay homage to their memory.
Leaving Act of Change@ 1:00am Saturday, October 15th Buses will begin loading@ 11:30pm Friday Night October 14th
EX-OFFENDERS Re-entry Services Program
Our goal is to assist non-violent ex-offenders who have been recently released from jail/prison to obtain gainful employment.
Workforce Services
OJT (On the Job Training) Job Readiness Training Occupational Skills Job Placement Assistance Leadership/Life Skills Training Substance Abuse/Mental Health Referrals TEAM COLLABORATORS City Wide Community Development Corporation Regional Black Contractors Association Cedar Valley College Volunteers of America Texas First Step Workforce Services
Jones 2000 and Beyond
WE HAVE JOBS!!! Registration 9:00am – 10:00am
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Orientation 10:00am – 11:30 am
214-371-1930
Additional information call
Lancaster Urban Village
Returning to Act of Change Late Saturday Night, October 15th 3200 Lancaster Rd. Suite 623, Dallas, TX. 75216
$57.00 Per Seat
PLEASE BRING OR WEAR WHITE CLOTHES Payment Deadline – Monday October 9, 2016
Please Donate To The Black Wall Street Fund Payment Page on www.fredsentertainment.com
4417 S Lancaster Rd Dallas, TX 75216
We want YOU
For more information contact: Fred Ghaffar 214-607-6445
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Dallas - NAACP holds Freedom Fund Banquet
Where barbecue and voting facts are served daily.
You must show approved photo ID at the polls. T E X A S - IS S U E D
DRIVER LICENSE PERSONAL ID CARD
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Election Day: November 8th PLAN YOUR TRIP TO THE POLLS @
Unable to obtain one of these IDs? FILL OUT A DECLARATION AT THE POLLS DESCRIBING A REASONABLE IMPEDIMENT OR DIFFICULTY TO OBTAINING IT, AND SHOW ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. • VALID VOTER REGISTRATION CARD • CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE (MUST BE AN ORIGINAL) • ORIGINAL OR COPY OF CURRENT UTILITY BILL • ORIGINAL OR COPY OF BANK STATEMENT • ORIGINAL OR COPY OF GOVERNMENT CHECK • ORIGINAL OR COPY OF PAYCHECK • ORIGINAL OR COPY OF GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT WITH YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS (ORIGINAL REQUIRED IF IT CONTAINS A PHOTOGRAPH)
Early Voting: Oct. 24th - Nov. 4th 1 (800) 252-VOTE
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Voters with a disability may apply with the county voter registrar for a permanent exemption to showing photo ID at the polls. The application must contain written documentation from either the U.S. Social Security Administration evidencing he or she has been determined to have a disability or from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs evidencing a disability rating of at least 50 percent.
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City Men Cook Thank You Party A Taste of the South, Inc.
City Men Cook held its Annual Thank You Party October 8, 2016 at the Meadows Conference Center hosted by Community partners FedEx and Texas Metro News. This year’s volunteers received gifts from our Swag partners - Miss Jessie’s and Marketplace Excellence’s US Virgin Islands. Hosted By Dr. Omai Kofi and City Men Cook managing founder, Terry Allen, Pictured
Mark Proctor and Omai
Chef Jeff Gales
Texas Metro News Ticket Winners Chef Jeff Gales and Mark Proctor
Liberty Mutual Marcus Fuller
Red Carpet Manager Neal Cross with Omai
FedEx Sales Executive and Father Vince Bradford
Omai Kofi and Terry Allen
Vicki Hicks and Omai Kofi
Photo Credits: 1016 Media/Ariel Proctor
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Girlfriend Doesn’t Get It
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Within my group of friends, I have a female friend who likes a male friend who is also within the group. The female recently joined the group, but the male has been around some time. The female has tried her best game and, to much dismay, has not won over the male friend. The male friend, however, has given every cold shoulder possible. She, unfortunately, is slow to catch on. Others have tried to politely intervene, but the female keeps knocking. It has progressed to the point that the male friend has stopped coming around, and no one in the group is happy. The group now feels the need to address the issue, almost like an intervention. What do you suggest?
Leah Hi Leah, There are two ways to handle this situation: Your way (the easy way) or my way (the harder way). We both know that this woman has been reading too many Cosmo and Essence articles describing the perfect relationship. You know the ones – “How to Make Him Love You in 30 Days.” (I wonder why we never see such articles in a men’s magazine. LOL). I remember back in the day when I would read and scan the information into my memory, hanging on every word. Thank goodness I’m all grown up now and I know better. Here’s what I suggest: Somebody pick up a copy of the book by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tucillo, He’s Just Not That Into You. It’s based on an episode of “Sex and the City.” It gives straight up, no-nonsense descriptions of when a
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man just really doesn’t like you. Some women can be extremely smart about everything in life except man. Some lose all sense of rational thoughts and acceptable behavior. We come up with the best of the best excuses for dealing with a dead-end and or non-existent relationship. I know you know what I’m sayin’. This book offers the best guidance one can receive. Wrap that book in a pretty gift bag with beautiful tissue paper. I mean, go all out. Not in front of everybody, but at the end of the evening, walk her to her car and give it to her. This should take place just between the two of you. Umhm, that would be nice. Or, you can go Nene on her and say loud and strong, “Girl, stop bothering him. He don’t like you like that, and you’re embarrassing yourself. Leave him alone and act like you got some class!” Bam! Case closed, it’s ova (LMBO). Whew! I get carried away sometimes. Allow me to swerve back over to the path of politeness. Have a one-on-one with your girl and share the following: One of the better qualities about men is that they aren’t that complicated, and we love them for that. Almost always there are no mixed messages, no need to read between the lines. It is what it is, and he’ll tell you if you listen. Stop, rewind, push play and let me say that again: All you have to do is listen. So ladies, stop rearranging his words in your mind to mean what you want him to say. If you push up on him and there’s no response, he’s just not into you. Remind her it’s not the end of the world. It’s just a pebble on her path of life. She needs to touch up her lip gloss and keep it moving.
Alma
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21st Anniversary of the Million Man March
In Memoriam
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Holy Day of Atonement | Atlanta, GA. 10.16.16
This year’s Holy Day of Atonement observance will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, October 14th – 16th. The Keynote Address by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan is scheduled for October 16th. Live Webcast – October 16, 2016 – 2PM EDT Onsite tickets are available via charitable donation at the following locations: Online Ticket Sales: The Atlanta Fox Theater Nation of Islam Southern Regional Headquarters, Muhammad
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HAITIANS SAY DON’T GIVE TO RED CROSS, continued from front page “In the coming days, many of you are going to write and ask me how you can ‘help Haiti’,” one woman said on Twitter after the hurricane, “Do not give to the American Red Cross.” She asked people to give instead to Haitian organizations and requested people not send goods that could be sourced locally. The joint investigation by ProPublica and NPR found rampant mismanagement at the heart of the ARC and charged it with consistent misrepresentation of the success of its projects, particularly in housing. The group has also been implored to hire more Haitians in its highest ranks. Responding to the report, the American Red Cross said in a statement it was “disappointed, once again, by the lack of balance, context and accuracy in the most recent reporting by ProPublica and NPR.” The allegations against the ARC came amid complaints against the failure of the entire international community to manage the 2010 Haitian disaster. After the earthquake, over $9B was pledged to help the country in its recovery. Yet critics argue that the money was not used so Haiti could be “built back better,” as officials had promised.
Instead, an estimated 55,000 Haitians are still living in tents or other makeshift shelters and few advances in disaster planning have been implemented.
Fans, family and the Hollywood community are mourning the passing of Tommy Ford. 'Martin' star Thomas Mikal Ford has passed away at age 52. The actor was reportedly recovering from knee surgery when he suffered a ruptured aneurysm and fell into “a state of unconsciousness” on Wednesday afternoon while recovering in an Atlanta hospital, according to TMZ reports. Ford's wife, Gina, confirmed that he was on life support after fellow actor and comedian Anthony Anderson sent out a tweet suggesting that Ford had passed before later deleting it. Actor Martin Lawrence also posted a message on his Instagram after learning of Ford's hospitalization. Other celebrity friends also spoke out to quiet the rumors and ask for prayess on social media as Ford continued to fight for his life. Family members reportedly made the difficult decision to turn off the life support late Wednesday afternoon, as Ford's health continued to decline. He spent his last moments surrounded by love ones. -Essence Actor Tommy Ford is a Hollywood veteran who became famous for his role in the syndicated sitcom MARTIN as Martin Lawrence’s best friend and side-kick “Tommy”. He recently completed four seasons on TV One’s hit show, WHO’S GOT JOKES hosted by Bill Bellemy, as the hilarious Pope of Comedy. This series was sizzling hot! In the past few years Tommy has starred in more than 15 films: FIRST IMPRESSION; HILLBILLY HIGHWAY; IVY LEAGUE; WHO DID I MARRY; UNSPOKEN WORD; DOUGLASS U; DREAMS (The Movie); NO MORE GAMES; SWITCHING THE SCRIPT; HARD LESSONS; 4 PLAY; MISSISSIPPI BLUES, BACK COURT and others. In addition to a new tv series called BASKETBALL WIVES. Recently, Tommy has been focusing on building a successful career behind the camera. He has directed and produced several webisodes; television dramas; and sitcom pilots: BLVD WEST; ANCESTORS; TROUPE; HEALING 100 HEARTS; COMEDY CAMP; FLIPPING BIRD & BRICK BY BRICK. He directed and produced seven films: CONFLICT OF INTEREST; BABY MAMAS CLUB (May 28th Lionsgate release); BEAT STREET RESURRECTED (Lionsgate release); THE CLUB; AT MOMU’S FEET; BREEZES; and most recently, SWITCHING LANES. Services are pending.
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Forgive Yourself, Be Free Spiritually Speaking by James A. Washington
Another word about forgiveness, if you don’t mind. This is a critical concept and worth repeating in and for the spiritual health of many so called Christians who profess faith as their spiritual cornerstone. I am rereading a book that I highly recommend by Beth Moore, Jesus, the One and Only. It is turning my soul inside out because I am getting prayer answered with each chapter and is the impetus for this column. But back to forgiveness for now. How many of you repent, but remain in a guilt ridden state of mind because you really don’t believe God will forgive you? If there was ever a challenge of faith, I believe this is it. Deep down inside, you can’t really live a life of spiritual freedom, because you have never thought God would really forgive you for all that ‘sinnin’ you used to do and sometimes miss doing even today. I bring this up because I believe you and I are dealing with another clever trick of the devil. If you really don’t believe you’ve been forgiven, you keep asking God to forgive you. Please follow me for a minute. If you keep asking for something that is already done, the mere prayer insults the God who took care of this for you. Enter the devil. Since you cannot accept your own forgiveness, you cannot stand on the faith you profess in God. Hence, you cannot live the life God has cleared you to embark upon. That’s a hypocrite. Enter Jesus. He took care of that.
You are forgiven. Your faith in Him allows you to accept that forgiveness and move on in freedom, which brings you courage for the testimony, your testimony that undoubtedly will help someone else. The ensuing behavior change in you lets the world know your faith is real. That’s a believer. Some might say that’s a soldier for the Lord. Anyway you look at it, its basis rests in the belief of whom Jesus was, what He did, why He did it and who He did it for i.e. you and me and anybody who looks like us. Face it. You are forgiven; not because I say so, but because Christ says so. Deal with it please. With it comes a peace that defies understanding and a peace that surely will set you free. It does not matter your degree of sin, your quantity or your perceived propensity to sin again. Christ did not and does not discriminate on that basis. Remember, you had nothing to do with this. God’s grace is what I’m talking about. That forgiveness thing should resonate in the soul when it collides with that grace thing. It’s up to us, you and me, to accept it. And when we do, something wonderful happens. You begin to see yourself as God sees you. You begin to understand the beauty of salvation and oddly enough, you truly want others to understand this gift also. Your testimony takes shape and your words are then shaped around the blessing that is Jesus Christ. Reread Luke and the tears that washed the Savior’s feet. “Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she loved so much…” Luke 7:47. The answer to your being able to forgive yourself lies not within you but within the One who has already forgiven you.
James
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STAR COURT You are invited to attend the Graduation Celebration of The Dallas County
STAR Court Diversion Program Graduates Monday October 24th at 2pm Frank Crowley Criminal Court Bldg., 7th Fl. Criminal District Court 7 133 N. Riverfront Blvd. Dallas, Texas Prostitution, Drug Rehabilitation and Mental Health Judge Elizabeth Frizell, Presiding Judge Criminal District Court 7 A NIGHT FOR THE STARS BEAUTY INDUSTRY AWARDS & GALA ANNOUNCE 2016 HONOREES The best and the brightest in fashion and beauty will come together on Sunday, December 11th for the 5th Annual Night for the Stars Beauty Industry & Awards Gala! The event will take place in Downtown Dallas at the historic Old Red Museum located at 100 South Houston Street. The evening will celebrate the icons and legends of the beauty industry in high style with a red carpet procession, musical entertainment and fashion show!
Do you know this man? POLICE have not apprehended “Pookie” the serial rapist. We know he has attacked members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and there is a $5,000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers. If you have ANY information, PLEASE call Crime Stoppers
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Come on PEOPLE! Don’t you CARE? Will it matter when it is your sister, mother, aunt or grandmother or maybe YOU? mother, aunt, grandmother or maybe YOU?
HBCU Football,
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Miss Prairie View’s Court
#1 Devante Kincade throws downfield as defenders are watching him carefully.
Miss Grambling’s Court
PVAMU’s Marching Storm at halftime
an event of this magnitude. Most of the crowd will show their support for their school of choice by wearing the school colors. Most fans are peacock proud as they parade around the venue. By the way, this is before the game starts. Both Bands were demonstrating their meticulousness showmanship from the stands, playing popular songs, both old and new for their captive audiences assembled. By this time, the game begins and the focus redirects to the playing field. PVAMU kicked off to GSU’s Martez Carter that led to poor field position to start the game for the Tigers as Carter stepped out at the four yard line. The Tigers ran two plays that managed to promote the first score of the game. The scoring began with PVAMU’s Will Skinner sacking GSU’s Devante Kincade from Dallas Skyline High School in the end zone, giving PVAMU a 2-0 lead at the 14:22 mark in the first quarter. With the ensuing free kick the Panthers’ drive started at the 31 yard line on their half of the field. The Panthers were mixing the run and pass as the Tigers tighten up keeping them to no yards gained. GSU made a critical mistake by roughing PVAMU’s Trey Green that kept the drive alive. Then, Demarquo Lastrappe got a 50-yard pass from Green and Owen Hoolihan added the point after touchdown (PAT) to pad the Panthers’ lead to 9-0. The Tigers responded with a 75-yard drive that ended in the red zone, and then Jonathan Wallace missed a 23-yard field goal attempt. PVAMU took advantage of the GSU’s missed opportunity and marched down the field from the 24 yard line. Lee and the Panthers appeared to have the Tigers on their heels as they moved the ball to the GSU’s 33 yard line. From that point, Dawonya Tucker rush for 33 yards to the for a touchdown, Owen Hoolihan added the PAT with 5:08 left in the quarter to give the Panthers a 16-0 lead. At this point, the wheels came off of the Panthers wagon and GSU scored 16 unanswered points. GSU got things going and the momentum changed in their favor. Kincade connected with Chad Williams on a 13 yard passed to make the score 16-7 with PAT by Jonathon Wallace with 2:42 in the first quarter. At this point, both teams were going back and forth. Several turn-
overs occurred. Until, Kincade and GSU got their groove on with an 11 yard run to pay dirt. Jonathon Wallace successfully completed the PAT to make the score 16-14 in favor of PVAMU at the 10:39 in the second quarter. GSU would score again before the half when PVAMU’s Lorin Winston couldn’t handle a high
GSU’s Orchesis Dance Company during Halftime snap and push the ball out of the back of the end zone for a safety. That tied the score at 16-16 all with 2:00 minutes left in the half. Both teams continued to battle prior half time. GSU’s Jameel Jackson intercepted Green at the 42 yard line to bring the quarter to an end. As the teams were preparing to go to the locker rooms. The crowd grew with anticipation of the PVAMU’s Marching Storm with the Black Foxes and the GSU’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band with the Orchesis Dance Company performances. It has been known at half time most football spectators will go to the concession stand and get ready for the second half. Not at an HBCU game. The crowd wants to see the bands perform. Often times the crowd would prefer the halftime over the game itself. The presentation of the Campus queens and their escorts are part of
the pageantry. PVAMU went on first and was followed by GSU. Both bands gave everyone their money’s worth. The songs, formations, musicianship, the tributes and the dancing are what completes the dynamics of halftime at an HBCU game. Now the question of the day for the Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic Half time is: Who was the best band at halftime? Let us know @ hbcudfw@yahoo.com We will reveal the results in the next edition. Once the halftime performances completed, most spectators exited the stadium for refreshments and visited the State Fair of Texas. This occurs often after halftime as the stadiums become empty. As the teams returned to the field for the second half. They notice that the crowd dwindled as always at an HBCU game. This is culture when you attend any HBCU Classics or any HBCU game. The second half continued like the first half finished with GSU dominating with 20 unanswered points. GSU’s defense got stronger as PVAMU’s offense wasn’t moving the ball consistently. GSU’s offense was working with precision as PVAMU’s defense was coming up short. GSU’s Jestin Kelly rushed for 2 yards to pay dirt at the 09:00 mark. Jonathon Wallace converted the PAT to make the Score 23-16. Jestin Kelly scored on a 2 yard run making the score 29-16 GSU. Jonathon Wallace’s PAT was blocked, keeping the score 29-16 at the 10:29 mark in the 4th quarter. The scoring ended for GSU with a Kincade running for 14 yards for the score, to give GSU a commanding 36-16 lead with 3:01 left in the game. Both teams unveiled some new uniforms for the 53,183 there in attendance. The Tigers currently have a three game winning streak against the Panthers in the Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic. After the game, both Bands provided the crowd with selections to seal the deal for the Classic. Finally, HBCU games are more than a football game, it’s an event full of pageantry, music, ambiance and competition. “It’s all that and a bag of Chips.” If you have not witnessed an HBCU football. I wouldn’t tell anyone. It’s a must!!!!!!!!!!! Current records: GSU - (4-1, 3-0 photos by Gary R. Taite
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Grambling Football to play at Louisiana Tech in 2019 By Kenn Rashad HBCU Sports
Grambling State and Louisiana Tech, two schools separated by a distance less than five miles, have agreed to face-off in a football game scheduled for the 2019 season for only the second time in history. The Tigers will play the Bulldogs at Joe Aillet Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019
in Ruston, La., according to a copy of the signed contract obtained by HBCU Sports through an open records request with Grambling. Grambling will receive a guaranteed payout of $300,000 and will be provided with 400 complimentary tickets, plus a minimum of 500 tickets on consignment. A “special arrangements” clause in the contract requires either school to pay a
$500,000 penalty for cancelling the contest and states that the Grambling State marching band “will be present at the game”. The two programs first played against each other back on Sept. 10, 2010, in Shreveport, La., where the FBS member Bulldogs won that contest by a score of 20-6 before a crowd of 30,101 at Independence Stadium.
the image accompanied with the caption, “When you just trying to fit in at my HBCU.” In a letter written by Merino, she explained being unaware of the term blackface and apologized for posting the racially insensitive image on Snapchat. “Being here, I have felt what it is like to
be a minority, and I have felt uncomfortable,” she wrote. “I have felt out of place. But, I knew that was going to be part of this journey of going to an HBCU as a white Hispanic student.” Merino described being “ignorant” but “not racist” in the letter read by Wright.
PV Soccer Player departs after Blackface Backlash Kendrick Marshall HBCU Sports
A Prairie View soccer player who made national headlines after posting an image or her wearing blackface is no longer on campus, according to university officials. School president George C. Wright announced that Brooke Merino has temporarily left campus. Merino received blacklash after posting
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HBCU Homecoming...more than a football game!
The HBCU Homecoming events go beyond the football game and halftime show. For the uninitiated, you can expect some of the livest activities for students and alumni from step shows to talent shows, pep rallies to parades, concerts to comedy shows. Traditional events include the Homecoming coronation and Fall convocation. There is something for everyone. 10/1/16 West Virginia State vs. Virginia-Wise @ Institute, WV 1:30pm ET VIRGINIA-WISE 39 WVS 37
10/8/16 Alabama A&M vs. Alcorn State @Huntsville, AL Lewis Crews Stadium 2:00pm CT ALCORN STATE 42 ALABAMA A&M 19 Cheyney vs. Lock Haven @ Cheyney, PA 1:00pm ET LOCK HAVEN 51 CHEYNEY 12 Chowan vs.Bowie State @ Murfreesboro, NC 3:00pm ET BOWIE STATE 21 CHOWAN 14 Lane vs. Benedict @ Jackson, TN Lane Field 2:00pm CT LANE 19 BENEDICT 18 Lincoln (MO) vs. Saint Joseph's @ Jefferson City, MO 2:00pm CT SAINT JOSEPH’S 27 LINCOLN (MO) 17 Livingstone vs. Saint Augustine's @ Salisbury, NC 1:00pm ET SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 38 LIVINGSTONE 27 2 OT Miles vs. Central State @Fairfield, AL 1:00pm CT MILES 36 CENTRAL STATE 0 Prairie View A&M vs.Alabama State @ Prairie View, TX Blackshear Stadium 2:00pm CT
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11/24/16 Alabama State vs. Miles @ Montgomery, AL ASU Stadium 3:00pm CT 93rd Turkey Day Classic / Internet Webcast - ESPN3
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