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#Blacklivesmatter

By Dorothy Gentry Contributing Editor

much over my one and only child.

It’s because of the color of his skin and his gender that I hesitate Two black men shot dead in two when he asks, “Mom, can you drop days at the hands of police officers, me and my friend off at the movtheir encounters caught on camera ies?” phone or filmed is what was on my It’s because I know the history of mind almost 14 years ago when I how blacks were and to a large defound out the precious cargo I was gree, STILL are treated in this world carrying was a that I yell at him to change a piece male child. of clothing that I don’t want anyYes. Four- one to get the wrong idea about. teen years ago, Be it his favorite hoodie, sweatAlton Sterling pants, Jordan sneakers with the and Philando laces not tied or ripped jeans. GO Castile were on PUT ON SOMETHING ELSE!!! my mind. Not He doesn’t understand. He them specifithinks “I’m trippin.” Most Dorothy Gentry black male youths cally, but their encoundon’t. But we, the parters with police…and ents do. We undertheir end…their lives stand our fears, our reduced to headlines concerns, our worries and hashtags. over our black male I was about to raise babies. a black male child in a And we struggle.

Alton Sterling world that sees them Do we tell them why as a danger. And the we are afraid? Do we end of Alton and Philanexplain the decades do, and Trayvon and Eric long dangerous dyand even Rodney King, namics between police RIP, has ALWAYS been in and black people? the crevices of my mind, Do we share the histhreatening to erupt at tory of this nation and Philando Castile anytime. it’s hatred and go get It’s because of the legacy of how ‘em mob mentality toward blacks? black men in this world are treated Do we encourage them to be that I hover maybe a tad bit too respectful to adults, especially the

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#Butmurderscontinue

By Ruby Woolridge Special to Texas Metro News

We just celebrated the birth of this nation on July 4 and my birthday on July 5, this week.

The joy of those two celebrations were dampened this morning by the news Ruby Woolridge of another black man being shot and killed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by the police. Alton Sterling, 37, a resident of Baton Rouge was killed outside a convenience store where he was selling CDs. My morning was punctuated with the scene of his 15-year-old

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son crying because of the loss of his father. All I could think was here we go again. This situation keeps happening with the same results.

A person of color is killed, outrage is shown, an investigation is conducted but the status quo continues.

When will we change the way we handle these situations?

I applaud the Arlington, Texas Police Chief who responded quickly when a police officer shot an unarmed young man at a car dealership. The courts disregarded the chief’s actions and failed to take action against the police officer on behalf of the victim.

I was married to a state law enforcement officer for two decades, and understand personally what law enforcement officers face each

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HATE KILLS

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From staff reports

Thursday, July 7, 2013 was a long night and as Dallas Police Chief David Brown said, there are no words to describe the hurt so many are feeling as gunfire erupted as a peaceful rally in downtown Dallas came to an end.

The rally, organized to show unity and support, following the murders of two Black men by police officers in Baton Rouge, LA and Falcon Heights, Minnesota, was called not only peaceful, but positive and “loving” by some attendees as attention focused on working together to end the “senseless killings.”

One attendee talked about how there was a spirit of cooperativeness between attendees and the police officers assigned to the rally.

That is until the gunfire, which some thought were fireworks. Attendees could be seen fleeing the scene and looking for cover.

State Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) said, “What was a peaceful protest has been marred by outside agitators.”

When daybreak arrived, the body count included one of the shooters, who has been identified as Micah Xavier Johnson and five police officers.

While police are still gathering information about the “shooter,” Chief Brown said that during negotiations with Mr. Johnson, the 25-year-old, who just had a birthday on July 2, acknowledged that he was not affiliated with any groups and said he was upset about Black Lives Matter, the police shootings of Black people, and he wanted to “kill white people.”

During a press conference, one of many, Chief Brown and Dallas Mayor Michael Rawlings praised officers for their quick response and asked for prayers and support.

“We don’t feel much support most days,” said the Chief.

Flags flying at half mast outside Dallas Police Department photo credit: Hailey Clarke Zion Hall

Gatherers for the march were focused on the shootings of Mr. Sterling and Mr. Castile, along with other murders by police; but Mayor Rawlings said Dallas has fewer police shootings. “We are the best.” He also praised Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and Dallas County officers for their professionalism and support.

Out of 14 shot, one DART officer Brent Thompson, 43, was among the five officers killed by Johnson. There were also two civilians wounded.

President Barack Obama called the Dallas killings, “vicious, calculated and despicable.”

Mark Hughes was not shot but he feels victimized because Dallas Police tweeted his photo, naming him as a “suspect.” Footage clearly showed that although he was walking through the streets with a weapon, when the shooting began he and his brother found police officers and turned the weapon over to them.

After the tweet, Corey Hughes said he saw threats on his social media pages. Following the release of additional footage, some who posted disparaging remarks about Mr. Hughes apologized for what some called a “lynch mob mentality.

He said, however that he did not get an apology from the police.

“I can’t believe it,” said Mark Hughes.

“I immediately flagged down police (and gave them the gun) and then later they lied, saying they had video of me shooting. I’m concerned!”

As families start with preparations for funerals, the investigation continues. Chief Brown said they are looking at other suspects and seemed visibly upset that negotiations broke down between officers and Mr. Johnson.

The breakdown resulted in the decision to send in a bomb robot which was detonated and despite reports that Mr. Johnson killed himself, his death was a result of the bomb, said Chief Brown.

Just this week, these are the violent acts topping headlines, but there are so many more that go unreported.

Dallas 14 shot by sniper 5 police officers dead 1 shooter dead 2 civilians wounded

Interfaith Prayer Service held in Dallas’ Thanksgiving Square, Friday, at noon

Baton Rouge Alton Sterling

Minnesota Philando Castile Atlanta Unidentified Black man found hanging from a tree in Atlanta.

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Ringling Bros. to make Guinness World Records® attempt with The Big Feat – The World’s Largest Shoe Drive

Collecting more than 17,500 pairs of shoes for a charity is no easy feat. However, if anyone can, it would be Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® and the generous circus fans across the Metroplex as all participate in a Guinness World Records® attempt for ‘Most Shoes Donated to a Charity in a 24-Hour Period’ on August 8-9 at The Big Feat – The World’s Largest Shoe Drive, a Ringling Bros.® Special Event. Shoes collected at AT&T Plaza at American Airlines Center will be donated to Rockwall-based The Shoe Bank, a non-profit providing shoes to families locally and throughout the world. Once collected and tabulated, all shoes will be redistributed by The Shoe Bank as kids go back to school.

The current world record of ‘Most Shoes Donated to a Charity in a 24-Hour Period’ is 17,526 pairs of shoes and was achieved by Iglesias Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) in Manilla, Philippines on April 29, 2016.

According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, in Dallas County alone, 30% of youth 18 and under live below the poverty line, which equates to 196,000 children in need. Because of this, the world famous Ringling Bros. Clown Alley know they even have big shoes to fill and are up to the challenge!

It’s time to put ourselves in the shoes of those in need by donating shoes that are in great condition. Shoes must be in New or Like New condition. Sneakers are preferable. All Youth and adult sizes are needed. Unfortunately, no sandals, open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high

heels can be accepted.

Circus fans may drop off shoes at the following locations beginning July 15th, with shoes collected in advance being delivered to The Big Feat – The World’s Largest Shoe Drive on Tuesday, August 9.

• From now until Monday, August 8 at 94.9 KLTY studios and at KLTY events throughout the month of July. KLTY Studios is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am5:30pm, and is located at 6400 Beltline Road, Suite 120, Irving, Texas 75063.

For more information, go to http:// w w w.k lt y.com/ communityevents.

• The Shops at Willow Bend at the customer service kiosk during normal mall hours. The mall is located at 6121 West Park Boulevard,

Plano, Texas 75093.

• American Airlines Center at the Administrative Entrance on the north side of the arena on Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm.

The arena is located at 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219. There will be free parking at the Lexus Parking Garage, which is adjacent to the northeast corner of the arena at 2620 North Houston Street.

• AT & T Plaza at American Airlines Center on Monday, August 8 from 8pm to 10pm and on Tuesday, August 9 from 7am to 7pm.

• A d ditional drop-off locations listed at RinglingCharityShoeDrive.com.

The Big Feat – The World’s Largest Shoe

Drive is a great opportunity for families, scouts, churches, neighborhoods and co-workers to put their best foot forward and help the community. To learn more or ask for donation boxes for your group, visit RinglingCharityShoeDrive.com.

In addition to the shoe drive, there will be circus celebration as Ringling Bros. attempts to break the world record.

On Tuesday, August 9 from 5pm-8pm, circus fans are invited to bring pairs of shoes to AT&T Plaza at American Airlines Center, where there will be a host of fun activities for Children of All Ages including performances by the world famous Ringling Bros. Clown Alley, face painting, circus games, and more. An adult 18 years of age and older must be present when shoes are being donating so that they can sign-off on the donation log for Guinness World Records.

In addition to participating in a once-ina-lifetime opportunity, those attending the Tuesday evening party will receive a Certificate of Participation, plus a free circus voucher (good for any D/FW performance) will be given out to the first 1,000 adults 18+ for each qualifying pair of shoes donated. Please donate shoes prior to 7pm so that shoes can be counted and logged for Guinness World Records prior to the end of 24-hour donation cycle, which ends at 8pm.

To learn more and to see how you can participate, visit RinglingCharityShoeDrive.com.

Centennial celebration calls attention to Alzheimer’s Disease

On July 1, 2016, the Kazee family and 200 direct descendants and six generations of friends celebrated the 100th birthday of the Kazees. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s family matriarch, Mrs. Lovie Kazee, with a in 2010, however, she has outlived her parmusical production filled with lots of laughs ents, all 7 siblings and 5 of her children.

In 1947, the Kazees and seven other famiand highlights about the effects of Alzheilies formed the Dallas West Church of Christ mer’s disease on families.

The theme was “100 Laughs for 100 which is located at 3510 N. Hampton Road in Dallas. She is the last of the original founding Years…but Alzheimer’s IS NOT FUNNY!” members and is the oldest Families react differliving member of the conently when a loved one is gregation where she stills stricken with the debilitatattends most every Suning Alzheimer’s disease. day.

Mrs. Kazee was diagnosed Additionally, she was an over six years ago and avid gardener and seamhas still maintained high stress. She made all the functioning communicaSunday clothes for her and tion skills, a great sense her family and was known of humor and quick wit. throughout the commuAs a result the family uses nity for her custom hats, laughter to cope. called “Lovie’s Hats.”

Mrs. Lovie Mae Kazee Mrs. Kazee and her huswas born in Hearne, Texas band loved to sing and her and was the second oldchildren say their fondest est of five children by her memories were watching mother and the youngest their parents, perform of three children by her their #1 hit “Give Me My father.

Lovie Kazee Flowers” at various church In 1932, she married functions.

Lueranze Kazee and 12 As a result, the couple laid the foundation years later they moved to Dallas Texas, purchased a double lot in West Dallas and built and established a legacy for their children and the first of three homes. They were married five generations of grandchildren marking for 67 ½ years until his death in 1999 and them as members of those “Gospel Singing were the parents of 10 children. There are Kazees.”

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NTTA Diversity Program surpasses 30%

Anthony Coleman, NTTA Director of Business of Diversity

The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) released its diversity participation numbers and for the second year in a row contract spending with disadvantaged-, minority-, or women-owned business enterprises has surpassed 30 percent.

The NTTA implemented several outreach and diversity participation strategies beginning in 2009, including the Relationships and Opportunities Advancing Diversity (ROAD) program.

"Through the ROAD program NTTA has paired 31 minority- or women-owned businesses with larger prime contrac-

R. Keith Jackson, P.E. Vice President Atkins and Anuj M. Patel, P.E. President APEC.

tors in the mentorship program," explained Anthony Coleman, NTTA Director of Business Diversity. "The NTTA diversity participation numbers are up 24 percent since the ROAD program started."

In 2008 NTTA spent $432 million on road projects, awarding $63 million to D/M/WBEs. Of that amount $10 million went to D/M/WBE prime contractors. In 2015 NTTA spent a total of $164 million dollars on contracts, awarding $50 million to D/M/WBEs. Of that amount $31 million went to D/M/WBE prime contractors.

NTTA developed the ROAD partnering program to enhance the op-

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portunities for disadvantaged-, minority-, of knowledge that has assisted in the growth and deand women-owned businesses to work velopment of the company, both operationally and in on agency projects. The core of the ROAD business development." program is to create an atmosphere where HNTB and EJES have partnered on several pursuits business relationships can flourish. It aland were recently selected for the TxDOT GEC team. lows smaller companies to participate in "HNTB has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the NTTA larger projects that they may not currently R.O.A.D program and has learned from and built strong have the capacity to handle. It also gives relationships with each of our partners" says Michael them much needed experience and expoHegarty, HNTB Vice President and North Texas Office sure to skill sets they sought to develop Leader. in the past and provides opportunities Mike Hegarty, Vice President and North "The ROAD program has increased the number of Texas Office Leader HNTB and Edwin for training in new growth areas. ready, willing, and able companies to compete for A P Engineering Consultant, Inc. Jones, CEO/President EJES. projects in addition to creating a potentially larger (APEC) credits the ROAD program with subcontracting pool of construction services and proenabling it to build capacity, increase revenues, and create sustainabil- fessional services candidates," explained Anthony Coleman. ity through continuous work on the NTTA General Engineering ConWhile not all ROAD teams resulted in NTTA work, the teams still consultant (GEC) solicitation. "Without the ROAD program, my firm would sider the relationship productive. Jacobs Engineering Group and AGUnot have stood much of a chance to be able to participate in large proj- IRRE RODEN were paired up through the ROAD program in 2014. They ects," said Anuj M. Patel, President of APEC. have not been able to bid on a NTTA project together, but they have From 2011 through 2013, ROAD paired APEC with mentor Atkins, a used the ROAD concepts to strengthen their working relationship on a worldwide design, engineering, and project management consultan- five-year DFW Airport project. cy. Atkins and APEC teamed up, responded to NTTA's GEC solicitation, Peter Aguirre, CFM Senior Vice President of AGUIRRE RODEN, says and won the contract. As prime consultant, Atkins supports bond-re- his company has developed a robust program from being mentored lated services for NTTA, and APEC has conducted peer reviews and par- by Jacobs. "The ROAD program has been a holistic approach in which ticipated in annual inspections. every part of our company benefited. This resulted in process improve"ROAD fits hand-in-glove with Atkins' culture of developing strong ment from sales to accounting to production for our team," said Peter relationships with small businesses to form successful partnerships Aguirre. that meet the needs of clients," explained R. Keith Jackson, P.E., Vice The Jacob-AGUIRRE RODEN relationship is an example of how the President, Atkins. "We have found the program so beneficial that we ROAD mentor/protégé program is not just a one-way street with the promote the concept to other clients." protégé receiving all the benefits. AGUIRRE RODEN led the training on HNTB Corporation and EJES began their ROAD partnership six years ago. Through that relationship their team is working on the NTTA Program Management Consultant contract. EJES is providing project management support to HNTB on the project. EJES performs database administration, contract administration, construction management oversight, and PS&E design review.

In order for the NTTA ROAD program to work, there has to be an environment where both companies feel safe and secure in sharing information and challenges. "EJES was able to express company challenges faced in the architect/engineering industry and to receive sound advice from HNTB's wealth of knowledge," said Edwin Jones, CEO/President of EJES, Incorporated. "EJES has gained a vast amount Peter Aguirre, CFM Senior Vice President of AGUIRRE RODEN and Spenta Irani, P. E., Transportation Manager for Jacobs.

successful hiring practices and Jacobs has incorporated some of those procedures into their practice. "Discussion with AGUIRRE RODEN has helped us with the on-boarding experience of our employees," said Spenta F. Irani, P.E., Transportation Manager for Jacobs. "This program has provided us with good practices from smaller firms and shown us how we can utilize those to enhance our business."

Under the ROAD program, mentors and protégés meet on a regular basis to build their strategic partnership. ROAD also has a networking component that allows all the prime contractors and sub-contractors in the program to become better acquainted through quality time at various events.

After six years the NTTA ROAD program is seeing a second generation of mentors ... subcontractors that started out in the program as mentees, have now become primes and mentors to other subcontractors in the ROAD program.

EJES has moved from mentee to mentor to smaller businesses.

In 2014 it became a mentor to Design Consulting Engineers (DCE) through the ROAD program.

"EJES assisted us in developing marketing strategies and business development relationships with the City of Dallas and DFW Airport projects, said DCE President Mannan Abdul, P.E. "We provide added value to the mentoring program because of our understanding of the challenges small businesses face that larger firms are unable to address," said Edwin Jones, CEO/President of EJES. "Since 2009, the volunteer-based Relationships and Opportunities Advancing Diversity (ROAD) program has helped build relationships between prime contractors and consultants who otherwise wouldn't have the platform to connect," concluded Coleman.

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Most White People couldn’t survive as Black People The takeover of the House floor led by civil rights icon John Lewis over the lack of House action on gun control was exciting to see. House Democrats decided to “agitate,� a primary function of direct actions done to force social change, and Republicans reacted as might be expected - tossing off the sit-in as a mere publicity stunt and shutting down the House until July 5.

The sit-in made me think, though, of what has always been the spiritual resilience of Black people. Lewis reminded people that he had to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge three times in the quest to get from Selma to Montgomery, Ala. In spite of violence, in spite of White people scoffing at their efforts to get the right to vote, and in spite of them saying that all the protesters were doing was trying to get attention, the protesters stayed the course. They marched, endured beating and horrendous violence, and kept on moving and working until they crossed that bridge, got to Montgomery and ultimately got the Voting Rights Act of 1965 passed.

What resilience!

Even though Black people have perpetually fought for civil and human rights in this country, it has been with the knowledge that the forces against them have been behemoth, with the opposition not seeing them as human beings worthy of justice. Mothers, fathers and families of Black people accused of

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By Susan K. Smith (NNPA News Wire Columnist) crimes they did not commit have gone to court with the smallest bit of hope, and have left those same courtrooms after their loved one has been convicted and thrown into prison or worse...with the ability, still, to keep on keeping on.

Black people have kept on going in spite of being passed over for jobs, denied loans and housing, believing that God has heard their cries and that God will make things all right. It is a faith that is hard to define and even harder to understand.

Rev. C.T. Vivian said, “most white people couldn’t survive as black people.� That is an understatement.

It seems that now, Black people are figuratively “crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge� as the issue of police violence against Blacks is being recorded and exposed.

What is being caught on video is not a new thing, but the fact that Black people have the strength to take those videos and keep on fighting for the justice that has never been the reality points to their resilience. Black people will not give up. This society and its institutions have knocked Black people down

for decades, but Black people keep on getting up and keep on fighting.

John Lewis is part of the resilient core of America; that core is made up primarily of Black people but includes allies as well.

Lewis, though, has been fighting the fight for justice in a way that only Black people have had to fight it, for decades. He knows about the resistance of the powers that be. He knows how the power structure will not move unless forced to do so, and he knows the type of opposition the power structure throws out. He was not at all concerned that Speaker Paul Ryan called the sit-in a publicity stunt.

It was.

But from years of fighting for justice, Lewis knows that often times it is the publicity stunts that force the powers that be to listen. Those who have fought an arrogant and resistant power structure know that they will not move unless provoked...and they know that the best provocation ever is to make them look bad. Republicans look like arrogant White men with nothing on their minds

Rev. Susan K Smith is an ordained minister who lives in Columbus, Ohio. She is the author of several books, including “Crazy Faith: Ordinary People; Extraordinary Lives� and “The Book of Jeremiah: The Life and Ministry of Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. She is available to preach or do keynote addresses. Reach her by emailing revsuekim@sbcglobal.net

SMITH: I Need Help!

I was contacted by a friend who is looking to hire a PR pro. The friend does not want to hire me, instead I

am to refer someone. Now I take this

Calendar request and all others, very seriously. calendar@texasmetronews.com

After all, my reputation is on the line.

SO here goes and if you are a serious T .EWSSTANDS IN candidate, someone who wants to

pick a bone, or show some love, I am

anxious to hear from you. If, how

ever you take offense because you have the “let the hit dog holler syndrome� then I suggest you do as comedian David A. Arnold says, “GYST!�

So here goes.

The job is for a PR/Public Information professional, pays between $50,000 and $70,000 annually, with CREDO OF THE full benefits and is in the Dallas-Fort BLACK PRESS Worth area. Already you may have determined this is not the job for you.

The Black Press believes that Now for the PR/public information America can best lead the world pro, yes a degree is expected and away from racial and national yes, you should have experience. antagonisms when it accords Does that mean you went to colto every person, regardless lege, got a degree and immediately of race, color or creed, full opened your own PR firm? umm who are your clients and how long human and legal rights. Hating have you been perfecting your craft? no person, fearing no person, Does this mean you worked in rathe Black Press strives to help dio/television/newspaper for years every person in the firm belief and you have plenty of contacts? that all are hurt as long as well, you need more than that. anyone is held back.

Does this mean that you opened your own firm and you spend more Editorial submissions editorial@texasmetronews.com

MY PERSPECTIVE

but their relationship with the National Rifle Association (NRA) and “radical Islamic terrorism.� It is ridiculous that they insist that adopting common sense gun control measures is and would be an abrasion of anyone’s Second Amendment Rights, but it is the platform from which they refuse to move.

Lewis has seen that before, as White folks refused to move from their position that Black people had no rights as Americans. He and others fought, got knocked down, were ignored and were excoriated by the press, but they got up and kept on fighting.

It is a strength that can only be called spiritual. And it is a strength that perhaps the House Republicans will see, even as Lewis and other Democrats, Black and White, continue to fight.

At the end of the day, the “rules� put in place by the institutions of this nation have proven to be inept at being able to accommodate the voices, wills and rights of the masses.

ONE AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN’S OPINION

by CHERYL SMITH time promoting yourself than your clients? Not at all! Good PR folks have their clients in the news more than they have themselves.

Now, before we look at the requirements for the job, let’s explore expectations for ANY job.

How’s your work ethic?

Are you a skilled communicator who works well with others?

Are you enterprising?

Do you watch the clock?

Are you a constant complainer or do you grumble every time you are given an assignment?

Does someone have to kiss your butt to get you to do your job?

Do you realize that in your business you should look a certain way every day (forget about casual days - tragedies occur every day)?

Do you use illness, traffic, death (except yours) as an excuse/explanation for not completing assignments? (Face it, bosses are human and they share your grief, but where’s the assignment I gave you?)

Do you perform the same when

your supervisor/boss is in the room or building or do you act like a child who plays when your parent is not looking?

Do you talk too much?

Do you buckle under pressure?

Do you close circles - meaning do you see each project/assignment/ task through to completion?

Are you star-struck?

Are you trying to become a star?

Do you know how to dress for success?

Do you accept the job, with salary, hours, etc, knowing you will not be punching a clock and then begin complaining later?

Do you take a job, looking for another one?

Do you borrow money or items and not pay back or return?

Are you prepared?

Do your feelings get hurt easily?

Do you poop out at parties?

(Just kidding, was going to offer you some Vitametavegamin!

Just a few questions to consider... before I tell you who the employer is.

On a job specific tip: Are you well versed in AP Style?

Are you skilled in conflict resolution and management?

Are you social media savvy?

Do you understand the media community in your market and across the country? Internationally?

Can you write (REALLY write)?

Can you address social threats?

Do you know when and when not to call a news conference?

Are you versed on media legal issues?

Do you know how to build relationships with media organizations and the people you are working for?

Are you camera-shy?

Can you take control of a situation (or the microphone) assertively versus aggressively?

Do you realize the importance/ significance of ALL media outlets and treat them fairly?

Do you know how to establish protocol?

Side note: Do you watch ABC’s #Scandal?

I’d better stop now. I’ve recommended quite a few people over the years and they’ve been hired. Just FYI, if I could get Jamille Bradfield to come back to Dallas, I would delete this post and give her a call!

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Cole-Blooded Comedy!

Quit Playin’

by Vincent Hall Vincent L. Hall is an author and award winning columnist.

If a man wears the title, “Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World”…What’s all the fighting about? – The Late, Great Comedian, George Carlin Black’ish cast member and comedic writer, Deon Cole, took a page out of George Carlin’s book and proffered the best standup comedy routine in a long time for my tastes. Cole, like Chris Rock, the most astute social and political commentator of our time, wove a cacophony of canons into one brilliant rendition of reflective Black humor that was laughout-loud funny.

And that Blackness matters. At a time when opinions on comedic megastar Kevin Hart are mixed among Black folk, Cole got back to the hard-line non-apologetic styles of ultra-Black comics like Richard Pryor and Bernie Mac. I personally love Kevin Hart when he goes full scale Negro in the “Real Househusbands of Hollywood.” But I ain’t feeling the neutered, “incog-negro”, cross over ‘ish in his stand ups and the films that are making him straight bank.

Kevin is in a place where Pryor was at one point. Pryor crossed over from his award winning album “That Nigger’s Crazy”, to playing candy-assed roles in “The Toy” and “Stir Cray.”

what he was right about is not subtly seen by Whites or some Blacks. The emasculation or abrogation of the Black male persona always has to be questioned.

America loves non-threatening Black men who don’t bring the discomfort that is requisite with

the notion that “The Blacks” need to stay in their place. In order to “Make America Great Again”, Blacks and all non WASP’s must realign to fit Trump’s narrow vision of greatness. Hart’s roles are not complicit, but certainly congruent to their intolerant de-

That doesn’t sound problematic if you have never worn that proud Black man psyche, so let me explain.

Years ago the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan was castigated for castigating Tyler Perry about his “Madea” character.

What Farrakhan said in part, and

calls for justice, equality and respect.

Kevin Hart, at 5 foot 4 and a buck 45 (145 lbs.) presents no physical threat. Some movie roles obscure his masculinity and that “edge” brothers are stereotypically tagged with. Donald Trump’s surge says that much of White America still subscribes to

mands.

Race, gender and sexual preference come with stereotypes in America, but Black men get typecast more often and tarnished more seriously. The question of what, where and how far as it relates to the public exposure of Black celebrity has always been

posed. From Jack Johnson to Jackie Robinson to this present hour, Black folks are rightfully sensitive about how they are portrayed on the world stage.

Anyway, Deon Cole ascended above and beyond any expectations I had. Had I known he was a comedic writer for the late night show star, Conan, I would have expected more. Cole used a well-written script, his cognitive skills with the audience, the symmetry of his eyes and his facial expressions to create a phenomenal performance. I dun seen’t it fo times already. (Now you get what I said about stereotypes, huh?)

“Have you ever asked yourself why there ain’t no B batteries?

Just think. What happened to the B batteries? I bet the B batteries are the Black batteries. I can’t get mad though. If they had B batteries, I wouldn’t buy ‘em because I bet B batteries only work some of the time.” He-Larry-Us!!!

Deon Cole’s “Cole-Blooded Seminar” honored the past practices of folks like Pryor and Carlin who just showed you who they were and didn’t give a damn.

You like them. You don’t. But they stayed true to themselves and their comedic philosophies.

I believe Deon can make hoards of hundred dollar bills just by being himself. Everyone deserves that freedom, but all will pay a price.

Why Warren should be Hillary’s VP SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER

by REV. JESSE JACKSON, SR

Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for president, is now sorting out her pick for her running mate and potential vice president.

She’s launched the “search,” the traditional and often irritating public surfacing of various possibilities, paying respect to different constituencies and different personalities, before settling on a choice.

One possibility being floated clearly merits serious consideration. Consider the resume: Raised in a family struggling to get by, this prospect started working while still in high school, went to college on a debate scholarship, graduated from law school, and became a Harvard Law professor and expert on bankruptcy law, particularly as it relates to how the financial industry preys on families

in crisis.

This person wrote path-breaking books on the economic pressures on working families, then chaired the Congressional Oversight Panel monitoring the federal bailout of the U.S. banking system and created the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), ushering it from conception to passage into law.

Then elected as U.S. senator, immediately gaining a national reputation as a progressive leader willing to take on the big banks and stand up for working people, this leader has demonstrated a tough mind, a full heart, a strong will and a gift for inspiring people.

What’s not to like?

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is, of course, a woman. Some suggest it’s impossible to have two women lead the party’s ticket. But haven’t we gone far beyond that?

We’ve had two men lead parties forever, so there’s no tradition of gender balance. Hil-

lary Clinton should be looking for the strongest candidate. And on that criterion, Warren is hard to beat.

Warren would help Clinton heal the divisions of the primaries. She appeals to the Sanders wing of the party, to independents

and the young. Indeed, before Sanders announced, progressives organized across the country to urge Warren to run.

She speaks with a credibility earned by her willingness to take the side of working families against powerful interests and the Washington establishment. She’s already demonstrated the fire needed to call out

Donald Trump and the party that is about to nominate him.

Warren exemplifies Clinton’s goal to be a “progressive with results.” She had to take on the banking lobby, Obama’s treasury secretary, entrenched regulators, and Republican and more than a few Democratic members of Congress to get the CFPB enshrined in law.

Already that agency has helped consumers recover more than $10 billion from credit card companies and banking institutions that had defrauded them.

If she is on the ticket and helping to lead the administration, voters can be confident that Wall Street bankers will finally be held accountable.

Warren has been a leader in the effort to expand Social Security, now an emerging consensus in the Democratic Party. She led the effort to reduce student debt from college.

She’s been a strong supporter of lifting the minimum wage and creating a floor under workers.

Warren has less experience in international affairs and national security. But what

is required there is intelligence and judgment. No one doubts she has the intelligence to learn what is at stake in any crisis. She exhibits the judgment - and a skepticism about foreign military adventures - that is badly needed in any White House.

And, of course, she’s already shown she will call them as she sees them, ensuring that Clinton would get her best informed and unvarnished opinion, no matter who is lined up on the other side.

Clinton, like most presidential candidates, will make her choice on the basis of political judgment, extensive vetting and personal affinity.

She will want to choose someone who will add strength to the ticket, and to the administration if elected, and have her confidence.

She should not let the fact that Warren is female get in the way of giving her strong consideration.

Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is founder and president of the Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH Coalition. You can keep up with his work at www.rainbowpush.org

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by James Clingman

via George Curry Media Jim Clingman, founder of the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce, is the nation’s most prolific writer on economic empowerment for Black people.

In 1991, Latasha Harlins was shot in the back of her head and killed by Soon Ja Du, a Korean store owner in Los Angeles, who received a $500 fine, sentenced to 400 hours of community service, and five years' probation by Judge Joyce Karlin, who ignored the penalty of 16 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter. Du received no prison time for her callous act of murder - execution style - of a 15-year-old Black girl, over a $1.79 container of orange juice.

This case and the outrage it brought foreshadowed the L.A. civil unrest now known as the Rodney King Riot in 1992.

Mindful of the Harlins' case, I think about the fact that here in 2016, Black lives really don't matter to some police officers, prosecutors, judges, and other Black folks.

Preserving Latasha's life was not worth $1.79, and to add insult to injury the person who killed her only had to pay a $500.00 fine.

Since that time thousands of Black men, women, and children have been killed 1,134 by police officers in 2015, according to The Guardian. In Chicago alone, there have been 1,454 shootings and 279 killed as of June 2016 - 207 of whom were Black.

So just who are we trying to convince that Black lives matter, other than politicians?

And if Black lives matter, how much do they matter, how much are they worth?

We have recently seen millions of dollars being paid to victims' families, but it pales in comparison to the number of lives lost. Just the Black men and women killed by police, if divided into those millions of

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Can Blacks prompt an 'Orlando' Reaction?

public dollars - tax dollars - the individual amounts would be embarrassing and insulting, just as in Latasha Harlins' case.

But who cares? Right?

If members of any other group in this country were being killed at the same rate as Black folks are being killed, there would be a collective outrage and indignation such that the problem would be addressed, if not solved, almost immediately.

Moreover, on the economic side of things, just look at the Orlando shootings. Days after that tragedy $4 million was raised for the victims - twice the previous GoFundMe crowd funding record of $2 million - and all we hear in the news reports is advocacy for the "LGBT community."

When have we heard so much sympathy and advocacy for Black folks on those news shows? When have we raised significant amounts of money for Black victims? When have we seen LGBT news reporters take commercial breaks in order to shed tears for Black victims? If Tamir Rice didn't make that happen, nothing will.

Money is pouring into Orlando from private corporations, in part because LBGT's are willing to leverage their dollars in return for corporate support. (Don't be mad at them; that's what we should be doing) The Orlando Magic, Disney, the Florida baseball teams, and Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, have given money and other support in the aftermath of the latest shootings. Even GoFundMe waived

its $100,000 transaction fee on the contributions made by more than 90,000 contributions.

Over the past three years, we have also seen corporations use their power to affect political change on behalf of LGBT's. Yet corporations, despite earning much of their profit from Black consumers, did virtually nothing for Eric Garner's family, Sandra

Bland's family, John Crawford's family, or Ezell Ford's family. Why not?

Politically speaking, while 20 bullet-riddled bodies of children in Sandy Hook couldn't move them, politicians will surely act now on gun law legislation because many of those killed in Orlando were LGBT, the NRA notwithstanding. What if that had been a Black club?

So, do our lives matter? And who are we trying to convince that they do matter?

First, our lives must matter to us. We must be just as willing to bring our causes to the

forefront as gay people and other groups are. We should see red, black, and green colors everywhere when we are killed or aggrieved. No one else is going to do that for us, so we must do it for ourselves. Are we afraid? Ashamed? Apathetic?

Where does this leave Black people?

Latasha Harlins, Tamir Rice, and all of those killed in between and since, are calling out from their graves for us to respond appropriately to what happened to them. Our charge is to make our lives matter to us, first and foremost, and then show a united front to this nation that we will not be relegated to a subordinate class and continue to be ignored, dismissed, and trampled upon by groups that continually parlay our misery into their benefit. Until other groups begin to support us the way we have supported them in this country throughout history, we must commit ourselves to a "Never Again" approach and take charge of our own destiny, our own causes, and our own security.

The only Black things that matter are dollars and votes, so why not leverage them to get what we want?

Jim Clingman, founder of the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce, is the nation's most prolific writer on economic empowerment for Black people. He can be reached through his website, blackonomics.com. He is the author of Black Dollars Matter: Teach Your Dollars How to Make More Sense, which is available through his website; professionalpublishinghouse.com and Amazon Kindle eBooks.

Truth is...Living a healthy life

By Dr. Keisha Lankford Truth is ..... A healthy lifestyle is an

amazing life. Of course, we can not stop all bad things from occurring in our lives, but we can definitely not contribute to them.

What is a healthy lifestyle anyway?

A healthy lifestyle is a life which aims to keep and improve one’s health and wellbeing. In efforts to do so, one must seek knowledge wisdom in all aspects of their lives.

Health is not limited to physical well being.

Spiritual, physical, psychological and emotional health is also very important. In fact, we often place emphasis on the physical, because it is visible, but if we don’t effectively and adequately appropriate time and healing for the whole body, the physical health will be the least of our worries!

When embracing a healthy overall life-

style, we must undergo a serious self analysis and discover what’s been beneficial to us, what our strengths are, and what our weaknesses are! What disadvantages and advantages do we have? What do we enjoy doing and what it is that we’re good at doing? Asking ourselves, “am I doing what I was created to do?” If not, “Why aren’t I?” What or who is holding me back from being my personal best? Is it my associations, my surroundings, or myself?

Usually fear of failure or rejection is our greatest setback, but we must remember, if we are not honest and true to ourselves, why should anyone else be true to us?

Free yourself. Try it, do it.

Many may not understand but all that is required is that you understand. Believe, hope, nurture your dreams and goals! Aren’t you glad some of the greatest of all

times didn’t allow fear to keep them from their dreams?

Just imagine what the 60s would be without Berry Gordy’s Dream, “Motown!”

Motown produced music that made people feel good despite their difficulty in a very oppressed time. It instilled pride, promoted respect and often helped heal very deep wounds.

What dream are you sitting on that could possibly make a contribution to our society/world?

Be true to God; your creator and yourself! Honestly, that is where the journey truly begins!

Now that’s healthy living!

Enjoy the journey, you deserve it!

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Class of 2016: Beating the Odds TO BE EQUAL

"It's hard toMORIAL be humble when

BY MARC PRESIDENT AND you're as great CEO as I am." - Muhammad Ali, Championship B NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE via George Curry Media

To Be Equal

“Education is a precondition to survival in America today. Investing in children is not a national luxury or a national choice. It’s a national necessity.”

- Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President, Children’s Defense Fund

Congratulations, graduates. Whether you’ve walked across a stage to receive your high school diploma and begin your journey into a new world of independence, or you finally have your college diploma and are ready to step out into a world outside of lecture halls and dorms, you deserve much congratulations on your achievement.

Today, you are set to begin a new chapter in your life. Celebrate and bask in your well-deserved feeling of accomplishment now, because tomorrow is a new day and there is much work to be done.

Two years from now, it is projected that more than 60 percent of all jobs will require some college education. As you prepare to become a part of the American workforce with your degree securely in hand, our nation faces a looming crisis because we are not producing enough men and women like you: graduates.

College enrollment and attainment

rates have been steadily increasing in our country across racial and ethnic groups, but the problem is not that there are not enough people enrolling in college. The problem is that there are not enough people finishing college.

And from among those who do attain that now vital postsecondary degree, large racial divides in degree attainment persist.

If we, as a nation, do not commit to figuring out what it takes to graduate from college, we risk diminishing the lives of our citizens, who are more likely to find better and better-paying work with a degree.

We risk the loss of critical skills and training that will keep our national economy prosperous and thriving. And we risk our country’s ability to remain competitive in the global, 21st century workforce.

At the National Higher Education Summit hosted by the National Urban League and USA Funds, a nonprofit corporation that enhances preparation for, access to and success in postsecondary education, panelists addressed many of the obstacles that derail college completion for students of color.

Many young men and women who dream and work hard to one day be in your shoes may see their dream deferred or discontinued because of financial need, academic unpreparedness and perhaps even coming from a non-college-going culture.

When you translate those barriers to obtaining a college degree into hard numbers, the statistics are sobering.

Over the period from 1990 to 2014, the gap between Whites and Blacks attaining a bachelor’s or higher degree widened from 13 to 18 percentage points, and the gap between Whites and Hispanics widened from 18 to 26

percentage points, according to a study by the National Center for Education Statistics.

As long as large numbers of students of color remain ill prepared to navigate and succeed in our postsecondary system of education, we will continue to have an urgent, national conversation about income inequality.

The lack of financial aid that doesn’t drown students in future debt, the lack of high-quality teachers in K-12 in communities of color and the lack of guidance from professionals about the college experience is a recipe for disaster that will continue to trap our nation’s future into poverty. You see, when a young man or woman is denied access to opportunity through education, we all lose.

The solutions to college attainment and completion will be both economic and social - from providing students with grants and low-interest loans, to providing better teachers in our grade schools and middle schools and providing academic remediation for students who need support with college courses.

A college educated populace and workforce is a national imperative that requires the across-the-board support and collaboration of all stakeholders, from families to education professionals, employers and politicians.

Despite whatever obstacles you may have faced, you have earned a degree that is promised to reward you with a life you may not have had without that diploma. You have worked hard to be given access to jobs and opportunities that your degree merits. You have beat the odds. Now go out and change the world!

Marc H. Morial, former mayor of New Orleans, is president and CEO of the National Urban League.

Sole Purpose

Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K brings BIG opportunities Frisco, Texas - The North Texas Community Giving Foundation (NTCGF) and the Tug McGraw Foundation presented the Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K at Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, Texas 75034 on April 16, 2016.

Over 1700 runners participated in the event that raised close to $100,000.

The NTCGF grant application will open on July 1, 2016, giving area charitable groups a chance to tap into a portion of the proceeds gained from this first endurance event in Frisco, Texas.

With over 60 participants, Mitel on the Move served as the largest corporate team in attendance. In addition to ac-

tively running the race, Mitel also pledged dollars and stood tall as lead contributors of #RunBigStar.

Helping others is and has always been the goal.

With the support of our sponsors, the Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K race committee were able to provide much needed assistance to designated Charity Partners: Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF), Emily’s Place, Honor Courage Commitment 22Kill, Lost Paws and the Make-A-Wish® North Texas Foundation.

Specific criteria and the application for a grant to help other North Texas area charities realize their goals will be accessible on the NTCGF website. The deadline to apply is July

31, 2016 at 5 p.m.

“We started the North Texas Community Giving Foundation and held the first half marathon in Frisco to be able to give back to our community,” NTCGF Chair and Founding Trustee Mike Barber said. “Our grant process allows us to do just that so organizations should take advantage and apply.”

Although the race is over, the NTCGF hopes to financially assist organizations in North Texas, helping their operations run more smoothly as they aid the community.

Congratulations to Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K winners.

2016 Race Partners and Supporters were: Active. com, FC Dallas, Luke’s

Locker, KDFW Fox 4, I Messenger Enterprises, BKM Sowan Horan, Mitel, Baylor Medical Center at Frisco, Prime Lending, 24 Hour Fitness, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Legacy Plumbing, Classic Chevrolet, 900 lbs, Dallas Stars Foundation, Emerald City All Stars About The North Texas Community Giving Foundation (NTCGF) Established in December of 2014, the 501(c)(3) resulted from a few individuals who wanted to make a positive impact in their community. Today, the NTCGF is able to assist local nonprofits with their programs and projects through awareness, service and financial support.

#Blacklivesmatter police? Do we explain why certain articles of clothing they put on make our hearts drop and cause us to cringe because we know how they will be judged? Do we tell them that there are good policemen out there that are truly there to protect and serve, like my brother Bobby? Do we explain that even though they haven’t done anything, they HAVE in some folks eyes just by being black and male.

Do we?

The answer is YES. We tell them their history. We tell them the past. We tell them about Medgar Evans, Emmett Till, the lynchings, Rodney King, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, and now…Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.

And we also tell them to say “yes sir” and “no sir.” To don’t make

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any sudden moves. To always be respectful. To keep your hands out of your pockets. To not buy any Skittles, or sell any CDs on the streets or to reach for ANYTHING suddenly when a gun is pointed toward you.

We tell them the whole story.

And we don’t leave out that we are there for them, that we love them, that God made them to be the beautiful black men that they are and that they should square their shoulders, hold their heads up, look others in their eyes and be black and proud of who they are.

Then we let them go. And pray and trust our Heavenly Father Jesus Christ that they will be okay.

Dorothy Gentry is an educator and journalist.

#Butmurderscontinue

day. Officers put their lives on the line when they put on the uniforms and strap on their guns.

They are trained to deescalate crisis situations instead of reaching for a weapon to resolve the issue.

It is time for us to have a national conversation about this issue.

It is time that we stop doing what we have always done because people are continuing to die and nothing is being resolved to avoid these deaths of unarmed black men and women.

Let’s start working together to improve the quality of life of all Americans. The Declaration of Independence states, …”all men/ women are created equal… they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights… life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

Was this right preserved for Alton Sterling?

Ruby Faye Woolridge is the Democratic Nominee Congressional District 6-Texas

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METRO SCENES Omega Psi Phi Quesino

at Chocolate Secrets

Dallas President Terry Allen, National President Neil Foote, Immediate Past National President Richelle Payne and Cheryl Smith. PHOTOS BY FRANK LOTT

FAMU execs visit Metroplex recruiting students

Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Luncheon and Reception

New Edition Concert

New Edition and Baby Face performed to a packed house in Grand Prairie.

NBC welcomes Lester Holt to DFW

Media guru Keith Clinkscales of REVOLT TV was the speaker for the FWMBCC’s 36th annual luncheon.Awards w ere presented to Carlos Walker, David Cooke, Richard L. Knight III, and Randle Howard. PHOTOS BY EVA COLEMAN

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Event marks 16 years celebrating fathers through food and fun

A Taste of the South, Inc. held its 16th annual Father’s day event, City Men Cook 2016 and over 35 cooks showcases their culinary delights for attendance that topped over 750.

City Men Cook is still one of the largest urban Father’s Day celebrations in the country.

“Our goal was to show the integral importance of how the com-

munity is successful when it mixes the three C’s of culture, commerce and culinary,” says event manager, Terry Allen, “so partnering with private sector partners - FedEx, John Eagle Honda, public sector partners Anthem Strong, the City of Dallas & MOB (Mothers Opposing Bullying) Anthem Strong Families and local dads, mentors and leaders was the perfect strategy to convey how all communities can replicate this model to celebrate mentoring, leadership and fatherhood.”

“We were overjoyed at the amazing outpouring of support and volunteers from the people of our beloved Dallas,” said Allen, who is the founder of City Men Cook. “It has always been our purpose to serve and acknowledge fathers, mentors and leaders in a way that not only uplifts them but allows them to be community role models and give encouragement to the families and communities they love and serve.

Our ongoing and newly formed relationships are key to keeping this important event alive and thriving.

We have come this far by faith and excited for all the amazing connections that will blossom from these partnerships.”

Four cooks won recognition for their efforts, Cake Artist “CakeDaddy” Manual Pruitt, Best decoration/ FedEx Account executive - Byron Jackson – Best presentation/ Skew U Restaurateur Andrew Howard – Best Recipe/ and Attorney Reginald Carpenter – Best theme (Juneteenth).

Anthem Strong Families, a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) organization specializing in family development for men, women, and youth, will be providing a 32-foot video game trailer, equipped with the latest video game consoles so parents and their kids can bond over games and friendly competition.

John Eagle Honda Dallas, serving

the Dallas Metro area and celebrating 45 years of business, submitted a monetary donation.

FedEx, main sponsor, has submitted a monetary donation as well as supports City Men Cook in bringing local government officials to this years event, including Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Erik Wilson serving as Honorary Chair and Celebrity Cook and other dignitaries serving the Dallas Metro areas and surrounding cities scheduled to appear.

About City Men Cook, A Father’s

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Chef D (Dyrell Hatcher) and his three sons and Chef Cassondra and male chefs Table, and A Taste of the South Charities, Inc.: A Taste of the South Charities, Inc., a Dallas-based 501(c) (3) organization, is on a national crusade to positively change the way the world views men in relationship to their families and communities to transform how Father’s Day is celebrated. Now entering its 16th year, its premiere event, City Men Cook, has become a tradition as the largest and longest-running national Father’s Day celebration of its kind

in North Texas.

A Father’s Table (AFT) is a culinary boot camp and is part of President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiative and is aimed at fathers and sons to encourage bonding through hands-on exploration of the culinary arts to mentor and initiate dialogue and collaboration.

For more information, go to citymencook.com.

Photo credits: Beverly Hilton - City Men Cook

Grand Connection

Mother-Son duo bridges southern comfort and community Story and Photos

By Eva D. Coleman

While Texas brought the heat, Joshua Horton brought the tunes.

This mixmaster mashed up more than music during the Fourth of July weekend as he performed double duty as deejay/greeter and manager.

Potatoes, chicken fried steak and many other southern favorites were all around as well.

His employees were hands-on in the experience that he and his mother hope to provide Garland residents at the Grandy’s location on North Garland Avenue.

“Grandy’s has been here about 40 years in this location,” Horton said, adding, “This is a new era, a new day.”

The location is under new management by Horton and his mother, Lowniece (Lolisa) Horton. Their re-grand opening celebration filled with music, food and fun focused on togetherness.

“My son is a new owner and he wanted the community involved and to do special events for the kids and that’s what today is all about,” Lolisa

said.

Mother Horton is no stranger to Grandy’s. As a franchisee for two different locations for close to 10 years, her experiences, at times, have left her feeling battered and fried.

A die-hard entrepreneur, she has kept pressing forward, overcoming obstacles and facing challenges.

Lolisa sold the location she co-owned in Carrollton and has revamped a partnership, this time with her son, at the Garland one.

“I lost quite a bit of money and he [Joshua] said he wants to make sure I get my investment back that I lost in the other business, and at the same

time, hopefully it works for him and he can keep it,” she said.

Joshua sees it as a way to give back.

“I’ve watched her do so much, especially for me personally and for our family and it’s my opportunity to say, ‘okay, it’s my turn to do something for you now,’” he explained.

Mother and son both shared that the past two weeks as partners have been challenging.

“Overall, he’s a hard worker,” Lolisa said. “He’s dedicated but he means well.”

Joshua, with an ever present smile on his face, seems ready to face any and all challenges.

“It’s not been easy, but each day we make it work and each day it gets better,” he said.

As they get used to working as a team on the inside, their focus seems to remain on what’s outside.

“This Grandy’s has had so many different owners in the past...they say it’s a Grandy’s that has really not worked and they threatened to close it, so hopefully we can keep it open and it works out to bring the community together,” Lolisa said.

A short time under the new management model has proven to be a success.

Joshua proudly informed his mother that their location earned top honors in sales for Texas for the past two weeks.

Great customer service means a lot and the menu speaks for itself.

“If you love your mom’s mac and cheese, we got it,” said Joshua. “If you love that southern steak and potatoes on a late night and you get hungry about 8:30 or 9, we got it.”

From cinnamon rolls, peach cobbler, brownie bites and even breakfast burritos, he continued to name with pride all that Grandy’s offers.

“It’s food for everybody, really, but it always goes back to southern comfort.”

May the comfort of this mother-son relationship reign supreme as they strive to satisfy every customer at:

Grandy’s 145 North Garland Avenue Garland, TX

Don’t Believe the Hype! #Blacklivesmatter

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by Alma Gill

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

Dear Alma, My wife and I divorced after 38 years of marriage. I still don’t understand why, I want to work it out, but she does not. I had intended on spending the rest of my life with her and now that won’t happen. We had our up and downs, but overall I thought we had a solid commitment and happy marriage.

I was happy. She said that she was not and that I never listened to her.

She also gave many other reasons that I don’t think are true or care to discuss.

Sometimes I feel like my life is over. I have listened to all her lies and lately I’ve been thinking about my children and how I don’t think they look like me and I wonder if I am their father. When they were young and we were married I didn’t think much about it. But now they are all adults and listening to their mother and all of her lies, it makes me wonder.

I want them to have a DNA test and I want my wife to pay for it. I do not want to discuss this with anybody in my family. Can you tell me where to get a DNA test of your children?

Signed, I Want A DNA Test Dear DNA Test, Oh no I won’t, but what I will do is try to stop you before you commence to making a mockery of your marriage and children with such foolery. Don’t you dare consider asking your adult children for a DNA test. You’ve raised them and they believe you to be their father, so then, that’s it – you are!

Your statue of limitations to confirm that has passed. Look on the bright side, like my mama use to say, “you feed ‘em they’ll favor you.” LOL. So put your glasses back on.

I get the impression you’re a man of

few words, and since I totally disagree with you, I won’t keep you long. Asking for a DNA test from your children will only devastate and alienate them and you don’t want to do that. You’re hurt and the thought of finding love again seems impossible. Understandingly so, you were not planning to live out your latter years alone. Here’s my point, as long as you have life, you have another chance at love.

The mind can be tricky during the healing process of heartbreak.

Having endured more than a few myself, I remember every negative thought or action becomes totally consuming, taking you to a place where you can’t clearly decipher rational from irrational. I’m sorry you weren’t able to work things out with your wife, but I assure you, your life will get better.

Check out some old family pictures, you’re surely to be surprised and I hope tickled by the moments of reminiscing. Your kids look like you when you were younger, it’s you who changed. Age crept up on you and made a few adjustments, LOL. Please, adhere to my advice, drop the notion or need for a DNA test.

Don’t demean the love of your children as a pawn to get back at your wife.

Whenever there’s an opportunity for you to continue to be the best father possible, you should take it. Invest in yourself, get back out there, go the church, volunteer, join a gym.

I know it may seem difficult as the days go by, but wake up appreciating life every day. This experience is the end of marriage, not your life.

Meet death by surprise, don’t allow it to become a destination. The rest of your life can be the best of your life. It all depends on you.

Alma

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Milestone On Her Own

A conversation with Chrisette Michele Photo and Story By Eva D. Coleman

Multitalented artist and vocal powerhouse Chrisette Michele has released her fifth studio album, Milestone, this time via her own record label. The Rich Hipster CEO inked a distribution deal with Capitol/Caroline Records, and is currently on tour, wowing Milestoners everywhere she goes. Not only has she taken charge of her music career, she’s delved into a comfort zone of free expression of thought.

Learn more and be inspired from our Q&A about her elevation to this level.

EC: Milestone means so many things. I look at it as a growth album for you because it’s a little different from what you’ve traditionally done. Tell me about the whole concept for how Milestone came to be.

CM: It started about two years ago. It was 10 years into the music industry and I said, ‘you know what, that’s a milestone.’ And so I wanted to just write something that was the biggest thing I’d ever done.

And so to me that meant I have to outplay every musician, I have to outsing every singer, I have to outwrite every lyricist because after 10 years, you should have learned something.

We recorded that at this great studio in Los Angeles with all these great musicians and piano players, etc. and vocalists and when I went back to listen to it, I felt like it sounded pretentious. I felt like it sounded like I was trying to sound like I could do what I was doing. And I don’t like that sound. And so, I went back into the studio and I hung out with people like Jonathan McReynolds and I got some lessons from Kirk Franklin and Kim Burrell, Mali Music, and I did something that was gospel. And I went in, performed some of that music, or ministered some of that music or SANG some of that music at MegaFest and I felt like I was preaching to the choir in that moment. And I felt like there were people who had already heard that message and I was sort of just reiterating something that they’d heard already. And I felt like those words needed to be given to someone who really needed them.

I went back to the studio one more time, and I decided to have fun. Let my hair down. Not worry so much about what it means to be great, and just be who I am. And if that’s great, then good. And when I went back and listened to that, it sounded so authentic and so honest. I wasn’t afraid of if people would think it was me or not. I knew it was me. And for me, that was all that mattered.

EC: The stones theme is evident throughout the entire piece. Unbreakable...stones unbreakable, These Stones...kind of a way of throwing stones back at people who are throwing stones at you.

CM: Not being afraid to do that is a big deal for me. I’m always petrified to tell people when they’re wrong or when they hurt me or when they violate.

My little sister says, “Oh Chrissy you violated!” Just to be able to say to somebody, you know what, I know it’s just a comments section and I know I can’t see you, and I know you’re not standing in front of

me, but that hurt me. I wrote a song about it. And then of course, the stone on my finger is Unbreakable. So yeah, the stone is evident throughout the album.

EC: About the song Edge of the Bar. The album dropped June 10th, and then just a night later, the incident in Orlando. And you talk about being free, in a free zone to love who you want to love. Tell me your thoughts on that. I don’t think that was coincidental.

CM: No. Me neither.

EC: I get chills even when I think about it.

CM: Me too. I really do. Because...I wrote Edge of the Bar thinking about all the people who dance when I come, to like a party, right?

So one time I’m at this club and I’m hosting an event.

And there were all different types of people from all different lifestyles, but especially from the transgender lifestyle, and these people were chasing this person down the street and he was screaming for his life, ‘somebody help me, somebody help me.’ And that was the first time that I had seen any sort of violence in that space with my own eyes. You know, I had heard about that happening, with people being beat to death and things like that, or killed just because of, you know, who they loved.

And so Edge of the Bar was written to that person.

To another person on my Instagram who I won’t out, but I just know that, that part of me speaks to him.

And then to just people who want to dance in the same room. How tragic that people were dancing, do you know what I mean, when that happened? I think that’s the hardest part for us all to swallow is, but they were dancing, do you know?

EC: I still get chills.

CM: And you should. It should be something that we feel. You know, we get so desensitized in our country now when things happen, and we feel like we’re not supposed to experience it because it happens everyday. So then I won’t experience it. But, as an artist, I experience these things every single time they happen and I’m highly sensitive. And as an artist, I can feel things before they happen sometimes.

And Edge of the Bar was one of those instances.

EC: On another side, I love Indy Girl. In that, it’s just the whole album is real honest. Indy Girl is talking about, yeah, you’re independent, but you’d rather be holding someone’s hand instead of the purse, you know. Talk about where that came from.

CM: So people ask me what my biggest fears are, and so I say, answers from the artist or celebrity side, but in my heart side, my biggest fear is never to have a home. Do you know? Never to have a family. It was never to become engaged, or for anybody to love me for who I am. And so Indy Girl was the most emotional song that I recorded. I had to ask everybody to leave because I just got so broken up singing the words. And even after getting engaged, I had written that song because it was a memory that I despised. That feeling of ‘making it‘ and wondering if you’ll ever be loved.

EC: When I think about real, sensual, Private Destination to me is the most sensual song. Where did all of that come from?

CM: So, I always told my mom that I’d wait until I was with the one who I’d be with forever before I explored that side of my self musically. I never wanted to explore that, and then, embarrass my whole family, do you know? So, I am a very sensual individual. I always have been. It’s just something that I wanted to be respectful about, you know, especially for my family. We have a family Facebook page and I’d be devastated if any of my aunts or uncles was like, ‘the blood of Jesus,’ do you know what I mean, when they listen to my music. So I had to make sure I was (holds up hand) taken.

EC: How did the name Milestoners, for your followers, come about?

CM: Every album, when we did Epiphany, it was Epiphany Family. When we did I Am, people would define themselves and give themselves a name.

When I wrote Super Chris, people would give themselves a superhero name. It’s always fun to have the fans identify themselves within the music. We find new meanings and they give me new insight as to what I actually wrote, which is kinda crazy.

EC: You’re very active with your fans on social media. I know you respond to them. Sometimes people are living for likes, or living for retweets or things like that. How about when fans get too close? If gives this false sense of connectedness. Can you talk about that a little bit?

CM: I try to keep that time for when I have something to share. So, I try to keep that time, say if I have a play out, or if I have an album out, or if I’m going

out on a tour. And then when I don’t have anything to share, I try and stay away from it. I put more like quotes, or ways that I keep my sanity, do you know what I mean? I try to give myself seasons.

EC: And you are the Rich Hipster CEO! What is that like? You have your own label now.

CM: So I thought that it meant I wouldn’t have anyone to answer to, right? I thought it meant, ‘you know what, I’ll just wait six years until I finish this record. I’ll just put out three songs today.’ And really, now it means that I’m answering to the higher ups of the higher ups as opposed to the middle higher ups. So there’s this whole other tier of, you know how every pastor has a bishop? There’s this whole tier of bishops now that I have to answer to. And, I have to be responsible. I have to have response for people around me to speak with them. And I have to make sure that I’m well represented because now I’m talking to big, big, big names. Gratefully, we had a large rolodex before we got into this. It’s been 10 years in the making. And so we have wonderful people like Ruben Rodriguez who help us get music out to the country and around the world. But, it’s still answering. It’s just different people.

EC: Any other artists on the label that you can speak on?

CM: Sure, both of them were featured on my new album. So Meet Sims is featured on a song called Top of the World and he also was a part of Meant to Be. Then my brother, Lem Payne, was featured on a song called Zero, and he co-wrote a song with me.

So yeah, there’s some new artists on Rich Hipster.

EC: What do you hope people take away from the Milestone experience?

CM: “Oh my God, we knew she was like that all along!” That’s kind of one thing I’m hoping deep down inside. And I hope that people have fun. We live in such a judgmental society now. Everybody feels like their opinion is the most important and incredible opinion ever said! And, I just want people to let their hair down. Sing the freakin‘ song. If you don’t like it, change the channel. But if you do, come to the show ... and then have a good time.

Make a friend. Huhhhh? A friend.

EC: Imagine that?

CM: Imagine that?

EC: And you’ll be back July 15th.

CM: Yes. I can’t wait. You know, Dallas has always shown us a lot of love, and so I’m expecting that it will be a great turnout and there will be a lot of love in the room. And of course, we’ll have a meet and greet and I’ll get to say hi to everybody.

The Milestone Tour comes to Dallas July 15, 2016 at Verizon Theater. The show starts at 8 p.m.

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Ignorant and Guilty!

Secondly, in Luke 23:34, family love I’m talking about is Jesus says, “Father forgive reflected in this them, for they know not what same fearful they do.” From the Master’s Peter, who own lips, we know even His

by James A. Washington although afraid captors and persecutors were in for his own life, line for forgiveness; the same came to witness forgiveness that rolls straight for the Lord down to us. You can plead We have all heard the legal phrase “ignorance is no with no fear of losing his life at ignorance if you want to, but repentance is a family trait. excuse” for breaking the law. all. Zero!

It was Peter who, when the Ain’t that something? Blood So if you ever find yourself in court, telling the judge you day of Pentecost came and bought forgiveness doesn’t didn’t know, won’t get you off. being filled with holy Spirit, expect you to be perfect. Right Depending on who’s the judge spoke boldly and without fear of Peter?

The expectation is that as might however get you a lighter reprisal about the blood bought a family member, you’ll be forgiveness of sins because sentence. When it comes to our spiritual existence, I believe Christ’s death secured his place righteous and sincere in your belief in Christ might find and ours as eternal members repentance. In this family’s the kind of verdict rendered of god’s family. You see Jesus court, that’s enough. Your court in Family Court. The more I is our access. He is our entrée, appointed attorney has already read scripture and internalize our court appointed attorney, won your case. But you do my unique relationship to our intercessor to the Judge our have to show up in court and acknowledge that the charges the Almighty, the more I’m Father, if you will. reminded of the family I belong Peter readily acknowledges are true. Yes, I denied him. Yes, to. this. “Repent and be baptized, I committed the sin(s). Yes, The extraordinary power every one of you in the name of I was wrong. I am guilty as of His love, as demonstrated Jesus Christ for the forgiveness charged. And as Jesus told the by the acknowledged blood of your sins. And you will receive adulteress, go and sin no more, relationship I have with Christ, the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts He tells us that everyday. We demands that I recognize and 2:38. What the Holy Spirit did just need to hear and obey.

This is our blood brother accept my place as a family for Peter, will also be done for member of some standing. It’s you. I’m thinking the key here talking you know; which means that blood thing that I’m talking is the weeping part. Peter had to He’s pleading our case to our about. Allow me to use two accept his shortcomings. He had Father. Ignorance is still no examples to illustrate my point: to empty himself to make room excuse. But the verdict will 1) Christ on the cross and, 2) for the Holy Spirit. Those who always be rendered in our favor.

Peter’s denial of Christ as the recognize this and understand May God bless and keep you the premise, know first and always in the truth of this. cock crowed.

All of us know that Peter in foremost that they are truly family members and ignorance Resume: raylcarr@yahoo.com, (214) 514-9553 or fact denied Jesus as prophesied.

We also know that Peter “wept is not a defensible excuse as it bitterly” because of it. A very relates to ultimate acceptance good example of the power of that Christ is Lord.

Spiritually Speaking

Praise Party

By Dareia Tolbert There’s nothing you can know that isn’t known.

Nothing you can see that isn’t shown.

Nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be.

It’s easy.

All you need is love.

– John Lennon

Week of July 6, 2016

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I have enjoyed being a teacher at Nova Academy Charter School, going on my second year. God has truly shown me favor.

I helped start an Internet Radio Station as well for Nova Academy, which allowed me to take my passion into the classroom.

Words cannot express my appreciation for this award.

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July 6

Saturday, July 9, doors open at 4pm, program begins at 5 pm Tickets $20 Vendor space available

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is preparing to establish its Fiscal Years 2017-2019 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Tri-Annual Goal for projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

As a component of the goal-setting methodology, TxDOT will host public forums for interactive exchange and consultation with organizations and chambers representing minorities, women and general contractors. These public forums are being conducted pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 49, §26.45(g), (1), (i).

The public forums have been scheduled in regions across the state as follows: Wednesday, July 6, 2016: Dallas District Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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10920 Composite Drive, Dallas Call 214-941-0110 for team registration and sponsorship opportunities After Party, featuring Donna Richardson, at Our Glass Restaurant

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“Poets N Jazz #6” featuring 39 Poets Step up to the mic and toast the end of 39 seasons when 39 young TBAAL poets, singers and actors celebrate 39 glorious years of triumphs! Come lift your flute and have a good time as TBAAL sails into our 40th SEASON! Produced

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The Act of Change , Institute of Cultural Arts presents The Jegna Lecture Series

July 16 National Blacks in Criminal Justice Conference

Unanimously adopted in 2009 by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly as Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July, Nelson Mandela’s birthday is an annual call to action to people everywhere to contribute to the global movement for good by effecting change within their community.

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​For 67 years Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity — as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa.

Chris Tucker Will be live Saturday at 8p.m. @ the Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie TX. Go online to purchase your tickets.

Dr Molefi Kete Asante Professor and Chair, Africana Studies, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Founder of 1st Ph.D program in African American Studies

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August 13

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly & Chaka Khan with special guest Raheem DeVaughn will be at the Verizon Theatre

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Mavericks benefit from Durant’s decision

By Dorothy Gentry Contributing Editor/Sports Writer

A little after 8 p.m. on July 4th, Harrison Barnes, the soon-to-be former starting small forward for the Golden State Warriors sent out a tweet that read in part; “I just want to thank the entire Warriors organization, my teammates and coaches for the amazing four years I’ve had there…I’m excited to begin a new chapter in my NBA career in Dallas.”

And with that tweet to his almost 500,000 followers, Barnes reinvigorated Harrison Barnes the Dallas Maverick’s free agency efforts and created a slight buzz in what was shaping up to be another disappointing summer.

Moments later the upswing continued and the buzz got louder as the Mavs, at press time, were finalizing plans to sign both Barnes’ teammate Andrew Bogut, and in a surprise move to Mavs fans everywhere, Seth Curry - yes, Steph’s little brother - as well.

Welcome to the NBA Free Agency, where anything can and usually does happen.

Only 72 hours before, things were looking hopeful for the Mavericks when the NBA Free Agency period opened up July 1st. When the clock struck 12 midnight, the Mavs had their sights on reeling in big fish Hassan Whiteside the Miami Heat center, Mike Conley of the Memphis Grizzlies and Nicolas Batum of the Charlotte Hornets.

Despite meeting with the players, the Mavs missed out on all three of their targets as each returned to his respective teams, fat contracts in hand. With the ghosts of free agencies past looming, Dallas was once again left scrambling for contingency plans.

To add insult to injury, Conley reportedly helped lure away Mavs golden boy Chandler Parsons who signed a four year, $94 million max contract…money the Mavs were unwilling to part with for Parsons who had to have surgery on his knee last year, then a second surgery in March.

So with Whiteside, Batum and Conley staying put and Parsons out the door, the Mavs’ free agency plans took a nosedive until Kevin Durant literally declared his Independence on the Fourth of July and left the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Warriors.

And with that move the Mavs were able to sign Barnes - who entered the summer as a restricted free agent but to whom the Warriors renounced their rights after Durant’s decision – agree to a trade for Center Bogut, and sign Curry who played for the Sacramento Kings who renounced their rights as well, making him an unrestricted free agent.

These potential signings (contracts can’t be finalized and signed until the NBA lifts its moratorium on July 7th) are nice pick-ups for the Mavs who had plenty of holes to fill.

Barnes, a small forward will give Mavs fans someone to root for in the Olympics in Rio as well as he is a member of the USA men’s basketball team. His deal is reportedly for four years and $94 million. The 25-year-old forward was a starter with the Dubs who this year won an NBA-record-setting 73 games, the NBA Championship last year and the finals this year.

The 6’ 11 Bogut is a strong center, but has struggled with injuries throughout his career including in his left knee during this year’s finals, which caused him to miss Games 6 and 7. The Warriors went on to lose Games 5, 6 and 7. In a bit of irony, the Warriors struck a deal with veteran center Zaza Pachulia, who will fill the vacancy created by Bogut’s departure. Pachulia played last season with the Mavericks. The Mavs will also receive a future second-round draft choice.

Curry, a guard is finalizing a two-year $6 million deal with the Mavs. He will come off the bench for the Mavs joining fan favorites J.J. Barea and Devin Harris.

The Mavs have also re-signed Dwight Powell, their restricted free agent to a fouryear, $37 million contract that includes a player option for year four. They are also bringing back veteran point guard Deron Williams for a deal ESPN has reported as one-year for $10 million.

If all deals hold and stay in place, the Mavericks starting five will be Williams, Wesley Matthews, Dirk Nowitzki, Barnes and Bogut.

Week of July 6, 2016

Kimball senior perseveres through tragedy on way to bright future Kimball High School senior Breyelle Bradley was recently awarded one of three Sulentic Family Scholarships at the annual Dallas ISD scholarship ceremony.

Bradley was born in New Orleans, but her mother passed away shortly after her birth.

Raised by her grandmother, Bradley learned the value of hard work and resiliency from a young age.

After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, Bradley and her grandmother moved to Dallas to start a new life. Her grandmother passed away in 2014, but the work ethic that she instilled in Bradley continues to be a major factor in her success.

“She’s got a great will to succeed,” said Kimball Spanish teacher Frank Diaz. “If she runs for

Recent Kimball High graduate, Breyelle Bradley, looks forward to a bright future in the medical field, as she plans to become a surgeon.

President, I would not be surprised.”

Bradley plans to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio in the fall and major in biology, with a goal of becoming a surgeon.

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The students, ages 6-17 are learning about the language, family tradition, architecture, music and dance. They will experience 7 amazing field trips and 23 phenomenal classes. The structure of each day is very formal and starts with a nutritious breakfast followed by a 30-minute “cool down” period. This “cool down” session consists of teaching the children calming exercises that will allow them to prepare for their day of enlightenment and education.

“Summer Arts At The Center” is a free, 5-week program. Each full day also includes a snack and a complete lunch scheduled around the courses listed below. The success of the SAAC program is evidenced in the waiting list and repeated participation of the same youth each summer. Students return year after year, even though they have aged out of the program! The SDCC encourages financial independence and employs these students as teacher assistants for the summer. “I’ve was a student here for 5 years and I’ve been a TA for two. It’s a lot of reeeeeal work -- but I love it! I can’t wait to come back next year,” said Michael Smith.

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