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MOTHER

I MESSENGER

You only get one!

Mozelle Blair Gayle Punch Minnie Hawthorne Ewing

Earline Gadson



Message to the People...

I MESSENGERCheryl Smith, Publisher

Established 2011

IMESSENGER is a tribute to Le Messager, founded by Cameroonian journalist Pius Njawe and The Messenger, an independent magazine, founded by labor activist A . Philip Randolph and economist Chandler Owen.IMESSENGER is committed to informing, inspiring, enlightening and provoking thought in a forum that is international. Submissions for publication consideration may be submitted to www.myimessenger.com.

May 8, 2015

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Try to make every day special with your mom

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Some people make a big deal out of Mother’s Day, regardless of how they acted throughout the rest of the year. I consider every day to be special and I actually didn’t care for all the attention devoted to specific days. I didn’t believe the hype!

As Mother’s Day approaches, this will be the first time in my life that I won’t be able to call or reach out and touch her - the woman whose blood ran from her into me, who breathed life into me and whose heart I felt from the inside.

Lately, I have had so many friends who have experienced the loss of their mothers. It hasn’t been easy and because we all are different, we all process grief in our own way. Believe me the pain of losing a loved one does not need to be analyzed or rationalized by others.

My mother loved hard and long. Just ask my dad! And she loved her children. As she attempted to provide the best she was a strict disciplinarian.

She loved her church -- New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, NJ and she enjoyed being involved. She was looking forward to being an active member of Friendship-West Baptist Church, where she visited over a decade ago and joined prior to her death.

She loved life - It’s hard to think of her gone because to me she was larger than life, always on the go and living life just like she wanted.

Last year on Mother’s Day, I loaded up the car with 19-year-old Annya, a family friend - Patsy, and Mother, as she was known by everyone. We were off for her therapy -- to the Winstar Casino.

I knew she wasn’t really up to the trip, but I didn’t know just how close she was to departing. But she enjoyed herself, just like when she would travel with her friends or other relatives to Atlantic City or other spots.

I remember when she called and asked me to move her to Dallas, I was surprised. I realized that her health was declining but I never saw her ever moving from Jersey.

When she came, I was looking forward to us going to Africa and a very long and fruitful relationship as we got to know one another as two “grown” women living in the same household.

I saw the toll that smoking took on her life and it pained me deeply. COPD is a painful disease. I was very angry from time to time and I told her so. She told me she regretted every puff that she took. I do too.

I wish that she had come to Texas sooner but I will cherish forever the 18 months of memories. In her last year I taped a lot of our conversations and we have been very candid about our feelings and dreams. She wanted her family to get along and to support one another. She wanted us to grow and to lift as we climbed. I always keep hoping I made her proud in this regard.

Interestingly someone I held in high esteem had a similar relationship with her mom. Maya Angelou, who also died last year, talked about how the last 18 months of her mother’s life were spent with her.

During the week before Mother transitioned, I stayed up all night one night being her deejay, playing everything from Johnnie Taylor and Stevie Wonder to Cissy Houston and The Temptations and Manhattans to Regina Bell and Sam Cooke. My mother was singing and moving her head, hands and feet.

It was a peaceful time, between my deejaying, continuous episodes of Family Feud with Steve Harvey, Pastor James Fitzgerald’s visits, family close by and Nurse Shasha there for everyone.

As my father did 9 1/2 years ago, leaving me with a memorable comment, Mother did the same. As we sat talking, she looked at me in my eyes and said, “I always knew you’d take care of me.” I responded, ‘Mother, like Biggie Smalls, I got you!”

And I’m glad I did! --Earline’s oldest daughter

Editor’s Note -This has been a rough week as so many have transitioned. Services are this week for Gayle Punch and Mozelle Blair. Right before press time, I got word of the passing of Mrs. Minnie Hawthorne Ewing. My heart is heavy, but also overjoyed that I shared special times with her! My condolences to her beautiful daughter, Cheryl “Action” Jackson and the entire family ( personal and Minnie’s Food Pantry).

Cheryl

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Saturday, June 20 through Saturday, June 27, 2015

Early morning to evening shifts Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention

Center, Dallas Sheraton and other venues during the week including Southern Methodist University, Fair Park and McInnish Park. Dallas will host the 35th National

Veterans Wheelchair Games, June 21-26, when more than 600 wheelchair athletes from across the nation, Puerto Rico, U.K. and South Korea will participate in adaptive sports competitions at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Southern Methodist University and other venues in the metroplex.

The National Veterans Wheelchair Games is a sports and rehabilitation

program for military service Veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, amputations and other neurological conditions.

The week-long competition promotes independent and active living for Veterans with disabilities competing in air guns, archery, basketball, bowling, field events, hand cycling, motorized wheelchair rally, nine-ball, power soccer, quad rugby, slalom, softball, swimming, table tennis, track, trapshooting and weight lifting.

You can help make each event a success. Volunteers are needed Saturday, June 20 – Saturday, June 27 to support athlete registration, daily site set up, accommodations, hospitality, transportation, athlete meals, award ceremonies, and all sporting venues.

Texas represents one of the highest Veteran populations in the country, and the City of Dallas is very supportive of its Veterans. With the theme “BIG City, BIG Wheels, BIG Hearts,” Veteran wheelchair athletes can enjoy some southern hospitality in a state where honoring Veterans and showing patriotism is not reserved for special holidays.

Gather your church, community or civic group and volunteer.

The public is also encouraged to attend and cheer on the athletes.

Show your Texas pride from a grateful state and support the Wheelchair Games. Register to volunteer on-line at www.wheelchairgames.org or for more information, contact [email protected] or 1-800-924-8387, extension 36581.

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Giddings' Bill to

Stop Criminal

Complaints

Against DebtorsA u s t i n - Representative Helen Giddings ( D - D a l l a s ) brought House Bill 3058 before t h e H o u s e Committee on Investments and F i n a n c i a l Services on April

29, 2015. This bill addresses the practice of certain lenders who attempt to collect unpaid loans by filing a criminal "hot check" complaint for items issued by their customers which return unpaid by their bank. In a recent study of eight Texas counties (from 2012 - 2014), over 1,500 such criminal complaints were filed by payday lenders against their loan customers. Many received arrest warrants and some were actually jailed. The checks (or automatic debits) issued by consumers of these loans were usually "post-dated" items and were required by lenders at the time the loan was arranged. Texas law already exempts these transactions from collection through the courts, as they were not issued in an attempt to defraud the lender. By taking criminal action against these clients, which may result in arrest and imprisonment, these lenders violated a constitutional right of all Texans. "The Texas Constitution," said Giddings, "clearly promises that 'No person shall ever be imprisoned for debt'." House Bill 3058 would create a criminal offense against lenders who continue the practice of filing unlawful criminal complaints for these civil matters. "One lender claimed that his company acted 'based on an erroneous belief' that it is a crime to issue a check that is dishonored," said Giddings. "This bill clarifies that these borrowers have not committed a crime and that, in fact, it would be a crime to continue in this practice."

Representative Helen Giddings (District 109) serves the cities of Dallas, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Lancaster, Wilmer as well as part of Duncanville.

Some of you felt my references to Biblical scripture in the previous post didn’t go far enough, didn’t hit hard enough or simply fell short of addressing the “real” problems facing urban Baltimore in recent weeks and urban America in recent months. I gave it some thought, what is the real problem? What do you need to hear? Hang on, here goes:

HOMICIDE, MANSLAUGHTER, ASSAULT, ILLEGAL ARREST, UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT and MURDER are among the charges filed against six Baltimore police officers named in Freddie Gray’s tragic death.

Twenty-five year old Freddie Gray was chased, apprehended, hog-tied, thrown face down in the back of a van seemingly outfitted for Animal Control stray dog transport and taken on a long circuitous ride to a slow, agonizing, torturous death, like a scene out of Abu Ghraib. I can only wonder if had he survived the “rough ride” and had the BPD had the apparatus, would they have also subjected him to water boarding. If this is what I think and this is how I feel, does it address the “real problem?”

Try this from Dr. Leonard Horowitz, author of “528 Rev-olution”: “You are a digital bioholographic precipitation, crystallization, miraculous mani-festation of Divine frequency vibrations coming out of Water. You are the music, echoing universally, eternally, hydrosonically, with your heart tuned to the Creator’s clear-channel broadcast of LOVE/528.” Dr. Horowitz speaks to the spiritual frequency of LOVE, 528 hz (cycles per second, vibrations). He believes we all possess a resonant frequency which aligns us with the Creator.

Or this: Paul Selig, author of “I Am The Word” says: “We’re all radios and it’s really up to us, what we play, what our broadcast is, and our broadcast is our vibration, our consciousness...” He goes on to say of his own practicing of these principals: “I’m practicing the basic stuff, like not making decisions out of fear, and honoring the Divine in others.” Honoring the Divine in others? Wow! That’s powerful stuff !

The verses I posted spoke to the natural opposite of LOVE, hate, the expectation of hate, the predictability of hate, the natural occurrence of hate. An inherent hate for a people by their fellow human beings IS the “real problem.” A hate that can only be explained on another level of expression and understanding, a supernatural level. The “Medieval” Ving Rhames was referring to in the movie “Pulp Fiction” is just one chapter in human history scattered with cruel, inhumane behavior from before the time of crucifixions to the Spanish Inquisition to present. It comforts some of us to believe sadistic behavior in today’s times is reserved for the likes of

ISIS and not our high tech, civilized and sophisticated society. James Byrd’s body dragged behind a pick-up in Jasper, Texas and Otis James Byrd’s lifeless body hanging from a tree in Claiborne, Mississippi should give us cause for pause.

HATE? I realize there are those that have hated me for as long as I can remember. They hated my mother and my father and their mothers and fathers. Why would I or should I expect any different? I don’t! If justice is not in you why would I waste time begging you for what you don’t possess, because at the heart and essence of justice is a love, love for truth and what is right and if you possess no such love my time is wasted marching, pleading and appealing to you. The fact is, you can’t love me as long as you secretly love and embrace corruption and injustice.

RIOT? Reporters ask: “Why burn down your own neighborhoods? Why loot and torch your own stores?” If you can visualize Christ in a rage, clearing the money changers from the temple, you need no explanation of a riotous reaction to wrong-doing. If you cannot grasp how Jimi Hendrix could pour lighter fluid on a perfectly beautiful guitar, which he no doubt loved, set it ablaze, then smash it to pieces or how he, an Army veteran, could “twist” and

“distort” the National Anthem into a timeless artistic expression so you could hear and feel the “bombs bursting in air,” I can’t begin to explain rioting to you. Suffice it to say, it comes from very deep within which explains its violent, volcanic qualities. Also, it might help to note that looting is not about the

chips, beer or Pampers, it’s about defiantly challenging authority and the status quo. I will say this, rioting, as a sudden and combustable expression of malcontent is less perplexing to me than rioting over a sports team losing (or winning) a match.

THUG? I understand so-called “thugs.” I also understand successful professionals who are embarrassed by misguided teens reminding them of who they really are and where they come from. What I don’t understand is how anyone can reasonably or responsibly refer to young urban teens by the same term the President uses to call-out international terrorists such as ISIS and Al Queda.

Finally, I regret that some of you see 4,000 years of Word and wisdom as hollow rhetoric, nothing more than childish Sunday School anecdotes the reading of which will gain you, an educated, intelligent, analytical, thinking adult, nothing good at all. You Are the Word. I Am the Word. I see the Divine in everyone around me. If the Word does not come to life as you read each passage in ways that allow you to see the Light, than you’re right not to waste your time reading it.

Keep striving for Love and Peace! M

Thug, riot, love, hate -- and other four letter words

Miles’ Musings

By Miles Jaye DavisMiles Jaye is a musician, singer,

author, actor, chef and award-winning writer.



Baltimore is not Ferguson. That was evident by opposite

official reactions to the death of an unarmed African American male killed at the hands of local police in the respective cities.

At the time of Michael Brown’s death last year in Ferguson, Mo., the city with a two-thirds Black majority was governed by a White mayor and a White city manager, had only one Black on the 6-member city council, and had a White police chief who directed a department that was 94 percent White.

Equally telling, less than 12 percent of voters turned out to cast a ballot in 2014. Though also predominantly Black – 63.7 percent – Baltimore has a Black mayor, police commissioner, state’s attorney and president of a city council that is 60 percent African American. The police force is 48 percent Black.

After the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert P. McCulloch mangled his grand jury presentation – perhaps deliberately – that resulted in the grand jury’s decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson, the White officer who fatally shot Michael Brown.

As the New York Times pointed out, the St. Louis County Prosecutor strayed from customary behavior by, among other things:

• Convening the grand jury for 25 days over three months instead of the usual one;

• Calling 60 witnesses, possibly confusing jurors, instead of only a few that are usually called;

• Allowing Wilson to testify for four hours, without being cross-examined, though most potential defendants do not usually testify before a grand jury and

• Taking the unusual step of not making a recommendation to the grand jury.

So, no one was surprised that the jury of nine Whites and three Blacks voted not to indict Darren Wilson.

In Baltimore, things were different.

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

First, voters had ousted the incumbent state attorney by electing Marilyn J. Mosby over Gregg L. Bernstein in the Democratic primary.

Though on the job less than four months, the 35-year-old Mosby made the courageous decision to charge six Baltimore police officers with crimes that included murder and manslaughter instead of conveniently shifting that responsibility to a grand jury. Mosby made her decision several hours after receiving the medical examiner’s report that concluded that Gray’s death was a homicide.

At a news conference, she said: “The findings of our comprehensive, thorough and independent investigation, coupled with the medical examiner’s determination that Mr. Gray’s death was a homicide that we received today, has led us to believe that we have probable cause to file criminal charges.”

She also said, “To the people of Baltimore and the demonstrators

across America: I heard your call for ‘No justice, no peace.’

Your peace is sincerely needed as I work to deliver justice on behalf of this young man.”

Shortly after Mosby announced her decision, Mayor Stephanie

Rawlings-Blake, also an African American, said she was “sickened and heartbroken” by the charges outlined by Mosby.

She said, “To those of you who want to engage in brutality, misconduct, racism and corruption, let me be clear: There is no place for you in the Baltimore City Police Department.”

The fact that Rawlings-Blake and Mosby were in a position to act boldly was possible only because Black voters put them in office. You can’t reasonably hope for that kind of outcome when only 12 percent of the voters turn out for an election, which was the case in Ferguson.

But don’t get it twisted: Having Blacks in office or voting in large numbers do not guarantee justice will be done. Blacks vote in respectable numbers in New York City yet the White officer, David Pantaleo, was never prosecuted in the choking death of Eric Garner.

In Baltimore, the state’s attorney’s investigation revealed

that many of the early assertions made by the police department, under the supervision of Black Police Commissioner Anthony Batts were inaccurate.

Even worse, of the six officers charged, three of them – Sgt. Alicia White and Officers William Porter and Caesar Goodson, Jr. – are African American.

Goodson faces the most serious charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

He was driving the van that transported Gray and was accused of not placing the suspect in a seatbelt for his safety.

Porter was told twice that Gray was in need of a medic, but never called one, according to the prosecutor.

He was charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault and other charges. White arrived on the scene after Gray had been placed in the police van.

But she, too, was accused of failing to summon a medic. She was charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault and misconduct in office.

The other officers – Edward Nero, Garrett Miller and Lt. Brian Rice – were charged with, among other things, second-degree assault.

Clearly, having Blacks in key positions is no guarantee that justice will be served.

But it certainly increases the odds of that happening, as we have seen in Baltimore. -

Curry: Baltimore is not FergusonTRUTH TO POWER

By George E. Curry

George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach.

State Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby

HAPPY

MOTHER’S DAY!



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By Congresswoman

Eddie Bernice Johnson

As a nation of immigrants it is important that we acknowledge and celebrate the history and contributions of all of those who live in our country. Each year, on the 5th of May, those who

trace their ancestral home to Mexico recall a crucial event in the life of that nation.

On that day in 1862 in the southern coastal city of Puebla, an outnumbered Mexican Army decisively defeated French troops u n d e r o r d e r s f r o m t h e i r commander, Napoleon III, to invade and conquer Mexico. The defeat of the French troops was a monumental victory for Mexico. According to a number of noted historians, if the French had not been defeated at Puebla they would have joined forces with the Confederate Army in their war against the Union. In fact, some historians argue that the defeat of the French by Mexican troops led directly to the Union

Army’s victories at the battles of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania and Vi c k s bu r g i n M i s s i s s ippi . President Lincoln would not have been able to sign the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 if the French had been victorious, they say.

On Cinco de Mayo exuberant celebrations will take place in North America and in countries throughout the world where large numbers of people with Mexican roots live and work.

There will be parades, concerts, lectures, worship services and carnivals. In some school districts in North Texas, school children of all races will wear traditional Mexican dress to

class and perform traditional Mexican dances. And while Cinco de Mayo will be a great day of celebration, we must never forget the historical significance of the event and how it changed the history of this nation and its people. We must be mindful that it is not simply a day for those with ties to Mexico to celebrate, but is one in which all people can find meaning.

I wish everyone a very happy Cinco de Mayo. I am hopeful that all of us will understand its rich meaning and appreciate the w o n d e r f u l l e g a c y t h a t i t represents for all Americans.

JOHNSON: Cinco de Mayo

Eddie Bernice Johnson represents Texas’ 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. She is the first registered nurse elected to the US Congress.

May God bless and keep you always…

Spiritually Speaking

by James A. Washington

"Our people have made the mistake of confusing the methods with the objectives. As long as we agree on objectives, we should never fall out with each other just because we believe in different methods, or tactics, or strategy. We have to keep in mind at all times that we are not fighting for separation. We are fighting for recognition as free humans in this society."

Malcolm X



Gluten-Free Food Labeling:

Important Info for those with Celiac Disease

SILVER SPRING,-- May is Celiac Awareness Month. An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, a genetic autoimmune digestive disorder that damages the small intestine. Celiac disease is triggered by consumption of a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and "cross breeds" of these grains. Gluten is the substance that gives breads and other grain products (such as cakes, cereals, and pastas) their shape, strength, and texture. For those suffering from celiac disease (or choosing/preparing food for someone who does), identifying gluten-free food is critical.In August of 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug

Administration (FDA) issued a regulation that standardized what "gluten-free" means on the food label. This ensures that gluten-free claims on food products are consistent and reliable across the food industry.Understanding Gluten-Free LabelingGluten-free foods may be labeled in a variety of

ways, including "Gluten-free," "No gluten," "Free of gluten," or "Without gluten." The FDA regulation for gluten-free labeling applies to all four of these variations. Manufacturers are not required to place a food's gluten-free claim in any specific location on the food label. Foods bearing a gluten-free claim must contain

less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. This level is the lowest that can be reliably detected in foods using scientifically validated analytical methods, and most people with celiac disease can tolerate foods with such very small amounts of gluten. Products Covered by the Gluten-Free

RegulationFDA's regulation applies to all foods and

beverages (including packaged foods, dietary supplements, fruits and vegetables, shell eggs, and fish) except for:Meat, poultry, and certain egg productsMost alcoholic beveragesGluten-Free When Eating Out Given the public health significance of

gluten-free labeling, FDA also encouraged the restaurant industry to move quickly to ensure that its use of gluten-free labeling was consistent with the federal definition. FDA also works with state and local governments, who play an important role in oversight of restaurants, and considers appropriate action as needed, alone or with other agencies, to protect consumers with respect to gluten- free labeling in restaurants.

Reporting Adverse Effects and Misuse of Labeling



HALL: That’s My Mama!!!

This Saturday art lovers are invited to the opening of the new art exhibit: "The Crawfish Circuit - Exploring Southwest Louisiana's Musical Soundscape," by Giraud Polite. The theme is a representation of the culture in southwest Louisiana via digital photography and multimedia. "My exhibitions explore themes such as race and rituals, “ said Mr. Polite. “My art goals are to convey a variety of social issues that face the nation and our community. I am compelled to extract a more personal meaning from my art - and that's what I want the viewers to experience when they see the exhibit.” Check it out for yourself and get a little culture in your life. It all starts this Saturday, May 9 at 5 pm. It is absolutely free and open to the public until June 20. The SDCC is located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. For more information or to schedule a guided tour for your group call 214-939-2787.

South Dallas Cultural Center celebrates Black Man's Month in the Art Gallery!

Celebrate Mother’s Day

Every Day!



In response to the shooting that occured at the Muhammad art event on May 3, Garland city and school district officials continue to work together to ensure the safety of the people in and around the Curtis Culwell Center, as well as the students at nearby schools and the rest of the community.

The Muhammad art event was organized and brought here by people f rom outs ide o f the Gar l and community. They rented convention center space at the Curtis Culwell Center.

City, school district and law enforcement officials worked together prior to this event to prepare for potential security and safety needs due to the nature and pre-publicity for this event.

The Garland Police Department was able to contain this situation at the perimeter of the event. The effectiveness of the public safety response illustrates why Garland is

one of the safest cities in America and yesterday’s events don’t change that.

Facts:

Officials from the Garland Police Department, FBI, Texas DPS and other agencies are working together to investigate this incident.

Forensics personnel from these agencies are processing the crime scene. That process could take several more hours.

As Sunday’s Muhammad Art Exhibit event at the Curtis Culwell Center was coming to an end, two adult males drove up to the front of the facility perimeter in a car.

Both males were armed with assault weapons and began shooting at a Garland ISD security off icer. Garland Police officers engaged the gunmen, who were both shot and killed.

The security officer, Bruce Joiner, sustained a wound to his ankle. He was treated and released.Police suspected the vehicle driven by the suspects might contain explosive devices and quickly evacuated the sur rounding bus inesses a s a precaution.

During the overnight hours, local and federal explosive technicians detonated several packages inside and surrounding the suspects’ vehicle. No explosive devices were actually found in the vehicle.

Area businesses are able to open as usual today. Classes at nearby Naaman Forest High School have continued as normal.

School and City public safety officials are providing additional security as a precaution.

Naaman Forest Blvd is closed between the east side of Sam’s Club and Academy Sports and El l iot Avenue, along with the Curtis Culwell Center property.

Event participants inside the Culwell Center were evacuated by bus to a secure locat ion. Law enforcement officials interviewed the participants as potential witnesses.

Garland Emergency Management o f f i c i a l s a s s i s ted e vacuated participants with transportation and temporary housing.

"The group had every right to express its views and to do so without being threatened by or subjected to violence. That does not

mean we need to honor the views that were being expressed ...," says David Schanzer, a professor of the practice at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy, and director of the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security.

Mr. Schanzer cont inued , "Everyone has a right to free speech, but also a responsibility to exercise that right in a way that is accurate, that truly informs public debate and understanding, and does so without, to the g reates t extent poss ib le , demeaning and degrading the deeply held views and beliefs of others."

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, in a statement, said, “Speech can never be an excuse for violence. At present, I view last night’s Garland attack as an isolated act of violence. On behalf of the residents of Dallas County, I want to thank the officers involved in this response and the Garland Police Department for swift and heroic action that protected public safety. Again, there is no form of expression that justifies a violent response. As a broader community we must not let those bent on violence and hate dissuade us from the path of reason and compassion for all people of all faiths. North Texas is strongest when we stand together.”

Those e vacuated e vent participants whose vehicles are still inside the crime scene perimeter should call 972-205-2000 to register your phone number to be alerted when your vehicle can be retrieved.

Garland Shooting and update

Speaking truth to power

By Dr. Benjamin Chavis



Tessa Hill-Aston

"CHOCOLATE CITY" opens in

theaters on May 22Atlanta, GA - With its trailer release, "Chocolate City" is now set to heat up theaters on May 22nd. The film is a steamy, fun ride riddled with drama and redemption. Written and directed by Jean-Claude LaMarre, "Chocolate City" features an irresistible ensemble featuring: Robert Ri'chard, Tyson Beckford, DeRay Davis, Michael Jai White and Vivica A. Fox. "Chocolate City" will have a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on Friday, May 22,2015, followed by its arrival on home entertainment platforms, including Digital, On Demand and DVD.Film SynopsisWelcome to "Chocolate City", where the music is hot, the mood is magical, and the dancers are simply delicious. Women go wild when the arrival of a young, new dancer (Robert Ri'chard) has the spot sizzling like never before. Michael, a college student, is struggling to help his mother (Vivica A. Fox) make ends meet. When his part time job doesn't pay the bills, he begins to find success at the nightclub dancing as "Sexy Chocolate." As the money starts rolling in, Michael must deal with the unexpected pressure of being the new favorite flavor while hiding his "job" from his mother and girlfriend. Co-starring Tyson Beckford and Michael Jai White, "Chocolate City" is a steamy, fun ride that has all the right moves.

Dallas-Fort Worth area native, Miss Mikela Pryor, daughter of Oran and Rosalyn Pryor is congratulated by D-FW Florida A&M University National Alumni Association President Gerald Jenkins, on receiving over $71,000 in scholarships to FAMU. She received the FAMU Distinguished Scholars Award and the Urban League Guild of Greater Dallas and North Texas Gifted Ten Award. Mikela is a graduating senior at Cedar Hill Collegiate High School in Cedar Hill, TX. She starts FAMU in the fall and plans to enter the College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences to earn her Pharm.D. with a 2021 anticipated graduation year. Let’s give this amazing young lady a congratulatory Rattler strike!

RATTLERMANIA!Pryor to enter pharmacy

program at FAMU



Ask Alma… Mama taking over the Wedding

James

Spiritual SpeakingBy

James Washington

WASHINGTON:

It’s t ime for students to walk the walk.

Commencement ceremonies for all seven colleges in the Dallas County Community College District system are set, and students who have “talked the talk” now will take that walk with an associate’s degree or professional certificate in hand.

They all will become part of DCCCD’s history – and the district is p roud ly ce leb ra t ing i t s 50 th anniversary this year.

Graduates will mark a milestone in their lives as they finish their academic careers at DCCCD and move on to a university or to a career a n d j o b t h a t s i g n i f y t h e i r achievements, too.

With the swish of silk robes and the toss of tasseled mortarboards,

g r a d u a t e s w i l l c e l e b r a t e commencement with their family members and friends.

They attend one of the early college high schools at Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro or Mounta in View; or Richland Collegiate High School – along with college students who will graduate with an associate’s degree or certificate from one of the seven individually-accredited colleges that comprise the DCCCD system.

A full list of graduation ceremonies and speakers is provided.

Sat., May 9: Eastfield College – 4:30 p.m. at

the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. in Garland; keynote speaker: Kathy Windrow, professor of art, who is the college’s 2 0 1 5 M i n n i e S t e v e n s P i p e r Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for full-time faculty.

Wed., May 13:

M o u n t a i n V i e w – 7 p.m. at the Jesse Owens C o m p l e x /El l i s F ie ld House, 9191 S. Polk St. in D a l l a s ;

commencement speaker: Dr. Michael Sorrell , president of Paul Quinn College.

Thurs., May 14: Brookhaven College – 7 p.m. at

the Alfred J. Loos Field House, 3815 Spring Valley Rd. in Addison; commencement speaker: keynote speaker: Dr. Jim Dudlo, professor of history and department chair, and Brookhaven’s 2015 Minnie Stevens Piper Excellence in Teaching Award winner.

Cedar Valley College – 7 p.m. at the Inspiring Body of Christ Church, 7701 S. Westmoreland Rd., Dallas; commencement speaker: Dr. Elva Concha LeBlanc, president of the

Northwest Campus, Tarrant County College District.

North Lake College – 7 p.m. in the Irving Convention Center, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. in Irving; commencement speaker: Charles Siegel, professor of biology and President’s Scholar at North Lake.

Richland College – 7:30 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. in Garland; keynote speaker: retiring faculty member Randy Price, Richland C o l l e g e S c h o o l o f L e a r n i n g E n r i c h m e n t a n d A c a d e m i c Development.

Sun., May 17 El Centro College – 3 p.m. at the

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena, 650 S. Griffin St. in Dallas; commencement speaker: Troy Furlough, professor of mathematics and ECC’s 2015 Minnie Stevens Piper Excellence in Teaching Award winner.

DCCCD Graduates include College, High School Students

Students interview celebrities on red c a r p e t a t N a n c y Lieberman’s annual gala

Frisco ISD-TV’s Abbey Cumnock, Bailey Stone and Chalen Broom were in the mix at the 2015 Nancy Lieberman Foundation Dream Ball Gala April 16, 2015 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. These Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center Audio/Video Production students seized the opportunity to cover the Denim & Diamonds affair, which is a result of a long-standing relationship between NBA Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman and Frisco ISD-TV.

“Nancy has such a big heart and cares so much for students having chances to do big things in life,” Frisco ISD-TV Executive Producer Eva Coleman said.

Students battled rush-hour traffic out of Frisco to get to the event in downtown Dallas, recognizing the magnitude of the opportunity.

“I was going to make sure we got there, even if it was for the last 10

minutes!” Producer/Editor Bailey Stone said.

They made it in time to snag interviews with sports notables Tony Romo, Deion Sanders and Rick Carlisle.

Well worth it!“We’ve been with Nancy along the

Dream Ball Gala journey since it started in 2012 and I’m grateful for this memory of a lifetime that she provides my students,” Coleman said.

Abbey Cumnock interviews Tony Romo

Bailey Stone working Red Carpet

Abbey Cumnock interview Deion Sanders as his daughter looks on.

Professionalism on display by Young Journalists



Lucky participants can join Tim Brown for Hall of Fame Experience in Canton, Ohio through Online Sweepstakes

Many of today’s youth struggle with fear, doubt and worry which holds them back from fulfilling their goals and leads to a variety of challenges including low self-esteem and confidence, eating disorders, drug and alcohol additions, bullying and violent behavior. Ethos Education Group, a non-profit organization located in Frisco, Texas, addresses these challenges through a series of tools that engage, motivate and inspire youth as they move from childhood to adulthood.On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, the agency will launch an exciting new tool, a “virtual classroom” hosted by Ethos partner and sports celebrity Everson Walls. “It is important that students become aware of their true potential and inspired to appreciate life, learn from others and take charge of their future,” said Walls. ”No matter what you do for a living, positive character traits exists in successful people.”Heisman Trophy winner, Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2015 and Ethos partner Tim Brown will host a “virtual classroom” and discuss his career and the character traits needed to obtain long-term success as it relates to character development on July 21, 2015.Through the virtual classroom, a one -on-one relationship is developed with Brown and Walls and other sports athletes and celebrities to allow students to share their own personal thoughts and challenges. Using the agency’s award-winning “You’ve Got The Power!” approach, Walls and Brown will engage the students

while teaching the practical applications of the character traits in their individual lives.“The award winning curriculum works to improve the educational experience of each student by redefining success in order for them to achieve in most cases, generational change by reaching out to them in their current environments so they are motivated and inspired to learn,” said Michael Davis, CEO Ethos Education Group.Ethos Education Group launched its life skills program for students/ athletes at Heritage High School in Frisco, Texas last year. “Our mission for the pilot was to empower students to make positive life decisions in the areas of education, physical and mental health, relationships and character development,” said Brown. “The statistics showed the participants felt they possessed the power to define their success as future leaders.” The following program outcomes show the success of the program:

100% of students reported that using the “You’ve Got the Power” educational curriculum workbook changed the way they think or feel100% of the students reported that they enjoyed using the “You’ve Got the Power” educational curriculum workbook

89% of the students reported that the “You’ve Got the Power” educational curriculum workbooks were great or very good100% of the students reported that they think other students will benefit from using the “You’ve Got the Power” educational curriculum workbook

Academic performance statistics after going through the program:91% of students improved G.P.A.0.97 Average G.P.A. increase96% graduation rate75% continuing with college education

Tim Brown Hall of Fame Experience Sweepstakes

Participants in the “virtual classroom” can also realize the ultimate Tim Brown Hall of Fame Experience and make Pro Football History by joining an online sweepstakes. Two lucky prize winners will receive two tickets each and all travel and hotel expenses to accompany Tim Brown and his family to the NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, August 6 through August 8, 2015. The winners will be part of a weekend Hall of Fame Experience including the Gold Jacket Dinner where football greats, Tim Brown, Jerome Bettis, Charles Haley, Will Shields, Mick

Tingelhoff and a representative of Junior Seau will receive their official Gold Jackets. Other activities filling the action packed weekend for the winner will include the Enshrinement Ceremony where the honorees will take their place among football’s elite; the Hall of Fame Parade and the Tim Brown Official Induction Party. There are no other events where fans can see so many of

the game’s greatest former players gathered in one place. Nearly 700,000 people are expected to attend the televised weekend of events.All proceeds from the Tim Brown Hall of Fame Experience will support the Ethos Education Group mission which is to improve the educational experience of students by redefining success through understanding their identity and self-value. “I learned that building character helped me overcome challenges which were empowering and led to my successful career,” said Brown. “I know participants can build positive character traits early and reverse the disturbing trends that may lead some to prison rather than college.”The Hall of Fame Experience drawing and introduction of winners will be held on July 21, 2015. Brown will not only host a virtual classroom but participate in The Hall of Fame Experience drawing.

For sweepstakes ticket information visit www.timbrownhofexperience.com or tweet #TimBrownHOFE .

Sponsors for the virtual workshop program are Albertsons, National Football League Players Association and TPC Four Seasons Resort Los Colinas.

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Power of Prayer Business Breakfast

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Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce 2015 Annual Celebrity Golf ClassicFriday May 1, 2015| 1pm-6pm

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Mike Epps: The Real Deal TourStarts: 8:00 PM

@ Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (972) 854-5050

May 2FIGHT NIGHT

7pm until 2amMayweather vs. Pacquiao Fight Watch AND After Party

@TAILGATERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL

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Go Red Mother- Daughter - Sisterhood Pamper Party & Luncheon10a-4p

The Bristol @ Buckingham 535 Buckingham Road, Richardson, TX 75081May 3

DJ LO DOWN LORETTA BROWN aka ERYKAH BADU Live!!!!!

Gas Monkey Live 10110 Technology Blvd (Next To Studio Movie Grill)

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Literary Cafe/Spoken WordSaturday, May 02, 2015 - 7PM

Irving Arts Center - Suite 200

3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX Admission: $10 Advance; $15 Day of Event

Come spend some time with your family and friends at the Irving Arts Center.

Irving Black Arts Council will present an evening of Spoken Word & Jazz with local artists: Stella Alexander, Melani Ismail, Donna Patrick, Michelle Stimpson,

Arquilla Todd and Bradley & Bonita Vinson.

Music Provided by Joel McCray, Jazz Pianist

May 3rd, 2015 2pm-9pm

**Exclusive "Red Carpet" Event* Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao.

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May 7\North Texas Christian Women's Chamber


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Where International House of Pancakes

12750 North Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76177

May Day Festival Juanita Craft Civil Rights House11amMay 18

Duncanville ISD is proud to announce its 2015 Teacher of the Year nominees. The district participates in the Teacher of the Year competition sponsored by the Texas

Association of School Administrators in an effort to recognize excellence and to honor the professional, innovative and effective abilities of all teachers,

counselors and librarians.A total of 24 teachers were nominated by their respective campuses. These

candidates are expected to be skilled and dedicated educators who exemplify excellence in their endeavors. They must inspire learning in students of all

backgrounds and abilities. Candidates must have the respect and admiration of students, parents and colleagues. An ideal nominee is an educational leader who

has a focus on innovation, creativity and student performance.Duncanville ISD will select two finalists for Teacher of the Year, one from

elementary and one from secondary education. Winners will be announced at the 2015 Duncanville ISD Staff Appreciation Event in the Duncanville High School

Alexander Auditorium on Monday, May 18. The reception begins at 6:30 pm; the program starts at 7:00 pm.

May 19Free Divergent Screening for Teens

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to a free dinner and screening of the film Divergent at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Central Library, 625 Austin St. Set in futuristic Chicago, Divergent focuses on Beatrice Prior, a girl who must choose to remain

with her family or join one of society’s five factions of individuals: the honest, the selfless, the brave, the peaceful, or the intelligent. No registration is required.

Doors open 15 minutes prior, and seating is limited. For details, go to the Nicholson Memorial Library System webpage.

May 21North Texas Christian Women's Chamber


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May 24Inaugural Installation to Southwestern Regional Bishop

Honoring Bishop Allen D. Richardson Abundant Life Cathedral of Praise Church, 3407 El Benito, Dallas, TX 75212

3:30p.m.Guest Speaker: Presiding Bishop Eddie L. Moton

May 28

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May 7North Texas Christian Women's Chamber Power of Prayer Business Breakfast 8AM

International House of Pancakes 12750 North Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76177

********May Day Festival Juanita Craft Civil Rights House

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May 9

The South Dallas Cultural Center celebratesBlack Man’s Month in the art Gallery!

Art lovers are invited to the opening of the new art exhibit: “The Crawfish Circuit - 5 pm. free and open to the public until June 20th. The SDCC is located at 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. For more info. or to schedule a

guided tour for your group call 214-939-2787.

May 12Urban League Young Professionals General Body

Meeting -- The Economic Empowerment Committee Presents “Making the Right Investments: Wealth,

Self & Community” --7pm at Center for Community Cooperation , 2900 Live Oak St. Dallas, TX 75204

May 14Dallas County District Attorney Susan Hawk holds

Town Hall Meeting 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Pleasant Grove Library

7310 Lake June Road Dallas, Texas 75217

*****Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce

Annual Economic Forecast7:30 AM to 9:30 AM CDT

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Hitt Auditorium1441 N. Beckley Ave. Dallas, TX 75208

May 18Duncanville ISD is proud to announce its 2015 Teacher of the Year nominees. Winners will be announced at the 2015 Duncanville ISD Staff

Appreciation Event in the Duncanville High School Alexander Auditorium 7:00 pm.

May 19Malcolm X’s 90th Birthday

Free Divergent Screening for Teens Teens ages 13-18 are invited to a free dinner and

screening of the film Divergent at 6 p.m. at the Central Library, 625 Austin St. Set in futuristic Chicago, Divergent focuses on Beatrice Prior, a girl who

must choose to remain with her family or join one of society’s five factions of individuals: the honest, the

selfless, the brave, the peaceful, or the intelligent. No registration is required. Doors open 15 minutes prior, and seating is limited. For details, go to the Nicholson

Memorial Library System webpage.

Swearing In Reception and Ceremony of

Curtistene McCowan for City Council Place

6 at the Jim Baugh Government Center

(City Hall). Reception @ 6:30p.m. (City Hall

Reception Room). Swearing In (City

Council Chambers) @ 7p.m.

May 20African Chamber of Commerce

British Beverage Company (BBC)*2800 Routh Street | Dallas, TX 75201 | 214-922-8220 *Limited Menu items to be offered during the

luncheon. If you have any questions please feel free to call

Sanmi Akinmulero at 214-244-0388 or Michael Fant at 817-371-1277.

LUNCHEON SPEAKERSMay 20 - Leo Montgomery & Kelly Dent -

US Dept of Commerce


Power of Prayer Business Breakfast 8AM

International House of Pancakes 12750 North Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76177

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Balch Springs Chamber of CommerceNetwork Luncheon

Featuring Detra NewhouseMicrosof Learning & Development Program Manager

11:30AM-12:30PM Chamber Members w/RSVP $5

Non Members w/RSVP $7Chamber Members w/out RSVP $10

Non Members w/out RSVP $12Please call 972-557-0988

to RSVP or email [email protected]

Deadline May 18th

Th3rd Thursday Champion’s Luncheon Business Czar Herb Austin is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champion’s Luncheon @12noon.

Mr. Herb Austin is the District Director for the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Dallas/Fort

Worth office, covering 72 counties of north, central, and east Texas. Mr. Austin was appointed to the

Dallas/Fort Worth office in 2008. Salazar Center

2201 Main Street, Suite 440 Dallas, TX 75201

May 24Inaugural Installation to Southwestern Regional Bishop, Honoring Bishop Allen D. Richardson

Abundant Life Cathedral of Praise Church, 3407 El Benito, Dallas, TX 75212 - 3:30p.m.

Guest Speaker: Presiding Bishop Eddie L. Moton

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ESCAPE @ 7PM

AT THE MARRIOTT PYRAMID BALLROOM TICKETS ON SALE AT 8AM TODAY

WE ARE HAVING ANOTHER OASIS FAMILY REUNION

TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE SACRIFICES OF OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR MILITARY

THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FEATURING SAX MAN WILL DONATO AND

GUITARIST MARC ANTOINE AND HIS ALL STAR

BAND, ANDRE BERRY- BASS GUITAR, BRIAN SIMPSON- KEYBOARDS & DAVE HOOPER-

DRUMS

May 2637th anniversary of the Elusive Ladies of the

Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at Florida A&M University

RIP #22 Donna Charles


Power of Prayer Business Breakfast International House of Pancakes


May 29HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM!!!

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JOIN THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER DALLAS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS , MAY 29 - 31, AS WE

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TX YP WEEKEND REGISTRATION: $55 https://

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June 3

African Chamber of CommerceBritish Beverage Company (BBC)*

2800 Routh Street | Dallas, TX 75201 | 214-922-8220 *Limited Menu items to be offered during the

luncheon. If you have any questions please feel free to call Sanmi Akinmulero at 214-244-0388 or Michael

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June 6 JDRF Announces

TypeOneNation North Texas 2015 – an interactive Summit to enhance knowledge,

increase confidence and provide valuable connections

for anyone impacted by Type 1 Diabetes. Sean Busby, an Olympic snowboarder living

with type 1 diabetes, will be the special guest speaker for the day.

Time: Registration opens at 7:00am. Events are from 8:00am – 4:30pmLocation: Renaissance Hotel; 2222 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207

Cost: $25 per adult and $15 per child 16 and under.

June 7

Rev. Yvette Blair Lavallais will be commissioned as a Probational Elder in the North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church.

The ceremony is part of the Annual Conference, June 7-9, at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Plano, TX. It will take during the 7:00 p.m. worship

celebration.

June 13The Potter's House- Fort Worth Campus 1270 Woodhaven Blvd. Ft, Texas 76112

Doors open at 3:00 p.m.Tickets: Advance: $30.00

At-The_Door:$40.00 VIP: $50.00OAKCLIFF’S SUMMER LOVE FEST!

Saturday. June 13, 2015, 12-4 pm @ a Park Near You!

This free spectacular event will take place in the Oak Cliff Community and will encourage healthy relationships, through uplifting music, Summer program

details, family fun food and entertainment! Deadline to sign up is May 17, 2015

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June 20Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas will host a Prostate Health Educational

Symposium on June 20, 2015. Reverend Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, Senior Pastor, and Reverend James L. Fitzgerald, Pastor of Pastoral Care and a prostate cancer survivor, are inviting members of the local community to learn more about the

disease and to get free prostate cancer screening.

June 21Save the Date!

June 21st, 2015 A Fathers Table 2015

June 21-26Dallas is the host for the June 21-26, 2015 35th National Veterans Wheelchair Games with the theme, “BIG City, BIG Wheels, BIG Heart,” and City of Dallas, VA North Texas and Paralyzed Veterans of America made the public announcement

today, encouraging attendance and participation in support of the weeklong Games

June 24

Great Chefs. Great Food. Great Cause.

WHAT: The 2nd Annual Flavors of Dallas is a unique gourmet experience with DFW Top Chefs assembling for a night of exquisite food, fine wines, and elaborate table décor designed by each chef. Each guest sits tableside while watching and

interacting with the chef throughout the evening as a 5 course dinner paired with wines is prepared and served for a table of 12.

Flavors was first stirred together in 1991 by James Beard Award winning chef Christopher Gross in Phoenix. Chef Gross and other area chefs were interested in supporting the mission of the American Liver Foundation. Today the

event is hosted by the organization in 20 cities across the country and raises millions of dollars annually to support the work of the American Liver Foundation.

Join us for a night that you won't soon forget while helping to improve the lives of the 30 million people in the United States living with liver

disease.

2015 Chefs: Chef Donald Chalko , Omni Dallas HotelChef Azja Freeman, Chef Freeman Events and Private Dining

Chef Joseph Hoffmaster, Dakota's Chef Hermann Hiemeyer, Hyatt Regency Dallas

Chef Patrick Russell, Max’s Wine DiveChef Maurizia Senturk, Nonna Knows CateringChef David C. Smith, The Westin Galleria Dallas

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COST: $450 per person, $5,000 for table of 12BENEFITS: The mission of American Liver Foundation is to facilitate, advocate and promote education, support and research for the prevention, treatment and

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MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots

YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend!

KENNY JAYMaking Women Happy!

Single Mom Chronicles

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Say NO to any ASSAULTBy Cheryl Smith - Texas Metro News

Just+ like+ a+ potential+ target+ can+ not+ immediately+

identify+ a+ predator,+ it+ is+ often+ hard+ to+ point+ out+ the+

victim+of+sexual+assault+or+domestic+abuse.+ +There’s+

no+ big+ letter+ tattooed+ on+ their+ forehead+ or+ a+ certain+

look,+smell+or+hairdo+that+will+alert+you+that+the+person+

you+are+looking+at+is+the+survivor+of+what+many+have+

� ��%�� # ��assault.

April+is+Sexual+Assault+Awareness+Month+(SAAM)+

and+there+are+full*scale+efforts+to+“raise+public+aware*

ness+ about+ sexual+ violence+ and+ to+ educate+ commu*

nities+and+individuals+on+how+to+prevent+sexual+vio*

lence.”

This+year’s+campaign+“focuses+on+healthy+sexuality+

and+ child+ sexual+ abuse+ prevention.”+ +Advocates+ are+

encouraging+“everyone”+to+join+the+conversation+and+

start+talking+about+“healthy+childhood+development+to+

prevent+child+sexual+abuse.”

Almost+two+decades+ago,+January+1,+1996,+Tamecka+

Grate+was+ violently+ attacked+

and+ her+ recovery+ has+ been+

called+ a+ “miracle.”+ It+wasn’t+

long+ after+ the+ attack+ before+

the+ valiant+ 24*year*old+ was+

giving+ interviews,+ telling+ of+

the+brutal+assault+ that+almost+

ended+her+life+as+doctors+op*

erated+for+over+13+hours+to+re*

move+a+pair+of+scissors+from+

her+skull.+

If+you+saw+her+today,+you’d+

see+ just+ another+ beautiful+

woman+who+ is+ in+ love+with+her+ life,+her+ family+and+

living.+

Ms.+Grate’s+attacker,+Emanuel+Moffert,+26,+who+ac*

tually+ dated+ her+

neighbor,+ was+

caught+ before+

he+ was+ able+ to+

rape+her,+but+the+

assault+ was+ so+

brutal+ that+ the+

scars+left+behind+

could+have+con*

tinued+to+assault+

her,+ if+ not+ for+ a+

loving+ family,+

church,+ com*

munity+ and+ her+

faith.

Gwen d o l y n+

Jones+ was+ as*

saulted+ by+ her+ step*father.+ + She+ asked+ herself+ the+

� �� $� !�� $� �� *son+act+this+way+toward+me?+Am+I+responsible?++Did+I+

do+something+to+cause+this?++Did+my+caretakers+know+

�� "�$��$��stop+it?

She,+like+so+many+other+young+victims,+was+not+be*

lieved+**+which+caused+considerable+trauma+as+the+vic*

tim+is+twice+victimized.++

Admittedly+some+“victims”+have+lied,+producing+an*

other+level+of+victims+in+the+wrongfully+accused,+but+

there+ are+ other+ levels,+ like+ that+ victim+who+ remains+

silent+ for+whatever+ reason+and+ the+ family+and+ loved+

ones+ of+ the+ aforementioned+ who+ oftentimes+ don’t+

know+what+to+say+or+do.

Now+who+is+the+victim?+

It+ could+be+a+newborn+baby.+ +Of+course+you+ think+

that+this+couldn’t+be+the+case.+Unfortunately+there+are+

so+many+cases+of+very,+very+young+babies+being+as*

Tamecka Grate Frazier

Debra Mars

See Sexual Assault, page 18

Welcome Home Ambassador

Ron Kirk!p.7

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By Patrice J. [email protected]

Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy, United Way andTexas A&M are takingplace now to assess thequality of life in the SouthDallas community beforebillion dollar projectsinvolving the new DARTLight Rail and the Trinity

Toll Road are brought tothe area. Some construc-tion has begun with thedemolition of homes tofollow later this year.At a meeting held by the

three institutions, a focusgroup of sorts dished ideasand findings on the surveysthat have told the story of theresidents of South Dallas.“We are measuring con-

ditions that may vary fromstreet to street,” said Dr.

Timothy Bray, director ofthe Institute of UrbanPolicy Research. He helps

oversee the The FieldResearch Team whichunderwent 80 hours of

training in administeringthe anonymous surveys.“Over three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the area.”

In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas, many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in

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Political analysts, both mainstream and Black news

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grade evaluation on President Barack Obama’s first 100

days in office, marked on April 30. Here’s how several

people from the local front graded the new president.

Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson

Grade:A“I am deeply impressed with the progress that

President Barack Obama has made during the first 100days of his administration. Already we are seeingevidence of the administration’s plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term, sustainable pros-perity. President Obama has made two trips abroad,proving to us and to the world that he intends to

repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership.

Finally, the Obama adminis-tration’s code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House.

President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromised.”

Senator Kay

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“In just 100 days, we’ve seen an alarming accel-

eration of policies that will take America down the

wrong track. The administration has proposed

trillions of dollars in new spending, which will

result in higher taxes on Americans, while sharply

raising our indebtedness to foreign creditors.On the national security front, I am

very concerned aboutthe President’s intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees. It is mysincere hope that,movingforward,

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responsible approach to ournation’s challenges thatAmericansdeserve.”(The office of John Cornyn of

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