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Rising Food Costs Hitting the Most Vulnerablein the United States

Black Think Tank President Outlines Plansfor ''Generation at a Crossroads''

The Arroganceof Power and the

Ignorance ofWeakness

By Hazel Trice Edney

W A S H I N G T O N(NNPA) - The presidentand chief executive offi-cer of The Joint Centerfor Political andEconomic Studies, thepremier Black politicalthink tank based inWashington, D.C., sayseven though the centerhas played a critical role

By Nicole LeeNNPA Columnist

Last week in theWashington Post,on the front page,there was an arti-cle about the dev-

astating effects ofrising food prices.Officials statedthey cannot affordto provide basicnutrition to chil-dren.

Rising costs of

corn, wheat, fruit,and milk are "real-ly hitting us," oneofficial said, whilelamenting that thesituation "is notsustainable".

This is not a gov-

ernment officialfrom a country inS u b - S a h a r a nAfrica. Or Haiti.This is a quotefrom an official inthe New York City

in the lofty politicalprogress of Black peopleover the past fourdecades, its researchmust now turn to essen-tial issue areas in whichthe plight of Black peo-ple is still suffering.

“We’ve done it with afocus on moving African-Americans into the polit-ical system in greater

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By James Clingman

This country is beingdestroyed by greedy, con-niving, arrogant people.Our political leaders havetaken this country to theedge of economic melt-down and political chaoswith their lies and deceit. Ioften wonder if they thinkthey will ever die and haveto account for their actions.

It is shameful and sadthat they are so engrossedin their own personalenrichment that they haveliterally disregarded mostof the people in this coun-try. But, it’s also sad tothink that most of us goalong with the program,whether by omission or

commission, by allowingthese leaders to continuedoing their dirt.

Even sadder is the factthat our children will surelypay the price for our apathyand our weakness in theface of impending disaster.When I ask myself, Whatare we afraid of? What dowe have to lose? Why dowe allow ourselves to beplayed? I cannot for the lifeof me come up with accept-able answers.

The people in power areso arrogant and aloof intheir dealings with the folksfor whom they are sup-posed to be working. The“American people” are solaid back and shy when it

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Michele Hoskins’determination to leaveher daughters a busi-ness instead of just arecipe was the inspira-tion for MicheleFoods.

The foundation ofMichele Foods is asecret syrup recipehanded down todaughters from ag r e a t - g r e a t - g r a n d -mother. Today thecompany sells HoneyCrème, Butter Pecan,and Maple Crème

syrups that are foundin over 10,000 foodstores nationwide.

Twenty-three yearsago it was unheard offor an AfricanAmerican woman tobe the CEO of a majorfood company."That’s why the firstthing I tell people isto invest in yourself,"says Hoskins. "If youdon’t believe in your-self, no one else will.I invested the capital Imade from selling vir-tually everything Ihad. I never had any

bank loans orinvestors, only onesmall line of creditwhen I started inOctober 1984. Ilearned how to live offreceivables early on."

"I put God first. Ibelieve that anythingcan manifest itselfwith faith, hard workand perseverance. Sonever give up," saysHoskins. "As soon asyou give up, the dreamis gone. A dream issomething thatunfolds to you as youwork it. Whatever

happens, look at itfrom a very positiveand spiritual way."

Hoskins hasachieved much suc-cess through her 23years in the business.Recent recognitionincludes feature arti-

cles in BlackEnterprises, Ebony,ESSENCE, People,Fortune and USAToday. However, byfar, Hoskins is mostexcited about com-pleting her bookSweet Expectations.

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Yvette Moyo, presi-dent and CEO ofResource Associates

International, Ltd., (RAI)has a proven track recordas a marketing leader.She has committed herprofessional life to thepositive promotion ofAfrican-American cul-ture, tradition and talentand is best known forcreating two brands,

MOBE and Real MenCook® for Charity. Hergoal to build healthierfamilies and communi-ties is the same of thenonprofit extension ofReal Men Cook, RealMen Charities, Inc.

REAL MEN COOKhas grown to become thelargest annual urbanfamily-focused Father'sDay celebration inAmerica. The media rec-ognizes the significanceof the event with TVnews, radio and printthat exceeds a mediaaudience of 200 millionannually.

As president and CEOof RAI, Ms. Moyo alsoco-founded and producesthe leading African-American owned mar-keting and technologyconference series,Marketing Opportunities

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Joy Wallace,President and CEO ofJ.O.Y. Foods ®, Inc.was recently recog-nized as the 2008Women’s FoodserviceForum Entrepreneur ofthe Year. Sponsored byDunkin’ Brands ®, theaward recognizes awoman business-ownerwho demonstratesexceptional leadershipqualities, within hercompany and the indus-try-at-large, and whoseprofessional growthand business achieve-ments have contributed

to the Foodserviceindustry. She also wasthe keynote speakerlast weekend at the

Third Annual EmergingWomen BusinessCamp.

Once a senior direc-tor of National Sales atPizza Hut, Wallace isnow known for herability to take a corpo-rate sales strategy andturn it into a multi mil-lion dollar company inJoy Foods’ first year ofoperation. The mentor-ing intent of EWBC isinspired by her partici-pation in the firstEWBC in 2005.

Wallace foundedJ.O.Y. Foods in 1998 asthe exclusive supplierof the Pizza Hut ®

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in BusinessEntertainment (MOBE),the advanced marketingsymposium series(MOBE). Over $200million in business hasbeen generated toAfrican-American com-panies as a direct resultof associations con-ceived at various MOBEsymposiums.

Moyo’s stellar careerin ads sales and market-ing spans twenty-eightyears; beginning withdoor to door ad sales toneighborhood business-es. She tripled sales rev-enue for Dollars & SenseMagazine and theBlackbook BusinessDirectory in the late1970's, becoming theSenior Vice Presidentand Director of Salesand Marketing for themagazine at 28 years ofage. She left at the age of34 to launch RAI.

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THE TRUTH CLINICPolitical Superficiality Trumps Substance

Presidential poli-tics has always beenmore superficial thanAmerican’s like toadmit. Politicalshallowness has longbeen a key ingredi-ent of presidentialelections. BenShapiro’s book,Project President,chronicles theincreasing sophisti-cation of the manip-ulative packagingdevised to seduceAmerican voters dur-ing presidential cam-paigns.

Shapiro sharesengaging anecdotesthat document howsuperficial imagerywas elevated to ahigher priority thanthe candidate’s posi-tions on issues. Thestories range fromshort, fat, bald JohnAdams' wig-throw-ing tantrums duringthe 1800 election toAbraham Lincoln'sdecision to grow abeard in 1860; fromJohn F. Kennedy'schoice to forgo thefedora at his inaugu-ration to JohnKerry's decision toget botoxed for the2004 race; and fromWashington's falseteeth to George W.Bush's cowboy per-sona.

History appears tobe repeating itself in2008?

Clinton and Obamarecently held theirtwenty first debateof this campaign inPhiladelphia. Formost of the first hourof a commercialdominated two-hourprogram Gibson andS t e p h a n o p o u l o sfocused entirely onpetty trivia thatalready had beensliced, diced, hashedand rehashed weeksbefore in the media.

When they finallygot to relevant issues

they failed to alloweither candidate timeto educate voters onthe details of theirpositions because oftime constraints.Voters never get thechance to becomefully informed on thereal issues becausethe forums whereissues could be ade-quately addressedare turned into repli-ca Jerry Springerevents focusing ontitillating gossip andpotential “gotcha”scandals.

And just when itappeared that thedebate triviality hadbeen exhausted thecreative moderatorscame up with more.An implied questionof patriotism waswrapped up in ablanket of innuen-does that includedObama’s associationwith an alleged anar-chist forty years ago,doubts that Rev.Wright lovesAmerica, and thenegative implica-tions of not wearinga lapel flag pin.

Consider the factsassociated with Rev.Jeremiah Wright,Obama’s former pas-tor. He was con-demned as anti-American and unpa-triotic because ofselected fiery soundbites unearthed byright wing detractorsand endlessly broad-cast around thecountry.

In 1961, youngJeremiah, after hear-ing President John F.Kennedy's challengeto, "Ask not whatyour country can dofor you, but whatyou can do for yourcountry," gave up hisstudent deferment atVirginia Union inRichmond, Virginiaand volunteered tojoin the U.S. Marine

Corps.He served with dis-

tinction in theSecond MarineDivision from 1961to 1963. After com-pleting his requiredservice in theMarines Jeremiahvolunteered tobecome a Navycorpsman. He grad-uated as valedictori-an from the GreatLakes NavalTraining Center andthen was trained as ac a r d i o p u l m o n a r ytechnician at theNavy’s flagshipNational NavalMedical Center inBethesda, Marylandwhere he graduatedas salutatorian.Based on his superi-or skills he wasassigned to the com-m a n d e r - i n - c h i e f ’smedical teamcharged with caringfor President LyndonB. Johnson.

Before leaving thisposition in 1967 theWhite House hadawarded JeremiahWright threePresidential Lettersof Commendation inrecognition of hisoutstanding serviceto the President dur-ing his medical treat-ment at the Bethesdafacility.

By contrast, VicePresident DickCheney, who wasborn in the sameyear (1941) asJeremiah, receivedfive deferments; fourfor being an under-graduate and gradu-ate student and onefor being a prospec-tive father.Similarly, PresidentGeorge Bush, who isfive years youngerthan Jeremiah alsoused student defer-ments and familyconnections to stayin college and avoidactive military duty.

Comparing recordswho then is the realpatriot? While por-tions of some ofReverend Wright'ssermons may be con-sidered inappropriatethe real tragedy is inusing the informa-tion as a catalyst forbranding him unpa-triotic. JeremiahWright is a man whovolunteered to giveup six of the mostproductive years ofhis life to serve inthe military of hiscountry while manyof the well knownpeers who now vilifyhim exploited thesystem to opt out.

Are the real patri-ots the people whomerely talk abouttheir love of countryand pompouslyparade around seek-ing convenientopportunities towave the flag orthose who actuallysacrifice something?Patriotic words havetheir place but theyare subject to inter-pretation. Patrioticactions are selfdefining.

While the JeremiahWright controversyis a singular incidentin a sea of politicalshallowness it illus-trates how politicalsubstance is beingskewed away fromplatforms, issues,and the public wellbeing and blendedinto the superficialwaters of pro-grammed stagecraftand entertainmentdesigned to captivateand seduce illinformed voters.

James W. Breedlove

Comments or opin-ions may be sent tothe writer at:www.truthclinic.com.


Out of Africa/Health

In celebration ofNational InfantImmunization Week(NIIW), April 19-26,2008, Dallas CountyHealth and HumanServices (DCHHS)reminds parents toupdate their children’simmunizations. DCHHSwill conduct specialinfant immunizationclinics across the countyin conjunction with theImmunize Kids DallasArea Partnership.DCHHS’ goal is to pro-vide barrier-free vac-cines year round to helpprotect the health andwelfare of all infantsand children in DallasCounty. The Centers forDisease Control andPrevention (CDC)National ImmunizationSurvey shows thatDallas County's immu-nization rates haveincreased from 67.1% to73.9% over the past twoyears.

As parents, you want

to do what is best foryour children. We knowabout the importance ofcar seats, safety gates,and other methods uti-lized to keep kids safe;but, did you know thatone of the best ways toprotect your children isto make sure they haveall of their vaccinations?DCHHS offers theseimportant reasons forparents to immunizetheir children:

Immunizations cansave your child’s life.Because of advances inmedical science, yourchild can be protectedagainst more diseasesthan ever before. Somediseases that onceinjured or killed thou-sands of children havebeen eliminated com-pletely and others areclose to being eradicat-ed – primarily due tosafe and effective vac-cines.

The Texas Vaccine forChildren (VFC) pro-

gram supplies vaccinesto public and privatehealth care providers atno cost. The federal andstate funded, state-oper-ated program’s goal is toraise immunization ratesby removing the eco-nomic barrier to vac-cines.

DCHHS offers child-hood immunizationsfrom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Monday, Tuesday,Thursday and Friday, onthe first floor of theDCHHS building, 2377N. Stemmons Freeway,Dallas, TX, 75207.The clinic is openWednesdays from 8a.m.—6 p.m. While thecost is $10 for childrenon their first visit and $5for children who havepreviously visited theclinic, no one will berefused service due totheir inability to pay.No appointment is nec-essary. For more infor-mation, call 214-819-2163.

DCHHS Reminds Parents ofImportant Reasons toImmunize Your Child

National Infant Immunization Week – April 19-26, 2008

(NNPA) - Dozens ofex-combatants fromSierra Leone's 10-yearcivil war are taking partin ''healing ceremonies''to make peace with vic-tims of the brutal con-flict that left thousandsdead.

The ceremony wasstarted by a local NGO,Forum of Conscience, inthe Kailahun District.''The choice of Kailahunis significant,'' said theproject's director, John

Caulker.''This was where the

war began on March 23,1991 when rebels of theRevolutionary UnitedFront crossed into SierraLeone from Liberia,'' heexplained.

''It is the first time per-petrators are meetingface-to-face with victimsas well as friends andrelatives ... to apologisefor offences they com-mitted during the con-flict.''

Abdul Sowa, a one-time farmer who nowuses crutches, could nothold back tears. ''At last,they [the ex-combatants]have acknowledged theircrimes,'' he said.

According to Caulker,thousands of such ''for-giveness ceremonies'' areto take place throughoutthe country over the nextfive years, with fundsprovided by a UnitedStates-based foundation,Catalyst for Peace.

Ex-Combatants at “HealingCeremonies” in Sierra Leone

(NNPA) - A U.S.documentarian and pro-fessor of film and videohas been arrested in theoil-rich Delta region bymembers of inNigeria's Joint TaskForce.

Filmmaker SandyCioffi of SeattleCentral CommunityCollege was chargedwith travelling illegallyin the Delta. Cioffi wasreportedly gathering

footage for "SweetCrude", a critical filmexamining the oilindustry's impact onNigeria's economy andenvironment.

Joel Bisina, a peacemediator and founderof Niger DeltaProfessionals forDevelopment in Warri,was traveling withCioffi's film crew andalso has been detained.

Government security

forces, who are fight-ing militants, havedeclared the region asecurity zone.Outsiders can't travelthere without the con-sent of authorities.

Meanwhile, in a newwave of militancy,youths occupied an oilinstallation in southernNigeria on Friday, shut-ting down its produc-tion of 5,000 barrels aday, officials said.

Nigerians Detain AmericanDocumentary Filmmaker

Arts & Entertainment


In numerical order, from left to right: 1. Sister Tarpley and Jewel DiamondTaylor; 2. Peggy Rhyne, CEO, 115 Sports Lounge, listens as Nancey Flowers,

Group Circulation Manager for Black Enterprise speaks about Black Enterprise'spartnership with EWBC . Jewel Diamond Taylor signs books in background; 3.

Audrey White, CEO of Granny@Grans Sweet & Zesty Relish; 4. Chef Cassondra -CEO, The Dining Table/LUWI Institute, Terry Allen , Event manager, Dr. YolandaBrooks, CEO, Sportslife Transitionsions, Dr. Lawana Gladney- CEO of Emotion

Wellness, Inc. at the 3rd Annual Emerging Women's Business Camp at Universityof Dallas Frisco Campus on Saturday, April 19, 2008 where over 121 female CEOs

were in place for a camp on business growth; 5. Joy Wallace and Terry Allen

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EWBC University ofDallas Frisco Campuswas the place to be thispast weekend. As oneparticipant said, “Being inthe room with so manyCEO’s was exhilarating!What an opportunity thiswas just to hear the won-derment, hopes anddreams, and witness theprocess of these Ladies ofFaith.”

It was an informationnetwork and businesscamp that was a groundbreaking event for busi-ness owners and CEO’s toboost their bottom lineand for future entrepre-neurs to learn the insidetrack to launching a suc-cessful business opera-tion. The value of the

camp was the mentoringand networking by all ofthe attendees.

Joy Wallace, theFounder and CEO of JoyFoods, and former SeniorDirector of National Salesat Pizza Hut was thekeynote speaker. Otherspeakers and panelistwere: Michelle Hoskins,Founder of MicheleFoods, famous for HoneyCrème Syrup; Dr.Yolanda Bruce, NationalP r o f e s s i o n a lDevelopment and ClinicalConsultant and formerSenior Director of PlayerDevelopment for theNational BasketballAssociation; Jill Darden,Publisher of the FortWorth Black News;Yvette Moyo,President/Founder of Real

Men Cook and MarketingOpportunities in Business& Entertainment.

Jewel Diamond Taylor,Founder of Women on theGrow; Teresa TaylorGilbert, CEO of N-the-Know; Cheryl Smith,Executive Editor of theDallas Weekly; StarleneStringer, Morning ShowCo-Host/News Directorfor KLTY; Dr. LawanaGladney, CEO ofEmotional Wellness, Inc.;Dr. Scott Wysong,Associate ProfessorMarketing and theDirector of the Sports &Entertainment MBA pro-gram at the University ofDallas; and Sister Tarpley(Shirley Demus Tarpley)Religious Editor forNorth Dallas GazetteWeekly Newspaper.

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TROPHY CLUB,T E X A S –Congratulations are inorder for 30 NorthTexas high school sen-iors honored on April2, each receiving a$2,000 Food SalesA s s o c i a t i o nScholarship during the2008-2009 FSAScholarship AwardsLuncheon at theLasColinas CountryClub in Irving. Thisluncheon marked the11th year of awardingscholarships to areahigh school seniorsworking in the foodretail industry. The thir-ty 2008-2009 scholar-

ship recipients are asfollows:Cynthia Casales-KrogerAndrey Cole - Brookshire’sJohn Coomer - TomThumbClinton Cox- AlbertsonsRiley Davis IV-AlbertsonsDominique Finley-TomThumbPaula Flournoy-Brookshire’sAlicia Fox-Brookshire’sQuinton Gary-AlbertsonsStephanie Garza-KrogerCarissa Genry-Brookshire’sMatthew Henning-TomThumbBriana Hobbs-TomThumb

Elaria Ibrahim- KrogerCourtney Kay-AlbertsonsJamie Klump – TomThumbAlejandro Lozano –Fiesta MartJessica Metzger –KrogerEbony Miller – KrogerAfarin Moosavi –KrogerLaCrecia Porter – TomThumbElizabeth Rosales –Fiesta MartBre’Anna Samples –MinyardBrittany Scott –Brookshire’sCarmen Vanderhoof –Albertsons

Christina Venegas –Brookshire’sAnh-Tuc Vu- AlbertsonsMikkel Weeks-KrogerAaron Williams-AlbertsonsLois Woodson-Brookshire’s“We are extremely

proud of these out-standing students.Their educational,community and profes-sional accomplish-ments make themdeserving of this recog-nition and we look for-ward to their returningto our industry as pro-fessionals and futureleaders,” stated DougRenfro, President of the

Food SalesAssociation.

The $2,000 collegescholarships are award-ed annually to studentsworking in area foodretail stores whileattending high school.Each student is consid-ered based upon theirinterest in a career inthe food retail industry,scholastic achievementsin school, honors andactivities, as well as apersonal essay.Recipients must attenda Texas college andcarry a minimum of 9credit hours as well.

During the AwardsLuncheon on

Wednesday, April 2,executives from eachrespective companyassisted in the presenta-tions to their recipients.The Food SalesAssociation, in partner-ship with Albertsons,Brookshire’s, FiestaMart, Kroger, Minyardand Tom Thumb pro-vide these scholarshipsfunded through eventsheld in North Texas.ncluding the 2087-2009scholarships, since theinception of the scholar-ship program in 1998,281 students have beenawarded $562,000 total-ly through the FSA’sScholarship Fund.

Education


More than 50 stu-dents with hearing lossfrom across the countryparticipated in theM AT H C O U N T S ®competition April 4 to 6at the NationalTechnical Institute forthe Deaf on the RITcampus in Rochester,New York.

This competition –specifically for middleschool students who aredeaf or hard of hearing– is designed to pro-mote math as fun andengaging.

The competition had

three rounds that testedspeed, accuracy, team-work and additional“mathletic” skills.

The winners include:Top scorers First place: Ted

Zoerner, VernadoMiddle School, Irvine,Calif. Ted received a$100 prize and a tro-phy.

Second place:Jordan Webb,Tennessee School forthe Deaf, Knoxville,Tenn. Jordan received a$75 prize and a trophy.

Third place: Karissa

Mirus, Haggard MiddleSchool, Plano Texas.Karissa received a $50prize and a trophy.

Top Teams First place: Haggard

Middle School, Plano,Texas (Karissa Mirus,Vivian Chen, LeeleGirma and CaseyLyon).

Second place:Florida School for theDeaf and Blind, St.Augustine, Fla. (IlanBen-Moshe, EricaSwartz, Jason Antal,Camilla Crump).

Third place: Texas

School for the Deaf,Austin, Texas (JohnMcClymond, DaltonEtkie, Marisa King,Amy Johnson).

Top Team:Liverpool (NY) MiddleSchool (Jordan Sims),Nicole Luther,Margaret Connor,Caitrin Collins.

Honorable mention:New York State Schoolfor the Deaf, Rome,New York (SarahDavis, Jamel Edwards,Austin Howard, AshleyNemier).

MATHCOUNTS® is

a national enrichment,coaching and competi-tion program that pro-motes middle schoolmathematics achieve-ment through grass-roots involvement inevery U.S. state and ter-ritory. This competitionwas partially underwrit-ten by a generous grantfrom the SprintFoundation.

RIT is internationallyrecognized as a leaderin computing, engineer-ing, imaging technolo-gy, fine and appliedarts, and for providing

unparalleled access andsupport services for stu-dents with hearing loss.NTID, one of RIT’seight colleges, enablesits deaf and hard-of-hearing college stu-dents from around theworld to study, live andsocialize with 14,400hearing students. U.S.News and World Reporthas consistently rankedRIT among the nation’sleading comprehensiveuniversities. Visitwww.rit.edu/NTID/newsroom for more NTIDnews.

FSA Awards $60,000 in Scholarships – Northeast, Texas

Winners Named in MATHCOUNTS® Competition at RIT/NTIDPlano Students Excel

DALLAS, (BUSI-NESS WIRE) -- Oncorrecently announced thatit has rolled out theGreat TexasRefrigerator Roundup,a program designed tocollect and recycle old,inefficient refrigeratorsand freezers from con-sumers whose power isdelivered by Oncor. Inaddition to saving ener-gy, eligible consumerswill receive a $50 checkfrom ApplianceRecycling Centers ofAmerica for turning in aworking refrigerator orfreezer.

The Great TexasRefrigerator Roundup,one of the many pro-grams Oncor offers aspart of its Take a LoadOff, Texas initiative,

provides both energy-saving and environmen-tal benefits.

"Old refrigerators andfreezers are some of thelargest energy users inthe home and can causeenvironmental damageif not disposed of prop-erly," said MikeStockard, director,Oncor energy efficiencyprograms. "By partici-pating in the GreatTexas RefrigeratorRoundup program, con-sumers will save ener-gy, help to protectTexas' natural resourcesthrough environmental-ly sound appliancerecycling, and earn a$50 reward for theirefforts."

Consumers in theOncor service area who

want to participate inthe program, which willbe offered for a limitedtime on a first-come,first-served basis, willneed the ESI ID number

from their electric billswhen calling 1-866-472-9376 or visitingwww.OncorRecycle.com to schedule a collec-tion appointment.

Oncor's contractor,Appliance RecyclingCenters of America,Inc., will provide in-home collection, propermanagement of envi-

ronmentally harmfulmaterials contained inthe appliances, andrecycling of steel, alu-minum, copper, andplastic.

Oncor Service Area Residents Eligible for $50 Reward forTurning in Old, Working Refrigerators and Freezers

The men of Omega PsiPhi Fraternity Inc., AlphaIota Iota graduate chap-ter sponsored its 17thannual Talent Hunt pro-gram at the GarlandPlaza Performing ArtsCenter. Twelve outstand-ing high school studentsshowed off their vastreservoir of talents andcaptivated the audience.Performers displayedtheir talents as vocal-ist,musicians and inter-pretive movementdancers.

Program chairman Mr.Wayne Powe and Master

of Ceremony Mr.Michael Hartman pre-sented the awards to the 3winning contestants andcertificates to others thatparticipated. The 1stPlace Winner wasHampton Williams, 2ndPlace Winner TianaAlexander and 3rd PlaceWinner Jordan RayHorton, Jr.

The Program was verywell attended by commu-nity supporters, sponsorsand featured praise danceteams from "Moving forthe Messiah" ( GreaterNew Birth Baptist

Church, Plano) and the"Park Steppers" (Hamilton Park UnitedMethodist Church,Dallas).

The North Dallas grad-uate chapter has a com-mitment and tradition ofproviding a positive out-let for student/performersin the local community.Several local winnershave advanced to multistate competition as well.

Since its inception, thisinternational communityservice program hastouched thousands of stu-dents, many of whom

have gone on to makeoutstanding contributionsto their communities andour world. Others earnedscholarships, awards, andrecognition throughexposure from this pro-

gram.“It is our quest as

Omega men to continueto grow in our unyieldingcommitment to supportour youth”, sharedHorace Satisfield,

Chapter Reporter.For more about Omega

Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.-North Dallas GraduateChapter and upcomingactivities, visit website:www.northdallasques.com.


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Starting down from top: Steppin' for the Lord: The Park Steppers-from Hamilton Park UnitedMethodist Church of Dallas, TX; Moving for the Messiah- from Greater New Birth Baptist Church ofPlano, TX; Pictured L to R: Talent Hunt Chairman Wayne Powe, 3rd Place Winner Jordan RayHorton, Jr., 1st Place Winner Hampton Williams, 2nd Place Winner Tiana Alexander, and BasileusMichael Hartman.

North Dallas Omega Psi PhiFor more photos, visit www.NorthDallasGazette.com!

OngoingAfrican AmericanRepublican Club of CollinCounty meets 3rd Tuesdayof every month at 7:00pm(Doors will open at 6:30pm) Collin CountyRepublican PartyHeadquarters 8416 StacyRoad, McKinney Call FredMoses at 972 618 7027 [email protected] for moreinformation.

Collin County BlackChamber of CommerceGeneral Meeting is 2ndThursday monthly, 6:30pm- 7:30pm. McKinneyHousing Authority 1200 NTennessee St McKinney75069 The general public iswelcome. For additionalinformation call 469-424-0120.

Collin County BlackChamber of CommerceMonthly Lunch & Learnevery 3rd Thursday $15for members; $20 for non-members, 11:00am-1:00pm, Ralph and Kacoos- 401 S. Central Expwy,Allen. For general infor-mation and reservations call469-424-0120.

DFW FinanciallyEmpowered Women meetmonthly for lunch or dinnerand a fun, informative sem-inar on various financialtopics. For more informa-tion call 469-952-0809 orwww.meetup.com/378.

Marriage Prep Class 1stSaturdays monthly 423West Wheatland Road Suite101, Duncanville 75116$10 fee for materials. Formore info call Karen Duvalat 972-709-1180.

No Limit NetworkBusiness NetworkingLunch 1st and 3rdThursday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. every Thursday atTexas Land & Cattle SteakHouse 3945 N. CentralExpressway Plano 75023Must RSVP atwww.TheNoLimitNetwork.com or call Sylvia Williamsat 972-898-5882.

SHARE! PISDInternational ExchangeStudent Program is in theprocess of finding new hostfamilies to share their heartsand home with an exchange

City Council representa-tives questions about theirneighborhoods. EachCouncil Representative willgive a “state of the district”message, then citizens cancall 972-205-9035 withtheir questions and com-ments. CGTV is availableon Time Warner Cablechannel 16 and on VerizonFIOS TV channel 44.Citizens without cableaccess may attend the meet-ings in person. Questionswill be taken from the audi-ence after the live broad-cast. The meetings are heldin the Garland City Councilchambers at Garland CityHall, First Floor, 200 NorthFifth Street.

May 1Spirit of Uganda fundrais-er benefiting EmpowerAfrican Children and DallasChildren’s Theater 7:30 pmBaker Theater RosewoodCenter for Family Arts 5938Skillman Street, in Dallas75231. Admission is $100per person. For additionalinformation contact LisaSchreiner at 214-978-0110ext. 143, [email protected], vis-itwww.empoerafricanchil-dren.org.

Collin County ChristianPrayer Breakfast Annualbreakfast of prayer, song,and a message of Christ'sinfluence in our lives.Keynote speaker is PatSummerall, legendarysports broadcaster. Buffetopens at 6:30 a.m. and theprogram runs from 7:07a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Admissionis $20 per person or $200for a table of 10. Priceincludes breakfast buffet.For more information call214 757-7259.

The National Day ofPrayer Breakfast willinclude a speech by DeputyChief of Chaplains Cecil R.Richardson at the interfaithannual breakfast, estab-lished by the PresidentialProclamation on this verydate. The National Day ofPrayer Breakfast will beginat 7:00 am and last until8:30 pm in Ballroom A ofthe Dallas ConventionCenter in Dallas. Admissionto the breakfast ranges from$30 - $40. For further infor-mation: [email protected], or call 214-969-1977.

9 7 2 - 4 9 7 - 1 0 1 0 ,[email protected].

Business After Hours at thePrince Bistro, 1201 EastSpring Creek Parkway, Suite100 at 5:30 p.m. RSVP to 972-424-7547, ext. 230.

A Night Out with the Mayorwill be held at the NorthGarland Branch Library, 3845North Garland Road (in theSpring Creek Shopping Centerat Apollo Road). This will bean open format, come-and-gosession from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.It is not necessary to schedulean appointment. The Mayorwill visit with citizens in theorder in which they sign inupon arrival. For more infor-mation, call 972-205-2471 [email protected].

Collin County CommunityCollege and The TurningPoint Rape Crisis Center willhost the 5th AnnualCandlelight Vigil at 6:30 p.m.on Thursday, April 24 at theCollin College Spring CreekCampus Atrium; 2800 E.Spring Creek Parkway, inPlano.

April 26Iota Phi Lambda SororityAnnual Business MonthAwards Luncheon at theCityplace Conference Centerfrom 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Tickets are $40.00. For ticketinformation, please call RitaPowell at 972-492-5878 orRosa Henderson at 214-376-8825.

Garland Youth CouncilHosts Fashionable FoodDrive at the Garland CivicTheatre 108 North Sixth Streeton the east side of the down-town square from 1 – 3 pm.Admission for the event is adonation of non-perishablefood items, which will go toGood Samaritans of Garland.Teen designers are invited toshow their designs at the event.For more information, contactDorothy White at 214-212-0803, or [email protected] orwww.GarlandYouthCouncil.org

Putting It On Paper: ATeen Writing Seminar willbe held this Saturday, from9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. atMount Hebron MissionaryBaptist Church (1233 State

Highway 66, Garland, TX).The low seminar cost of$49.00 guarantees workmanual, writing materials,continental breakfast, andlunch. A portion of the pro-ceeds will benefit TeensReaching Teens, Inc., a non-profit group. To register forthis seminar, please visitwww.writersed.com orwww.teengraffiti.com. Foradditional information,please call Sharon Jones-Scaife, at 972-496-9457.

Learn how to turn $3500into $1 million in less thanfive years from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the WaMu BankOak Cliff Financial Center,505 W. 12th Street Dallas,75208.

22nd Annual Spring RisingYouth Forum Lecture startsat 6:00 p.m. Admission is$15.00 (Free for students andseniors with ID). Thekeynote speaker, Dr. ConradWorrill will discuss race, sex,and the 2008 PresidentialElection. Purchase tickets atPan African Connection 612E. Jefferson Street (214-943-826). For group rates andother conference info call214-426-1683. SpringLecture will be at the SouthDallas Cultural Center, 3400S. Fitzhugh Street, SouthDallas, 75210. Call 214-426-1683 for more info.

The Spring DistinguishedLecture will be presented byDr. Juanita Simmons, at 2:00pm in the at&t Auditorium, atThe African AmericanMuseum in Historic FairPark. The lecture, whichfocuses on empowermentand community activism, isfree and open to the public.For more information contactDr. Emma Dawson at 214-565-9026 ext 307 or [email protected]

TBAAL Black Academy:The African ThinkersRoundtable Writer'sBreakfast will be at theDallas Black Academy ofArts and Letters DallasConvention Center TheatreComplex this Sunday morn-ing beginning at 10:00 am.Hot breakfast will be $10.For more information on theAfrican Thinkers’Roundtable Writer’sBreakfast please call 214-943-2442.

Artists of Dallas Open Micat the Southside on Lamar,the Open Mic is open to anyand all Dallas artists from7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Admissionis free all night so swing by1409 South Lamar, or call214-882-1756.

The Dallas Chapter ofSister Girls will meet at11:00 a.m. this Saturday atthe Mary McLeod Haven(3303 West JeffersonBoulevard). This month’smeeting will feature “HowNot to Raise a Hoodlum”,written by Joyce W. Teal andher husband Prince Teal. Formore information call 214-331-5681.

April 26 and 272008 Dance for the PlanetFestival, a free outdoor com-munity festival featuring allstyles of dance by dancersfrom the Dallas and NorthTexas areas (150 dancegroups) and special celebrityguests! The dance festivalwill last from 12:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m. at the AnnetteStrauss Artist Square atSamuell-Grand Park 6200 E.Grand Ave. Dallas, 75223.Contact Ralph Blackburn atthe Dance Council office at214-219-2290 [email protected].

April 27 – 30The Fifth Annual Womenand HIV InternationalClinical Conference will beheld at the Magnolia Hotel1401 Commerce Street,Dallas, 75201. For moreinformation visit www.aidse-ducation.org/whicc or call214-590-6686.

April 28The next meeting of theTexas Democratic Womenof Collin County will beheld on Monday April 28,6:45 p.m. at Collin CollegePreston Ridge Campus 9700Wade Boulevard, Frisco -Founders Hall, ShawneeRoom F148.

April 29City of Garland MeetingHosted by District 2 CouncilMember Laura Perkins Coxand District 5 CouncilMember Jackie Feagin, willbe aired live on cable CGTVat 7 pm. A call-in formatallows residents fromDistricts 2 and 5 to ask their

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Watermarks InvitationalExhibit runs through April12th 9:00 am – 8:00 pmMondays through Thursdays,9:00 am – 5:00 pm Fridays,and 10:00 am – 2:00 pmSaturdays. FREE CollinCollege 800 E. Spring CreekParkway. For more info call972-881-5873, or visitwww.ccccd.edu.

The National BusinessWomen Enterprise Network(NBWEN) hosts monthlylunch and learn workshop andnetworking event giving mem-bers and guests the opportunityto network, build relationships,present information on theirbusiness and services, andmost importantly, learn differ-ent ways to improve upon andgrow their business. For moreinformation www.nbwen.orgor [email protected].

Wit Women Conference Calljoin this weekly conferencecall if you need encourage-ment, prayer, or inspiration.Dial in Tuesdays 7:00pm–7:15pm to 218-486-1616,Code 10984 (may change eachweek).

April 23 - 26 The Marriage Boot Camp isan interactive relationshipworkshop located at the PlanoCentre 2000 East Spring CreekParkway, Plano, 75074 from6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Wednesdays – Fridays and10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. onSaturday. Admission is $400per person for basic training;$600 per person for advancedtraining. For more informationcontact: 214-641-3866 or visitwww.marriagebootcamp.com.

April 24Estate Planning Seminarfocusing on Probate and EstateTaxes. This free 90-minuteprogram explains how to use aLiving Trust or a ProperlyDrafted Will to save on EstateTaxes and Control your Assets.Presented by Dallas EstatePlanning Attorney, Richard P.Johnson who is BoardCertified in Estate Planningand Probate Law by the TexasBoard of Legal Specialization.For reservations call Karen at

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By JIM KUHN-HENN, AssociatedPress Writer

MUNCIE, Ind. -Barack Obama seeshimself with a disad-vantage in Pennsylvaniaand with an advantagein North Carolina.

"So Indiana may endup being the tiebreak-er," he said recently.

As he completes afour-day tour of theHoosier state, that's theIllinois senator's assess-ment of the Democraticpresidential contests inthe coming three weeks.

For Obama, that's atough call. Sen. HillaryRodham Clinton hassingle digit leads in thestate, according torecent polls. She has thesupport of the state'spopular Democraticsenator, Evan Bayh.And the state has a siz-able number of bluecollar industrial work-ers, a demographicgroup that has leaned inher favor.

But Obama is fromneighboring Illinois,and is well-known inthe Indiana countiesaround Lake Michiganthat have access toChicago's media mar-ket. He also has the sup-port of two respectedformer members of

Congress from Indiana— Lee Hamilton andTim Roemer.

Pennsylvania heldtheir primary Tuesday

with Clinton gaining anearly 10-point marginof victory. Indiana andNorth Carolina holdtheirs in two weeks on

May 6. A two-out-of-three outcome in favorof the Illinois senator atthe end of that stretchmay not drive Clintonout of the race, but itwould deflate her argu-ment that Obama can'tcarry an industrial statewhere blue-collar work-ers predominate.

"If he wins Indiana,that's a pretty strongsignal that he's probablygoing to secure thenomination in myview," said Rep. BaronHill, an IndianaDemocrat who has notendorsed either Clintonor Obama.Significantly, Hill is asuperdelegate, one ofnearly 800 party leadersand elected officialswho could determinethe nomination.

Obama has beenpouring money into thestate with ads and fieldoffices. His bus tour thisweek is his longest stayin the state. He visitedsix of the state's ninecongressional districts,packing high schoolgymnasiums and rous-ing audiences with acondemnation ofWashington and specialinterests.

In many ways,Obama's message is nodifferent from what hewas delivering monthsago in Iowa and NewHampshire. But he hasspiced up his economicthemes, adding a pop-ulist bite aimed at thevery blue collar workersthat have gravitated toClinton in previous con-tests.

"Working classwhite males hold thebalance of power," saidLawrence J. Hanks, apolitical scientist atIndiana University.

Roemer, the formercongressman who hasendorsed Obama, saidhe gave the Illinois sen-ator a book on howRobert Kennedy wonthe Indiana primary in1968.

"I think he's readingit because the Kennedybattle plan was to go tothe cities and get the bigcrowds, but also tomake sure that youaggressively recruit theblue collar communityand convey to them allyou have in commonwith them," Roemersaid.

On the stump,Obama can get his shareof advice. "You need tosmile more," one mantold him in Columbus.He's also heard someawkward praise: "I wantto compliment you onyou grammar," onewoman told him.

In this state, votersseem delighted that theymatter. Few believedthat the presidentialcontest would still beundecided in May. Butthe ongoing campaignhas given some votersthe time to make uptheir minds.

"I didn't think he wasfor real," said RamonGerber, a 67-year-oldretiree from Columbus."So young and so fresh.So I thought, well, helooks nice and soundsnice, but I wasn't sure.But I think I'm sureenough to vote for him."

As for winning twoout of three, Hanks, theIndiana University

political scientist,believes Obama needsto win in states wherehe is favored and staywithin 10 points instates where he is not.That would be enoughto sustain his edge overClinton in delegates,states won and the pop-ular vote.

"The Clinton strate-gy is to construct a basisfor winning without thebig three — most stateswon, most delegates,and greater number ofvoters," he said. "In thissense, there is notiebreaker."

"The Clinton strategy is to con-struct a basis for winning withoutthe big three — most states won,most delegates, and greater num-ber of voters," said Lawrence J.Hanks, a political scientist atIndiana University. "In thissense, there is no tiebreaker."


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Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at a town hall-stylemeeting in New Albany, Ind., Wednesday, April 23, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., pauses for a moment whilespeaking at a town hall-style meeting in New Albany, Ind., Wednesday, April 23, 2008. (AP

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Silver Spring, MD Hisname says it all – “Cedric‘The Entertainer.’” Fromcomedian to actor, fromproducer/director to musi-cian, and author to philan-thropist, there’s nothingthis enormously tal-ented Renaissanceman can’t tackle anddo well. TV Onecelebrates this spe-cial funnyman on anentire Cedric TheE n t e r t a i n e rWeekend, Saturday,April 26 and Sunday,April 27 with festiv-ities kicking offSaturday, April 26 at11AM with a 10-hour marathon ofCedric ‘TheE n t e r t a i n e r ’Presents, the hilari-ous variety/sketchcomedy series.

Then on Sunday at8 PM (repeating at11PM), Cedric sitsdown for an entirehour with TV Oneon One host CathyHughes to reveal the manbehind the unusual name.Lightning struck whencomedian Steve Harveycaught his act and bookedhim into his own club inDallas. Other night clubstints followed with greatsuccess.

But as his popularitygrew, it became obvious toCedric that the term“comedian” couldn’t quitedescribe him, and so“Cedric The Entertainer”was born. As he tellsHughes, the name changeseemed a good transitiononce he started gettingbooked by clubs for half-hour sets. “As you know,comedy is a time thing.Like, if you do 30 min-utes, you get this amountof money. If you do 45minutes, you get thisamount. [At that time] Ihad [just] a few jokes, so Iwould sing, I would dopoetry, and I would dance.I would do anything to fillup the time because Iwanted the money. So, asopposed to calling me acomedian, I would justsay, “I’m an entertainer,”because that’s how Iwould fill up my 30 min-utes.”

While Cedric waschalking up top box officesuccess, an idea for a new

kind of television showwas rattling around in hisbrain – the kind of showthat was rarely being doneany more – avariety/sketch comedyshow. That idea soon

became “Cedric TheEntertainer Presents,”winner of the AFTRAAward for Excellence inTelevision Programmingthat originally aired onFox and now airs on TVOne . “I thought about allof the great variety shows.Flip Wilson was one of myinspirations. Even goingback to “The JackieGleason Show,” so, whenI started to develop this

idea, it was kind of liketaking it back to sketchand variety and fun. So,we dance. We sing. Wejust try to have a goodtime with the show, and Iwas able to put together a

really unique andgreat cast.”

As if Cedricisn’t busy enough,he is currentlyworking on a CDwhich highlightshis singing, (hegives Hughes ataste of his musi-cal ability duringhis TV One onOne interview)and is also devel-oping a sitcom forTV co-starringRegina Hall (whojoins Cedric dur-ing his interviewwith CathyHughes).

But of all hismany projects, theone closest to hisheart is The

Cedric The EntertainerCharitable Foundation, thephilanthropic organizationwhich he runs with his sis-ter. The Foundation pro-vides scholarships andoutreach programs toenhance the lives of inner-city youth and their fami-lies in his hometown of St.Louis, Missouri.

The episode of TV Oneon One also re-airs onThursday, May 1 at 9 AM.

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By Rick A. Elina

The Greater LewisvilleCommunity Theatre cele-brates its 25thAnniversary with its cur-rent 2007-2008 season.GLCT’s Silver Seasonwas kicked off with theperennial favorite, I LoveYou, You’re Perfect, NowChange, and continuedit’s slate of shows withthe courtroom classic, ToKill a Mockingbird fol-lowed by Little Womenand Proposals.

The penultimate offer-ing in this, the theatre’smilestone year is Crownsby Regina Taylor. Theplay, was first producedin 2002 and is adaptedfrom the book byMichael Cunninghamand Craig Marberry.

The book, Crowns:Portraits of Black Womenin Church Hats, pub-lished in 2000, has a fore-word by Maya Angelouand spotlights 50 blackand white portraits ofwomen “properlyadorned in their Sundaybest and topped by somesort of delicious headgear.” One of the sub-jects, 38 year old Sherrie

Flynt-Wallington says,“Sometimes under thosehats, there’s a lot of joyand a lot of sorrow.”Photographer and co-author, MichaelCunningham conceivedof the idea after a friendof his confided about the“big fancy hats” her rela-tives wore to church. Mr.Cunningham writes, “Icould see the book. Ijumped on it the verynext day. For generations,African Americanwomen have had such adeep passion for hats.”

The play, Crowns is amoving and celebratorymusical in which color-fully adorned hatsbecome the centerpieceof a theatrical love letterto the history and identityof the African Americanexperience. The point ofview is seen through theeyes of a young AfricanAmerican woman whohas come down South tostay with her aunt aftertragedy has befallen thefamily in Brooklyn. Hats,the symbolic and titularcrowns, are everywhere,in exquisite variety, andalmost become a secondcharacter, so vibrant thatthey come alive in thetelling of tales, “concern-ing everything from theetiquette of hats to theirhistorical and contempo-rary social functioning.There is a hat for everyoccasion, from flirting tochurchgoing to funeralsand baptisms.”

Director TheresaFerrell helmed "Crowns"

last year for DentonCommunity Theatre andentered it in the AACTNational Competition --which won.(http://www.dentoncom-m u n i t y t h e a t r e . o rg ) .From there, the produc-tion went to Germany.Connie Salsman, Vice-President of Productionfor GLCT, says, “WhenTheresa indicated thatshe would be willing tostage the show for GLCT,we were thrilled. Whilewe haven't made any par-ticular push to broadenthe diversity of our audi-ence, it was exciting forus to present a show thatwould interest a sector ofthe audience often leftout. She has recast theshow -- as you mightimagine, the previouscast had lives to get backto. Since she is not con-strained by the rules ofthe competition, she isable to incorporate someof the parts of the showthat were trimmed outbefore.”

Even though it is clear-ly a story of the African-American experience,there are commonalitiesfor those of us raised inthe southern states thatwe can relate to. Themusic, mostly gospel, isamazing -- makes youwant to stand up, waveyour arms and sing along.Crowns opens April 25thand runs through May11th. The link to the the-atre’s web site iswww.glct.org/crowns.htm.

Lewisville Theatre toPerform Crowns

Rowlett Offers FreeMovies In The Park!

TV One Presents A Special Cedric TheEntertainer Weekend With A Marathon OfCedric The Entertainer Presents Episodes

Saturday, April 26, And A Revealing TV OneOn One Interview Sunday, April 27ROWLETT, TX –

Grab a blanket andhead out for threeunforgettable Fridayevenings of cinemaunder the stars inRowlett’s PecanGrove Park on April25, May 9 and May30.

F a m i l y - f r i e n d l ymovie favorites willentertain all membersof the family. Thesefree movie events will

have open seatingavailable starting at 6p.m. and the moviewill begin at dusk.

Pecan Grove Park islocated adjacent tothe RowlettCommunity Centre at5300 Main Street. Formore information,please contact theRowlett CommunityCentre front desk at972-412-6170.

Participants are

welcome to bring apicnic dinner or theirfavorite movie candy.New this year we willprovide free popcornfor all to enjoy!

MOVIES IN THEPARK SCHEDULE

April 25: How toEat Fried Worms (PG)

May 9: Nancy Drew(PG)

May 30: AugustRush (PG)

comes to our response to thenonsense, because we sim-ply do not want to knowwhat is happening. We wantto remain in our ignorance,thereby having no responsi-bility or obligation to act inany way to change things.

We ratchet-up our enthu-siasm for politics, especiallythis year, and traipse to thepolls like lemmings, believ-ing we will find salvationthere. Fact is we will onlygain an emotional up-tickfrom the upcoming elec-tions, both national and localbecause our investment inthe political process is that ofamateurs. Despite beinginvolved for decades, anddespite having elected Blackofficials all over this country,we are still politically impo-tent and ineffective in mostcases. In other words, westill get played.

The arrogant lord over theignorant and strut theirpower over the weak withimpunity as though there isno higher authority and priceto pay for their despicableactions. But take a look atcurrent conditions and youwill see that there is a priceto pay for both arroganceand ignorance.

Financial institutions arein deep trouble, and whenthey sneeze, we get pneumo-nia. The housing bubble hasburst and we are payingdearly for it; families are los-ing their homes by the hun-dreds of thousands acrossthis nation. Unemploymentis on the rise, and inflation istaking hold. Mass layoffs,such as those seen in the late

1980’s and early 1990’s arereturning to the forefront –4000 from Merrill-Lynchalone. Food prices are reach-ing unprecedented levels;and who knows where theprice of gasoline will end upthis year.

Bush’s “friends,” theSaudis, and other oil richnations refuse to increaseproduction and help lowerthe price at the pump, whileChina and India haveincreased their demand forthe precious commodity. Weowe more than we have; weimport more than we export;we have a deficit that is outof control; and we have adollar that is probably worthabout 15 cents by now. All ofthis and much more, and thearrogant tell the ignorant tomimic Bobby McFerrin,“Don’t worry, be happy.”

What’s the answer?Experts in economics andbusiness that can’t agree onwhat to do at this juncture inAmerica’s history, so whoam I to pretend that I havethe answer. Here is what I doknow though. Black folksare at the bottom of everygood category and at the topof every bad category in thiscountry; we cannot afford tosit back, mired in ignoranceand apathy, waiting for thearrogant to save us.Newsflash! They ain’tcomin,’ y’all.

We must stop volunteer-ing to be ignorant of thethings that matter; we mustopen our minds to the realconditions of this countryand the world; we mustspend more time critiquing,analyzing, and appropriatelyresponding to the power of

the arrogant; and we mustdesign and execute econom-ic initiatives that benefit ourpeople and our children, theway others are doing, with-out apology.

We will continue to thinkwe are players while we arereally being pimped. Wemust wake up; there’s moreto life than sports and enter-

tainment.Power corrupts, but Amos

Wilson taught us that power-lessness also corrupts.Powerlessness is derivedfrom ignorance, and we donot have to be ignorant if wedon’t want to be.Information is too plentifuland too accessible. Get it!Act upon it!


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1. Keep in mind thatnetworking is about beinggenuine and authentic,building trust and rela-tionships, and seeing howyou can help others.

2. Ask yourself whatyour goals are in partici-pating in networkingmeetings then selectorganizations that willhelp you meet those goals.Some meetings are basedmore on learning, makingcontacts, and/or volun-teering rather than onstrictly making business

connections.3. Visit as many groups

as possible that spark yourinterest. Notice the toneand attitude of the group.Do the people sound sup-portive of one another?Does the leadershipappear competent? Manygroups will allow you tovisit twice before joining.

4. Hold volunteer posi-tions in organizations.This is a great way to stayvisible and give back togroups that have helpedyou.

5. Ask open-endedquestions in networkingconversations. This meansquestions that ask who,what, where, when, andhow as opposed to thosethat can be answered witha simple yes or no. Thisform of questioning opensup the discussion andshows listeners that youare interested in them.

6. Become known as apowerful resource for oth-ers. When you are knownas a strong resource, peo-ple remember to turn toyou for suggestions,ideas, names of other peo-ple, etc. This keeps youvisible to them.

7. Have a clear under-standing of what you doand why, for whom, andwhat makes your doing itspecial or different fromothers doing the samething. In order to getreferrals, you must firsthave a clear understand-ing of what you do thatyou can easily articulateto others.

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school system.Schools from NewYork to Florida arestruggling to keepup with rising foodcosts in order toprovide nutritiousschool lunches.

Last year, theNew York Cityschool system paidover $3 million formilk alone. Thearticle stated thatsharp rises in thecost of milk, grainand fresh fruitsand vegetables arehitting cafeteriasacross the country,forcing cash-strapped schools toraise prices orpinch pennies.

For some time inthe US, we havetaken for grantedthat an abundanceof food is ourdivine right. Yetthis myth hasbegun to meetactual reality. Wecan no longerafford food for ourfamilies.

With the ravagesof rising oil prices,coupled withgenetic bio-mar-kets and a foodsubsidy system notprepared to feedall the world'speople, Americansmay just be seeingthe first wave ofconcern. We nowlive within a worldeconomic system,of our own mak-ing, thatAmericans maynot be able to nav-igate.

Recent weekshave seen food-related protests inNiger, HaitiC a m e r o o n ,Senegal, BurkinaFaso, Morocco,Mauritania, IvoryCoast and Egypt.A NPR story onHaiti's food crisisreferred to Haiti as

the "canary in themine" and that therest of us mustheed the warning.

Ironically, butnot surprisingly,leaders from inter-national financialinstitutions whohave created andsupported the verytrade policieswhich led to foodinsecurity are nowexpressing concernwith the currentfood shortages.IMF ManagingD i r e c t o rD o m i n i q u eStrauss-Kahn con-cluded that if foodprices continue torise, "Hundreds ofthousands of peo-ple will be starv-ing ... (leading) todisruption of theeconomic environ-ment."

If we considerthe already vulner-able economicenvironments ofmany countriesthroughout Africaand the Diaspora,any small increasein food prices fur-thers these omi-nous circum-stances.

Though stableand secure accessto food andpotable water arebasic humanrights, the U.S. hasconsistently shownits apathy andineptitude towardsaddressing domes-tic and interna-tional food insecu-rity. At the 2002World FoodSummit, the U.S.stood alone inopposition toinclusion of "foodas a human right"within a declara-tion to be signedby all govern-ments. The U.S.additionally pro-moted the impor-tance of genetical-ly modified crops

as key to eliminat-ing poverty andensuring foods e c u r i t y .Genetically modi-fied crops decreasefood diversity,force small farm-ers to use thistechnology at anincreased expense,and ignore alterna-tive, organic andindigenous agri-cultural develop-ment plans.

The recentrelease of theI n t e r n a t i o n a lAssessment ofA g r i c u l t u r a lScience andTechnology forD e v e l o p m e n tReport, commis-sioned by theWorld Bank andthe UN Food andA g r i c u l t u r a lO r g a n i z a t i o n ,determined thatthe crisis of risingfood prices cannotbe compared tothose in recent his-tory. The reportconcludes that "themounting crisis infood security is ofa different com-plexity and poten-tially differentmagnitude than theone of the 1960s."

Food insecurityrequires our imme-diate attention.First, we mustaccept that currentU.S. and interna-tional economicpolicies have ledto this currentstate of riots, vio-lence, malnutri-tion, and death. Wemust accept thatfood insecurity is anational securitypriority that willnot be addressedby a few quickfixes or more freetrade, but that oureconomic structurerequires systemicchange. If not,given the reality ofglobal warming,

the effects ofagribusiness andthe decreasingoptions for sus-

tainable liveli-hoods, U.S.Americans mustface the real possi-

bility of being onthe losing end ofthe impendingresource wars.

numbers – from barely1,500 elected offices in1970 to more than 10,000today,” Ralph B. Everetttold a crowd of more than2,000 political insiders andother supporters at theorganization’s glitzy annu-al dinner, held at the RitzCarlton Hotel. “The realpossibility that a Blackpresident or a womanPresident will be elected –almost unthinkable just afew years ago – has putrace and gender in the cen-ter of American dialogue.And that is a good thing.”

Describing communitywoes as “a generation atthe crossroads”, Everettpointed listed health careresearch that showsAfrican-American babiesmore likely than babies ofother races to die in infan-cy; African-Americans andHispanics - historically lag-ging in home ownershiprates – still much morelikely than other groups tohave sub-prime mortgages;and the worldwide scientif-ic community predictingthat “global climate changewill bring more intense andmore frequent weatherevents in the not-too-dis-tant future.” He asked,“Why should Black peoplecare about that? Two-words: RememberKatrina,” he told the ener-getic audience.

Having served as presi-dent only about a year,Everett also vowed toaddress media-led stereo-types and misinformationabout Black people, as wellas the lack of racial minor-ity ownership and “accessto the new digital world.”

Concluding, he said, “Inother words, we cannot andwill not stand idle whileour youth, our communi-ties, our people stand at thecrossroads.”

U. S. Rep. Jim Clyburn(D-S.C.), House majoritywhip, received the center’stop honor, the Louis E.Martin Great AmericanAward, named for its

founder. Clyburn said hiscolleagues in Congress aswell as the next presidentmust work hard to close thedisparities pointed out byEverett. “I am determinedthat we will not be the firstgeneration of Americans toleave their children withfewer opportunities thanwe had,” Clyburn said.

AARP CEO William D.Novelli was the recipient ofthe center’s firstPartnership Award, pledg-ing to continue giving tothe cause of research andpolicy analyzing.:“Americans fear that theirchildren’s generation willend up worse off than theyare,” Novelli said. “If thathappens, it would be thefirst time in American his-tory…a big step back-wards. We can’t let it hap-pen. And that’s why ourpartnership with the JointCenter is so important – itplays a critical role in help-ing our nation’s leadersunderstand how key issuesimpact the AfricanAmerican community.”

The recording of Black

political and economicthought and progress hasbeen the hallmark of thecenter since its founding in1970. A recent Joint Centersurvey of likely Black vot-ers in the DemocraticPrimaries found that thewar, health care, jobs/econ-omy and education, wereforemost on the minds ofAfrican-Americans goingto the polls.

Everett said he sees themassive financial supportas a sign of readiness by thecommunity.

“It is a clear signal thatAmerica is ready to con-front the difficult social andeconomic challenges thatface our nation and ourcommunities. And theywant strong policy institu-tions to step up and focuson solutions,” Everett said.“We accept and embraceour responsibility toincrease the Joint Center’sinnovation and effective-ness in putting the concernsof communities of colorand solutions to their prob-lems at the very top of thenation’s policy agenda.”

1241 W. Mockingbird,Dallas, Texas 75247,(214) 630-7000 on April22-26, 2008, theConference Registration$200

The conference willfeature tours of key eco-nomic development sitesincluding the new DallasLogistical HUB, the cam-pus of UNT and DFWAirport with transporta-tion provided by D/FW

Airport. Key speakersfrom D/FW InternationalAirport and AmericanAirlines will discuss crit-ical issues such as airportsafety, homeland securi-ty, airportdevelopment/privatiza-tion/infrastructure, con-cession development andmarketing ideas.

Further discussions willdeal with energy,te lecommunica t ions ,investment and banking

opportunities.The Dallas Chapter of

The Links, Incorporatedwill host the AfricanMarket Expo/CulturalEvent with the programending with aPresidential Gala.

For additional informa-tion on the 10th AnnualAfrican EconomicForum, please contact theAfrican Chamber ofCommerce, D/FW at214.421.6155.

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CURRENT JOB OPENINGwith KWRD-FM The Word 100.7 FM

KWRD-FM is looking for candidates who havebeen successful in outside sales. A commitmentto the programming and the mission of KWRD iscritical. Previous radio sales experience is notnecessary.

If you’re interested in this position with KWRD-FM, please fax an introductory letter along withyour resume to General Sales Manager, BobJohnson at 214-561-9662 or email to [email protected].

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

KWRD-FM is a subsidiary of Salem Communications, an equal opportunityemployer. Salem does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition or ancestry, or

on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

FULL-TIME ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

News Talk 660 KSKY-AM located in Irving, TX islooking for a full-time Account Executive with out-side sales experience. Candidate should have anunderstanding of news talk format and be ready to hitthe ground running. Previous news talk radio salesexperience a plus. 2 years sales experience required.

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Church Happenings

Mt. Olive Church of Plano300 Chisholm Place Plano, TX 75075 972-633-5511

WWW.MOCOP.ORG

Serving the PlanoCommunity for 13 Years

Sunday Worship10:00 am

Wednesday Night7:15 pm

Call Pastor Sam on:“Vision & Truth Live”

Radio Broadcast: KWRD 100.7 FM Sundays 9pm – 10pm

HEAR PASTOR SAM DAILY ON: “TRUTH MADE SIMPLE”KGGR 1040 AM MONDAY – FRIDAY @ 5:25pm – 5:30pm

Pastors Sam & Gloria Fenceroy

One, two or three lots for sale at Restland inNorth Dallas; located in the beautiful andpeaceful Serenity Gardens Section(Southeast corner of Greenville Avenue &Restland Road.) Market value $3450 each,but selling price negotiable. View plots byappointment only. Call 972-606-3878,972-416-6109, or 469-235-5808.

PRIME BURIAL LOTS FOR SALEEBENEZER WORSHIP CENTER“We are Living Stones in God’s Temple”

SUNDAY10:00 am: Sunday School

11:00 am: Morning WorshipMONDAY

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Men of Power and Women of Power

TUESDAY7:00 pm- 8:00 pm: Bible Study & Worship ServiceRev. Cecil T. Smith, II

Senior Pastor

14000 Preston Road • Dallas, TX 75254 • 972-980-0977 (Church Phone)

CALVARYPHILADELPHIA

MISSIONARYBAPTIST CHURCH

April 25-27, 2008Don’t miss our Annual

Women’s Celebration,Extreme Makeover, ChristianEdition. Friday night @ 7:30pm will be our Women’sFellowship. Saturday morn-ing @ 9 am will be ourConference featuring work-shop leaders: Sis. EarnestineJackson from Greater SunriseBaptist; Evangelist ShirleyStevenson from CalvaryPhiladelphia Baptist; Sis.Joyce Davis from Safe WayBaptist; and MissionaryGloria Fobbs from GreenwayPark COGIC. Call thechurch for registration feesand information. Sundaymorning @ 11 am is WorshipService. Women are asked towear black and give a faithoffering of $100; and at 3:30pm we will have Women inWorship with special guests:Rev. Shank Robinson and theNew Unity MBC. Call 214-604-9427 for information.

Calvary Philadelphia MBCRev. J. H. Moore, Jr.,Servant4703 Sunnyvale StreetDallas, TX 75216214-371-3581

CONCORD BAPTISTCHURCH

May 3, 4 pmBreak The Streets and

make a difference in yourcommunity using God as atool against violence, gangsand drugs. For informationcall James Donna at thechurch.

June 6, 7 pmCome to our Gospel Under

the Stars Praise Concert fea-turing Fred Hammond.

June 18, 7 pmOur Worship Service will

feature Dr. Ralph West, youare invited.

Concord Baptist ChurchRev. Bryan Carter,Senior Pastor6808 Pastor Bailey DriveDallas, TX 75237214-331-8522

CUSTER ROAD UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

May 18, 12 Noon-2 pmCamp Big Church is a $5

Church prep for all childrenthat will begin kindergarten inthe fall. Advance tickets arerequired; they will be on salein the Fellowship Hall onMay 4th and 11th.

Custer Road UMCRev. Ronald Henderson,Senior Minister

6601 Custer RoadPlano, TX 75023972-618-3450

EIRENE CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIP CHURCH

April 30, 7 pmJoin us this last Wednesday

in April for “SHAPE” in ourLecture Hall. You have aunique purpose in life; nowlearn how God wants you touse it.

Eirene Christian FellowshipRev. Terrance Autry, Pastor701 E. Centennial Blvd.Richardson, TX 75081972-991-0200

FIRST BAPTISTCHURCH OF HAMILTONPARK (FIRST CHURCH)

April 26, 2008Registration for our 2008

Women’s Conference hasbegun. It will be at theMarriott Dallas/Plano @ theLegacy Town Center this year.Sign up today.

First Baptist Church ofHamilton Park(First Church)Dr. Gregory FosterSenior Pastor andRev. Anthony Foster,Pastor300 Phillips StreetRichardson, TX 75081972-235-4235

GREENVILLE AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST

May 3, 8 am to 1:30 pmCome to our 23rd Annual

Adolescent & LadiesSymposium to address com-munity issues of today’s soci-ety from a Biblical perspec-tive. It’s FREE and open topreteen girls, ages 9-12; ado-lescent misses, 13-18; andadult ladies, 19 and up. Thiswill include a session formothers and daughters, a con-tinental breakfast, lunch, anddoor prizes.

Greenville AvenueChurch of ChristBrother S.T.W. Gibbs, IIISenior Minister1013 S. Greenville AvenueRichardson, TX 75081972-644-2335

MT. HEBRONMISSIONARY BAPTIST

CHURCH

April 26, 9 am-3:45 pmPutting it On Paper: A

Teen Writing Seminar isbeing held for $49, whichincludes work manual, writ-ing materials, continentalbreakfast and lunch. Seatingis limited to 50 students, ages16-19, register today. A por-tion of the proceeds will ben-efit Teens Reaching Teens,

Inc. a non-profit organization.To register or for information,call Sharon Jones-Scaife @972-496-9457.

April 28-May 1,Nightly @ 7 pm

You are welcome to ourNational Christian Ministryeach night.

Mt. Heron MissionaryBaptist ChurchRev. Leonard O. LeachSenior Pastor1233 State Highway 66Garland, TX 75040972-276-5218

NEW MOUNT ZIONBAPTIST CHURCH

OF DALLAS

June 8-13, 2008We will host the National

Baptist Congress @ the DallasConvention Center. Adam’sMark is the host hotel.Contact Sister Linda Adams ifyou are interested in attendingclasses during the Congress @214-341-6459.

New Mount Zion BaptistChurch of DallasDr. Robert E. Price,Senior Pastor9550 Shepherd RoadDallas, Texas 75243214-341-6459

SAINT MARKBAPTIST CHURCH

April 26, 8 amA special Women’s Prayer

Breakfast will be hosted @the church; and ladies you areinvited to join us.

Saint Mark Baptist ChurchRev. Charles Wattley,Senior Pastor1308 Wilcox StreetMcKinney, TX 75069972-542-6178

SWEET HOMEMISSIONARY

BAPTIST CHURCH

May 3, 5:20 pmOur Reunion Choir hosts a

“Back in the Day GospelMusical” and you are invited.

May 4, 10:20 amCome share with us the joy

of celebrating 20 years as acommunity church. Ourtheme:”We are Family”Learning from the past, livingin the present, preparing forthe future. Acts 2:44-47. Forinformation or directions callMonica Jones or ToshaJohnson @ 972-276-6602.

Sweet Home MBCRev. D. L. Wilson, Pastor1019 S. First StreetGarland, TX 75040972-276-6602

M c K i n n e y —Organizers are invitingthe community to prayon Thursday, May 1,2008 to observe the57th Annual NationalDay of Prayer(NDP). TheNational Dayof Prayerbecame ayearly eventw h e nP r e s i d e n tHarry S.T r u m a nsigned a jointresolution byC o n g r e s sdeclaring thece l eb ra t i on .President RonaldReagan amended theresolution by designat-ing the first Thursday inMay as the annualNational Day of Prayer.

“Our country and ourcommunities are facingdifficult challengesright now,” said TashaDouglas, city coordina-tor, “but I fully believea dramatic change is instore for our city andour country if we willput aside our differ-ences and come togeth-er to pray.

And that is exactlywhat folks in McKinneyare planning to do.Churches, governmentofficials, business lead-ers, and people of faithwho are concerned

about the welfare of ourfamilies, communitiesand our country arestanding together on thecommon ground ofprayer, asking God for

His providence andblessings.

Two times of prayerhave been planned forthe city of McKinney onMay 1st. Prayer on theSquare will begin at 12noon outside theMcKinney PerformingArts Center, at whichtime the National Dayof Prayer state procla-mation will be read, anda diverse group of pas-tors from McKinneywill lead the city inprayer. Prayer on theSquare will culminatewith a Bible read-a-thon, during which vol-unteer participants willsimultaneously readassigned passages fromthe Bible. Churches,youth groups, families,

and individuals are wel-come to participate.

The McKinneyConcert of Prayer willtake place on theevening of May 1st

from 6:30-8:00 p.m. atM i t c h e l lM e m o r i a lPark. Familiesare encour-aged to come,bring lawnchairs andblankets, andparticipate asan array ofc o m m u n i t yvoices leadMcKinney in

praying for our govern-ment, military, media,business, education,church, and family.

In preparation for theNational Day of Prayer,organizers are alsoencouraging people offaith to come togetheron this Saturday, April26th for the McKinneyPrayer Walk in historicdowntown McKinney.The Prayer Walk will beheld from 8:30-9:30a.m. outside theMcKinney PerformingArts Center.

For more informationabout these upcomingtimes of prayer inMcKinney and theNational Day of Prayervisit www.mckinneyn-dop.org.


Sister Tarpley

Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist ChurchThe Rock

Still standing…. Est. June 1864A Kingdom Building Church offering DELIVERANCE, RESTORATION, PURPOSE and PROSPERITY

Sunday Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:45 am & 11:00 amSunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 am – 10:45 amWednesday Bible Study . . . 12:00 noon & 7:00 pm

Worship Services

Monday & Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am - 3:00 pmTuesday, Wednesday & Thursday . . . 9:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday & Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed

Office Hours

Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church11611 Webb Chapel Road • Dallas, TX 75229Office: 972-241-6151Email: [email protected]: www.dallasmtpisgah.org

Contact Info

Come Experience AChurch that Believes inGiving God Excellence

Without Excuse

Rev.Robert Townsend, Pastor

Christians HavePower

Christians have powerbecause Jesus had greatpower; however, He sawHimself as a servant. Jesussaid, “For even theSon of man camenot to be ministeredunto, but to minis-ter, and to give Hislife a ransom formany.” Mark10:45.

Make no mis-take, Jesus was nota victim. He wasnot used, manipu-lated, coerced, ortrapped at anypoint, even in Hisdeath. He said, “Noman taketh it fromme, but I lay it down ofMyself. I have power to layit down, and I have power totake it again. This com-mandment have I received ofmy Father.” John 10:18.This is important forChristians because we nolong need to live powerless-ly. Being a victim is not partof the new life Christ hasgiven us. If we are reigningwe are making great choices.With the power of the HolySpirit inside us, those choicescan be made with confi-dence.

It is in a Christian’s natureto love. We choose lovingservice as the best way to liveour lives. Living a life oflove is the wise choice of aperson who has acceptedGod-given power.

Peace and HappinessMust Come from Within:Whatever a person becomeson the outside must first bebelieved in the heart. We all

become different peopleas we grow older, withdifferent hopes and

dreams, goals and achieve-ments, memories and feel-ings. No one can ever saythat, as a person, they are all

they can be, for it is then thatthey have stopped growingfrom within.

In a time of new begin-nings, continue to grow, todream, and to make newmemories. Whatever givesyou peace within yourselfwill allow others to see thespecial person you truly are.–Shirley Vander Pol.

Break the Worry HabitBefore It Breaks You:Keep busy. Don’t fuss abouttrifles. Use the law of aver-ages to outlaw your worries.Cooperate with theinevitable. Decide just howmuch anxiety a thing may beworth and refuse to give itmore. Don’t worry about thepast.

Best Techniques inAnalyzing Worry: Get allthe facts. Weigh all thefacts—then come to a deci-sion. Once a decision isreached, act! Write out andanswer the following ques-tions: What is the problem?

What are the causes of theproblem? What are the pos-sible solutions? What is thebest possible solution?

Cultivate a MentalAttitude that will BringYou Peace and Happiness:

Fill your mindwith thoughts ofpeace, courage,health and hope.Never try to geteven with yourenemies. Expectingratitude. Countyour blessings—not your troubles.Do not imitate oth-ers. Try to profitfrom your losses.Create happinessfor others. –Dale

Carnegie’s GoldenBook.

What You AreDoing Takes RealCourage: Courage is thefeeling that you can make it,no matter how challengingthe situation. It is knowingthat you can reach out forhelp and you are not alone.Courage is accepting eachday, knowing that you havethe inner resources to dealwith the ordinary things aswell as the confusing things,with the exciting things aswell as the painful things.

Courage is taking the timeto get involved with life,family, and friends, and giv-ing your love and energy inwhatever ways you can.Courage is being who youare, being aware of yourgood qualities and talents,and not worrying about whatyou do not have.

Courage is having faiththat life is a beautiful gift.–Donna Levine Small.

SisterTarpley

Mr. Sanmi Akinmulero, President/CEO of African Chamber ofCommerce DFW and Sister Tarpley, discussing the soon to be

10th Annual African Economic Forum 2008.

McKinney Observes theNational Day of Prayer

Community Invited to Celebrate 57th annualNational Day of Prayer

People of faith in McKinney pray outside MPAC on NDP 2007.


Church Directory

Healthy Beginnings Child Development Center - 972-404-1412

14120 Noel Road • Dallas, TX 75254972-239-1120 (Office) • 972-239-5925 (Fax)[email protected] (Email)

Dr. Jerome E.McNeil, Jr., Pastor

Temple of Faith Christian Chapel C.M.E. Church

Sunday Worship Experience - 8:00 am & 10:45 amWednesday Bible Study - 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm

“Where Jesus is the Main Attraction”

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of DallasSunday ServiceMorning Worship

7:30 am & 10:30 am9:00 am Sunday School

Wednesday ServicePrayer Meeting 7:00 pm

Brotherhood 7:00 pmMissions 7:00 pm

Singles Group 7:00 pmBible Study 7:45 pm

Dr. Robert E. Price,Senior Pastor

A Praying Church Family“Watchmen on the Walls”

214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax)9550 Shepard Road

Dallas, TX 75243

www.nmzb.org (Website) • [email protected] (Email)

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Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church920 E. 14th Street Plano, TX

Pastor Isiah Joshua, Jr.

Sunday Worship Services 8AM & 11AM

For more information call (972) 423-6695www.shilohbaptistchurch.org

Sunday 9:45AM Sunday School

Monday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood, Mission & Young Adult Ministries

Tuesday 7PM Bible Study & Men’s ChoirWednesday 7PM Mid-Week ServiceThursday 7PM Mass Choir

Dr. Leslie W Smith,Senior Pastor

NORTH DALLAS COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

9 7 2 - 4 3 7 - 3 4 9 31010-1020 South Sherman Street • Richardson, TX 75081

www.ndcbf.org

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:8:00 AM • 9:30 AM • 11:30 AM

“A Spiritual Oasis for a Thirsty World” Isaiah 55:1

SundayEducation Ministries - 9:30 a.m. • Worship Celebration - 11:00 am.

– Nursery Facilities Available –

Wednesday Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m.

Friendly Fellowship with A Family FocusFor More Information Call 972.542.6178

www.saintmarkbc.com • [email protected]

1308 Wilcox Street, McKinney TXPastor Charles S. Wattley

Saint Mark MissionaryBaptist Church

Dallas, TX. – The JordanCommunity DevelopmentCorporation (Jordan CDC)hosts its third annual charityGolf tournament onSaturday, May 3, 2008 atthe Buffalo Creek GolfClub in Heath, Texas.Proceeds from this eventwill provide college schol-arships to eligible studentsfrom Lincoln and MadisonHigh Schools in Dallas,Texas in honor of legendaryCoach, Principal and men-

tor William Toles. Thesestudents have overcomemajor adversities in theirlifetime and still present apositive attitude along witha desire to continue theireducation.

Opening with a shotgunstart promptly at 1:00 pm,this tournament will be heldat Buffalo Creek Golf Club624 Country Club Drive inHeath, TX 75032. Therewill be teams of four andindividuals may also regis-

ter. In announcing the tour-nament, co-chairs Melvin

Eugene and LaroneSecrease stated, “We arehonored to announce our3rd Annual Tournament andare committed to increasingthe number of scholarshipsdistributed to deserving stu-dents.”

Great prizes will beawarded for longest drive,closest-to-the-pin, andholes-in-one. Additionally,every player will receive avaluable gift bag. A silentauction and raffle will also

be featured on tournamentday. The cost for each play-er will be $125.00, with amaximum playing field of144 players. Included in theper person cost is: greenfees, cart rental, range balls,yardage book, carts signs,pairings, bag valet, all tour-nament services, scoring, 4-person scramble, snacks,and an awards dinner. Theannual scholarship presen-tation immediately followstournament play. Rental

clubs will also be available. A limited number of

sponsorships will be avail-able for this event, includ-ing beverage and snackcarts, dinner, individualholes and scholarship spon-sorships. Requests for fur-ther information or offers ofsponsorship support shouldbe directed to JulieaGoodman, TournamentCoordinator at phone at972-763-0878 or by email:[email protected].

Jordan CDC’s 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Honors Legendary Educator and Mentor

William Toles

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